Michigan Cookbook Project

The Michigan Cookbooks Project is a pioneering initiative to collect all cookbooks and cookery related materials published in Michigan or produced by Michigan communities, organizations, churches, or individuals. Established in 1998, the collection currently holds over 2,000 cookbooks with a number dating back to the late nineteenth century. It is especially rich in Michigan ethnic and community cookery. Similar to other state wide collecting efforts already underway in Ohio and California, the purpose of the collection is to document the history and culture of food and cookery in Michigan.