Marion Windle Recipe Book,, 1918/1974

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:

Email: specref@vt.edu

Phone: (540) 231-6308

Fax: (540) 231-3694

Web: spec.lib.vt.edu

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish material from the Marion Windle Recipe Book must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Marion Windle Recipe Book, Ms2012-069, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:

0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder

Creator:

Windle, Marion

Abstract:

The collection includes a compiled recipe book with recipes dated from 1918 to 1974. The recipes were most likely collected by Marion Windle, whose name is found on the cover.

Language:

English .

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Marion Windle Recipe Book, Ms2012-069, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection includes a compiled recipe book with recipes dated from 1918 to 1974. In addition to the notebook pages, there are many individual recipes written on scrap pieces of paper that have been laid in. The likely creator may be Marion Windle, whose name is on the inside cover. Newspaper clippings suggest the compiler lived, at least for some time, in Oregon. Most recipes are attributed to a person or source, and many include notes ("good!").

Acquisition information:

The Marion Windle Recipe Book was purchased by Special Collections in October 2012.

Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Marion Windle Recipe Book was completed in November 2012.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

History of Food and Drink