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Created by: Burgess, Andrew (1837-1908)
Volume: 0.0
Acquired:
01/01/2012.
Arrangement: The Burgess Gun Company Collection (No. 420) is arranged into seven series by physical type, as follows:
Outline of Series Arrangement
Advertisements – Box 1, Folder 1
Articles – Box 1, Folder 2
Books – Box 1, Folder 3-5
Pamphlets – Box 1, Folder 6
Periodicals – Box 1, Folder 7-12
Personal – Box 1, Folder 13
Photographs – Box 1, Folder 14-16
Biographical Note for Burgess, Andrew (1837-1908) : Born in New York state, Burgess initially began life as a photographer, before extending his wartime photography experience into the design and manufacture of more efficient and effective firearms. In 1871 he married Eudora Tiffany, related to the Tiffany & Co. jewelry firm family. He died December 19, 1908 at his home in St. Augustine, Florida.
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Subject Index
Firearms--1880-1900
Languages of Materials
English [eng]
Acquisition Notes:
Bud Burgess Gift.