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Selections from Aunt Sammy's Radio Recipes and USDA Favorites

by Ruth van Deman

From the book introduction: "Aunt Sammy came to life with the first radio broadcast of 'Housekeeper’s Chat' on October 4, 1926. The character of Aunt Sammy—wife of Uncle Sam—was created by the USDA Bureau of Home Economics and the Radio Service. Many women across the country played the part as they spoke into the microphones of local radio stations."

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Language

English

Original Language

English

Published In

1976

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