Windle, Marion, Recipe Book Marion Windle Recipe Book, 1918-1974 Ms.2012.069

Marion Windle Recipe Book, 1918-1974 Ms.2012.069


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Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

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Hannah Bochain, Student Assistant, and Kira A. Dietz, Archivist

Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Identification
Ms.2012.069
Title
Marion Windle Recipe Book, 1918-1974
Quantity
0.1 Cubic Feet, 1 folder
Creator
Windle, Marion
Language
English .
Abstract
The collection includes a compiled recipe book with recipes dated from 1918 to 1974. The recipes were most likely collected by Marion Windle, whose name is found on the cover.

Administrative Information

Use Restrictions

Permission to publish material from the Marion Windle Recipe Book 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: Marion Windle Recipe Book, Ms2012-069, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Acquisition Information

The Marion Windle Recipe Book was purchased by Special Collections in October 2012.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Marion Windle Recipe Book was completed in November 2012.


Scope and Content

The collection includes a compiled recipe book with recipes dated from 1918 to 1974. In addition to the notebook pages, there are many individual recipes written on scrap pieces of paper that have been laid in. The likely creator may be Marion Windle, whose name is on the inside cover. Newspaper clippings suggest the compiler lived, at least for some time, in Oregon. Most recipes are attributed to a person or source, and many include notes ("good!").

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • History of Food and Drink

Container List

folder 1
Recipe Book
1918-1974