Notebooks, correspondence, account records, notes, pedigree certificates, and lists related to the company's breeding and sale of livestock. Although a variety of livestock was bred during the company's early years, Scottish Collies were a mainstay of the firm's livestock program. Information regarding the lineage and sale of dogs is routinely represented in these records. The livestock program dwindled after the death of W. Atlee, though files indicate that the breeding of dogs continued into the 1960s.
Collection Restrictions:
Access to original archival materials by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for appointment in writing. Certain items may be restricted and not available to researchers. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.
Collection Rights:
Archives of American Gardens encourages the use of its archival materials for non-commercial, educational and personal use under the fair use provision of U.S. copyright law. Use or copyright restrictions may exist. It is incumbent upon the researcher to ascertain copyright status and assume responsibility for usage. All requests for duplication and use must be submitted in writing and approved by Archives of American Gardens. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, W. Atlee Burpee & Company Records.
