Ten men outside the Boyer machine shop. Standing left to right: Otto : Walt Libby : Meyers : Linda : Lambrecht : J. W. Digneit. Seated left to right: Lane : Post : Templeton : and Jos. Boyer
Created:
1880
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
Bookkeeping department where bookkeeping is being done by hand writing in ledger books. Three men and two women work at high, long tables making entries into the ledgers.
Created:
1900?
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
Four men seated in front of Adding machines and calculators in exhibition hall. Additional men can be seen seated and standing in background. An unlit sign overhead reads: "Universals Adding machines and calculators." A second sign, to the left of this sign, imitates an adding machine paper tape with a column of ten numbers.
Created:
1900
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
Exterior of Burroughs Machine Co. with hundreds of employees standing in front of the building and on lower rooftop. A few people have climbed trees and a light pole in front of the facility.
Created:
1906
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
Several large tents set up in a fenced in area. Wood fence in middle ground is painted with words: "Coal-- Wm. E. Besancon Co." Additional factory buildings, houses, and water towers appear in distant background.
Created:
1907
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
An office with four men and two women working. The man on the left is using a Burroughs model 6 machine on a rolling stand. The man in the center is speaking into some type of Dictaphone machine. An additional model 6 machine can be seen in the right foreground. Two more women can be seen through a window into another office.
Created:
1907
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
Several men in shirtsleeves and ties are gathered around a drafting board. One man is holding a roll of papers, and another is working at the drafting board with a compass.
Created:
1908
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
View from the sidewalk next to the excavation, looking into the excavation area. Part of the adjacent Burroughs office building is being torn down. Two men look over the railing into the excavation area. Five men can be seen working on top of the building.
Created:
1908
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
The existing Burroughs Detroit plant can be seen in the background. The excavation side is surrounded by a wooden bench. Pipes are stacked up to the left of the fence. A horse and cart are stopped on the street next the excavation site.
Created:
1908
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
Approximately 42 men in western style suits and top hats are standing on a series of rustic steps. Five women dressed in kimonos are standing in the front row. A few American bystanders are standing at the top of the steps, in the background.
Created:
1909
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
A three quarters view of a nine column adding machine viewed. This machine has small clear panels on side allows partial viewing of interior mechanisms.
Created:
1909
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
Two small photographs mounted side by side on an 8 x10 paperboard. The Left image shows an electric adding machine without its case from its left side : the right image shows the same adding machine, without its case, from the right side.
Created:
1910
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
Two women in dresses, jackets, and hats pose by machines with belts and pulleys connected to the ceiling of the factory. One woman is standing in foreground, one in middle-ground. The diagonal line formed by repetition of belts connecting large and small wheels create a visually dynamic photograph.
Created:
1910?
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
Three quarters view, from the back and right, of an early electric typewriter-adder on a stand. The typewriter component is on the left side of the machine. The machine has a glass side panel, revealing the gears within. Companion image to ID no. 205.
Created:
1911
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
Three quarters view, from the front and right, of an early electric typewriter-adder on a stand. The typewriter component is on the left side of the machine. The machine has glass front and side panels, revealing the gears within. Companion image to ID no. 206.
Created:
1911
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
A man wipe the side of the face of a man seated in a partially reclined chair at the Burroughs Detroit plant's medical department. The room has a sink, adjustable chair, and glass topped cart with instruments and bottles.
Created:
1911
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
Three quarter view from the right side of a Style No. 3 electric adding machine on a stand. Face plate of the machine reads: Burroughs /Style No. 3 / BAM Co. Model No. 82 [Burroughs Adding Machine Company]. Its serial number is 26459, which indicates that the machine was manufactured between 1904 and 1906.
Created:
1911
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
A street-scene with men, women, and children crowded together, looking into large store-front windows. "Burroughs" is painted on a side window and "Made in Detroit" signs appear in each front window.
Created:
1912?
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
Eighteen men in business suits seated and standing around large table in an office. Various accounting machines with cases removed are positioned on the table and on stands in front of them. January 23, 1912 Left to Right: Shivas, N. A. : Schlosstein, L. A. : Grogel, A. F. : Runquist, Gustov : Wilson, Harvey V. : Fairchild, Royal W. : McCutchan,...
Created:
1912
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
Several men, wearing white aprons over business suits, examining Accounting machines set-up on long tables. Two men in business suits stand on either side of table in supervisory positions. Possibly training for salesmen or repair men.
Created:
1912?
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
A detail of the fundamental typewriter mechanism in the chassis. Number key shafts and rockers, and alphabetic key joints and connecting rods are clearly visible. Companion image (view from the right) to ID no. 202 and no. 204.
Created:
1912
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
A detail of the fundamental typewriter mechanism in the chassis. Number key shafts and rockers, and alphabetic key shafts and hammers are clearly visible. Companion image (view from the left) to ID no. 203 and no. 204.
Created:
1912
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
A typewriter-adder with the front panel removed, showing keys and interior mechanics. Serial number is visible on the base of the machine: No 9 - 190007, which indicates the machine was manufactured in 1912.
Created:
1912
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
Three-quarters view, from the front and left side, of the typewriter-adder with part of the case removed. Shows the chassis, connecting rods, key pads, and a portion of the paper carriage. Companion image to ID no. 202 and no. 203.
Created:
1912
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
View of the Burroughs moveable Ledger Box filing system placed next to an electric bookkeeping machine and stand. A single filing box open on top of the cabinet.
Created:
1913
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
Three men working an office. A seated man in the foreground is looking at accounting machine with case removed, a second man is working at drafting table, and the third is working at bench.
Created:
1913
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
View of partially opened Satellite brand stand holding a ledger book. A Burroughs model 11 Bank Subtractor, serial number 213431, sits on a stand next to the Satellite stand.
Created:
1913
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
Sixteen employees are sitting at desks in a classroom, all wearing white shirts and ties. Several Accounting machines are in the foreground, at the front of the classroom and bulletin boards near the back of the room feature "Customer's Statements" and letters. A sheet of paper on one of the front desks reads: "War Extra."
Created:
1914
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
A woman operating what appears to be a Burroughs class 7 adding and listing machine in an unidentified office. Three men are standing in the background. One has hand resting on another accounting machine.
Created:
1914
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
A long row of men working with drill press machinery which are driven by belts and wheels hanging from the ceiling of the factory. Two men are standing behind the row of workers, against the windows.
Created:
1915?
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
A man in a white uniform bandages another man's finger in the Burroughs Detroit plant's medical department. The room has a spittoon, cot, sink, adjustable chair, a glass topped cart with instruments and bottles, and a framed picture of an x-ray.
Created:
1915?
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
Twelve men and one woman pose in the lobby of the Burroughs Savannah, Georgia, office. In the center of the wall behind them is the Burroughs logo : framed advertisements are on either side. The Savannah branch members are not identified.
Created:
1918
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
Twenty four men and three women pose on the sidewalk in front of the Burroughs Wichita, Kansas branch location. A police man stands at the left end of the back row. C. A. Baker, General Service Manager stands third from the right in the back row.
Created:
1918
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
A Hand Tally Roll and Rewind Device which includes a Ticket Handling Device. Clear front and side panels allow the internal mechanisms to be viewed. Serial number [-?]09484
Created:
1919
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
Early construction of the new Burroughs facility in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Two workmen can be seen in the middle ground and several more in the background. March 31, 1920.
Created:
1920
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
A post-World War I trade and retraining exhibition showing several men seated at benches working on office equipment. A large sign overhead reads: "Dep't of Soldiers Civil Re-Establishment: Invalided Soldiers Commission, Disabled Soldiers Retraining for Civil Life with Burroughs Adding Machine Co. of Canada, Limited." Another sign behind and bel...
Created:
1920?
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
A large office with six desks, a table, and two oriental style rugs on the floor. Two Burroughs six column model 6 machines on high stands are visible : one in the right foreground and one in the back ground. A desk in the middle supports a Burroughs Typewriter Billing Machine. Model 6 Adding and Listing Machine (ca. 1910-1915)Typewriter Billing...
Created:
1922?
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
A convention presentation on a stage with two men employees, one gesturing and one listening. Complex graphics including maps, charts, large cardboard rulers, and cardboard cut-outs of men form the backdrop for the presentation. Agency Managers Convention, circa 1924
Created:
1924?
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
Side view of a man using a Moon-Hopkins billing machine. Moon-Hopkins Billing Machine Company was acquired by Burroughs Adding Machine Company in 1921.
Created:
1925?
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
A large room lined with filing cabinets and desks. Five women sit at desks sorting stacks of papers and two women are filing items. No calculating machines are visible. Through interior windows on the right, a line of offices can be seen.
Created:
1925?
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
Man assembles gears for the millionth machine manufactured by Burroughs. Trays of parts are in the foreground and other employees visible are visible in the background.
Created:
1926
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
A middle aged man seated at a work bench assembling the millionth machine manufactured by Burroughs. Tools and parts on either side of machine are clearly visible : factory window panes form background.
Created:
1926
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
Picture of the framed Grand Prize award from the Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June - December 1926. The award has five images. The central image has four figures over which there is a banner reading "Spiritual and National Consciousness. The figures stand in front of a three-quarter length bust o...
Created:
1926
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
Memos & reports written for Prudential, Actuaries Club of New York Intercompany Study Committee reports, articles by Hugo Wright, notes and materials from classes by Quine on logic and by Schrimpf on electronic computers, and James the intelligent robot.
Created:
1930 - 1955
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
Memos & reports written for Prudential, Actuaries Club of New York Intercompany Study Committee reports, articles by Hugo Wright, notes and materials from classes by Quine on logic and by Schrimpf on electronic computers, and James the intelligent robot.
Created:
1930 - 1955
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
Memos & reports written for Prudential, Actuaries Club of New York Intercompany Study Committee reports, articles by Hugo Wright, notes and materials from classes by Quine on logic and by Schrimpf on electronic computers, and James the intelligent robot.
Created:
1930 - 1955
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
Memos & reports written for Prudential, Actuaries Club of New York Intercompany Study Committee reports, articles by Hugo Wright, notes and materials from classes by Quine on logic and by Schrimpf on electronic computers, and James the intelligent robot.
Created:
1930 - 1955
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
Memos & reports written for Prudential, Actuaries Club of New York Intercompany Study Committee reports, articles by Hugo Wright, notes and materials from classes by Quine on logic and by Schrimpf on electronic computers, and James the intelligent robot.
Created:
1930 - 1955
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
Memos & reports written for Prudential, Actuaries Club of New York Intercompany Study Committee reports, articles by Hugo Wright, notes and materials from classes by Quine on logic and by Schrimpf on electronic computers, and James the intelligent robot.
Created:
1930 - 1955
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
Memos & reports written for Prudential, Actuaries Club of New York Intercompany Study Committee reports, articles by Hugo Wright, notes and materials from classes by Quine on logic and by Schrimpf on electronic computers, and James the intelligent robot.
Created:
1930 - 1955
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
Memos & reports written for Prudential, Actuaries Club of New York Intercompany Study Committee reports, articles by Hugo Wright, notes and materials from classes by Quine on logic and by Schrimpf on electronic computers, and James the intelligent robot.
Created:
1930 - 1955
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
Memos & reports written for Prudential, Actuaries Club of New York Intercompany Study Committee reports, articles by Hugo Wright, notes and materials from classes by Quine on logic and by Schrimpf on electronic computers, and James the intelligent robot.
Created:
1930 - 1955
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
Memos & reports written for Prudential, Actuaries Club of New York Intercompany Study Committee reports, articles by Hugo Wright, notes and materials from classes by Quine on logic and by Schrimpf on electronic computers, and James the intelligent robot.
Created:
1930 - 1955
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
Memos & reports written for Prudential, Actuaries Club of New York Intercompany Study Committee reports, articles by Hugo Wright, notes and materials from classes by Quine on logic and by Schrimpf on electronic computers, and James the intelligent robot.
Created:
1930 - 1955
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
Nine women working in an office with one row of five desks placed at an angle to the windows and wall on the left. The angle of the desks and machines provides a view of the motors and carriages of 17 column adding and listing machines, possibly a Burroughs Duplex Adding and Listing Machine style 2-17-01 or the Burroughs Duplex Subtractor Bookke...
Created:
1933
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
Burroughs office machines including from left to right: a paper tape cash register, typewriter, an Electric Duplex Calculator, a tape less cash register, a typewriter, and an Electric Portable Adding Machine. The serial number of the adding machine is visible and reads 8A72923, which indicates the machine was manufactured in 1935. The typewriter...
Created:
1935
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
Exhibition of the Burroughs Electric Carriage Typewriter on a stand with a flat work surface on each side, one having a drawer under it. A piece of Burroughs product literature, a padded office chair, and oriental carpet on floor supplement the display. A dark paneled door forms part of the background. A small sign to the right of the typewriter...
Created:
1936
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Charles Babbage Institute.
