Category Archives: Cookbooks

The sweet taste of Texas cookbooks

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Awc

Elizabeth Borst White knows cookbooks! Twenty-five years ago, recognizing the unique window into cultural history that they provide, Ms. White began a collection that now contains nearly 1,600 volumes.  Recently retired after nearly 40 years as a librarian for the … Continue reading →

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Anson Jones’ Cookie Jar

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Awc

One of the many delights at The Texas Collection is our growing collection of Texas and Southwestern cookbooks–some dating back to the early 1900s. You can find so much more than recipes in these books! They’re filled with history and … Continue reading →

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