Obenshain Culinary 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:

Collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish material from the Obenshain Culinary Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Obenshain Culinary Collection, Ms2011-089, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.2 Cubic Feet 1 box
Abstract:
The Obenshain Culinary Collection contains a variety of recipes, cooking guides, and nutritional information from the 1930s-1980s. All items reside within two series: Notecards and Clippings and Publications.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Obenshain Culinary Collection, Ms2011-089, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of two series: Notecards and Clippings and Publications. Most of the material in the collection is undated.

The Notecards and Clipping series includes recipes that are both handwritten and clipped from magazines, boxes, and newspapers. Alongside recipes for dishes like preacher cookies, chicken and rice, and lemon sauce, the series also contains small guides on diet and cooking methods. A majority of the series resides within a metal recipe box.

The Publication series contains a variety of pamphlets. Like the prior series, this one houses recipes and nutritional guides. Instead of being typed, written, or clipped, the information has been published in pamphlet form. Sources include The Roanoke Times and the Home Economics Department of the Kellogg Company.

Acquisition information:
Special Collections, Virginia Tech acquired the Obenshain Culinary Collection in September 2011.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Obenshain Culinary Collection was completed in October 2011.

Arrangement:

The Obenshain Culinary Collection is arranged in two series: Notecards and Clippings and Publications. Most of the notecards are in their original order in a recipe card box. Loose notecards and clippings are in a small folder. Publications are in alphabetical order by title.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
History of Food and Drink