Name/Title
US Armed Forces Recipe CardsScope and Content
Multi-colored recipe cards organized by food type and bearing information on ingredients, portions, and cooking directions for the food indicated.Context
These recipe cards were used to feed the fleet. Each card yielded 100 servings. Culinary Specialists were trained in menu planning, food preparation and safety, and recipe adjustments for large quantities. With over 3,000 men on the USS Yorktown at the height of World War II, there were a lot of mouths to feed around the clock!Acquisition
Accession
2025.31Source or Donor
Found in CollectionAcquisition Method
Found in CollectionUpdate Date
May 16, 2025
