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123 items

This digital collection features a broad spectrum of materials related to the production, packaging, and marketing of food, including advertisements, printed ephemera, recipe books, and photographs. Subjects represented in the collection include food additives and adulteration, flavoring essences, and safety standards, as well as food-adjacent topics such as sugar, monosodium glutamate (MSG), and margarine.

12 items
Oral histories

Oral history interview with Konrad E. Bloch
- 1993-Mar-22
The interview begins with Konrad E. Bloch describing his childhood in Neisse, Germany, and his undergraduate education at Technische Hochschule in Munich. During a research assistantship in Davos, Switzerland, Bloch had…
- Interviewee Bloch, Konrad Emil, 1912-
- Interviewer Bohning, James J.
- Subject University of Oxford, Biosynthesis, Biochemists, Human Genome Project, Cholesterol, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Organic, Harvard University, Bloch, Konrad Emil, 1912-, Columbia University, Nobel Prize winners, Cholesterol--Synthesis, Nutrition, Emigration and immigration
174 items
Sample books, Manuscripts

Dyer's account book Volume 1
- After 1855-Nov-29 – before 1864-Nov-10
The first of two highly legible British dyer's account journals. The journal lists recipes and the costs for materials used in the process of dyeing many kinds of cloth, "gum china blue," "sumac," "peachwood," etc.…
- Subject Account books, Dyers, Dyes and dyeing, Workshop recipes, Dyes and dyeing--Textile fibers, Recipes
239 items
Sample books, Manuscripts

Dyer's account book Volume 2
- After 1855-Nov-29 – before 1864-Nov-10
The first of two highly legible British dyer's account journals. The journal lists recipes and the costs for materials used in the process of dyeing many kinds of cloth, "gum china blue," "sumac," "peachwood," etc.…
- Subject Account books, Dyers, Dyes and dyeing, Workshop recipes, Dyes and dyeing--Textile fibers, Recipes
4 items
Publications

The Techno-chemical Receipt Book
- Containing several thousand receipts, covering the latest, most important and most useful discoveries in chemical technology, and their practical application in the arts and the industries
- 1886
An extensive recipe book, principally derived from German technical literature, includes "an accurate and compendious collection of approved receipts and processes of practical application in the [chemical] industries…
- Author Brannt, William T. (William Theodore), 1844-
- Publisher Henry Carey Baird & Co.
- Editor Wahl, William H. (William Henry), 1848-1909
- Subject Chemistry, Technical, Workshop recipes, Science--Experiments, Formulas, recipes, etc., Recipes, Chemical engineering, Chemistry
106 items
Publications

White House Conference on Food, Nutrition, and Health
- Report of Follow-Up Conference
- 1971 (Imprint)
Final report of the White House Follow-up Conference on Food, Nutrition, and Health held at Williamsburg, Virginia on February 5th, 1971. The original White House Conference took place in December of 1969.

The report…
- Contributor United States. White House Office, Ehrlichman, John, Richardson, Elliot L., 1920-1999, Hardin, Clifford M. (Clifford Morris), 1915-2010, Mayer, Jean, 1920-1993, Mcfarland, James P., Perry, Yvonne
- Subject Nutrition, Food supply, Food supply--Government policy, Food relief, Food relief--Government policy, Food relief--Law and legislation, Nutrition policy
100 items
Publications, Illustrated works

Die Mineralwasser - und Limonaden-Fabrikation
- The Mineral Water and Lemonade Production
- Circa 1890
Price lists and manufacturing information for mineral water and lemonade flavoring essences from the Erste Bremer Dampffabrik äth. Öle und Essenzen Schädlich & Jakob company, Bremen. Includes a description of each…
- Author Schädlich & Jakob
- Publisher Schädlich & Jakob
- Subject Flavor, Carbonated beverages, Mineral waters, Artificial, Lemonade, Essences and essential oils, Recipes, Syrups (Carbonated beverages)
136 items
Publications, Illustrated works

Recipes for the Manufacture of Aerated & Mineral Waters and Non-Alcoholic Cordials
- 1897
Work containing a series of recipes for a variety of non-alcoholic beverages including aerated and mineral waters, dry fruit sodas, and non-excisable cordials using W. J. Bush & Co. brand flavors and syrups. W. J. Bush…
- Author Bush, William Ernest, 1861-1903
- Contributor W.J. Bush & Co
- Publisher Little & Son Printers
- Subject Mineral waters, Liqueurs, Flavoring essences, Brewing, Carbonated beverages, Flavor, Syrups (Carbonated beverages), Recipes
261 items
Publications, Illustrated works

The Manufacture of Confectionery
- Based Upon Jacoutot's Well Known Work "Chocolate & Confectionery Manufacture"
- 1923
A revised and extended version of the work, Chocolate & Confectionery Manufacture (1903) by August Jacoutot. Editor, Rober Whymper (1885-), sought to enhance the content of Jacoutot's original work to contain not only…
- Contributor Jacoutot, Auguste
- Editor Whymper, R. (Robert), 1885-
- Publisher Saint Catherine Press (London, England)
- Subject Confectionery, Candy industry, Jacoutot, Auguste, Food science, Flavor, Cooking (Chocolate), Chocolate
163 items
Publications

Soda Fountain Beverages : A Practical Receipt Book for Druggists, Chemists, Confectioners, and Venders of Soda Water
- 1911
Volume containing "recipes to improve the taste and sanitary effects of drinks." This concise manual for vendors of soda water presents various methods of preparation for soda fountain beverages, syrups, fruit essences,…
- Editor Dubelle, G. H. (George H.)
- Publisher Spon & Chamberlain, E. & F.N. Spon
- Subject Carbonated beverages, Soda fountains, Flavoring essences, Recipes, Beverages
Scientific apparatus and instruments

Hand-crank Centrifuge, Babcock Milk Tester
- After 1900 – before 1950
A metal, hand-crank centrifuge with a three-pronged metal base. The base is painted a rusty red color and has been attached to a wooden board for stability. A long metal crank on the side of the base bends at a…
- Subject Babcock, S. M., Centrifuges, Dairy products industry, Laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Lactose, Milk, Dairy products, Oils and fats
81 items
Ephemera

Receipts from 1933-1937
- 1933 – 1937
Receipts belonging to Max Albert Bredig (1902-1977) from 1933 -1937.
- Subject Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944, Recipes
19 items
Manuscripts, Advertisements

Notebook containing an advertisement for The Encyclopedia of Chemistry, Theoretical and Practical
- 1850
A notebook containing handwritten references to various recipes and uses for ingredients. The first page includes an advertisement for The Encyclopedia of Chemistry, Practical and Theoretical: Embracing Its Application…
- Contributor Booth, James Curtis, 1810-1888, Morfit, Campbell, 1820-1897
- Subject Booth, James Curtis, 1810-1888, Morfit, Campbell, 1820-1897, Cookbooks
358 items
Publications

The Microscopical Examination of Foods and Drugs
- A practical introduction to the methods adopted in the microscopical examination of foods and drugs, in the entire, crushed and powdered states
- 1903
A textbook specifically devoted to the "practical instruction in the methods of examining vegetable foods, drugs, and their powders" written by Henry George Greenish, Professor of Pharmaceutics to the Pharmaceutical…
- Author Greenish, Henry G. (Henry George), 1855-1933
- Publisher J. & A. Churchill
- Printer Spottiswoode & Co.
- Subject Drugs--Analysis, Drug adulteration, Food adulteration and inspection, Microscopy, Food--Analysis, Microscopy--Technique, Textbooks, Science--Study and teaching
354 items
Publications

Flesh Foods, with Methods for their Chemical, Microscopical, and Bacteriological Examination
- A practical hand-book for medical men, analysts, inspectors, and others
- 1900
Written by Charles Ainsworth Mitchell (1867-1948), a British chemist who specialized in the microscopic and chemical study of handwriting for forensic analysis, Flesh Foods summarizes the various contemporary…
- Author Mitchell, C. Ainsworth (Charles Ainsworth), 1867-1948
- Publisher Charles Griffin & Company
- Subject Food--Analysis, Meat--Microbiology, Food of animal origin, Muscles, Meat, Parasites, Connective tissues, Adipose tissues, Meat--Preservation, Meat--Analysis
437 items
Publications

The Baker's Book [Volume II]
- A Practical Hand Book of the Baking Industry in all Countries
- 1903
The illustrated second volume of The Baker's Book, providing a comprehensive discussion of baking. Intended to be "every baker's hand book," the series describes the global history and significance of baked goods,…
- Contributor Braun, Emil
- Publisher D. Van Nostrand Company
- Subject Baking, Bread, Cooking (Bread), Bread--Composition, Bread molds (Baking), Baking--Equipment and supplies, Cookbooks
342 items
Publications

The Baker's Book [Volume I]
- A Practical Hand Book of the Baking Industry in all Countries
- 1901
The illustrated first volume of The Baker's Book, providing a comprehensive discussion of baking knowledge. Intended to be "every baker's hand book," the series describes the global history and significance of baked…
- Contributor Braun, Emil
- Publisher D. Van Nostrand Company
- Subject Baking, Bread, Cooking (Bread), Bread--Composition, Bread molds (Baking), Baking--Equipment and supplies, Cookbooks
4 items
Ephemera, Pamphlets

A Selection of Choice Recipes
- How's That, Grandma?
- 1920
A colorful printed booklet containing six recipes using and advertising Rumford Baking Powder. The cover image features a girl and her grandmother baking in the kitchen. Inside, recipes include the Rumford Biscuit, Corn…
- Printer American Lithographic Company
- Publisher Rumford Chemical Works
- Subject Cookbooks, Rumford Company, Baking powder, Recipes, Advertising--Baking powder, Baking, Baked products industry, Cooking, American
Advertisements, Ephemera

100 ft. Roll Wraps 100 Sandwiches Yet Sells at Wax Paper Prices!
- 1960
Color print advertisement for Handi Wrap, an economy plastic wrap specifically marketed for use in lunchboxes and for its ability to keep food fresher for longer periods of time relative to other plastic wraps. The…
- Creator Of Work Dow Chemical Company
- Subject Advertising, Dow Chemical Company, Chemical industry, Corporations, Plastics, Food--Storage, Food--Packaging, Plastics in packaging, Women in advertising, Housewives, Housewives as consumers
Rare books

Plate IX: Nitrogenized and Sulphurized Principles of Food
- Part of Chemical Atlas; or, The Chemistry of Familiar Objects
- 1856
Color plate depicts the nitrogenized and sulphurized principles of food. The elements of nutrition, including their source and composition, are illustrated.

This plate comes from the Chemical Atlas; or, The Chemistry…
- Author Youmans, Edward Livingston, 1821-1887
- Subject Chemistry, Youmans, Edward Livingston, 1821-1887, Textbooks, Science--Study and teaching, Nutrition, Food--Analysis
Rare books

Plate VIII: Ternary or Non-Nitrogenized Principles of Food
- Part of Chemical Atlas; or, The Chemistry of Familiar Objects
- 1856
Color plate illustrates the ternary or non-nitrogenized principles of food. The source and composition of the elements of respiration and calorification are represented. Includes vegetable acids, sugars and starches as…
- Author Youmans, Edward Livingston, 1821-1887
- Subject Chemistry, Youmans, Edward Livingston, 1821-1887, Textbooks, Science--Study and teaching, Food--Composition
Rare books

Plate XIV: Various substances under magnification
- Part of The Microscope Made Easy
- 1743
As described on accompanying pages listed next to the illustrations, this plate illustrates various substances under magnification. Includes vinegar salts (figure I), salt after adding vinegar to crab eyes (figure II),…
- Author Baker, Henry, 1698-1774
- Publisher Dodsley, Robert, 1704-1764
- Engraver Wigley, J, Gravdot, H.
- Subject Baker, Henry, 1698-1774, Microscopy, Textbooks, Animalcules, Microscopes, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Vinegar, Saltpeter, Sugar, Ferrous sulfate, Salt springs, Saltpeter, Limestone
Advertisements, Ephemera

The Chicken is First!
- 1951
Color print advertisement for synthetic methionine and other amino acids manufactured and sold by the Dow Chemical Company for use in pharmaceuticals and medical and nutritional research. The advertisement features an…
- Creator Of Work Dow Chemical Company
- Subject Dow Chemical Company, Corporations, Chemical industry, Chickens, Nutrition, Animal nutrition, Advertising, Advertising, Industrial, Amino acids, Amino acids--Synthesis, Animals in advertising
Advertisements, Ephemera

Dow Methionine Gives Dog Foods NEW Nutritional Punch ... NEW Sales Punch
- 1955
Black and white print advertisement for synthetic methionine manufactured and sold by the Dow Chemical Company as a food additive. The advertisement features a photographic reproduction of a woman holding a dog and…
- Creator Of Work Dow Chemical Company
- Subject Dow Chemical Company, Corporations, Chemical industry, Nutrition, Animal nutrition, Women in advertising, Advertising, Advertising, Industrial, Animals in advertising, Amino acids
Advertisements, Ephemera

A 'Scientist' in His Own Right!
- 1951
Color print advertisement for synthetic methionine and other amino acids manufactured and sold by the Dow Chemical Company for use in pharmaceuticals and medical and nutritional research. The advertisement features an…
- Creator Of Work Dow Chemical Company
- Subject Dow Chemical Company, Corporations, Chemical industry, Advertising, Advertising, Industrial, Rats as laboratory animals, Laboratory animals, Nutrition, Amino acids, Amino acids--Synthesis, Animals in advertising
40 items
Ephemera, Publications

The Horsford 1887 Almanac and Cook Book
- 1887
Published by Rumford Chemical Works, this almanac features advertisements for Professor Horsford's baking powder and acid phosphate along with other products manufactured by Rumford Chemical Works. Also includes…
- Publisher Rumford Chemical Works
- Subject Rumford Chemical Works, Baked products industry, Baking powder, Advertising--Baking powder, Baked products, Cooking, American, Almanacs, American, Cookbooks, Recipes

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