Collections : [University of Michigan Special Collections Research Center]

Item [6] promotes Toastmaster products. Includes two books in one with advice on adult and children's parties; advertisements and prices for Toastmaster hospitality tray sets, 2-slice fully automatic toaster, one-slice toaster, "junior" toaster, and fully automatic waffle-baker; menus; and images of men, women, and children in period dress, product, and serving suggestion. No recipes. Marked: D307.

Item [7] promotes J.C. Penney hot air popcorn popper, Model 4450, Ret. No. 784-4450 and Cat. No. 784-3501. Includes instructions on use and cleaning; safeguards, manufacturer's warranty, and replacement parts order form; seven recipes; and images of product. Sample recipes: chocolate-raisin popcorn bars and chili cheese topping or munch. Marked: 210-1190-6-82.

Item [8] promotes Sears Butter-Rite electric corn popper, Model 3468568, almond. Includes instructions on use and cleaning; safeguards and manufacturer's guarantee; two recipes; and images of product. Sample recipes: peanut crunch and light popcorn balls. Marked: 559-5630.

Item [9] promotes Presto Control Master appliances. Includes instructions on use and cleaning of six Presto Control Master products; manufacturer's warranty; recipes for appetizers, meats, vegetables, and desserts; advertisements for Presto cast cooker, "Loud Ring" minute timer, and stainless steel cooker; images of product; and index. Sample recipes: fried oysters, fried cranberry pies, and sweet-sour spare ribs. Marked: Form 49-449-J.

Item [10] promotes Sears automatic juicer, Model 34833700. Includes instructions on assembly, use, and cleaning; safeguards and product guarantee; and images of product. No recipes. Marked: 205319 REV. D.

Item [11] promotes Westinghouse electric housewares. Includes breakfast recipes; and illustration of man, woman, and two children in period dress. Sample recipes: cheese pancakes, cafe au lait, and fluffy omelet. Marked: 9EH-1001.

Item [12] promotes Westinghouse roaster oven, Model RO-81. Includes description of manufacturing process; instructions on use and cleaning; manufacturer's guarantee; menus; recipes for beverages, appetizers, meats, and desserts; images of product; and index. Sample recipes: apple griddle cakes, mulligatawny soup, and sour milk fruit drops. Marked: SRS-1001-A.

Item [13] promotes Westinghouse roaster oven. Includes instructions on use and cleaning; advice and recipes for breads, meats, and desserts; menus; advertisements for the "Roaster-Oven Cabinet" and Westinghouse "Timer Clock"; images of product; and index. Sample recipes: carrot cookies, sauerkraut with pig hocks, knuckles, or spareribs, and American chop suey. Marked: RO-1001.

Item [14] is similar to Item [13] with an attributed forward by Julia Kiene, Director of the Westinghouse Home Economics Institute. Includes different cover, page layout, and graphics; additional recipes in each category; and images of Director and woman in period dress. Sample recipes: apricot cherry upside-down cake, broiled pizza appetizers, and egg cutlet. Marked: 4RS-1001-B.

Item [15] is similar to Item [14] with different cover design and order of recipes. Marked: 6RO-1001-B. Damaged: water damage.