Historic New England

Successful baking for flavor and texture, by Martha Lee Anderson, 4th edition, Church & Dwight Company, Inc., 70 Pine Street, New York, New York

The recipes use Arm & Hammer and Cow Brand Baking Soda products and were prepared in the Church & Dwight Test Kitchen. Recipes for cakes, frostings, cookies, biscuits and muffins are included. Cleaning methods using baking soda are described for homemakers. Text on the cover reads "Tested recipes."

Date: 1936

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317663

Ref. Code: EP001.14.05.007

National Presto Cooker (Model '40') recipe book, instructions and cooking time tables, National Pressure Cooker Company, Eau Claire, Wisconsin and Los Angeles, California

The table of contents lists foods such as vegetables, meats, fish, breads and soups which can be done in a pressure cooker. There are recipes for children, infants and a canning section.

Date: 1947

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317666

Ref. Code: EP001.14.05.014

Aunt Jenny's favorite recipes, Lever Brothers Company, Cambridge, Mass.

Spry Vegetable Shortening is used in the recipes for frying, main dishes, breads and desserts. Actress Edith Spencer played "Aunt Jenny" on the radio and in cookbooks and advertisements for the shortening.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317669

Ref. Code: EP001.14.06.003

Clabber Girl baking book, Hulman and Company, Terre Haute, Indiana

Muffins, cakes, cookies and other pastries are better with Clabber Girl Baking Powder.

Date: 1934

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317671

Ref. Code: EP001.14.05.003

Cook's book, recipes prepared for KC Baking Powder, Jaques Mfg. Co., Chicago, Illinois

Recipes for main dishes, breads and dessert are provided in the item. Quantity recipes for breads are given for church dinners or other large groups.

Date: 1939

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317673

Ref. Code: EP001.14.05.009

New art of modern cookery, presented by the General Electric Kitchen Institute, Nela Park, Cleveland, Ohio

The use of electric appliances is promoted through appetizer, bread, cocktails, fish, poultry, meat and dessert recipes.

Date: 1936

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317675

Ref. Code: EP001.14.05.008

Estate records

This series is a collection of correspondence, invoices, and legal documents related to the settlement of Nathaniel Jackson's (1837-1876) estate.

Date: 1870-1877, undated

Collection: Jackson family papers

GUSN: 317677

Ref. Code: MS054.001

Correspondence

This subseries includes three letters, which were written by or to Annie Jackson, the widow of Nathaniel Jackson (1837-1876). \trowd\trgaph108\clbrdrtrdrw15rdrs \cellx6726ntblRollins, William H. to Annie Jackson (dates), July 11, 1876. Notifies her that the judge has granted her an allowance. [1 ...

Date: 1876, undated

Collection: Jackson family papers

GUSN: 317678

Ref. Code: MS054.001.001

Financial records

This subseries includes invoices related to the settlement of Nathaniel Jackson's (1837-1876) estate. The invoices are primarily for services, including medical and auction services, farm labor, and advertisements for the estate sale. Named individuals in this series include M. T. Betton (auctioneer...

Date: 1870-1877, undated

Collection: Jackson family papers

GUSN: 317679

Ref. Code: MS054.001.002

Legal documents

This subseries includes legal documents related to the settlement of Nathaniel Jackson's (1837-1876) estate. Documents include a letter of administration appointing William E. Jackson as administrator of his brother Nathaniel's estate; an agreement between William Jackson and John Mooney related to ...

Date: 1876, undated

Collection: Jackson family papers

GUSN: 317680

Ref. Code: MS054.001.003

Account books

This series includes two account books kept by Nathaniel Jackson (1868-1947), son of Nathaniel Jackson (1837-1876) for the Manchester, New Hampshire, construction firm Head and Dowst.

Date: 1890-1919

Collection: Jackson family papers

GUSN: 317681

Ref. Code: MS054.002

Photographs

This series consists of a cartes-de-visite photograph album. A list in the front of the album identifies many of the sitters. They include the following: Ella Brown; Mrs. Frank Brown; Martha and Mary Brown (twin sisters); Abbie and Nellie Ham (wife and daughter of Edward); Albert Ham Sr. and his wif...

Date: undated

Collection: Jackson family papers

GUSN: 317682

Ref. Code: MS054.003

Other papers

This series includes three calling cards (one for Mrs. S. H. Mills and two for Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Seward) and the envelope in which the estate documents had been stored.

Date: undated

Collection: Jackson family papers

GUSN: 317683

Ref. Code: MS054.004

Ice box cookery, selected and tested recipes for the busy housewife, Home Service Division, Southwestern Ice Manufacturers' Association, Dallas, Texas

The item has directions for using an icebox and recipes for appetizers, salads, rolls, meats, vegetables, and desserts. Individual pages are devoted to household hints and ice in the sick room to assist people with disabilities and injuries.

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317685

Ref. Code: EP001.14.05.001

Plain and party food for 2 or 4 or 6, by Mary Lee Taylor, Pet Milk Company, 1418 Arcade Building, St. Louis, Missouri

The recipes for everyday and holiday meals use Pet Milk. Radio personality Mary Lee Taylor promoted Pet Milk on her show.

Date: 1946

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317695

Ref. Code: EP001.14.05.011

Meals men like for 2 or 4 or 6, by Mary Lee Taylor, Pet Milk Company, 1418 Arcade Building, St. Louis, Missouri

Main dish and dessert recipes promote the use of Pet Milk. Taylor was a radio personality who presented recipes on her show.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317696

Ref. Code: EP001.14.05.012

Making good meals better for 2 or 4 or 6, by Mary Lee Taylor, Pet Milk Company, 1418 Arcade Building, St. Louis, Missouri

Some of the recipes presented include Mexican hash, Creole fish, Swiss steak, banana cobbler, fudge pudding and Parker House rolls. Mary Lee Taylor discussed recipes and meal plans, which promoted Pet Milk, on her radio show.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317705

Ref. Code: EP001.14.05.013

Kitchen wizard cookbook, by Deborah Jarvis, illustrated by Arthur Robins, Scholastic Inc., New York, New York

Recipes inspired by "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," "Gullivers' Travels," "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" and Davy Crockett are presented for children to create in the kitchen.

Date: 1977

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317709

Ref. Code: EP001.14.07.003