Virginia G. Gray Cookery Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS 00131
Manuscript recipes, mainly nineteenth century, and a recipe manuscript volume, 1830-1845, including recipes for relishes, jellies, puddings, and cakes. Also includes recipes for soap and home remedies. Additions to the collection (1999.32) include correspondence of Sally Gray (daughter of Virginia G. Gray), article, "Holiday Hints,"edited by Virginia G. Gray, handout on "Colonial Cookery," by Virginia G. Gray and her manuscript, "An American Colonial Cookery, 1607-1800," as well as photocopies of pages from various cookbooks.
Mss. Sm Coll Gray and Mss. Acc. 1999.32 Addition are described in the Inventory (below).
English
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2.0 Linear feet
Gift; 39 items, March-April 1974; Gift, ca. 75 items, June 30, 1999 (1999.32).
114 items
Other Information:
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