Leesburg(?), Virginia, 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: [identification of item], [folder], Leesburg(?), Virginia, Manuscript Cookbook, likely early 20th century, Ms2026-009, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Abstract:
This collection includes a early 20th century manuscript cookbook conatining around 102 handwritten recipes and pasted in newspaper clippings.
Language:
This collection is in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [folder], Leesburg(?), Virginia, Manuscript Cookbook, likely early 20th century, Ms2026-009, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection includes a early 20th century manuscript cookbook containing around 102 handwritten recipes and pasted in newspaper clippings. The newspaper clippings mostly contain information on recipes and cleaning. Additionally, it is a southern cookbook including a variety of meals but there is a large concentration of dessert recipes. The recipes include items like pickle cauliflower, lemon pudding, gingerbread, and donuts.

Acquisition information:
This collection was purchased by Special Collections and Univeristy Archives in 2023.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Leesburg(?), Virginia, Manuscript Cookbook was completed in Feburary 2026.