Gail Borden papers, 1856-1984.

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Gail Borden papers, 1856-1984.

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Handwritten letters of Gail Borden (1859-1860) and letterpress copies; cash book (1856); "Private Code" books used by the Borden Company (1925); stock certificates (1870); mid 19th century postcard used to promote Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk; promotional history with biographical notes concerning Borden; buyer's guide to retail products (c. 1950s); and a glass antique butter churn.

.6 cubic ft.

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Borden Company

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Borden, Gail, 1801-1874

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Gail Borden, Jr. (1801-1874) was a surveyor, inventor, newspaperman, businessman and agriculturalist. He was born in Norwich, New York, and moved to Texas in 1829. Borden was a surveyor for Austin's Colony and a founder of the "Telegraph and Texas Register", but is most famous as an inventor; he patented the first process for condensing milk. The Borden Milk Company bears his name. From the description of Borden, J. Gail, papers, 1830-1937. (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat r...