Manuscript Recipe Book/Scrapbook,

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 Manuscript Recipe Book/Scrapbook must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Manuscript Recipe Book/Scrapbook, Ms2012-019, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Abstract:
The collection consists of a book, repurposed as a combination scrapbook and recipe book, probably created in the late 19th or early 20th century. There are newspaper clipped recipes, handwritten recipes, trade cards, calling cards, and index cards laid in throughout the book.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Manuscript Recipe Book/Scrapbook, Ms2012-019, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of a book, repurposed as a combination scrapbook and recipe book, probably created in the late 19th or early 20th century. There are newspaper clipped recipes, handwritten recipes, trade cards, calling cards, and index cards laid in throughout the book. Recipes include desserts, candies, pastas, breads, cakes, and others.

The published volume used as the basis of the scrapbook appears to be superintendent reports for the state of Maine, sometime after 1879. While the creator/compiler of the scrapbook is not identified, laid in cards and clippings from Massachusetts and Rhode Island suggest it was created in New England.

Acquisition information:
The Manuscript Recipe Book/Scrapbook was purchased by Special Collections in 2012.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Manuscript Recipe Book/Scrapbook was completed in September 2012.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
History of Food and Drink