Madison, Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin Dames Club
Summary
Over the course of University history, numerous campus-related organizations have produced cookbooks. Containing more than just recipes, these cookbooks provide a look at how food has played a role in campus culture and identity. Whether designed for fundraising or for promotional purposes, they capture a snapshot view of campus organizations of yore and the cultural environment surrounding them.
The University Dames Club (1929-1979) was made up of student wives and wives of students attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Its purpose was “to provide social, cultural and recreational opportunities for its members and to be of service to the community.” The Dames Club published three cookbooks.