Brotherhood Wine Company Records, 1822-2004.
Collection Number: 6701

Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library


DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
Brotherhood Wine Company Records, 1822-2004.
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Collection Number:
6701
Abstract:
Brotherwood Wine Company ephemera, including brochures, newspaper clippings, and other printed material
Creator:
Quanitities:
10 cubic feet.
Language:
Collection material in English

BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE

The Brotherhood winery was established by a European emigre, John Jaques, who produced the first commercial vintage in 1839 under the label "Blooming Grove Winery". Brotherhood has been in continuous operation since that time. In 1858 the property and winery was deeded to Mr. Jaques' three sons, John Jr, Oren, and Charles, and renamed "Jacques Brothers' Winery". In 1886, Charles, the last surviving brother, sold the winery to a father and son, Jesse M. and Edward R. Emerson. They renamed the winery Brotherhood. Jesse Emerson and his son expanded the facility, adding the "landmark" stone building with additional underground cellars that are the largest in the country. Edward, who was author of "The Story of the Vine", was in control of the winery in 1919 when prohibition was enacted. Having survived prohibition by the sale of sacramental wine, the winery again changed ownership around 1921. Louis Farrell and his son Louis L. Jr acquired a controlling interest in the Brotherhood Winery and ran it until 1947 when Louis Farrell Sr. died. His son died shortly thereafter, and the Winery was then managed by three Farrell cousins, one of whom, Francis Farrell, led the Winery into the post-WWII era. The winery underwent dramatic changes - major expansion, the beginning of a visitor tour operation and the creation of a broad range of award-winning wines. Brotherhood remained a "family business" until a change of ownership in January of 1987. Brotherhood Winery is listed in the New York State Register of Historic Places and is listed as a National Historic Landmark and uses the slogan "America's Oldest Winery".

COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

This collection documents the winery business through ledgers and account books (1920 - 1958); press clippings; scrapbooks; artwork; labels; event posters; photographs of staff, operations and events; price sheets; subject files; licensing files; PR and marketing files; and administrative documents. Also some personal correspondence from those involved with the winery.
NOTES

Forms part of the Eastern Wine and Grape Archive. (EWGA)


RELATED MATERIALS

See also the book The Story of Brotherhood, America's Oldest Winery by Robert Bedford.

INFORMATION FOR USERS

Cite As:

Brotherhood Wine Company Records, #6701. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
Access Restrictions:

Access to administrative records restricted for 10 years.
Access to financial records of the current company restriced for 25 years.
Access to wine formulations restricted for 5 years .
Restrictions on Use:

Copyrighted material requires the approval of Brotherhood Wine Company for publication.

CONTAINER LIST
Container
Description
Date
Series I. General
Box 1 Folder 1
Histories of Brotherhood from employees
1995, 2003
Scope and Contents
Includes employees who worked from 1938-1948 and 1938-1941. Also letter from Baeza recognizing the death of Edward Jaques McLaughlin.
Box 1 Folder 2
Copy of an overview of Brotherhood winery history.
1989-2004
Scope and Contents
Also transcript from the Congressional Record of a May 17, 1989 House of Representatives session in which Representative Benjamin A. Gilman mentions the 150th anniversary of Brotherhood. Also copy of a May 16, 2000 letter from Ruth L. Pierpont acknowledging the winery's listing on the National Register of Historic Places. List of Brotherhood winemakers. Ca. 2004 price list.
Box 1 Folder 3
John Jaques personal papers
1824
Scope and Contents
Includes supply invoices and Jaques Brothers sales brochure from ca 1860. Material found in the wall of a house during a remodel.
Box 1 Folder 4
Daily diary, includes wine notes and weather notes.
1861
Box 1 Folder 5
Sales literature and ephemera.
1875-1904
Scope and Contents
Includes Price list from 1875, 1891, 1904 color reproductions of some items made from the CD that is included in the collection.
Box 1 Folder 6
Brotherhood checks
1866, 1901
Box 1 Folder 7
Bylaws of Brotherhood
1907
Box 1 Folder 8
United States Internal Revenue gauger's daily report
1917
Box 1 Folder 9
Administrative documents regarding Idanthea Emerson's Will and alcohol tax unit, and a Brotherhood Christmas card.
1940-1943
Box 1 Folder 10
CD of images
1899, 1900, 1978, 1989
Scope and Contents
Contains scans of 1899 price booklet, assorted 1900 ephemera items, 1900 brochure with information about a trip to Washington to discuss the champagne making process and purity with the Senate, several 1989 photos, 1978 port label.
Box 1 Folder 11
Wine sample analysis book.
1958-1976
Box 1 Folder 12
Wine Bottle Labels
1869-1950s
Scope and Contents
Includes Brotherhood Corporation, Jerusalem Wines, and Goshen Inn
Box 1 Folder 13
Assorted wine bottle lables, not all from Brotherhood
1910s-1930s
Box 1 Folder 14
Brotherhood wine bottle labels
Bulk 1980s-1990s
Scope and Contents
Includes Japanese market labels.
Box 1 Folder 15
Brotherhood wine bottle labels
1960s-1990s
Box 1 Folder 16
Advertising, artwork for publications, proofs
1960s-2000s
Scope and Contents
Also see Boxes 5 and 6
Box 1 Folder 17
Advertising, includes booklet on how to create advertising that sells from Ogilvy & Mather.
1960s-2000s
Scope and Contents
Also see Boxes 5 and 6
Box 1 Folder 18
Brotherhood press kit
2006
Box 1 Folder 19
Winery sketches by E. J. McGlaugin
undated
Box 1 Folder 47
Certificate for Dissolution of Brotherhood Wine Company, includes letter of terms.
1922, 1931
Box 3 Folder 1, 2
Event entertainment brochures and information, includes fireworks, singers, Up With People, ticketing. Includes Give a Wine Tasting Party brochure, also available as TP548.5.A5 N49 1966.
1950s-80s
Box 3 Folder 3
Hot air baloon company information, includes Boland Baloon and Fantasy Ballon Flights Inc.
1980s
Box 3 Folder 4
Catering information, includes Fabulous Foods Inc.
1980s
Box 3 Folder 5
Lobster Classic
1984
Box 3 Folder 6
A Day's Getaway promotion
1985
Box 3 Folder 7
A Day at the Races promotion
1986
Box 3 Folder 8
Wine tour information
1989
Box 3 Folder 9
Counrty Cycling Tours
1986
Box 4 Folder 1
Associated Hudson Valley tourism industry brochures collected by Brotherhood
1990s-2000s
Box 4 Folder 2
Newspaper clippings containing Brotherhood advertisements
1968-1969
Box 4 Folder 3
1991
Japanese market press
Box 4 Folder 4
Press releases, brochures
1960s-1970s
Box 4 Folder 5
Press releases
1982
Box 4 Folder 6
Press releases
1983
Box 4 Folder 7
Orange County New York advertising correspondence
1985-1986
Box 4 Folder 8
Eloise D. Farrell personal correspondence
1979
Box 4 Folder 9
Dillon Gordon ad agency advertisements, includes radio spots
1976
Box 4 Folder 10
Genghis Khan ginseng wine advertisements and promotional material label
1989
Box 4 Folder 11
Product information on Calesa Vina and Schapiro's Kosher wines.
2002
Box 4 Folder 12
Brochures, product descriptions, awards listing
1970s-2000s
Box 4 Folder 13
Photocopies of articles, clippings, product information
1980s-1990s
Box 4 Folder 14
Large information sales brochures for retailers and restaurants
1960
Box 4 Folder 15
Bottle toppers, wine product cards
1970s-1980s
Box 4 Folder 16
"Custom labels" binder
1995-1999
Scope and Contents
Information regarding custom labeling.
Box 4 Folder 17
Real estate listing package about the winery.
1987
Box 4 Folder 18
Packet about the winery for sales representatives.
April 30, 2004
Box 4 Folder 19
Press kit for the 150th anniversary.
1989
Scope and Contents
Includes photocopied press clippings, photo of Cesar Baeza, labels and descriptions for the entire product line, photocopies of a letter and certificate from the American Wine Society presenting a silver medal from a competition.
Box 4 Folder 20
Situation analysis and strategic recommendation report compiled by Seaward Associates Inc.
June 23, 1987
Scope and Contents
Covers all aspects of the wineries operations and gives suggestions for the future.
Box 4 Folder 21
Brotherhood Winery Project. Consultation report on winery operations.
April 21, 1992
Scope and Contents
Appears unprofessionally done, perhaps a school project. Written by someone named Warren. Includes recommendations for the future.
Box 4 Folder 22
Grape sales
1990
Box 4 Folder 23
Misc. items, includes employee list
1990s
Box 4 Folder 41
Wine tasting theme party invitations
1972-1979
Box 4 Folder 42
News clippings.
1979-2000s
Box 5
Oversized items, posters, advertising, , artwork proofs for publications.
1960s-1980s
Box 6
Oversized items, posters, advertising, news article, artwork proofs for publications. Also blueprints for the winery.
1936, 1951, 1970s-1990s
Box 1
Series II. Photographs
Scope and Contents
Photos of people include John J. Gleason August 1938, Lester Pee Wee Alexander, Hampton Hall, Hamilton Hall, Joseph Nemeth, Chester Rusclinski, Tom Quinn, Elsie, Brenda MacMillan, Diane Newlander, Joseph Monostori, Cesar Baeza. One of the early photo folders contains an envelope with cards that have biographical information regarding some of the employees in the photos. Champagne finishing room 1904, older photos, photocopies of photos, photos from wine tours, some marked for publication, some with descriptions, winery equipment, winemaster Capitol sales meeting 4-30-76, photos of events ca. 2000, product photos, operations, etc. Includes negatives and contact sheets.
Box 1 Folder 20
Early photos
1900s-1940s
Box 1 Folder 21
Photos ca. 1950s-1970s
1950s-1970s
Box 1 Folder 22
Wine master Joe Monostori
1968
Box 1 Folder 23
Winery operations, includes barrels, cask cleaning.
1950s-1970s
Box 1 Folder 24
Champagne equipment and bottling
1950s-1960s
Box 1 Folder 25
WOR-AM radio personalities at Brotherhood
1976
Box 1 Folder 26
Gloria Okun cooking at Brotherhood, includes recipes
1976
Box 1 Folder 27
Promotional photos of Diane Newlander, Brenda McMillan, and Rebecca J. Baxter at Brotherhood
1973
Box 1 Folder 28
Photos for winery brochure
1960
Box 1 Folder 29
Color photos of winery operations, some with captions
1966
Box 1 Folder 30
Color photos of winery and events
1970s
Box 1 Folder 31
Events, includes Harvest Grape Festival, people
1950s-1970s
Box 1 Folder 32
Norwegian (Norway) Councilate and Lions Club event at Brotherhood
1965
Box 1 Folder 33
Event photos
2000s
Box 1 Folder 34
Exterior photos of the winery
1950s-1970s
Box 1 Folder 35
Photos removed from scrapbooks
1970s
Box 1 Folder 36
Misc. photo negatives
1965-1975
Box 1 Folder 37
Negatives of a store bottle display
1965
Box 1 Folder 38
Photocopies of photos
Box 1 Folder 39
Christmas decorating contest
1975
Box 1 Folder 40
Christmas event
1985
Box 1 Folder 41
Personal photos, includes tennis event, craft shop candle and sign maker, Gasho Farm House resteraunt
1960s-1970s
Box 1 Folder 42
Brotherhood booth at a fair, possibly the New York State Fair
1980
Box 1 Folder 43
Promotional photos of retailers and wine stores
1976
Box 1 Folder 44
Photos ca. 1980s-1990s
1980s-1990s
Box 1 Folder 45
Photos of Old Grape Press
Box 1 Folder 46
Cesar Baeza Photo
1990
Box 2
Series III. Correspondence
Scope and Contents
Loose letterbook copies of correspondence from Louis L. Farrell from 1920s-1940s. Includes some originals of incoming correspondence. Appears incomplete. Some letters are marked as from the President of Brotherhood others are marked as from Vice President, letters marked Vice President may be from Louis Farrell Jr.
Letterbook pages are acidic and very fragile. Handle with care. Folders titled by letter are not in any order. Folders titled with a specific name are arranged in reverse chronologic order. For these folders please maintain correct date order when viewing.
Box 2 Folder 1
A-B
Box 2 Folder 2
C
Box 2 Folder 3
Henry Casademont and Leocadie Casademont
1926-1939
Scope and Contents
Leocadie appears to be Louis' sister.
Box 2 Folder 4
Joseph Conlon and Margaret Conlon
1935-1940
Box 2 Folder 5
Covington, Burling, & Rublee, Marion P. Wormhoudt
1927
Scope and Contents
Letters discuss the distribution of Brotherhood stock owned by Edward R. Emerson to his wife. Includes a distribution check showing the amount the estate of E. R. Emerson received. Also included is a page describing how Brotherhood stock is valued. Letters have mention of a Mrs. Moffat as well.
Box 2 Folder 6
D-E
Box 2 Folder 7
Adelaide L. Diehl
1930-1936
Scope and Contents
Adelaide appears to be Louis' sister.
Box 2 Folder 8
Adelaide L. Diehl
1925-1929
Scope and Contents
Adelaide appears to be Louis' sister.
Box 2 Folder 9
Herman A. Diehl and Herman A. Diehl Jr.
1931-1935
Box 2 Folder 10
Herman A. Diehl and Herman A. Diehl Jr.
1930
Box 2 Folder 11
Edward R. Emerson
1924-1926
Box 2 Folder 12
Idanthea de la Vergne de Lacey Emerson
1930-1938
Box 2 Folder 13
Idanthea de la Vergne de Lacey Emerson
1927-1929
Scope and Contents
Mrs. Edward R. Emerson.
Box 2 Folder 14
Idanthea de la Vergne de Lacey Emerson
1924-1926
Box 2 Folder 15
Jesse M. Emerson and Florence L. Emerson
1924-1928
Box 2 Folder 16
F-G
Box 2 Folder 17
F. L. Farrell and Nellie Farrell.
1928-1932
Box 2 Folder 18
Louis L. Farrell Jr.
1928-1932
Box 2 Folder 19
James W. Flanagan
1924-1944
Box 2 Folder 20
John S Gleason and Alma Gleason
1926
Box 2 Folder 21
John S. Gleason
July-December 1925
Box 2 Folder 22
John S. Gleason
January-June 1925
Box 2 Folder 23
H-K
Box 2 Folder 24
L-M
Box 2 Folder 25
George Lynch
1927-1936
Box 2 Folder 26
L. M. Martini Grape Products
1936-1939
Scope and Contents
L. M. Martini. Letters discuss orders, sacramental wine specifics, dealings with clergy on getting approval of wines, rules of the Catholic Church pertaining to wine.
Box 2 Folder 27
Jessie Emerson Moffat
1931-1946
Box 2 Folder 28
N-P
Box 2 Folder 29
F. A. Pelligrino
1935-1938
Box 2 Folder 30
Q-R
Box 2 Folder 31
S
Box 2 Folder 32
Al H. Schilling
1925-1933
Box 2 Folder 33
Scott and Sneed Attorneys and Counselors at Law and J. Bradley Scott
1925-1927
Box 2 Folder 34
E. M. Sheehan & Company Merchandisng Agents
1922
Box 2 Folder 35
A. H. Sweeny and Van Alsyne, Noel, and Company Inc.
1925-1934
Box 2 Folder 36
T
Box 2 Folder 37
U-V
Box 2 Folder 38
W
Box 2 Folder 39
Wingate & Cullen
1923-1930
Box 2 Folder 40
Winged Foot Golf Club
1927-1935
Box 2 Folder 41
Law Offices of Wise & Ottenberg
1934-1945
Scope and Contents
Mostly regarding mortgages and property. Irving Ottenberg, Benedict S. Wise, Agnes Bradley.
Box 2 Folder 42
Law Offices of Wise & Ottenberg
1925-1933
Box 2 Folder 43-47
Older letterbook copies mostly letter K and J.
1901-1902
Box 2 Folder 48
Miscellaneous letterbook copy pages, bank receipts
Box 3 Folder 10-54
Series IV. Subject File
Box 3 Folder 10
Almadén Winery
1970s
Box 3 Folder 11
Argentina - Argentine wines
1970s
Box 3 Folder 12
Bear Mountain Winery
1970s
Box 3 Folder 13
Benmarl Vineyards
1970s
Box 3 Folder 14
Bottles and Jug Wines
1970s
Scope and Contents
Includes Jacquin's four compartment bottle, coffee pot bottle, articles, Julius Wile Sons & Co. Inc
Box 3 Folder 15
Brotherhood Winery History and Information
1970s
Scope and Contents
Includes handwritten drafts for publications.
Box 3 Folder 16
Bully Hill and Keuka Lake Wine
1970s
Scope and Contents
Includes Walter S. Taylor, Fingerlakes Wine Museum, Winemaker's Shop, Lake Keuka Wine Company, Pleasant Valley Wine Company, Greyton H. Taylor Wine Museum.
Box 3 Folder 17
California Wine Articles
1970s
Box 3 Folder 18
Californian Wines, brochures, product information
1970s
Box 3 Folder 19
Canadian Society of Oenologists
1970s
Box 3 Folder 20
Catawba Grapes, Widmer Winery
1970s
Box 3 Folder 21
Champagne
1950s-1970s
Scope and Contents
Includes Taittinger and Taylor Wine Company.
Box 3 Folder 22
Europe European Wines Miscellaneous
1970s
Scope and Contents
Includes Yugoslavia, Hungary, Greece.
Box 3 Folder 23
France - French Wines
1970s
Box 3 Folder 24
Germany - German Wines
1970s
Box 3 Folder 25
Gold Seal Winery
1973
Box 3 Folder 26
Great Western Wine Company
1950s-1970s
Scope and Contents
Also includes Pleasant Valley Wine Company.
Box 3 Folder 27
Hudson River Valley Wineries
1970s
Scope and Contents
Includes Great River Winery.
Box 3 Folder 28
Hudson Valley Wine Company
1970s
Scope and Contents
Includes Mark Miller, Benmarl Vineyards, and Hudson River Valley Association, now Regent Champagne Cellars.
Box 3 Folder 29
Italy - Italian Wines
1970s
Box 3 Folder 30
Kedem Winery
1970s
Scope and Contents
Includes Royal Wine Corporation, Kosher wines, Pleasant Valley Wine Company, Great Western.
Box 3 Folder 31
Konstantin Frank Vinifera Wine Cellars
1975
Scope and Contents
Includes information on Willy Frank.
Box 3 Folder 32
Largest in U.S. Wineries
1977, 1980
Box 3 Folder 33
Liquor and Spirits Brochures and Information
1970s
Scope and Contents
Includes Hiram Walker, Seagram's, Tanqueray, Sake, W. A. Taylor and Co., Thomas Hine and Company Jarnac Cognac Brandy.
Box 3 Folder 34
May Wine Advertising flyers
1970s
Box 3 Folder 35
Miscellaneous Wine and Spirit information
1970s
Scope and Contents
Includes articles, clippings, retailer brochures, ephemera. Esposito's, Barry Wine Company, Boordy Vineyards, Frederick S. Johnson Estate Wines, Herman A. Kluxen Wines of New Jersey, Munson Shaw, His Majesty's Spirits, Coleman & Company, Schieffelin, Domecq, Brotherhood, Wine Growing and Wine Types.
Box 3 Folder 36
Packaging
1970s
Box 3 Folder 37
Patent Registration Requests
1965-1970
Scope and Contents
Includes Buchman & Buchman Law Offices.
Box 3 Folder 38
Pennsylvania Wines and Spirits
1970s
Box 3 Folder 39
Portugal - Portuguese Wines, Port
1970s
Box 3 Folder 40
Spain - Spanish Wines, Sherry
1970s
Box 3 Folder 41
Taylor Wine Company
1970s
Scope and Contents
Includes Greyton Hoyt Taylor Wine Museum.
Box 3 Folder 42
Village of Washingtonville
1970s
Box 3 Folder 43
Washingtonville Board of Trade
1970s
Box 3 Folder 44
Washingtonville Little League
1970s
Box 3 Folder 45
Washingtonville Police Department
1970s
Box 3 Folder 46
Washingtonville Village Board
1970s
Box 3 Folder 47
Widmer's Wine Cellars
1965-72
Box 3 Folder 48
Wines & Vines and Wine Institute Publications
1970s
Scope and Contents
Includes 1975 Wines & Vines directory listing for Brotherhood
Box 3 Folder 49
Wine Articles
1957, 1964, 1972-1976, 1990s
Scope and Contents
Includes booklet The Wines of the East The Hybrids by Hudson Catell and H. Lee Stauffer.
Box 3 Folder 50
Wine Descriptions
1970s
Scope and Contents
Includes text for a draft wine lecture.
Box 3 Folder 51
Wine Dispensers
1970s
Box 3 Folder 52
Wine Racks
1970s
Scope and Contents
Racks for home and business. Includes the Wine Well.
Box 3 Folder 53
Wine Newspaper Clippings
1970s
Scope and Contents
Some clippings mention Brotherhood
Box 3 Folder 54
Wine Talk
1974-1978, 1992
Scope and Contents
Clippings from a column from the New York Times by Frank J. Prial, Widmer mentioned in one article.
Box 4 Folder 24-40
Series V. Wine Regulation and License File
Scope and Contents
Wine regulations, liquor laws, forms, press clippings and other licensing information organized by State. Also Brotherhood specific forms, licenses, and liquor control offices correspondence.
Box 4 Folder 24
Notes mentioning States to be included for proposed marketing expansion.
1988
Box 4 Folder 25
Connecticut
1970s-1980s
Box 4 Folder 26
Delaware
1970s-1980s
Box 4 Folder 27
Florida
1970s-1980s
Box 4 Folder 28
Maine
1970s-1980s
Box 4 Folder 29
Maryland
1970s-1980s
Box 4 Folder 30
Michigan
1970s-1980s
Box 4 Folder 31
Nevada
1970s-1980s
Box 4 Folder 32
New Jersey
1970s-1980s
Box 4 Folder 33
New York
1970s-1980s
Scope and Contents
Includes Appellation New York State event program, descriptions of other NY Wineries, 1976 and Privileges of NYS Winery License, 1981
Box 4 Folder 34, 35
Ohio
1950s-1980s
Scope and Contents
Includes many Brotherhood wine bottle labels. Department of Liquor Control, correspondence.
Box 4 Folder 36
Rhode Island
1970s-1980s
Box 4 Folder 37
Vermont
1970s-1980s
Box 4 Folder 38
Virginia
1970s-1980s
Box 4 Folder 39
Washington D.C.
1970s-1980s
Box 4 Folder 40
West Virginia
1970s-1980s
Series VI. Scrapbooks
Box 7 Folder 1
Binder scrapbook #1
1966-1970s
Scope and Contents
Brochures, event ephemera, holiday promotions, letter regarding production of altar wines from the Archdiocese of New York to Frank L. Farrell, dealer letters and signage, labels, original order retained.
Box 7 Folder 2
Binder scrapbook #2
1977-1979
Scope and Contents
Event ephemera, wine tour info, brochures, order forms, advertisements, gold card VIP promotion material, original order retained.
Box 7 Folder 3
Binder scrapbook #3
1977-1989
Scope and Contents
Clippings, event ephemera, winery balloon festival advertising plan, advertisements, original order retained.
Box 7 Folder 4
Disassembled scrapbook (red)
1968
Scope and Contents
Contains newspaper clippings mentioning Brotherhood.
Box 7 Folder 5
Disassembled scrapbook
1970
Scope and Contents
Contains newspaper clippings mentioning Brotherhood some press releases.
Box 7
Scrapbook (blue Christmas card binder)
May - September 1967
Scope and Contents
Clippings, ephemera, etc.
Box 7
Scrapbook (red Christmas card binder)
1968
Scope and Contents
Contains newspaper clippings mentioning Brotherhood.
Box 7
Scrapbook (blue)
1968-1970
Scope and Contents
Contains holiday letters, brochures, and other ephemera.
Box 7
Scrapbook Publicity (white)
1972
Scope and Contents
Contains newspaper clippings mentioning Brotherhood.
Box 8
Sales ledger October 1939 - August 1944 and 1960s Scrapbook
October 1939 - August 1944, 1962-1967
Scope and Contents
This item is a ledger that was reused as a scrapbook portfolio for 1960s items. The information contained in the ledger is still mostly legible, but in some places 1960s scrapbook items have been glued in over the ledger text. The scrapbook items include newspaper clippings, and advertising, and other winery ephemera.
Series VII. Ledger Books
Scope and Contents
Ledger books of various sizes containing financial statements, budgets, employee pay, income, trial balances, sales, expenses, shipping logs, etc.
Ledgers are in chronologic order as found on the guide. Since the ledgers are all similar please replace them in the box in the same order so that they can be identified easily in the future. Each ledger has a strip of paper on the inside cover that lists the title as found on the guide. Fragile and dirty. Handle with care. Apron advised.
Box 9
Minute book (orange red leather)
1900-1922
Scope and Contents
Includes meeting minutes of the Board of Directors, stockholder meetings, by laws, official documents.
Box 9
Check ledger, expenses (Orange and red leather)
September 1914 - February 1920
Box 9
Incomplete alphabetic ledger (No covers)
1916-1924
Scope and Contents
Includes cask capacities and gallons of types of wine stored.
Box 9
Sales record (Large, metal bindings, cover says Sales Record)
December 1917 - October 1920
Box 9
Cash record (Large, metal bindings, cover says Cash Record)
June 1918 - August 1922
Box 9
Alphabetic ledger (orange red leather)
1920-1936
Scope and Contents
Includes sales receipts, expenses by subject, cash, accounts receivable, interest, cooperage, etc.
Box 10
Company finances ledger (Cover has sticker that says Brotherhood Corporation February 1920)
February 1920 - July 1925
Box 10
Ledger book (Cover has a sticker that says Trial Balance)
February 1920 - January 1927
Box 10
Sales ledger (Black, faded yellow sticker on the cover)
June 1921 - September 1929
Scope and Contents
Sales figures for House, J. W. Flanagan, J. A. Alexanderson, H. F. Flanagan, and others.
Box 10
Incomplete ledger (Dirty black and red sticker on cover, covers not attached)
1923-1934
Scope and Contents
Includes information on wine, empty barrels, and kegs returned, and has some order in the back.
Box 10
Company finances ledger (Black, remains of a sticker on the cover)
February 1927 - July 1932
Box 10
Sales ledger (Black, cover has a sticker that says Brotherhood Corporation)
October 1929 - December 1937
Scope and Contents
Sales figures for House, J.W.F, J.A.A., C.F.F., and M+M.
Box 10
Ledger book, in part for a movie theater
1930-1933
Scope and Contents
Has financial, bank checking, information from employees including L. L. Farrell. Some information about wine and kegs returned. A large portion appears to be a movie theater ledger book. Lists income and expenses from movie titles with lists of features shown. Also expenses from movie sound equipment. Includes a brief description of what type of movie each was and which studio produced it, Columbia, Metro, etc.
Box 10
Order account book (Grey, design on cover, loose binding)
March 1931 - November 1934
Scope and Contents
Includes names and addresses of accounts. Some laid in order correspondence.
Box 10
Time book (Black and red, says Time Book on cover)
November 1933 - September 1936
Scope and Contents
Includes employee hours worked and wages paid.
Box 10
Ledger book (Black says JOURNAL on the spine)
December 1934 - October 1945
Box 11
Alphabetic ledger (Black, poor shape, cover not attached)
1935 - 1948
Scope and Contents
Cash, sales receipts, expenses by subject.
Box 12
Diary (Small, red, cover says Daily Reminder 1936)
1936
Scope and Contents
Includes bank balances, payroll, payments.
Box 12
Cash ledger (Large, black and red)
June 1937 - June 1939
Box 12
Diary (Small, black, cover says Diary 1938)
1938
Scope and Contents
Includes bank balances, payroll, payments.
Box 11
Ledger (Says Journal in gold on red spine)
January 1938 - August 1948
Box 11
Disbursements (Poor condition, black and red)
June 1939 - May 1948
Box 8
Sales ledger and 1960s Scrapbook
October 1939 - August 1944, 1962-1967
Scope and Contents
This item is a ledger that was reused as a scrapbook portfolio for 1960s items. The information contained in the ledger is still mostly legible, but in some places 1960s scrapbook items have been glued in over the ledger text. The scrapbook items include newspaper clippings, and advertising, and other winery ephemera.
Box 11
Check register (Says Journal in black on red spine, faded black and red)
December 1939 - September 1942
Box 12
Diary (Small green, cover says Continental Diary 1941)
1941
Scope and Contents
Includes bank balances, payroll, payments.
Box 12
Sales ledger (Small black, cover says Journal)
May 1945 - July 1949
Box 12
Income ledger (Large, black and red)
December 1946 - February 1950
Box 11
Guest book (Spine says Club Register)
1950-1953
Box 11
Guest Book Register (Small blue)
1953 -1956
Box 11
Cash disbursements (Black and red)
April 1953 - January 1956
Box 11
Cash receipts (Black and red)
March 1954 - October 1958
Box 11
Cash disbursements, some loose material in back (Black and red)
February 1956 - December 1958
Box 11
Sherry ledger (metal hinge clasp)
1974 - 1977