Not all history is dramatic deeds; many of the most interesting insights come from learning how people carried out more mundane activities. As part of the Gallatin History Museum lecture series, MSU Professor Mary Murphy and local community historian Richard Brown shared stories and research around two recently discovered cookbooks from early Bozeman.

One of the cookbooks belonged to Emma D. Weeks Willson of Bozeman, Montana. Emma collected these recipes from friends and family and recorded them, likely beginning in 1916. Another cookbook discussed is the Montana Federation of Negro Women’s Clubs cookbook. The ways in which these two cookbooks were linked forms a fascinating tale from Bozeman history.

Recorded on February 6, 2019 at the Museum of the Rockies.