Collection context
Summary
- Abstract:
- A collection of cookbooks printed in the United States between 1907 and 2008, with particular focus on cookbooks from Indiana.
- Extent:
- 238 items (13 boxes)
- Language:
- Materials are in English .
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Community Cookbook Collection: Local Organization Non-Profit Cookbooks and Nationally-Published Popular Cookbooks, Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
June Newkirk-Lowe McGlasson, 1921-2011, was an Indiana public school teacher. An accomplished cook, she collected cookbooks and spent much of her time cooking for homeless individuals at the First United Methodist Church in Bloomington, IN.
- Scope and Content:
Includes cookbooks printed in the United States between 1907 and 2008, with particular focus on cookbooks from Indiana. Includes cookbooks created for fundraising purposes by local service organizations such as The Junior League, religious and church organizations, and sororities and fraternities. Also includes regionally- and nationally-themed cookbooks focusing on American cuisine and cooking.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift: 2011
- Arrangement:
The collection is organized into two parts; the first consists of community and local cookbooks arranged alphabetically by state and then by organization name, and the second consists of national cookbooks arranged alphabetically by title.
Indexed Terms
- Subjects:
- Community Cookbook Collection
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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This collection is open for research.
Many collections are housed offsite; retrieval requires advance notice. Please make an appointment a minimum of one week in advance of your visit.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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[Item], Community Cookbook Collection: Local Organization Non-Profit Cookbooks and Nationally-Published Popular Cookbooks, Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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1200 East Seventh StreetBloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- CONTACT:
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(812) 855-2452liblilly@indiana.edu