National Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Extractive Industries Search this
National Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Work and Industry Search this
Extent:
2.5 Cubic feet (6 boxes and 1 map-folder
)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Manuals
Brochures
Posters
Pamphlets
Newsletters
Date:
1883-1980
Summary:
Over a period of approximately 25 years, Dr. Mary Eloise Green of Ohio State University collected a wide variety of materials pertaining to food preservation and home canning techniques. She acquired associated pamphlets, manuals, and recipe booklets from companies as well as governmental agencies.
Scope and Contents:
This collection contains printed materials on various aspects of food preservation, which includes canning, pickling, freezing, and other methods. Recipe books, instruction manuals, posters, brochures and pamphlets issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, by manufacturers of food products, and by manufacturers of canning and preserving products and devices; also newsletters published by bottle and jar collecting hobby groups. A large percentage of the publications in the collection were published during World War II, and relate to preserving food to ensure an adequate food supply during the war years.
Arrangement:
The collection is arranged into four series.
Series 1, Product Literature, 1880s-1970s
Series 2, Price Guides, 1970-1977
Series 3, General Publications, 1934-1980
Series 4, Posters, undated
Biographical / Historical:
Dr. Mary E. Green, a professor in the Food and Nutrition Division of the School of Economics at Ohio State University, studied and collected documentation and artifacts pertaining to the home preservation of food.
Related Materials:
Researchers should also consult the Louisan E. Mamer Rural Electrification Administration Papers, 1927-2002 (AC #862).
Separated Materials:
The Division of Work and Industry holds artifacts related to this collection (Accession #322793) including canning jars and food preservation devices.
Provenance:
This collection was donated by Mary E. Green on October 1, 1976.
Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but is stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.