Papers of chef and author James Beard (1903-1985), including clippings and typescripts of articles and recipes that he wrote; materials relating to books that he wrote; appointment books; correspondence; menus he collected; photographs; and biographical information. Beard grew up in Portland, Oregon, but spent most of his adult life living in New York City. He championed regional American dishes, and became known as the "Dean of American cookery."

Manuscript book by Nellie Bloomfield of recipes for domestic use.

Bound manuscript book written by George Learned of Jacksonville, Oregon, 1905-1906, filled with recipes for toffees, ice cream, syrups, and other candies, with prices.

Loose recipe sheets and two cookbooks that belonged to Kelly B. Janes, a resident of Portland, Oregon, or to his family. The loose recipe sheets were produced by Mary Cullen's Cottage, the household arts service of the Oregon Journal newspaper in Portland. One of the cookbooks, for durum wheat main dishes, was distributed by the Portland-based Porter-Scarpelli Macaroni Company. The other cookbook is for recipes using the soda drink 7UP.

Manuscript book of recipes for domestic use, with loose recipe notes.

Small collection of family papers, a substantial portion of which are legal documents relating to the marriage and divorce of Guy E. Reynolds and Anna Wright Reynolds, and to birth records of Anna Reynolds. Also included are a diary of John Reynolds, circa 1874, and a handwritten recipe book.