H.L. Armstrong Cocktail 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:

This item is in the public domain. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], H.L. Armstrong Cocktail Recipe Book, Ms2024-021, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Abstract:
This binder includes a homemade, alphabetized collection of Prohibition-era cocktail recipes. The front page lists the date September 19th, 1932, and the creator, H.L. Armstrong.
Language:
The material in this collection is in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], H.L. Armstrong Cocktail Recipe Book, Ms2024-021, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This binder includes a homemade, alphabetized collection of Prohibition-era cocktail recipes. The front page lists the date September 19th, 1932 and the creater, H.L. Armstrong. Recipes include "Bishop Potter," "Cafe Au Kirsch," "North Pole", and "Merry Widow."

Acquisition information:
This collection was purchased by Special Collections and Unviersity Archives in January 2024.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the H.L. Armstrong Cocktail Recipe Book was completed in February 2024.