Collection: August Wilhelm von Hofmann dinner menu

Dates

Creation: 1883

Creator

Chemists' Club (New York, N.Y.) (Organization)
Dempsey & Carroll (prt., Organization)

Language of Materials

Text in English.

Biographical sketch

August Wilhelm von Hofmann was born on April 8, 1818. He studied under Justus von Liebig, and was himself the teacher of Fritz Haber and William Henry Perkin. He was an organic chemist and his specialties were aniline and naptha. The Hofmann Rearrangement, the Hofmann Elimination and the Hofmann Loffler Reaction were all the results of his research. He died on the May 5, 1892.

Extent

0.10 Linear Feet (1 folder)

Additional Description

Ownership and Custodial History

Formerly in the Library of the Chemists Club, New York City.

General Note

This is small hardbound menu for a dinner held at the Hotel Brunswick on October 16, 1883 honoring Prof. A.W. Hofmann. Dempsey & Caroll, NY. printed on right hand page.