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Guide to the Kemstedt-Waller Family Papers MSS.473
Descriptive Summary
| Creator:
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Waller, James |
| Creator:
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Kemstedt, Frederick Herman |
| Title: |
Kemstedt-Waller Family Papers |
| Dates [inclusive]: |
circa 1912-2011 |
| Dates [bulk]: |
1990-2011 |
| Abstract: |
The Kemstedt-Waller Family Papers consist of a handwritten recipe notebook, written
by Frederick Herman Kemstedt, who immigrated from Germany to Baltimore, Maryland around
1912. He worked for many years as a baker for a family-run business, Ervin's Bakery,
on North Charles Street. He was known to use only fresh ingredients and refused to
use artificial food-color dyes, making his own from fruit extracts.
Kemstedt's grandson, James Waller, is the author of the Drinkology book series, the
first published in 2003: Drinkology: The Art and Science of the Cocktail, was wildly popular, with a first and second edition published and a revised edition
in 2010. He also published Drinkology Wine: A Guide to the Grape (2005), Drinkology EATS: A Guide to Bar Food and Cocktail Party Fair (with Romona Ponce, 2006), and Drinkology Beer: A Book About the Brew (2011).
Waller's section of the family papers contains files related to his series of Drinkology
books, including publicity, appearances, and clippings. A small selection of restaurant
menus and play/event programs collected by Waller are also in this collection.
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| Quantity: |
1 linear feet in 1 manuscript box, 1 half manuscript box , and 1 custom box |
| Location: |
Some materials in this collection are stored offsite and advance notice is required
for use. Please contact fales.library@nyu.edu at least two business days prior to
your research visit to coordinate access.
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| Language: |
Materials are in English. |
| Call Phrase: |
MSS.473 |
