Margaret Dotson Foodways Collection

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: BCA 0238-HC 63

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection is comprised of cookbooks; recipes; promotional cookbooks, souvenirs and recipe booklets published by food companies and other manufacturers; and booklets on household tips and helpful hints.

Dates

Creation: 1900 - 1967

Conditions Governing Access

Open for research in the Special Collections and Archives reading room, Hutchins Library, Berea College.

Conditions Governing Use

There are no known restrictions on the collection other than federal copyright regulations. Please cite all references to this collection.

Extent

2.00 ms_boxes

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection is comprised of primary sources assembled by Margaret Dotson, Berea College Associate Professor of Child and Family Studies. The collection was assembled with the intention of assisting researchers examining the past foodways, social history, commerce and genealogy of the Appalachian region. The collection was also assembled with the objective of preserving essential components, records, and primary sources of the foodways of the Appalachian region and provide insight into the region’s food availability, food choices, cooking methods, and recipes.

Arrangement Note

The collection is organized by subject.

Source of Acquisition

Margaret Dotson, Associate Professor of Child and Family Studies

Other Descriptive Information

For select digital content visit: https://berea.access.preservica.com/archive/sdb%3Acollection%7Ca7066a2b-7bed-4db9-b865-cb75cdbaa852/ or see Box and Folder Listings

Collection Number: BCA 0238 HC 63

Processing Information

The finding guide was updated in December 2019 by Lori Myers-Steele. At this time, all items were included in the boxlist as well as complete titles, dates, and company information. Additionally, twenty-two items were added to the collection at this time.