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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Guide to the Food Preservation and Home Canning Literature, 1883-1980
Summary
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1061
- Creators:
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Green, Mary E.
- Dates:
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1883-1980
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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2.5 Cubic feet6 boxes and 1 map-folder
- Repository:
Over a period of approximately 25 years, Dr. Mary Eloise Green of Ohio State University collected a wide variety of materials pertaining to food preservation and home canning techniques. She acquired associated pamphlets, manuals, and recipe booklets from companies as well as governmental agencies.
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
This collection contains printed materials on various aspects of food preservation, which includes canning, pickling, freezing, and other methods. Recipe books, instruction manuals, posters, brochures and pamphlets issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, by manufacturers of food products, and by manufacturers of canning and preserving products and devices; also newsletters published by bottle and jar collecting hobby groups. A large percentage of the publications in the collection were published during World War II, and relate to preserving food to ensure an adequate food supply during the war years.
Arrangement
Arrangement
The collection is arranged into four series.
Series 1, Product Literature, 1880s-1970s
Series 2, Price Guides, 1970-1977
Series 3, General Publications, 1934-1980
Series 4, Posters, undated
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Dr. Mary E. Green, a professor in the Food and Nutrition Division of the School of Economics at Ohio State University, studied and collected documentation and artifacts pertaining to the home preservation of food.
Administration
Author
Robert Ageton (volunteer) and Beatrice Kelly (intern); supervised by Alison Oswald, archivist.
Processing Information
Processed by Robert Ageton (volunteer) and Beatrice Kelly (intern), 2009; supervised by Alison Oswald, archivist.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This collection was donated by Mary E. Green on October 1, 1976.
Custodial History
Transferred to the Archives Center from the Division of Work and Industry in 2006.
Separated Materials
The Division of Work and Industry holds artifacts related to this collection (Accession #322793) including canning jars and food preservation devices.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research but is stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Conditions Governing Use
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Preferred Citation
Food Preservation and Home Canning Literature Collection, 1883-1980, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Related Materials
Related Materials
Researchers should also consult the Louisan E. Mamer Rural Electrification Administration Papers, 1927-2002 (AC #862).
Keywords
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