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(Note: This book contains old-time
Texas recipes, including son-of-a-gun
and cowboy stew, crackling bread, and
others.)
Partial Cook Books Edited and/or Published in Oregon
Web-Foot Cook Book
W.B. Ayer, publisher, 1885. Recipes contributed by many Oregonians
 
Lewis and Clark Cook Book
Woman’s Guild, St. Matthews Mission, 1904
 
Portland Woman’s Exchange Cook Book
Published by Portland Woman’s Exchange, 1913
 
All-Western Conservation Cook Book
Telegram Publishing Co., 1917
 
Bio-Chemistry Cook Book
Eunice M. Bothwell, 1924
 
Woman’s Auxiliary to BPOE, 142, Cook Book
Published by Woman’s Auxiliary to BPOE, 142, 1926
 
Meier and Frank Cook Book
Mabel Claire, 1932
 
Low Cost Menus for one month
Oregon Agricultural College, 1933. Extension Bulletin No. 456
 
Good Foods for Better Health
Compiled by Celia Bernards and Sibylla Hadwen, 1934
 
Neighborhood Cook Book
Compiled by Council of Jewish Women, 1935
Mary Cullen’s Cook Book
Compiled by Home Economics Staff, Oregon Journal, 1938
 
Mushrooms, How to prepare and cook them
Nina Lane Faubion, 1938
 
Cook Book of Many Lands
Portland Parent-Teacher Assn., Americanization Dept.
 
Camp Cookery
Oregon Agricultural College, Extension Bulletin No. 76
 
Recipes for Hot School Lunch dishes
Oregon Agricultural College, Extension Bulletin No. 455
 
Uses of Honey
Oregon Agricultural College, Extension Bulletin No. 472
 
The Bride’s Cook Book
Pacific Coast Pub. Co., San Francisco, Compilers and Publishers
 
Given to Portland Brides by Portland merchants
“ “ Seattle ” “ Seattle ” etc., etc., etc.
“ “ Spokane ” “ Spokane ”
Delaware Recipes Bibliography
Bush, Mrs.
What and How. A Practical Cook Book for Every Day Living.
Published by Edna N. Taylor. Wilmington, Del., New Amstel Magazine Company, 1910. 336 p. $1.25.
From Delaware Cooks.
Recipes contributed by Delaware homemakers. Delaware Home Economics Association, Kent County Branch, Dover, Del. Wilmington, Del., William N. Cann, Inc., 1941. ($1.20?) 300 pages lithographed, notebook form.
Del-Mar-Va Eastern Shore Association, Executive Offices, Saulsbury, Md.
Epicurean Gems for the Eastern Shore
. A rare collection of delectable dishes handed down from the earliest Colonial days. 25 recipes in folder form. 2 editions, no date. No price, on folder.
Fleck, Henrietta C.
A Recipe Primer.
School of Home Economics, Women’s College, University of Delaware. Newark, Del., 1941. 150 p.
Haskell, Mrs. E.D.
A Modern Recipe Book.
Wilmington, Del., Charles H. Gray, 1926. 48 p.
Hynson, George B. “Sussex County Apple Jack.” Board of Trade.
Journal
. 2: 16. April 1900.
Journal-Every Evening
, Wilmington, Del. “Delaware Kitchens Reveal Old Family Cooking Recipes.” 3-15-41: 12.
Tested Lewes Recipes.
By the ladies of the Presbyterian Church, Lewes, Del. 1904-1916. (Apply to Mrs. George P. Tunnell or to Mrs. Wm. T. Atkins, Lewes, Del.)
Lathrop, Elise.
Historic Houses of Early America.
New York, Robert M. McBride & Co., 1927. 464 p. $3. P. 408: Delaware beverages quoted from Acrelius.
Manual of Soda Beverages.
Published by Smith and Painter. Wilmington, Del., no date. 75 page pamphlet.
Milford New Century Club, Cook Book Committee.
The Blue Hen’s Chickens’ Cook Book.
Milford, Del., Caulk Press, 1904. 128 p.
News-Journal
, Wilmington, Del. “Delaware Cuisine.” April 23, 1936.
Parent-Teacher Association, Mt. Pleasant School Community, Wilmington, Del.
The Brandywine Cook Book.
May 1935. (No publisher given.) 133 p. No price quoted.
Scott Methodist Episcopal Church, Wilmington, Del., Standard Bearers Society.
Cook Book
. Wilmington, Del. 64 p. (No publisher or price given.)
Trinity Church, Ladies Parish Aid Society.
Trinity Parish Cook Book.
Wilmington, Del., The John M. Rogers Press, 1892. 200 p.
Wilmington Tested Recipes
. Friends Society, Philanthropic Committee. Wilmington, Del., 1911. 92 p. 25¢.
Colorado Cook Books
1. R. Arnett,
Camp Cookery, Some Camping Experiences in Colorado in ’81
.
2. Clara Goodell Mitchell (Mrs. John C.),
The Way to a Man’s Heart
, (Denver: W. H. Kistler Stationary Co., 1897).
3. Norton, Caroline Trask,
The Rocky Mountain Cook Book for High Altitude Cooking
, (Denver: 1918).
4. Mrs. A. J. Rutherford,
Soup to Nuts
, (Denver: 1928).
5. Women of Central Presbyterian Church,
Favorite Recipes
, (Denver: 1896).
6. St. Marks Ladies Aid Society,
Our Kitchen Friend
, (Denver).
Arkansas Books
No bibliography of Arkansas cookbooks exists. The three books discovered by the Arkansas Writers’ Project are:
 
Conant, Gertrude E.
Preparation of Staple Foods for the Table
. Published as Extension Circular No. 370 by the Extension Service, College of Agriculture, University of Arkansas. P. 50. Fayetteville, June 1938 (reprint).
 
.....A collection of indigenous recipes gathered and recommended by the Extension Service nutritionist.
 
.....Using Arkansas Apples
. Published as Extension Circular No. 411 by the Extension Service, College of Agriculture, University of Arkansas. P. 13. Fayetteville, June 1938. Contains recipes for apples as desserts, sauces, entrees, garnishes, relishes, salad ingredients, and preserves.
 
Y. W. C. A. Cook Book. Norton Printing Co. Pine Bluff, 1924. P. 262. Recipes of a general nature contributed by members of the Pine Bluff Y. W. C. A. and their friends.
Mississippi Cook Books
The P. T. A. Cook Book
By the Parent Teachers Association, Shubuta, Mississippi, 1925. Printed by The Clark County Tribune, Commercial Printing Dept., Quitman, Mississippi. (Not available.)
Home Cook Book
1912 and 1913. Tested. Compiled and Published by Jackson Auxiliary of Old Ladies’ Home Association. Tucker Printing Co., Jackson, Mississippi. (Not available.)
Cook Book From Ole Miss
By Bettie Jane Wilkins, 1924. The Issue Pub. Co., Jackson, Mississippi. (Not available.)
Floral Club Cook Book
250 Tested Recipes. Compiled by The Floral Club from Recipes of Vicksburg Housekeepers, 1914. (Not available.)
Ladies Aid Society Cook Book
Presbyterian Church, Port Gibson, Mississippi, 1906. Mrs. Joseph Turpin Drake. (Not available.)
The Laurel Cook book
Edited by the Woman’s Guild of St. John’s Episcopal Church and Mrs. George S. Gardiner.
 
First printing 1900; second printing 1910; third printing 1914; fourth printing 1933. Printed by Dement Printing Company, Meridian, Mississippi, Price $1.25. (Available.)
Georgia Cookbooks
Owner: Mrs. Jouett Davenport,
410 - 3rd St., Augusta, Georgia.
Title: Cook Book by Elizabeth Chapter, Eastern Star
Publisher: Not given. 44 pages.
This book has forty-four pages of delicious and practical recipes that were contributed by the members of the Eastern Star. There are very good menus, recipes and table decorations for breakfast, luncheon, afternoon tea, dinner, buffet suppers and sandwiches. Proportions to use when serving large groups of people are also given.
Especially good are the unusual recipes for Mexican, Swedish, Bohemian and Jewish dishes.
Owner: Mr. T. J. North
824 - 11th St., Augusta, Georgia.
Title: Prize Recipes of Herald Readers
Published by: The Augusta Herald, Augusta, Georgia.
Date of Publication: 1940
This is a book of general recipes published by the Herald in celebration of their Golden Jubilee in 1940. All of the recipes were contributed by people of Augusta and vicinity.
Among the prize winning recipes are barbecue chicken, angel pie, and pumpkin pie.
Owner: Mrs. Rose Curry
Walton Printing Company
Title: Choice Recipes of Georgia Housekeepers
Author: The Ladies of the Greene Street
Presbyterian Church. Augusta, Ga.
Third Edition.
Printed by: Ridgley-Wing-Tidwell Co.,
7th & Ellis Sts.,
Augusta, Ga. 1916
Copyright by: Trows Printing & Bookbinding Co. 1880.
Dates when printed: 1880, 1883, 1892, 1916.
This book has 180 pages of quaint and everyday recipes that are famous throughout the South. These recipes, contributed by the housewives of Augusta and vicinity, were published to raise money for the Greene Street Presbyterian Church. It is in use in many homes in Augusta.
There is a recipe for soft ginger bread, a dish that is very popular among the children of today.
A rather amusing recipe for Brandy Peaches is given. At the end of the recipe it is stated that, “they will keep as long as locked up.”
Owner: Mrs. Walcott
940 Murphy Street, Augusta, Ga.
Title: Famous Augusta Recipes
Collected and presented by:
Monte Sano Parent-Teachers Association,
Augusta, Georgia. 1926-27.
Printed by: Walton Printing Co. 96 Pages.
This book has ninety-six pages of delicious Southern recipes. Contributed by Augusta people, many are over a hundred years old. Included also are printed advertisements of the different business concerns of Augusta.
Water melon rind preserves, Creo gumbo, and chow chow are only a few of the tasty recipes.
Owner: Mrs. Helen Brooks 619 Bohler Ave., Augusta, Ga.
Title: “Recipes From Southern Kitchens.”
Compiled by: The Junior-League of Augusta, Ga., Inc.
Published: 1940.
This book was presented by the Junior League in an attempt to preserve the tradition of Southern cooking. It contains many famous Southern recipes, both old and new. A large variety of them were contributed by people who are famous as good cooks. Each recipe has the name of the person who contributed it and many of them are in print for the first time.
Included in the section devoted to old recipes is an excellent one for that strictly Southern dish, “ ’Possum and ’Taters.”
Wine Jelly is another old and popular recipe that is given.
There is also a very good recipe for Georgia Mint Julip, a famous Southern drink.
Owner: Mrs. T. R. Perry 920 - 5th St., Augusta, Ga.
Title: Popular Dishes
Published by: Music Study Club
Americus, Ga.
No date given.
This little book, hardly more than a pamphlet in size, was compiled by the Music Study Club of Americus, Ga. It has many choice and delicious recipes, most of which are simple and inexpensive. Among the most tempting recipes are cocoanut cake and cheese delights.
Owner: Mrs. Mary Garlington 624 Greene St., Augusta, Ga.
Title: Rare Recipes From Washington-Wilkes
Author: None
Publisher: Last Cabinet Chapter U.D.C.
Sponsored by: Washington Woman’s Club.
Place of Publication: Washington, Ga.
Date of Publication: 1929.
Price: $1.00
Still in print? No.
This book has many delicious and famous Southern recipes contributed by people of Wilkes county and vicinity. A number of these recipes are very rare, having been secured from people who regarded them as old family secrets.
Included are recipes for meats, vegetables, cakes and salads for the famous Southern dinners.
Bacon muffins, glorified rice pudding, Southern relish and Hard Times fruit cake are only a few of the tempting recipes given.
Owner: Mrs. LeRoy Wright
416 - 4th St., Augusta, Ga.
Title: Favorite Recipes
Author: Compiled by North Augusta Chapter of
Winthrop Daughters, Augusta, Ga.
Publisher: Ridgley-Tidwell Company
Place of Publication: Augusta, Ga.
Date of Publication: 1929.
Price: 75 cents.
These recipes, contributed by the housewives of North Augusta and vicinity, include dishes for everyday meals and festive occasions. Some of the most unusual ones have been handed down for generations. Among the most popular recipes are pineapple salad, a favorite recipe of Mrs. Calvin Coolidge, and Heavenly Hash, which isn’t a hash at all.
A very good recipe for Blackberry Wine is only one of the old and valuable wine recipes given.
Owner: Mrs. LeRoy Wright 416 - 4th St., Augusta, Ga.
Title: Digest of the Day
Author: Compiled by Central School P.T.A.
Date and place of publication not given.
Price: 25 cents.
This is a book of carefully selected and unusually fine menus and valuable recipes. There are many highly prized frozen recipes; among these are two very good ones for cherry almond parfait and caramel mousse. Included also are calorie charts, diet menus, time tables for cooking, health exercise, yearly budget charts and attractive illustrations of correct table service.
Owner: Mrs. Ada Radford 425 Milledge Rd., Augusta, Ga.
Title: Parent-Teachers Association Cook Book.
Author: Compiled by P.T.A. of Canton, Ga.

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