Julia Loomis Manuscript Cookbook

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:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [item], [box], [folder], Julia Loomis Manuscript Cookbook, Ms2021-019, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Loomis, Julia
Abstract:
This collection contains a manuscript cookbook that belonged to Julia Loomis. The cookbook contains a collection of recipies for cakes, baked goods, salads, and staples like yeast. This cookbook may have been created in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Language:
The materials in this collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [item], [box], [folder], Julia Loomis Manuscript Cookbook, Ms2021-019, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains a manuscript cookbook that belonged to Julia Loomis. The cookbook contains a collection of recipies for cakes, baked goods, salads, and staples like yeast. The book also includes some laid in recipes and clippings, such as a pamphlet from Slade Gorton & Co. This cookbook may have been created in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Acquisition information:
The Julia Loomis Manuscript Cookbook was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in November 2019.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Julia Loomis Manuscript Cookbook completed in July 2021.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
History of Food and Drink
Cookbooks