"Aunt Sammy" had a radio show that began in 1926; it was a production of the US Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Home Economics. No, I'm not kidding - the agency existed under that name from 1923 to 1942, when its name changed to Bureau of Human Nutrition and Home Economics (under which it continued … Continue reading Brimfield Haul Part 4: Aunt Sammy and more chocolate
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Connecticut & the governor of New York
Sir Edmund Andros is best known to Connecticut residents for being appointed governor of the short-lived "Dominion of New England" in the 1680s, and seizing (or attempting to seize) the royal charter that allowed Connecticut to operate its own government. The document indices from the King Philip's War period (the 1670s) indicate, however, that he … Continue reading Connecticut & the governor of New York
Brimfield Haul Part 3: Hardware and Oranges
So, my earliest cooking pamphlet (that has a confirmed date) is now this 1906 item, the sixth edition of "The Enterprising Housekeeper," by Helen Louise Johnson, provided compliments of Hamilton Hardware Corporation of Waterbury, Connecticut. It was actually published by The Enterprise Manufacturing Co. of Pennsylvania, a manufacturer of kitchen implements - hand-cranked grinding and … Continue reading Brimfield Haul Part 3: Hardware and Oranges
Even lists can contain surprises
One of my other projects is about King Philip's War (New England, 1675-6). At the moment, I'm typing up an index of the documents contained in a volume of Connecticut manuscript records, so we can check which of them have been previously transcribed, and which have not. This is not quite as boring as you … Continue reading Even lists can contain surprises
Brimfield Haul Part 2: Gelatin and Oil Stoves
I really love the cover of this 1936 "Knox Gelatine Desserts, Salads, Candies and Frozen Dishes" pamphlet - so pretty and colorful! And here's another summer recipe: Grapefruit Snow Pudding (6 servings) 1 envelope Knox Sparkling Gelatine [= 1 tablespoon] 1/4 cup cold water 1/4 cup hot water 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoonful of salt … Continue reading Brimfield Haul Part 2: Gelatin and Oil Stoves
War of 1812: S.N.A.F.U.
The Order Book for Military District #2 (CT and RI) was very tame, but as I mentioned, the last entry referred to "hardships & privations." Having started on transcribing a letter book of Brigadier General Thomas H. Cushing, I begin to have an idea of what he meant. Unfortunately this book begins in September 1814, … Continue reading War of 1812: S.N.A.F.U.
Kristen Noble Keegan, Historical Geographer 