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[identification of item], [box #, folder #], Recipe Book and Produce Ledger, circa 1911-1919, SC 0332, Special Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA.
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.
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.
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.
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."
The recipe book and ledger is bound and housed in a folder.