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Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
Business Number: 540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu
URL: http://spec.lib.vt.edu
AnnRea Fowler, Student Assistant and Kira A. Dietz, Archivist
Administrative Information
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish material from Manuscript Receipt/Remedy Book must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Manuscript Receipt/Remedy Book, Ms2019-006, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Acquisition Information
The Manuscript Receipt/Remedy Book was purchased by Special Collections in 2018.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the Manuscript Receipt/Remedy Book was completed in February 2019.
Scope and Content
The Manuscript Receipt/Remedy Book includes directions for desserts and savory dishes, as well as things like boot black, carpet cleaner, cast iron stove cleaner, and cures for dysentery and hydrophobia, among others. There is also a newspaper clipping dated July 18, 1811 regarding the successful treatment of Throat Distemper by Rev. Elijah Dunbar in response to a letter written by Rev. Dr. Ebenezer Fitch warning of the disease (dated January 23, 1809).
Subjects and Indexing Terms
- Folk, historical, and patent medicine
- History of Food and Drink
- Traditional medicine