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Borge M. Christensen collection on General Electric (GE) computing

 Collection
Identifier: CBI 191
Abstract

Collection documents Borge M. Christensen's career with the General Electric Company's computer and information service business. Documents include correspondence, memoranda, reports, photographs and slides, and other professional papers.

Dates: 1960-1974

Brian Kahin papers

 Collection
Identifier: CBI 194
Abstract

Papers contain publications, conference reports and agendas, subject files, and other documentation regarding the recent history of information policy, intellectual property, and the Internet.

Dates: circa 1970-2006

Bruce Gilchrist papers

 Collection
Identifier: CBI 76
Abstract

Collection contains chronological files which contain outgoing correspondence relating to Bruce Gilchrist's duties as an officer of the ACM and AFIPS. Most of the records prior to 1965 concern ACM and those records created in 1965 or later relate to AFIPS.

Dates: 1960-1973

Brunel University Department of Computer Science. International Computer Graphics Symposia preprints

 Collection
Identifier: CBI 127
Abstract

Contains preprints of computer graphics papers and vendor product literature for products exhibited at the 1968 symposium as well as 3 volumes and several unbound papers from the 1970 symposium.

Dates: 1968, 1970

Bryan S. Kocher papers

 Collection
Identifier: CBI 103
Abstract

The papers reflect Bryan Kocher's work in various capacities of the ACM. Most heavily documented are his service on the Council and his activities as president of the ACM. Materials include reports, correspondence, studies, manuals and subject files.

Dates: 1980-1991

Burroughs Corporation records

 Collection
Identifier: CBI 90
Abstract

The collection contains the records of the Burroughs Corporation, and its predecessors the American Arithmometer Company and Burroughs Adding Machine Company. Materials include corporate records, photographs, films and video tapes, scrapbooks, papers of employees and records of companies acquired by Burroughs.

Dates: 1880-1998

Burroughs Corporation records. Advertising samples.

 Collection
Identifier: CBI 90, Series 1
Abstract

Burroughs Corporation advertised from almost the very beginning of their business. The advertisements in the collection cover many decades and often reflect many of the societal attitudes of the time.

Dates: 1904-1986

Burroughs Corporation records. American Arithmometer Company records

 Collection
Identifier: CBI 90, Series 3
Abstract

Collection contains information about the American Arithmometer Company, including a description of the incorporation and first meeting of the Board of Directors; agreements with the Boyer Machine Company; correspondence; financial records; cash books, ledgers and journals; time books; and specifications for the Detroit factory.

Dates: 1886-1905

Burroughs Corporation records. Analysis of competitor products (competitive information) and competitors’ product literature.

 Collection
Identifier: CBI 90, Series 4
Abstract

The collection contains "Competitor Information" sheets, compiled by staff at Burroughs, which include information about competitor adding machine and computer companies and their products. The collection also contains product literature files on Burroughs’ competitors.

Dates: 1907-1971

Burroughs Corporation records. Annual meeting records.

 Collection
Identifier: CBI 90, Series 5
Abstract

Collection contains scripts and speeches from the stockholders' annual meetings of 1967-1983.

Dates: 1967-1983

Burroughs Corporation records. Annual report photographs.

 Collection
Identifier: CBI 90, Series 6
Abstract

This collection contains images used in Burroughs' annual reports.

Dates: 1961-1985

Burroughs Corporation records. Annual reports.

 Collection
Identifier: CBI 90, Series 7
Abstract

Collection contains the Burroughs annual reports dating from 1923 to 1985. From 1923-1952, the company was known as the Burroughs Adding Machine Company, and from 1953 to 1985, as Burroughs Corporation. It merged with Sperry Corporation in 1986 to become Unisys Corporation. This collection includes a full run of annual reports for the dates listed, and also contains audio tapes of the annual reports from 1977-1985.

Dates: 1923-1985

Burroughs Corporation records. Artifacts.

 Collection
Identifier: CBI 90, Series 8
Abstract

Collection consists of two categories of artifacts: those that were on the Coleman Display Table and Miscellaneous Artifacts. Burroughs had saved a few circuit boards from their computers of the 1950's and 1960's as display pieces that later ended up in the company archives. These are part of this collection along with a few code cards and some miscellaneous pieces.

Dates: 1954-1966

Burroughs Corporation records. Biography files.

 Collection
Identifier: CBI 90, Series 10
Abstract

This collection is divided into two series based on subject content and physical size. The Biography Files series includes folders on many employees at Burroughs. While a great majority of the employees represented were executives, there are also a few folders of workers from the early days of the company, including William S. Burroughs. The Oversized Files series consists mostly of William S. Burroughs' patents.

Dates: 1893-1985

Burroughs Corporation records. Black box photograph collection.

 Collection
Identifier: CBI 90, Series 11
Abstract

The collection contains early photographs of American Arithmometer Company, Burroughs Adding Machine Company, Burroughs Corporation, Boyer Machine Company, and Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company employees and facilities. The images include production facilities, sales meetings, and employee activities including company-sponsored athletics. The collection contains extensive documentation of Burroughs Adding Machine Company's, later Burroughs Corporation's, headquarters in Detroit, Michigan.

Dates: 1880-1972

Burroughs Corporation records. Book publications.

 Collection
Identifier: CBI 90, Series 12
Abstract

Collection consists of various books published by Burroughs Corporation, and later Unysis, arranged in alphabetical order.

Dates: 1920-1988

Burroughs Corporation records. Branch office photographs

 Collection
Identifier: CBI 90, Series 13
Abstract

This series contains photographs of Burroughs branch offices throughout the world.

Dates: 1911-1966

Burroughs Corporation records. Burroughs Adding Machine Company court documentation.

 Collection
Identifier: CBI 90, Series 24
Abstract

Collection contains the records from the Michigan State Supreme Court case, Laura Miller Boyer v. Standish Backus (and other defendants), and an appeal from Wayne County Circuit Court.

Dates: 1934-1935

Burroughs Corporation records. Burroughs Adding Machine Company field force letters

 Collection
Identifier: CBI 90, Series 42
Abstract

Series contains letters entitled "To The Field Force," which include such information as changing forms, recalls, program announcements and new procedures.

Dates: 1918-1923

Burroughs Corporation records. Burroughs Adding Machine Company standard practices manuals

 Collection
Identifier: CBI 90, Series 93
Abstract

Contains manuals of standardized accounting practices for the employees of Burroughs Adding Machine Company’s accounting department.

Dates: 1921, 1951

Burroughs Corporation records. Burroughs Adding Machine Company tax appeal

 Collection
Identifier: CBI 90, Series 99
Abstract

Collection contains material that describes Burroughs disagreement over tax assessment on its repurchasing and redemption of its own preferred stock during 1924-1930.

Dates: 1930

Burroughs Corporation records. Burroughs Adding Machine Company World War II era records

 Collection
Identifier: CBI 90, Series 107
Abstract

Series contains information on exporting, quotas, price controls, labor and the office machine industry throughout World War II. There is also information on the Norden bombsight, which Burroughs produced beginning in 1942.

Dates: 1931-1946; (bulk 1942-1945)

Burroughs Corporation records. Burroughs and Sperry merger records

 Collection
Identifier: CBI 90, Series 14
Abstract

This series contains materials related to the Burroughs/Sperry merger in 1986.

Dates: 1985-1989

Burroughs Corporation records. Burroughs Bulletin photographs

 Collection
Identifier: CBI 90, Series 15
Abstract

This series contains 8x10 black and white photographs published in the Burroughs Bulletinbetween August 1947 and August 1952.

Dates: 1947-1952

Burroughs Corporation records. Burroughs Machines, Ltd. records

 Collection
Identifier: CBI 90, Series 16
Abstract

Series contains ledger books dating 1909-1926 and annual reports dating 1966-1974 from the Burroughs Corporation's British subsidiary, Burroughs Machines, Ltd.

Dates: 1909-1926, 1966-1974

Burroughs Corporation records. Charles P. Staubach papers

 Collection
Identifier: CBI 90, Series 94
Abstract

Collection contains correspondence, reprints, and photographs belonging to Charles Staubach, a salesman and manager for Burroughs Corporation.

Dates: 1906-1928

Burroughs Corporation records. Charles R. Hadley Company records

 Collection
Identifier: CBI 90, Series 18
Abstract

Series consists of various Hadley Company history items, including agreements, appraisals, financial records, competitors, correspondence, patent and license transfers, sales information, and a folder on the Price Adjustment Board (from World War II).

Dates: 1905-1956

Burroughs Corporation records. Control Instrument Corporation records

 Collection
Identifier: CBI 90, series 19
Scope and Content Note

Collection contains technical literature, engineering notebooks and logs, some correspondence, and a patent infringement report.



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: 1948-1968

Burroughs Corporation records. Corporate and recruiting brochures.

 Collection
Identifier: CBI 90, Series 20
Abstract

Collection contains brochures concerning the company's cooperative education program, about different locations in the United States and other countries, recruitment, and different company divisions.

Dates: circa 1930-1980

Burroughs Corporation records. Corporate events.

 Collection
Identifier: CBI 90, Series 21
Abstract

Collection contains information about Burroughs "Corporate Events," these consisting mostly of retirement parties for the top executives of the company, and special visitors invited by the company.

Dates: 1967-1980

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