Recipe book and produce ledger, 1911/1919

Access and use

Location of collection:
James Madison University
Second Floor Room 203, MSC 1704
Carrier Library
James Madison University
880 Madison Drive
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Tiffany Cole
Phone: (540) 568-3444
Phone: (540) 568-3612
Fax: (540) 568-3405
Restrictions:

Collection open to research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the James Madison University Special Collections Library to use this collection.

Terms of access:

The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to the James Madison University Special Collections Library. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library Reference Desk (library-special@jmu.edu).

Preferred citation:

[identification of item], [box #, folder #], Recipe Book and Produce Ledger, circa 1911-1919, SC 0332, Special Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA.

Summary

Extent:
0.08 cubic feet 1 folder
Abstract:
The Recipe Book and Produce Ledger consists of one blank-book of ruled paper, circa 1911-1919, possibly originating from the area between Harrisonburg and Staunton, Virginia. The book contains a number of handwritten recipes, primarily desserts and beverages. It also includes numerous pages recording farm produce, such as butter and eggs, sold by the owner between January 1911 and July 1919.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[identification of item], [box #, folder #], Recipe Book and Produce Ledger, circa 1911-1919, SC 0332, Special Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA.

Background

Scope and content:

The Recipe Book and Produce Ledger consists of one blank-book of ruled paper, circa 1911-1919, possibly originating from the area between Harrisonburg and Staunton, Virginia. The book contains a number of handwritten recipes, primarily desserts and beverages, including recipes for lemon pie, apple custard, butterscotch, and ginger beer. It also includes numerous pages recording farm produce, such as butter and eggs, sold by the owner between January 1911 and July 1919. The book provides insight into early-twentieth century cooking practices and includes numerous recipes for cakes, wine, pickles, and more. The cover of the book has the title "Memorandum."

Biographical / historical:

It is presumed that the recipe book and produce ledger originates from the area between Harrisonburg and Staunton, Virginia. No additional information is available about the creator. The recipe book does not contain any proper names that might provide context.

Acquisition information:
Purchased at an auction with additional materials from the central Shenandoah Valley and probably originates from the area between Harrisonburg and Staunton, Virginia. Date of acquisition is circa January 2006. Other details surrounding acquisition are unknown.
Processing information:

The recipe book and produce ledger was originally cataloged bibliographically with the call number TX715 .R43. Given that the recipe book is handwritten and considered manuscript material, it was reprocessed as a manuscript collection in June 2022. The current finding aid is based on the original bibliographic description.

Arrangement:

The recipe book and ledger is bound and housed in a folder.

Physical facet:
120 leaves
Dimensions:
28 cm
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard