treasure hunting: an old recipe box

I was in a thrift store (who doesn't love thrift stores? I mean, really :)) this weekend and came across this gem - a vintage recipe box full of gorgeous recipes - some handwritten, some cut from old magazines and newspapers, some typed (with a real typewriter :)).

I was delighted upon finding it - and even more happy that it was only $.50! Some of the recipes date back to the 1970s. Some are more recent. I can't help but wonder where this little box used to be - whose kitchen it used to sit in, what recipes were used for family gatherings and celebrations. I love finding vintage treasures - such stories behind them, even if they are unknown, still a treasure nonetheless :)