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Burroughs Corporation records. Fragile publications collection

 Collection
Identifier: CBI 90, Series 44

Scope and Content Note

This series contains many early publications in damaged or delicate condition that have been separated from the rest of the collection.

Scope and Contents

This is one series of the Burroughs Corporation Records (CBI 90). Please see the other series finding aids for further information regarding the Burroughs Corporation.

Dates

  • Creation: 1905-1955
  • Creation: (bulk 1908-1924)

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Access to materials:

Access to the collection is unrestricted.

Copyright:

The Charles Babbage Institute holds the copyright to all materials in the collection, except for items covered by a prior copyright (such as published materials). Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provisions of the copyright law (Title 17, U.S. Code).

Historical Note

Many early publications of Burroughs Corporation, previously known as the American Arithmometer Company and the Burroughs Adding Machine Company, included product manuals, brochures and advertising materials.

Extent

5 boxes (2.0 cubic feet)

Abstract

Series contains many early publications in damaged or delicate condition that have been separated from the rest of the collection.

Arrangement of Collection

The items are arranged in alphabetical order by title of publication.

Acquisition:

The records were given to the Charles Babbage Institute by Unisys Corporation in 1991, accession 991-35.

Related Material

This is one series of the Burroughs Corporation Records (CBI 90). Please see the other series finding aids for further information regarding the Burroughs Corporation.

Title
Burroughs Corporation Records. Fragile Publications Collection, 1905-1955. Finding Aid.
Author
Prepared by Susan A. Stepka, September 1995.
Date
July 2006
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Collecting Area Details

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