Eugene Young (1862-1924) was the youngest son and younger brother of the legendary firearms engravers, Gustave and Oscar Young respectively. Gustave created some of S&W's most extravagant embellished pieces. 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, mostly associated with Young Brothers. A leather name tab marked "EUGENE YOUNG" in pencil and strung to a leather medallion featuring a pencil sketch of a horse head and the text, “Over-the-Garden-Wall/Presented to E. Young/by his shop master for his excellent warbling of the above/Doug.” A blank Young Brothers order received notification card. A Young Brothers business card with letters and figures price list on the back. A Young Brothers business card with a public challenge set out to other engraving firms, while also displaying their personal skill for advertisement. When examined with "a strong glass", the minuscule stamps "R. YOUNG" and "E. YOUNG" become visible within the designated area. Eugene's Hartford gymnastics association monthly contribution receipt for November 1879. Young Brother letterhead with the back featuring an 1857 dated handwritten memo concerning Gustave and his business lot in Humboldt, Kansas Territory (likely a handwritten transcription of the original 1857 note as Young Bothers was established in 1883). A S&W wax seal. Two small original engraving sketches: one for Gustave's 50th art jubilee and the other for Springfield, MA May 6, 1891. A Young Brothers ink stamp.

Very fine overall as a well cared for collection of personal papers belonging to Eugene Young. A very interesting grouping of advertising pieces linked to the legendary Young family dynasty.