Mrs. W. D. Lake Handwritten Recipe Book

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:

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Mrs. W. D. Lake Handwritten Recipe Book, ca. 1910, Ms2022-051, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Lake, W. D., Mrs.
Abstract:
This collection includes a handwritten recipe book from around 1910, possibly belonging to Mrs. W. D. Lake of Illinois. The book includes many pages of different types of recipes, such as baked goods, meats, vegetables, desserts, sauces, and more.
Language:
Materials in this collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Mrs. W. D. Lake Handwritten Recipe Book, ca. 1910, Ms2022-051, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection includes a handwritten recipe book from around 1910. There are names and addresses written on the inside of the front cover. The title page says, "Cookbook ... Mrs W. D. Lake, 4619 Magnolia Ave, Chicago, Illinois." The first page includes a list of types of recipes with a page number next to them. The list includes bread & rolls, cake & cookies, pies & puddings - desserts, salads - preserves - etc, pickles - sauces, candy, meats, vegetables, and more.

Acquisition information:
This collection was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in September 2014.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Mrs. W. D. Lake Handwritten Recipe Book was completed in September 2022.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
History of Food and Drink
Places:
Illinois -- Maps