Collection, 1928, 2006, and undated

Summary

Creator:

Hathaway, Maureen.

Abstract:

The collection consists mainly of handwritten cookbooks, brochures, calendars, catalogs, recipes, recipe cards, menus, dining guides, and other materials related to food, meals, and cooking.

Extent:

2.5 cubic feet (in 4 boxes, 1 Oversized folder)

Language:

English

Authors:

Collection processed and finding aid created by Marian Matyn

Background

Scope and Content:

The published cookbooks Hathaway also donated to the Clarke have been individually cataloged. Miscellaneous materials are found in this collection, which consists mainly of Michigan cookbooks, brochures, calendars, food and equipment catalogs, recipes, recipe cards, menus, dining guides, and other materials related to food, meals, and cooking, 1928-2003 (Scattered), and undated. A number of these items are handwritten and more manuscript than publication in nature. Also included in the first folder is a copy of the 2006 Clarke exhibit catalog and website pages about the Maureen Hathaway cookbook collection.

Processing Note: All duplicates and non-Michigan materials were removed from the collection and returned to the donor as per the donor’s request.

Biographical / Historical:

Biography:

Maureen Hathaway loved and collected hundreds of cookbooks and miscellaneous cooking materials. At least in the early 1980s, “Mo” Hathaway worked at WHYT and WJR radio stations in Detroit. In 2005 she participated in the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament. Additional information about her is unavailable.

Acquisition Information:

Acc#68382

Arrangement:

Arrangement is alphabetical by topic.

Subjects

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Subjects:

Recipes--Michigan.
Restaurants--Michigan.
Cooking, American--Michigan.
Cooking--Michigan.

Names:

Hathaway, Maureen.