Records, 1905-1982.

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Records, 1905-1982.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/18596711

The records are sparse and contain mainly paperwork (1930-1958) on the process of acquiring port wine for the Horké Víno. There are also laboratory tests and correspondence with the Treasury Dept. during Prohibition regarding the status of Horké Víno as a beverage or a medicine. Half of the collection is personal papers, mainly financial records of Frank Chipak.

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Balch Institute for Ethnic Studies Library

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Bosak Manufacturing Co.

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Chipak, Frank, 1893-1984.

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Doherty, James A.

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Bosák, Michael, 1869-1937.

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Gold Seal Manufacturing Co.

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Originally named Bosak Manufacturing Co., Gold Seal Manufacturing Co. was a wine and liquor distribution business begun by Michael Bosak at the turn of the century. Based in Scranton, Pa., the company made Bosak's Horké Víno, a wine-based elixir and bottled and distributed other beverages. The company changed ownership in the 1920s, first to James A. Doherty, then to Frank Chipak. At this time, the name of the company was changed to Gold Seal Mfg. Co. When Frank Chipak retired in the early 196...