Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
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Maddy Altobelli, Student Intern, and Kira Dietz, Archivist
Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Identification
Ms.2021.044
Title
Ralph Keyes Papers ca. 1980s-early 2000s
Quantity
6.1 Cubic Feet, 5 boxes
Creator
Keyes, Ralph
Language
The materials in the collection are in English.
Abstract
This collection contains 5 boxes of research files, subject files, and papers relating to food, appliances (especially toasters),
household, and food culture. The bulk of the materials are not clearly dated, but were likely collected between the 1980s
and early 2000s.
The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University
Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.
Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization
form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction .
Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition
form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication . Please contact Special Collections and University Archives ( specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.
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], [folder],
Ralph Keyes Papers, Ms2021-044, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Source of Acquisition
The materials were donated to Special Collections in March 2018.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the Ralph Keyes Papers commenced in September 2021 and completed in October
2021. Some additional description was completed in February 2022.
This collection contains 5 boxes of research files, subject files, and papers relating to food, appliances (especially toasters),
household, and food culture. Keyes intended to author a book on toasters, and the collection also includes research, drafts,
and manuscript book chapters of "The Tao of Toasters." The bulk of the materials are not clearly dated, but were likely collected
between the 1980s and early 2000s.
This collection is in its original order, as recived from the donor. The materials were refoldered, and in some cases split
into multiple folders. Several publications were removed from the collection and cataloged for the Special Collections and
University Archives' rare book collection.
The following publications were removed from the collection and cataloged for Special Collections and University Archives'
Rare Book Collection: Kitchens and Kitchenware; American Foodways: What, When, Why and How We Eat in America; Women's Life
(Winter Quarter 1954); Journal of Living (October 1950); American Cookery (October 1938).
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