Vintage Community & Regional Cookbooks — Virginia Cookery (1957) + Negaunee Historical Society Cookbook (1994) + Marge Griffin’s Family Cookbook | Annotated Set, 3 Books

Build a little kitchen history in one grab. This three-book bundle brings together a hefty 1957 Virginia Cookery—Past and Present (with handwritten recipes and clipped inserts), a 1994 Negaunee Historical Society Cookbook from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and Marge Griffin’s Family Cookbook (edited by U.S. Senator Bob Griffin).

It’s a real-life snapshot of regional and community cooking—church suppers, family favorites, and U.P. heritage bakes—ready for your shelf and your stove.

Quick Specs

• Item Type: Set of 3 vintage cookbooks bundle (comb-bound + saddle-stitched + softcover)
• Size: Each approx. 9 x 6 in. (Virginia Cookery thicker @ ~1.75 in.); page counts below
• Material: Paper; comb/spiral (Virginia), cardstock/paper wraps (others)
• Color: Multicolor wraps; aged paper tones
• Origin or Maker:

1. Virginia Cookery—Past and Present, Woman’s Auxiliary of Olivet Episcopal Church, Franconia, VA (1957)
2. The Negaunee Historical Society Cookbook, Negaunee Historical Society, MI (1994)
3. Marge Griffin’s Family Cookbook (editor Bob Griffin), Michigan (date not stated)

• Year or Era: 1957; 1994; not provided (Marge Griffin)
• GENRE: Community & Regional Cookbooks; American Culinary History
• Language / Pages: English — 449 pp (Virginia); 44 pp (Negaunee); 32 pp (Griffin, incl. notes page)
• Identifiers: LCCN 57-8583 (Virginia Cookery); others not provided

Edition & Features

• Illustrations/Plates: Text recipes; occasional photos/clip-ins (see images)
• Extras: Virginia Cookery includes numerous handwritten recipes + newspaper recipe clippings tucked in.

Condition Overall Grade: Good (set)

Highlights: Complete set; wonderfully annotated Virginia volume; strong reference value; instant shelf appeal.
Noted Flaws:

1. Virginia Cookery (1957): Front cover detached from comb spine; general edge/cover wear; toning; expected kitchen use; fore-edge dusting; clip-ins and penciled recipes throughout (“as found”).
2. Negaunee Historical Society (1994): Light handling; water stains on back page per photos.
3. Marge Griffin’s Family Cookbook: Light handling/edge rub; blank notes page present.

See all photos; sold as pictured.

Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.

Provenance & Notes

Estate finds from Michigan; Virginia Cookery compiled by the Woman’s Auxiliary of Olivet Episcopal Church, Franconia, VA; Negaunee benefits the local historical society; Marge Griffin includes U.P. and family recipes.

About the Authors 

Community cookbooks collect recipes from real home kitchens—church committees, historical societies, and notable local families—capturing regional techniques and traditions in print.