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Trail Cookery--Kellogg's

 Collection
Identifier: RH-A-3676

Scope and Contents

The booklet was published in 1945 by Kellogg’s Home Economic Department which was founded in 1923 to aid in “defining the role of different foods in proper diets.” The information included in the booklet discusses the proper ways to prepare for camping and the preparation of different foods in a camp setting. Also included is information of the proper ways to use camping equipment, build fires, and clean up a campsite. A section of the booklet contains suggested scout camp menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The last half of the booklet is one-pot and no-utensil recipes.

Dates

  • Creation: 1945

Creator

Extent

1 Volumes

Language of Materials

English

Physical Description

The envelope and booklet are both in extremely good condition with no obvious signs of wear and tear.

Provenance

This collection consists of one booklet contained in an envelope that reads: Kellogg Company, Battle Creek, Michigan. The booklet is entitled: Trail Cookery for Girl Scouts.

Notes

Purchased with funds from the Starring Endowment.

Genre / Form

Topical

Title
Trail Cookery--Kellogg's Finding Aid
Status
Completed
Author
Benedict Chatelain
Date
1945
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Western Michigan University Archives & Regional History Collections Repository

Contact:
Charles C. and Lynn L. Zhang Legacy Collections Center
1650 Oakland Drive
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5307 US
(269) 387-8490