Garrison Family Recipe Books

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[Library Title: Garrison family papers, 1694-2003 (bulk 1830-1950)]
Manuscript Location
Smith College, Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History, Neilson Library
Holding Library Call No.
SSC MS 60
Manuscript Cookbooks Survey Database ID#
1622
Place of Origin
United States
Date of Composition
1694-ca. 1834
Description
The library's vast collection of the papers and other materials related to the prominent Garrison family includes a number of recipe books. The earliest is dated 1694 and the latest is dated 1834. Others are undated. Some bear an authorship. Others are anonymous but are presumed to have been compiled by members or associates of the Garrison family. The books are located in 'Series VIII. Memorabilia, 1694-2011, 1694-1984, Subseries "Family," Sub-subseries "Household lists, accounts, cookbooks and recipes."