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Category Archives: Rare Book Collection
The End of the World, Past and Present
Still waiting for the world to end? Perhaps you need a different apocalyptic prophecy. Don’t worry, Special Collections has plenty! They may not be Mayan, but here’s a small sampling of various ways the world could have ended over the … Continue reading
A Visit From St. Nicholas (and other tales of Santa Claus)
The legend of St. Nicholas of Myra has taken so many twists and turns over the centuries that he is barely recognizable to us anymore. Instead, he has been replaced by a jolly, bearded, portly man in a red suit … Continue reading
Mary Randolph’s Recipe for Roast Turkey, 1828
Move over, Paula Deen! Generations before the Food Network, the leading lady of Southern cookery was Mary Randolph. Her book, The Virginia Housewife, is considered the first American regional cookbook. The Virginia Housewife was very influential, with multiple editions printed … Continue reading
