Burroughs Corporation records. Fragile publications collection
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.
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
- 1905-1955
- (bulk 1908-1924)
Creator
- Burroughs Corporation (Organization)
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.
- Burroughs Adding Machine Company
- Office equipment and supplies industry Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- 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
Contact The Charles Babbage Institute Archives Collecting Area
Elmer L. Andersen Library
222 - 21st Avenue South
Minneapolis MN 55455
612-624-5050
cbi@umn.edu
