https://recipecardarchive.com/files/original/8083ff4b5e44f0ccd4b5a79022bbee7e.jpg 1f1f398e8b636923563c7ffb7b64b5c9 https://recipecardarchive.com/files/original/96ae49717cbec1d192a187051fd09cc3.pdf e6c0b953b10cc1b06bcf96a9e693bf31 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource RCA0003 - VTG LG Wood Recipe Box Dove Tail w/Metal Hinges Full Of Recipes & Handwritten Subject The topic of the resource Cooking Recipe Cards Description An account of the resource This is a collection I found on eBay that turned out to have a lot of really interesting aspects to it. Some of the cards had the 'recipe from the kitchen of' filled in with names and even dates which gives a ton of history and context. Additionally, this collection had some interesting nuances. Firstly, there was one card (0015 - Molded Ambrosia) where the instructions on the rear of the card were partly documented with some kind of short hand. I was not able to decipher the short hand, but with AI help, I was able to suss out the instructions. Additionally, there are a number of repeated recipes in the collection. This hints at a few possibilities. The two main ideas to me are either recipes were requested from the original cooks more than once, or more than one collection was combined over time. 0005, 0031, and 0032 are great examples of this. Two of the recipes (0005 and 0031) are for 'Corn Cakes' and note that the recipe is from Edna Fausz. Edna is also mentioned on a recipe (0032) for 'Cloud Light Pancakes' which shows as being from the kitchen of Alice Gall. This seems to imply that for 'Cloud Light Pancakes' Alice got the recipe from Edna originally, wrote it down and applied her label and then sent the card to Paula. The other two (0005/0031) were also originally from Edna and sent by way of Alice to Paula. These links are what make these collections so much more than just the recipes. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Paula Guffey Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived eBay Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2026-05-04 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Personal/Family Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Handwritten and typed recipe cards; clipped recipes Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RCA0003 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Indiana, US Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Aileen Landreth, Alice Gall, Allie, Alma Ashbridge, Barb Hawkins, Bea Vail, Bertha Dansman, Betty, Billie Schild, Bob, Carol Ross, Charlotte, Dell, Doris Mahon, Dorothy Perkins, Edna Fausz, Ellie Lively, Eura Lee Armstrong, Frances Welles, Freda Adolph, Gladys Ward, Helen, I. Stewart, Jane Eller, Jerry, Jim, Joan Herber, Joan Herr, Kay Winter, Lillian, Margie Zinke, Marilyn Randall, Mildred Kauffman, Mrs. Sasser, Mrs. Willis Waller, Nita, Olga, Paula Guffey, Peg Grant, Rae Anne, Ruth, Ruth Henderson, Ruth Jacobs, Stracks, Sue Plummer, Tillie Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Holiday Fruit Cake (Dark) Description An account of the resource SUGGESTED RECIPE FOR Holiday Fruit Cake (Dark) 20 Oz. Kresge Extra Fancy Mix 4 Oz. Pecan Meats 1 tsp. Salt 1/4 Cup Sifted Flour 1 tsp. Baking Powder 8 Oz. Candied Cherries 1 Cup Shortening 1 tsp. All Spice 6 Oz. Pitted Dates 1/2 Cup Sugar 1/2 tsp. Nutmeg 4 Oz. Raisins 1/2 Cup Honey 1/2 tsp. Cloves 4 Oz. Walnut Meats 5 well beaten Eggs 1/4 Cup Orange or 1 1/2 Cups Sifted Flour Grape Juice Halve Cherries, Nut Meats and Dates. Dredge fruits and nuts in 1/4 cup of Flour. Cream Shortening and Sugar; add Honey and Eggs and beat well. Sift second amount of Flour with dry ingredients and add alternately with fruit juice to creamed mixture. Beat thoroughly. Pour batter over floured fruits and mix well. Line two greased 3 1/2x7 1/2" loaf pans with waxed paper, allowing 1/2 inch to extend above all sides of pan. Pour batter into pans—do not flatten. Bake in slow oven (250°) approx. 3 hours. Place pan containing 2 cups water on bottom shelf while baking. Cakes baked with water have greater volume, moist texture and a smooth, shiny glaze. If deco- ration of nuts and cherries is used, place on cake at end of 2 hours. Store in a covered container in a cool place. This recipe makes about 5 pounds. Back: blank --- # Holiday Fruit Cake (Dark) ## Ingredients - 20 oz Kresge Extra Fancy Mix - 8 oz candied cherries - 6 oz pitted dates - 4 oz raisins - 4 oz walnut meats - 4 oz pecan meats - 1/4 cup sifted flour (for dredging) - 1 cup shortening - 1/2 cup sugar - 1/2 cup honey - 5 well beaten eggs - 1 1/2 cups sifted flour - 1 tsp salt - 1 tsp baking powder - 1 tsp all spice - 1/2 tsp nutmeg - 1/2 tsp cloves - 1/4 cup orange or grape juice ## Instructions 1. Halve cherries, nut meats, and dates. Dredge fruits and nuts in 1/4 cup of flour. 2. Cream shortening and sugar; add honey and eggs and beat well. 3. Sift the second amount of flour with dry ingredients and add alternately with fruit juice to creamed mixture. Beat thoroughly. 4. Pour batter over floured fruits and mix well. 5. Line two greased 3 1/2 x 7 1/2 inch loaf pans with waxed paper, allowing 1/2 inch to extend above all sides of pan. 6. Pour batter into pans — do not flatten. 7. Place a pan containing 2 cups water on the bottom shelf of the oven while baking. 8. Bake in a slow oven (250°F) approximately 3 hours. 9. If decoration of nuts and cherries is used, place on cake at end of 2 hours. 10. Store in a covered container in a cool place. This recipe makes about 5 pounds. Subject The topic of the resource Kresge Extra Fancy Mix candied cherries pitted dates raisins walnut meats pecan meats flour shortening sugar honey eggs salt baking powder all spice nutmeg cloves orange juice grape juice waxed paper water Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1950s Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RCA0003-20260513-0176 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Indiana, US Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Paula Guffey Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Personal/Family Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived RCA0003 - VTG LG Wood Recipe Box Dove Tail w/Metal Hinges Full Of Recipes & Handwritten (eBay) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Printed pamphlet page category:Dessert decade:1950s ingredient:candied cherries ingredient:dates ingredient:honey ingredient:pecans ingredient:raisins ingredient:walnuts method:Baked protein:Vegetarian source:RCA0003