Margaret Hamilton Recipe Book

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Dr.
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA 26041-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
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], Margaret Hamilton Recipe Book, early 20th century, Ms2025-072, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Language:
The material in this collection is in English.
Abstract:
The collection contains a recipe book written by Margaret Hamilton, and family, throughout the early 20th century. It includes newspaper and handwritten recipes.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Margaret Hamilton Recipe Book, early 20th century, Ms2025-072, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains a recipe book written by Margaret Hamilton, and family, throughout the early 20th century. It includes 296 pages, the majority having written recipes. The book has newspaper clippings that contain recipes for holiday dishes, casseroles, and various types of bread. There are handwritten recipes as well, including instructions for cakes, icing, and salad dressing.

Biographical / historical:

Margaret Hamilton likely lived in West Virginia during the 20th century. There is no further information.

Acquisition information:
The Margaret Hamilton Recipe Book was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives April 2019.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Margaret Hamilton Recipe Book was completed in September 2025.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
History of Food and Drink
Places:
West Virginia