An early adding machine, c. 1890, invented by William Seward Burroughs, grandfather of the beat writer. National Museum of American History Today every phone is a calculator, but in the late 1800s, ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This leaflet gives instructions for ...

The Burroughs Adding Machine can still be purchased today from sites like eBay, usually for between $70 and $300, or more depending on the condition of the machine. At one point the Burroughs Adding ...

Newly-sworn Logan County Commissioner Jane Bauder didn’t waste any time getting her office properly equipped. Because of her bookkeeping background, Bauder said she’s more comfortable using an ...