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Community Cookbooks Collection 2025.07

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5 boxes, 1927 - 2010. This collection includes cookbooks issued by educational, civic, religious and business organizations in central Oklahoma. Materials collated by library staff.

Collection2025.06
RepositoryOKEA
TitleCommunity Cookbooks Collection
Date1927 - 2010
Extent5 boxes
Historical noteMaterials collected by Special Collections and library staff
Scope noteThis collection includes cookbooks issued by educational, civic, religious and business organizations in central Oklahoma.
Access restrictionsNone
LanguageEnglish
Subject headingsCooking; Community Organizations
CitationCommunity Cookbooks Collection, 2025.07, Special Collections and Research, Metropolitan Library System, Oklahoma City, OK
BoxItemIdentifierTitleDateDescription
112025.07.01.001Food Fit for a Banker cookbookApril 7, 1976Cookbook compiled by the Liberty Belles, wives of officers at The Liberty National Bank and Trust Company of Oklahoma City. Includes bank history
122025.07.01.002Christian Womens Fellowship of the Dover Christian Church cookbook1981Cookbook compiled by Christian Womens Fellowship of the Dover Christian Church, third edition of the Cooking Favorites of Dover. Includes image of church building and handwritten notes
132025.07.01.003Favorite Recipes of Sorosis Club Members cookbook1979Cookbook of Oklahoma recipes collected by members of Sorosis Club of Oklahoma City. Includes table etiquette rules and local sponsored ads. 
142025.07.01.004Cookin' with the Bulldog Band cookbook2002Cookbook from Edmond Memorial High School Band.
152025.07.01.005Microwave Magic cookbook Cookbook from Oklahoma Peanut Commission. Includes map of peanut producing counties in Oklahoma. 
162025.07.01.006Yuletide Yummies cookbook1987Christmas cookbook compiled by the Chancel Choir of Our Lord's Community Church
172025.07.01.007The El Chico Cookbook1977Cookbook from founders of El Chico Restaurants (Frank Cuellar Sr., Mack Cuellar, Gilbert Cuellar, Willie Jack Cuellar, and Alfred Cuellar). Editor, Technical Director, and Historian Joe Caballero.
182025.07.01.008Oklahoma County Bar Auxiliary Recipe Booklet1997Cookbook compiled by Oklahoma County Bar Auxiliary members
192025.07.01.009Recipes from the Heart…A Memorial Cookbook1995Cookbook compiled by Aids Coalition of Central Oklahoma, Inc. 
1102025.07.01.010The Art of Cooking in Mustang Cookbook compiled by Stitch and Chatter Home Extension Club of Canadian County, Oklahoma
1112025.07.01.011Not by Bread AloneMarch 29, 2001Cookbook compiled by First United Methodist Church, Oklahoma City.
1122025.07.01.012Spirit of Oklahoma Cookbook compiled by Leukemia Society of America, Inc. Oklahoma Chapter
1132025.07.01.013Our Book of Favorite Recipes1994Cookbook compiled by Boatmen's Bankers Association of Oklahoma Board members from Central Oklahoma Region (OKC) and Northeast Oklahoma Region (Tulsa).
1142025.07.01.014Atoka Memorial Hospital Cookbook Cookbook compiled by Atoka Memorial Hospital Auxiliary
1152025.07.01.015Four Generations of Oklahoma Johnson Family Favorites1996Cookbook compiled by Ruth Romberger Johnson and family; 4 generations of recipes, includes many state fair award winning recipes.
1162025.07.01.016Orthodonotic Associates Cookbook Cookbook compiled by staff from Orthodontic Associates, OKC and Midwest City
1172025.07.01.017The First Class CookbookDecember 1997Cookbook compiled from associates at Lucent Technologies Oklahoma City Customer Care Center for Memorial Fund for the Children of Gina Edmiston. 
1182025.07.01.018Cookbook of Deaconess Hospital Auxiliary Cookbook compiled from Deaconess Hospital Auxiliary
2192025.07.02.019Bi-Centennial Cookbook1976 
2202025.07.02.020Cookin' With Love From The House With A Heart1991Cookbook compiled by the MKL Hospital Hospitality House in OKC, OK. Includes illustration of Hospital Hospitality House. 
2212025.07.02.021Oklahoma FACS Office Cookbook1994Cookbook compiled by Oklahoma FACS MLAC employees in support of United Way. Southwestern Bell Telephone affilated. 
2222025.07.02.022Encore! Repeat Performance Recipes1978Cookbook printed by popular demand for previous 1974 "Silver Anniversary Cookbook" hence the title Repeat Performance Recipes. 
2232025.07.02.023Holy Chow!1986Cookbook compiled from members of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Faith Community church in Nicoma Park, OK
2242025.07.02.024The Slater Women's Club Cookbook1978Cookbook compiled by members of Slater Women's Club
2252025.07.02.025Butter 'n Love Recipes1984Cookbook compiled by Wiley Post T.S.P.S. employees 
2262025.07.02.026The Parish Pantry (Spizarnia Kosciol)1987Cookbook featuring old Polish favorites, compiled by The Catholic Daughters, for St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church in Harrah, OK. 
2272025.07.02.027Specialties of the House Delectable Recipes1979Cookbook compiled by the League of Women Voters of Oklahoma, a non-partisan organization. Recipes submitted by the state governor, legislators, and league members.
2282025.07.02.028Cookbook - Favorite Recipes from our Best Cooks1990Cookbook compiled by Christian Women's Fellowship of Northwest Christian Church, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Contains photo of church.
2292025.07.02.029Fabulous Foods1974Cookbook compiled by Junior Hospitality Club of Oklahoma City
2302025.07.02.030The Galley recipes + tips1998Cookbook compiled by Oklahoma City Boat Club members, spouses, and friends.
3312025.07.03.031The Erick Cook Book1927Choice recipes issued by the Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church of Erick, Oklahoma. 1920s business ads and illustrations.
3322025.07.03.032Ninety-Nines Oklahoma Chapter Flight Log of Fabulous Foods1999Cookbook featuring recipes from Oklahoma Chapter of Ninety-Nines, an international organization of licensced female pilots. Contains photos of members.
3332025.07.03.033Favorite Recipes Sugar Dolls Cake Decorating Club1980Cookbook compiled by Sugar Dolls Cake Decorating Club of Midwest City, Oklahoma
3342025.07.03.034Café Oklahoma Featuring Casual Recipes for the Casual Sooner Lifestyle - 1st Printing1994Cookbook compiled by the Junior Service League of Midwest City, OK
3352025.07.03.035Café Oklahoma Featuring Casual Recipes for the Casual Sooner Lifestyle - 3rd Printing1994Cookbook compiled by the Junior Service League of Midwest City, OK
3362025.07.03.036Down Home Cookin'1984Cookbook compiled by Grady County Extension Homemaker Council. Contains history of 21 Extension Homemaker groups, many started during WW1 and Depression era. 
3372025.07.03.037A Casady Cooks' Book - Second Edition1961Cookbook compiled by the Casady Mothers' Club, including many printed handwritten recipes. Includes brief Casady School history.
3382025.07.03.038Sorosis Cook Book1940Cookbook compiled by members of the Sorosis Club
3392025.07.03.039Sooner Prairie Receipts Past and Pressent 1889 - 19891988Cookbook compiled by Friends of the Metropolitan Library System
3402025.07.03.040SACuisineNovember, 1959Cookbook compiled by the Officers Wives Club Clinton-Sherman Air Force Base, OK.
3412025.07.03.041Compositionscirca 1964Personal journal of handwritten recipes and clipped newspaper recipes. Includes tearout from Oklahoma's Orbit Sunday, May 31, 1964.
3422025.07.03.042Favorite Hometown Recipes  Cookbook compiled by Ladies of the Woodward Church of the Nazarene, Woodward, OK.
3432025.07.03.043Cookin' With Heigher Heights1972Cookbook compiled by Higher Heights Sunday School Class of the First Church of God, Bristow, OK.
4442025.07.04.044Our Favorite Recipes Cookbook compiled by Women's Missionary Council, First Assembly of God, Eakly, OK. Includes illustration of church building.
4452025.07.04.045Fabulous Recipes From Lyric Theatre Guild members and friends2003Cookbook compiled by Lyric Theatre Guild members and friends. Contains brief history of Lyric Theatre.
4462025.07.04.046Cook Book Prescriptions for Good Eating by CME Doctors' Wives - Second Printing1958Cookbook compiled by doctors' wives of the College of Medical Evangelists
4472025.07.04.047Favorite Recipes  Cookbook compiled by St. George's Episcopal Church, Oklahoma City, OK.
4482025.07.04.048Tastes & Treasures of South Oklahoma Citycirca 2006Cookbook compiled South Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce
4492025.07.04.049Pow Wow Chow1984Cookbook compiled by Five Civilized Tribes Musuem
4502025.07.04.050Cooking made Elementary1997Cookbook compiled by Orvis Risner Elementary PTO in honor of 35th Anniversary.
4512025.07.04.051University of Central Oklahoma Nutrition & Dietetics Club Cookbook1992Cookbook compiled by University of Central Oklahoma Nutrition and Dietetics Club
4522025.07.04.052Nourishing All Soulscirca 2004Cookbook compiled by members of All Souls Episcopal Church, Oklahoma City, OK. Contains brief history of church beginnings.
4532025.07.04.053Our Daily Bread Cookbook compiled by Peace Lutheran Church, Edmond, OK
4542025.07.04.054Berry-good Recipes Cookbook compiled by the Women's Ministry of Airport Assembly of God, Oklahoma City, OK
4552025.07.04.055Faithful FavoritesMay 1984Cookbook compiled by Our Lord's Community Church, Oklahoma City, OK
4562025.07.04.056abide Is Cookin' A Look into the Kitchens of abide INC, REALTORS Volume 11983Cookbook compiled by members of ABIDE, Inc., REALTORS
4572025.07.04.057Pioneer Cookery Around Oklahoma - 3rd PrintingNovember, 1984Cookbook compiled by Linda Kennedy Rosser from early published recipes and pre and early statehood family recipes.
4582025.07.04.058Cook for the Cure - 2nd PrintingApril 26, 2010Cookbook compiled by Marra Ann's Twice Flight Team
4592025.07.04.059Mayflower Cookbook1995Cookbook compiled by Mayflower Congregational Church, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Contains illustration of church building.
5602025.07.05.060It's Easy to be a Gourmet with Peanuts…the Good Buys in Many Ways Cookbook compiled by Oklahoma Peanut Commission
5612025.07.05.061Yukon's Best Cook Book Cookbook compiled by Yukon Mill & Grain Company, Yukon, OK
5622025.07.05.062Souvenir of the Ninth Annual Oklahoman-Times-WKY Cooking School1939Cookbook compiled by Aunt Susan, columnist in The Daily Oklahoman and appeared on WKY radio. Souvenir of the Tenth Annual Oklahoman & Times-WKY Cooking School
5632025.07.05.063Aunt Susan's Recipe Book1940Cookbook compiled by Aunt Susan, columnist in The Daily Oklahoman and appeared on WKY radio. Souvenir of the Ninth Annual Oklahoman & Times-WKY Cooking School
5642025.07.05.064Burnt Offerings II1990Cookbook compiled by St. John's Episcopal Church
5652025.07.05.065Oklahoma City's Bangkok Restaurant CookbookJuly, 1990Cookbook compiled by the Evans Family of the Bangkok Restaurant in Oklahoma City, OK
5662025.07.05.066Minnie Ella Has Been Cooking In Nichols Hills!1988Cookbook compiled by Minnie Ella Bell, family cook for JudgeWilliam A. Berry
5672025.07.05.067The D.A.Y.C. Cook Book1903Cookbook compiled by members of the D.A.Y.C. Club, Oklahoma City, OK. Contains turn of the century ads and illustrations
5682025.07.05.068St. Luke's Cook Book1961Cookbook compiled by The Builders Class, St. Luke's Methodist Church, Oklahoma City, OK
5692025.07.05.069Stirrings: Recipes from Tornado Alley2015Cookbook compiled by The Alliance of the First Unitarian Church of Oklahoma City, OK. Contains brief church history
5702025.07.05.070Let Us Break Bread Together2006Cookbook compiled by Piedmont First United Methodist Church. Picture of church.
5712025.07.05.071Apple Cookery1984Cookbook compiled by Linda Kennedy Rosser, author of Pioneer Cookery Around Oklahoma and Christmas in Oklahoma
5722025.07.05.072The Road to Oklahoma Cooking and Quilting with the Central Oklahoma Quilters Guild1989Cookbook compiled by Central Oklahoma Quilters Guild. Contains brief history and President roster. Includes block patterns that are Oklahoma History specific. 
5732025.07.05.073Pioneer Cookery Around Oklahoma - 6th Printingcirca 1984Cookbook compiled by Linda Kennedy Rosser from early published recipes and pre and early statehood family recipes. Personnally signed by author.
5742025.07.05.074Fraternal Families Oklahoma Masonic Cookbookcirca 1996Cookbook compiled by Bethany Fellowship Club
5752025.07.05.075Cooking With the Stars A Galaxy of Recipes compiled by the Central Oklahoma Quilters Guild1991Cookbook compiled by Central Oklahoma Quilters Guild. Contains brief history and President roster. Includes block patterns.

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