Proceedings at the Dinner of the Medical Profession of New York City, April 12, 1883 — a historical record of a landmark tribute to Dr.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, blending ceremony, speeches, and reflections on medicine, law, and literature. This edition captures the sense of a city’s medical community celebrating a shared achievement and a renowned mind.
The book combines narrative of the dinner with details about the organizing committees, the guest list, and the menu, along with the recorded toasts and responses. Readers get a window into late 19th‑century professional culture, the humor and camaraderie among leading physicians, and the broader conversation about medicine and letters.
What you’ll experience
- A chronological account of how the dinner came together, who organized it, and who attended
- Descriptions of the setting, the dais, decorations, and the printed menu
- Transcribed speeches and toast remarks that reveal the relationship between medicine, law, clergy, and journalism
- Context on Dr. Holmes’s career and the era’s view of medical and literary achievement
Ideal for readers of medical history, 19th‑century professional life, and fans of Oliver Wendell Holmes.