Eugene Young (1862-1924) was the youngest son and younger brother of the legendary firearms engravers, Gustave and Oscar Young respectively. Eugene was initially trained in engraving by his father and became a journeyman engraver at Colt from approximately 1880-1882. Eugene then worked for various firms, including Wilcox Silver Plate and both the Elgin National Watch Co. and Aurora Watch Co., before entering the business partnership with his son Robert. Young Brothers General Engravers was founded in 1883. Eugene arrived at S&W around the turn of the century and continued on with the company after Oscar's death in 1912. Eugene died in 1924. Presented here is an opportunity to own a piece of the Young family dynasty. This archive consists of the following personal items of Eugene Young. Eugene's art school sketch book, circa late 1870s-early 1880s. Eugene signed the front cover and the instructional pages feature Eugene's own sketches in pencil. A Connecticut National Guard hosted dance invitation addressed to Eugene and printed in German with the original envelope made out to "Jung," the German spelling of Young. A March 25, 1919 buyer's order for a Ford sedan signed by Eugene. The price of the sedan was $775 with the additional delivery charge of $23.20 and was purchased from a Ford dealer in Springfield, MA. Eugene's signed 1886 dated membership card to a German-American gymnastic club (Turnverein) in Elgin , Illinois. Eugene's Hartford gymnastics association monthly contribution receipt for May 1880. Two Young Brothers blank receipt statements as well as a blank order received notification card. A handwritten 1909 dated financial statement for Young Brothers.

Fine overall as well cared for collection of late 19th-early 20th century personal papers belonging to Master Engraver Eugene Young. This is a great opportunity to own a piece of the Young family dynasty!