Isabel Davis Recipe Books and Loose Recipes

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], Isabal Davis Recipe Books and Loose Recipes, 1910s-1930s, Ms2025-091, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Abstract:
This collection consists of a bound book of hand-written recipes and clipped recipes from newspapers, an unbound notebook of hand-written recipes, and loose recipes; both handwritten and clipped.
Language:
The materials in this collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Isabal Davis Recipe Books and Loose Recipes, 1910s-1930s, Ms2025-091, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of a bound book of hand-written recipes and clipped recipes from newspapers, an unbound notebook of hand-written recipes, and loose recipes; both handwritten and clipped. The majority of the hand-written recipes in the bound book are primarily focused on baking, while the clippings included cover a wide vareity of recipes such as salads, dressings, main dishes, and desserts. The unbound book also provides an assortment of recipes in areas such as baking, salads, and meat dishes. The loose recipes also offer a wide veriety dishes and information. Several of the clippings provide dates and have adverttisements and other news attached. Content Warning: This collection contains materials gathered that users may find distressing or offensive, including racist language and imagery in included newspaper clippings. Please engage with the materials at your discretion.

Acquisition information:
This collection was purchased by Virginia Tech Special Collections and Archives in August of 2020.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Isabel Davis Recipe Books and Loose Recipes was completed in April 2026.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
History of Food and Drink