Manuscript Cookbook [Mid-Atlantic Region?],

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694
Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish material from Manuscript Cookbook [Mid-Atlantic region?] must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Manuscript Cookbook [Mid-Atlantic Region?] Ms2012-060, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Abstract:
The collection consists of a manuscript cookbook that includes a series of recipes dating from approximately 1840-1915.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Manuscript Cookbook [Mid-Atlantic Region?] Ms2012-060, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of a manuscript cookbook that includes a series of recipes dating from approximately 1840-1915. The recipes are characteristic of those found in the Mid-Atlantic region, including recipes for "Johnny Cakes", "Honey Cakes", and "Cruellers." Also included in the cookbook are recipes for wine, syrups, baked goods, and preservation and pickling instructions. Pasted amongst the recipes are newspaper clippings featuring advice columns and published recipes. Additional hand-written recipes have been pasted within the pages.

Acquisition information:
Manuscript Cookbook [Mid-Atlantic Region?] was purchased by Special Collections in September 2012.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Manuscript Cookbook [Mid-Atlantic Region?] was completed in October 2012.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
History of Food and Drink