Personal Recipe Collection

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:

The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.

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Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Personal Recipe Collection, likely early 20th century, Ms2026-012, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
1.4 Cubic Feet 1 box
Abstract:
This collection consists of typed, printed, clipped, and handwritten recipes, likely from the early 20th century.
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], Personal Recipe Collection, likely early 20th century, Ms2026-012, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of typed, printed, clipped, and handwritten recipes, likely from the early 20th century. A majority of the recipes are recipe cards. Some of the recipes are organized by type of meat or food category but not all of them have an organization. There are also documents that are not recipes, like advertisements, coupons, and a telegram. Some of the recipes include curried chicken pie, spanish rice, and soft ginger cookies.

There is no indication from the recipes who may have collected and created the collection.

Acquisition information:
This collection was purchased by Special Collections and Univeristy Archives in 2024.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Personal Recipe Collection was completed in April 2026.

Arrangement:

This collection was orginally received partially organized. While processing the collection, unsorted recipes were organized into pre-existing categories and placed into boxes and folders. Two recipe card boxes were consolidated down into one small box, located inside the carton.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
History of Food and Drink