Manuscript Recipe Book

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: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Manuscript Recipe Book, 1970s, Ms2025-055, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.2 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Abstract:
The recipe book includes printed, handwritten, and newspaper clip recipes that are sorted into sections, including bread, eggs, fish, and poultry.
Language:
The material in this collection is in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Manuscript Recipe Book, 1970s, Ms2025-055, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The book includes printed, handwritten, and newspaper clip recipes. The recipes are sorted into sections, including bread, eggs, fish, and poultry. There are twenty tabs in total, each section has recipes printed onto the divider, then empty pages for room to write more, some with newspaper clips taped in.

Biographical / historical:

There is no information on the owner of the recipe book.

Acquisition information:
The Manuscript Recipe Book was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in February 2015.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Manuscript Recipe Book was completed in July 2025.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
History of Food and Drink