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Dagn, Hans: Pastiserie Volume 2, 1911-1912

 Item — Volume: GE 21

Dates

  • Creation: 1911-1912

Extent

From the Collection: 10.50 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

German

Materials Specific Details

This collection of Hans Dagn's pastry and baking good recipes was written in German by his own hand from 1911 on. There are numerous recipes, wine lists, and pastry supplies laid in.

A copy of his service statement signed by his employers with his photograph in chef uniform is glued on to show that it is indeed him. The service statement shows that he was employed at: Cafe zum schonen Turm, Munchen; Grand Hotel & Meraner Hof, Meran; Hotel Schweizerhof, Vulpera; Paiast Hotel 3 Mohren, Augsburg; Grand Hotel Bristol, Meran; and the FamilienHotel Erzherzog-Johann, Meran.

Physical Description

Notebook: 112 pages of which 22 are written in two hands. Hardcover, black and white, with handwritten label on the cover, red page edges Folder: Typed in purple (typewritter), one sheet with black and white photograph. (Copy 2, copy 1 in Vol 1). Also includes misc recipes on notepaper and newapaper clippings, bookplate (?), handwritten menu card, typed copy of receipt.

Physical Description

(6 1/4 x 8 in.; 16 x 20 cm.) notebook

Repository Details

Part of the University of Iowa Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Special Collections Department
University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City IA 52242 IaU
319-335-5921
319-335-5900 (Fax)