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Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
Business Number: 540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu
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Hannah Bochain, Student Assistant, and Kira A. Dietz, Archivist
Administrative Information
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish material from Manuscript Cookbook [Mid-Atlantic region?] must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Manuscript Cookbook [Mid-Atlantic Region?] Ms2012-060, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Acquisition Information
Manuscript Cookbook [Mid-Atlantic Region?] was purchased by Special Collections in September 2012.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the Manuscript Cookbook [Mid-Atlantic Region?] was completed in October 2012.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of a manuscript cookbook that includes a series of recipes dating from approximately 1840-1915. The recipes are characteristic of those found in the Mid-Atlantic region, including recipes for "Johnny Cakes", "Honey Cakes", and "Cruellers." Also included in the cookbook are recipes for wine, syrups, baked goods, and preservation and pickling instructions. Pasted amongst the recipes are newspaper clippings featuring advice columns and published recipes. Additional hand-written recipes have been pasted within the pages.