Diane Scrima Collection of Recipe Booklets and Cookbooks, 1936-1983.
Collection Number: 8568

Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library


DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
Diane Scrima Collection of Recipe Booklets and Cookbooks, 1936-1983.
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Collection Number:
8568
Abstract:
The collection primarily consists of recipe pamphlets and cookbooks produced by General Foods, with a few by other corporations.
Creator:
Scrima, Diane J.
Quanitities:
.6 cubic feet.
Language:
Collection material in English.

BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE

Diane Scrima worked for General Foods Corporation for 26 years.

COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

The collection primarily consists of recipe pamphlets and cookbooks produced by General Foods, with a few by other corporations.

INFORMATION FOR USERS

Cite As:

Diane Scrima Collection of Recipe Booklets and Cookbooks, #8568. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.

RELATED MATERIALS

Related material in collection #8006, Food and recipe booklets collection.

SUBJECTS

Names:
General Foods Corporation
Subjects:
Formulas, recipes, etc.
Cooking, American.
Cooking.
Form and Genre Terms:
Cookbooks.
Recipes.

CONTAINER LIST
Container
Description
Date
Series I. By General Foods
Box 1 Folder 1
Around-The-World Desserts
undated
Box 1 Folder 2
Baker's Chocolate and Coconut Favorites
undated
Box 1 Folder 3
Clock-watcher's cookbook, for busy days - quick, simple meals from Minute Rice
undated
Box 1 Folder 4
The Contemporary Cook's Diary
undated
Box 1 Folder 5
Good Looking Desserts, A Cooking with Jell-O
undated
Box 1 Folder 5
Joys of Jell-O, Gelatin Dessert
undated
Box 1 Folder 6
Jam and Jelly Making: A Pleasurable Art
undated
Box 1 Folder 7
Jet set meals with a foreign accent
undated
Box 1 Folder 8
Recipe Sampler from Log Cabin
undated
Box 1 Folder 8
Pancake Parties Plus (Log Cabin)
undated
Box 1 Folder 9
The Finishing Touch
undated
Box 1 Folder 10
The Sanka Spirit
undated
Box 1 Folder 11
The Setpoint Diet, the Food and Exercise Connection for Lasting Weight Control
undated
Box 1 Folder 12
The Well-Dressed Dessert
undated
Box 1 Folder 13
The whys of weight… and what to do about it
undated
Box 1 Folder 14
Wake up to tang… and new ways to enjoy it!
undated
Box 1 Folder 15
With A Pinch of Love, Cecile Bexton
undated
Box 1 Folder 16
Baker's Famous Chocolate Recipes
1936
Box 1 Folder 17
The home meal planner… a key to better meals
1957
Box 1 Folder 18
The Maxwell House Coffee Cookbook
1964
Box 1 Folder 19
The Proof of the Pudding
1965
Box 1 Folder 19
Timeless Recipes with Minute Rice
1965
Box 1 Folder 20
Baker's famous chocolate frostings made easy…
1967
Box 1 Folder 21
Flavor Sparkling Recipes with Tang, includes letter form GF President and coupon
1968
Box 1 Folder 21
Jell-O Pudding Idea Book
1968
Box 1 Folder 22
In the Best Taste - Flair Without Fuss With Shake'n Bake
1969
Box 1 Folder 23
Drinks for a lively day
1970
Box 1 Folder 23
Say Pudding Please
1970
Box 1 Folder 23
Be a Coconutty Cook with Baker's Coconut Crunchies
1970
Box 1 Folder 23
The Proof of the Pudding
1970
Box 1 Folder 23
Barbecues for All Seasons
1970
Box 1 Folder 23
Magical Desserts with Whip'n Chill Deluxe Dessert Mix
1970
Box 1 Folder 24
Cut-Ups - Celebration Cakes by Baker's Coconut
1971
Box 1 Folder 24
Once upon a table - Meals to Please a Man
1971
Box 1 Folder 24
Food For You and Your Family
1971
Box 1 Folder 25
The Wonderland of Homemade Jams and Jellies
1974
Box 1 Folder 25
The New Joys of Jell-O, Gelatin Dessert, 2nd edition
1974
Box 1 Folder 26
The Jell-O Pudding Sampler
1976
Box 1 Folder 27
Birds Eye, New Super Suppers
1980
Box 1 Folder 28
Birds Eye Super Soups - 5 minutes from simmer to serve
1981
Box 1 Folder 28
Coffee Makes It Delicious - The Coffee Cookbook from Maxwell House Coffee
1981
Box 1 Folder 29
Baker's Book of Chocolate Riches
1983
Box 1 Folder 29
Sanka, Good Beginnings - Recipes, Exercises, Ideas for Living Well Year Round
1983
Series II. By Other Corporations
Box 2 Folder 1
Chambers Corp., How to cook with the gass turned off
1936
Box 2 Folder 2
Channing L. Bete Co., Inc., a-b-c's of good nutrition
1972
Box 2 Folder 3
Culinary Arts Institute, 500 Tasty Snacks - ideas for entertaining
1952
Box 2 Folder 3
Culinary Arts Institute, The Cookie Book
1953
Box 2 Folder 3
Culinary Arts Institute, The Cheese Cookbook
1965
Box 2 Folder 3
Culinary Arts Institute, The Southern and Southwestern Cookbook
1972
Box 2 Folder 3
Culinary Arts Institute, Quick Dishes for the Woman in a Hurray
1972
Box 2 Folder 4
Ekco Housewares Co, Tempting Recipes for Cakes, Pies, Breads - 30 recipes you'll use from brunch 'til TV snack time .
1977
Box 2 Folder 5
General Wine and Spirits Co., The Cordial Touch - A Guide to Creative Cooking From Leroux
undated
Box 2 Folder 6
Good Food, first issue
1973
Box 2 Folder 7
Good Housekeeping, Book of Cookies - to gladden the hearts of cookie-lovers
1958
Box 2 Folder 8
Hennessy Cognac, Gourmet's Guide to Cognac
undated
Box 2 Folder 9
McKesson Liquor Co., Discover Gold - Recipes for making delicious drinks with Liquore Galliano
undated
Box 2 Folder 9
McKesson Liquor Co., …and add a measure of gold
undated
Box 2 Folder 10
Meredith Corp., Shortcut Cooking
1969
Box 2 Folder 11
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, Metropolitan Cook Book
1957
Box 2 Folder 12
Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc., Mix around with Cranberry Juice
undated
Box 2 Folder 13
Pan-American Coffee Bureau, More Fun With Coffee
1967
Box 2 Folder 14
Pillsbury, Fun-Filled Butter Cookie Cookbook
undated
Box 2 Folder 14
Pillsbury, Fruits and Vegetables Cookbook
1984
Box 2 Folder 15
The Quaker Oats Company, Stretching Food Dollars - Meal planning hints and budget-wise recipes
1973
Box 2 Folder 15
The Quaker Oats Company, The Quaker Cookie Jar
1974
Box 2 Folder 15
The Quaker Oats Company, Those Picture Pretties
1974
Box 2 Folder 16
Round the World Books Inc., A Permanent Collection of the World's Best Recipes: Cakes, Pies, and Pastries
1974
Box 2 Folder 17
Spice Islands Company, Enticing Seafood
1964
Box 2 Folder 17
Spice Islands Company, Intriguing Poultry Dishes
1964
Box 2 Folder 17
Spice Islands Company, Recipes for Beef Stock Base
undated
Box 2 Folder 17
Spice Islands Company, Recipes for Instant Toasted Onions
undated
Box 2 Folder 17
Spice Islands Company, Succulent Meat Dishes
1964
Box 2 Folder 17
Spice Islands Company, "Waistline Watcher" Vegetable Recipes, featuring Instant Toasted Onions
undated
Box 2 Folder 17
Spice Islands Company, The Story and Uses of Spice Islands Exclusive Coffee and Teas
undated