Cecily Brownstone Papers ca. 1940-2002

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Cecily Brownstone Papers ca. 1940-2002

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Cecily Brownstone was the Associated Press food editor for nearly forty years, as well as the author of Cecily Brownstone's (Associated Press, 1972). Brownstone amassed a comprehensive collection of materials relating to American cookery, including cookbooks, pamphlets, postcards, menus, recipe boxes, and more. Associated Press Cookbook

35.5 linear feet; 30 records cartons, 14 document cases

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