Louis Szathmáry papers, 1960-1996.

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Louis Szathmáry papers, 1960-1996.

This collection contains chiefly photographs and publications demonstrating Chef Louis Szathmáry's fame as a restaurateur and a bibliophile.

1 linear foot (1 box).

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SNAC Resource ID: 8146322

DePaul University Library

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DePaul University. Special Collections and Archives.

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Szathmáry, Louis

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A native of Hungary who came to the United States in 1951, Szathmáry wrote five cookbooks and amassed what has been considered the world's largest collection of artifacts related to food. Considered the first celebrity chef, Szathmáry was the chef-owner of The Bakery Restaurant in Lincoln Park for 26 years. In addition to his successful career in the food industry, he was an avid book collector interested in both culinary and Hungarian titles. From the description of Louis Szathmá...