Dong, John (1909-?)

1967, xii, 38 pp., 2 illus.

The Cowell Ranch Cookhouse

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Photo: John Dong with grandson and George Cardiff, Pointing to the old stove in the Chancellor's office in the Cookhouse, February 14, 1965

Dong was the last of the Chinese cooks at the Cowell ranch cookhouse. He discusses the daily schedule of the ranch cook, the way he got his supplies, and the foods he most commonly prepared. He also explains the floor plan and the equipment of the old cookhouse.

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