Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

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Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], Edith Luke Household Ledger, ca. 1890-1899, Ms2022-052, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

This collection was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in September 2014.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Edith Luke Household Ledger was completed in September 2022.

Scope and Content

This collection includes a household ledger from the estate of Edith Luke(?). A note on the inside cover reads "Geo. Parker my father." The notebook contains multiple ledgers, handwritten and clipped recipes, household accounts, and prayers. The notebook contains a number of different handwritings, so it may have been used by a variety of family members.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Cookbooks
• History of Food and Drink
• Ledgers (account books)

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Edith Luke Household Ledger by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ ).