Virginia Handwritten Recipe Collection

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:

These recipes are in the public domain.

Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction.

Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Virginia Handwritten Recipe Collection, 19th century, Ms2024-028, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Abstract:
This is a collection of handwritten recipes for wines, baked goods and cured meat, and instruction guides for household items like shoe varnish and Grecian Painting.
Language:
This collection is in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Virginia Handwritten Recipe Collection, 19th century, Ms2024-028, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This is a collection of handwritten recipes and instruction guides for making wines, cakes and cured meat, as well as non-food, household products like shoe blackening and Grecian Painting varnish.

Acquisition information:
This collection was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in October 2023.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Virginia Handwritten Recipe Collection was completed in June 2024.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
History of Food and Drink
Ephemera