The Fair Cook Book, 1888
Abstract
The Fair Cookbook was published by the Ladies of Congregation Emanuel in Denver, Colorado in 1888. It is the earliest known Jewish fundraising cookbook in America. The cookbook was sold at the fair that the Ladies of Temple Emanuel organized in 1888 to pay off the mortgage on the Temple.
Dates
- 1888
Creator
- Congregation Emanuel (Denver, Colo.) (Organization)
Physical Description
The cookbook is 49 pages in length with 13 sections, and features both traditional Jewish kosher recipes and recipes for non-kosher items as well as the names of individual contributors. The cookbook is a photocopy of the original cookbook, which was stolen from an exhibit sponsored by the Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society and Beck Archives in the late 1990s. Hard back reproduction created by Karen Jones from xerox copy in 2022.
Extent
From the File: 1 Items : half letter document box
Scope and Contents
Series consists of a copy of the Fair Cook Book.
Physical Description
The cookbook is 49 pages in length with 13 sections, and features both traditional Jewish kosher recipes and recipes for non-kosher items as well as the names of individual contributors. The cookbook is a photocopy of the original cookbook, which was stolen from an exhibit sponsored by the Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society and Beck Archives in the late 1990s. Hard back reproduction created by Karen Jones from xerox copy in 2022.
Creator
- Congregation Emanuel (Denver, Colo.) (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository