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**Vintage 1976 Daniel D. Waterman Elementary School Cookbook - Cranston, Rhode Island**
Up for sale is a wonderful piece of local Cranston, RI history! This is the scarce 1976 Second Edition of the "Favorite Recipes" cookbook put together by the Parents and Teachers of Waterman, Inc.
It features a fantastic retro cover illustration of the school's "H2O Man" mascot, copyrighted in 1975 by R.T.W., alongside a classic wood stove graphic.
Inside, you will find decades-old family recipes submitted by local Cranston community members, including Mrs. Cecile Halvorsen, Mrs. Patricia Reidy, Mrs. Nancy Bagian, Mrs. Betty MacLean, and Mrs. Vivian McEneaney. It also features charming motivational quotes at the bottom of the pages.
**Details:**
- **Publisher:** Printed by General Publishing and Binding (Iowa Falls, Iowa)
- **Format:** Spiral/plastic comb bound with a green textured softcover
- **Pages:** Includes classic comfort foods, retro mid-century mains (like Dutch Meat Loaf, Stuffed Green Peppers, and Beef Vegetable Loaf), desserts, and more.
**Condition:**
Good vintage condition. The white plastic comb binding is fully intact with no cracked teeth. The covers show light edge wear, minor corner creasing, and typical aging/patina expected for a 50-year-old school cookbook. The internal pages are clean, flat, and easy to read with no major stains or heavy writing blocking the text. Please see photos for a close look at the exact condition.
Perfect for vintage cookbook collectors, Cranston local historians, or anyone who attended Waterman School in the 1970s!
Ships quickly and securely via USPS Media Mail. Feel free to message me with any questions!
