Spring Housekeeper's List

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:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish material from the Spring Housekeeper's List must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Spring Housekeeper's List, Ms2019-025, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Abstract:
The Spring Housekeeper's List is from a store called Francisco in Danville, VA. It includes a list of food offerings and varieties, some with prices.
Language:
Materials in the collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Spring Housekeeper's List, Ms2019-025, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The Spring Housekeeper's List is from a store called Francisco in Danville, VA. The list is a broadside. It includes a list of food offerings and varieties, some with prices. Food offerings include condiments, sauces, olives, pickles, canned meats, peppers, preserves, jellies, sea foods, wafers, crackers, farinaceous foods, canned fruits and vegetables, cheese, coffees and teas, and sundries.

Acquisition information:
The Spring Housekeeper's List (broadside) was purchased by Special Collections in 2018.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Spring Housekeeper's List was completed in June 2019.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
History of Food and Drink