Guide to the John Hoyle Cookery Collection, 1884-1995

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Summary

Collection number:
JHCC
Language:
English and English
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[publication title], John Hoyle Cookery Collection, National Library of Australia, [item number]'.
Availability:
Available

Background

Content Summary:
The John Hoyle Cookery Collection comprises historical cookbooks chiefly from Australia. Cookbooks from New Zealand and England are also represented. Cookbooks of many varieties are included such as recipe books for home, students and professional use covering a wide range of cuisines. In addition there is a strong collection of cookbooks issued as advertising material from organisations selling, or advocating for, appliances, foods and other products. Many of the titles are listed in Hoyle, J. An annotated bibliography of Australian domestic cookery books, 1860s to 1950
Biographical / Historical:

John Hoyle was the pre-eminent collector of Australian cookbooks. His publication "An annotated bibliography of Australian domestic cookery books, 1860s to 1950", is the authoritative reference work on the history of cookbooks in Australia.

Access and use

Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[publication title], John Hoyle Cookery Collection, National Library of Australia, [item number]'.
Location of this collection:
Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
Contact:
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