Burroughs Corporation records. Press releases
Collection
Identifier: CBI 90, Series 72
The collection consists of press releases from the Burroughs Corporation that document their computer products and employee promotions dated from 1947-1987. Press releases covers The press releases covers 1947-1987, except 1985-1986. The 1987 materials refer to the Unisys Corporation.
Divisional and group press releases covers 1947-1987 and include some miscellaneous press releases not include with the general press releases. The index is to the general press releases that begins in 1956 and continues through 1984 except for 1975. Machine-readable files of the press release indexes are available for access to specific topics. There are no indices for the divisional and group press releases.
Divisional and group press releases covers 1947-1987 and include some miscellaneous press releases not include with the general press releases. The index is to the general press releases that begins in 1956 and continues through 1984 except for 1975. Machine-readable files of the press release indexes are available for access to specific topics. There are no indices for the divisional and group press releases.
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
- 1947-1987
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).
Extent
16 boxes (16 cubic feet)
Overview
Collection consists of press releases (1947-1987) of the Burroughs Corporation that document their computers and other products, announcements, and employee promotions.
Historical Note
The Burroughs Press Releases were produced by the publicity department and organized by corporate communications.
Arrangement of Collection
The materials in this collection are arranged into the following groups:
- Press Releases
- Divisional and Group Press Releases
- Index
Acquisition:
The records were given to the Charles Babbage Institute by Unisys Corporation in 1991, accession 991-35.
Creator
- Burroughs Corporation (Organization)
- Title
- Burroughs Corporation Records. Press Releases, 1947-1987. Finding Aid.
- Author
- Prepared by Susan A. Stepka, September 1995 .
- Date
- July 2005
- Language of description
- English
Collecting Area
Part of the Charles Babbage Institute Archives Collecting Area
