This Historical Mackinac Island Cook Book is a classic Michigan community cookbook that reads like a mini time-capsule—local recipes paired with snapshots of island history.
The pages mix practical home cooking with charming regional context (including a section titled “The President and Mrs. Ford’s Favorite Recipe”). Inside you’ll find organized sections for everyday cooking—salads, preserves, and more—plus black-and-white photo inserts that ground it in place.
Ready for your shelf or kitchen.
Quick Specs
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Item Type: Vintage cookbook (community/regional)
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Size: 9 × 7 × 1 in
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Material: Cardstock/paper covers with red plastic comb (spiral-style) binding
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Color: Cream/white cover with navy illustration; red binding
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Origin or Maker: Mackinac Island Medical Center (Mackinac Island, Michigan)
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Year or Era: 5th Edition 1975 (copyright page shows © 1965)
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GENRE: Community Cookbooks; Regional American Cooking
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Language / Pages: English / approx. 250 pages
Edition & Features
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Edition/Printing: 5th Edition (1975)
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Dust Jacket: Not provided (not issued—comb-bound cookbook)
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Illustrations/Maps/Plates: Black-and-white photo pages (Mackinac Bridge, Michigan Historic Site plaque, island views; photo credits visible)
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Extras: “Historical facts” sprinkled through the text; section headings include “Jams, Jellies, and Pickles” and “The President and Mrs. Ford’s Favorite Recipe”; order/price note visible: $3.00 per copy + $.25 mailing charge (as printed)
Condition Grade: Good
Notes: Comb binding present and functional; cover shows noticeable edge/corner wear and small chips/tears (especially near the top corners), plus general handling wear consistent with a used community cookbook. Interior pages appear clean in the photos, with typical light age toning; small spots/marks may be present.
- See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.
Provenance & Notes
Photo-verified credits/production notes: Compiled/edited by Ralph F. Sommer (credentials listed in the book); cover art design credit visible; multiple photography credits visible.
About the Author
Produced by the Mackinac Island Medical Center, this is the kind of fundraiser/community cookbook that preserves local tastes and names—recipes attributed to contributors, with island history woven in as you flip.
A practical vintage cookbook that also feels like a Mackinac Island souvenir you can actually use.
Disclaimer
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Care & Handling: Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings. Please note: If you have any questions or need more photos, ask.
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