Early Burroughs adding machine

William S. Burroughs (1855-1898)

Burroughs was the son of a mechanic and worked
with machines throughout his childhood. He invented
a "calculating machine" designed to ease the monotony
of clerical work. He was a founder of the American
Arithmometer Company (1886), which later became
the Burroughs Adding Machine Company (1904),
then the Burroughs Corporation (1953) and in 1986,
merged with Sperry Corporation to form Unisys. He
was posthumously inducted into the National Inventors
Hall of Fame.

1926

1950’s

Ann Marie Blyth was born in Mount Kisco, New York

Blyth was often cast in Hollywood musicals, but was also very successful
in dramatic roles. She made her film debut in Chip Off the Old Block in 
1944. Her performance as Veda Pierce in the 1945 film Mildred Pierce
was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. 
  

    
            1953