Box 9

Collection Overview From the Collection: This collection consists of the papers of John Martin Taylor, also known as Hoppin’ John, American food writer and culinary historian of the American South. The papers span the years from 1935 to 2018 and include biographical materials; assorted writings including manuscripts, speeches, published essays and articles, diaries; working files; materials relating to his store Hoppin’ John's; and other materials related to his professional and personal life. Topics include Lowcountry cooking and...

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Typescripts and correspondence from Derven, then of Copia: The American Center for Wine, Food and the Arts.

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Maxims from culinary historian David Shields.

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Daughter of Mary Edna Fraser, Rebecca Fraser discussed her close familial relationship with Taylor and his husband Mikel Herrington and discrimination Taylor and Herrington faced.

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Unpublished manuscript.