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MS 420 - Burgess Gun Company Collection, 1893-1899

By Samantha L. Harper

Collection Overview

Title: MS 420 - Burgess Gun Company Collection, 1893-1899

Creator: Burgess, Andrew (1837-1908)

Extent: 0.0

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

Date Acquired: 01/01/2012

Languages: English [eng]

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Primarily secondary source information on the Burgess Gun Company, this collection also includes some information on the Burgess family.

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Biographical Note

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.

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions: McCracken Library staff may determine use restrictions dependent on the physical condition of manuscript materials. Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation or publication. Contact McCracken Research Library for more information.

Acquisition Source: Bud Burgess

Acquisition Method: Gift.

Box and Folder Listing