Gregg Shorthand – The Gregg Group was founded 22 May 2004, prompted by the lack of online shorthand resources. As the primary use for shorthand — business and legal recording — has waned in recent decades, we generally acclaim the skill as a hobby or personal tool. The purpose of the group is to promote the use of Gregg systems of shorthand by providing advice to beginners, support for students, and an association of users of this efficient, attractive, and enjoyable method of writing.

The Stars in the Sky

GeneralCarlos1 February 20260

Here is a lovely English tale transcribed in Centennial Gregg by yours truly. Attachment: the-stars-in-the-sky.pdf

The Piteous Fate of Prince Gaston

GeneralCarlos1 February 20260

Around the second half of the 14th century, the time of the Hundred Years’ War and the Black Death, Gaston III ruled the county of Foix and the viscounty of Béarn which separated from France, both located in the Pyrenees bordering Spain. On the Spanish side, the Kingdom of Navarre and the Kingdom of Aragon…

To Mrs. Pigalle

GeneralCarlos1 February 20260

This entertaining letter was written by French writer Paul-Louis Courier while he was in Italy to his cousin in Lille, France. I transcribed it in Simplified Gregg for the blog. Attachment: to-mrs-pigalle.pdf

Penmanship Practice – February 2026

GeneralCarlos1 February 20260

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Gregg books now in public domain

GeneralPaul James23 January 20262

The following Gregg Anniversary Shorthand books published in 1930 are now in the public domain in the United States: -Gregg Shorthand Dictionary -Gregg Shorthand Phrase Book -Graded readings in Gregg Shorthand -Teacher’s key for Graded Readings in Gregg Shorthand There are a few other less important books that I have not listed above that are…

Gregg Writer Vol 33 – 1930-31 pdf

GeneralPaul James23 January 20263

The Gregg Writer volume 33 (1930-31) is currently available to download as a PDF file through Google books at the link at the bottom of this post. It is missing the index. There are also a few missing pages (203-204 “stenography in the office” article.) There are duplicates of pages 202 & 205. In addition, several…

Shorthand Books for Sale

GeneralCarlos22 January 20260

One of our blog members, Peter Meggison, who is a former Gregg Shorthand teacher, has put a number of his shorthand books up for sale. Click here for a complete list with the price (not including shipping). If anyone is interested, please let me know using the About … Contact link of the blog and I’ll…

Peter Meggison
1 February 2026 at 9:29 am
on Rider University
Louis Leslie was very closely associated with Rider College for many years. Charles Zoubek was also. Leslie died in 1983,
Michael Wuollett
29 January 2026 at 8:47 am
on Gregg books now in public domain
Thanks so much, Paul! Well, everyone... what are the odds now that AI will FINALLY be able to start recognizing
Nicholas Salkilld
26 January 2026 at 4:01 am
on Rider University
You paint a scary picture Lee. I thought America was more dedicated to keeping the past than here in Britain.
Nicholas Salkilld
26 January 2026 at 3:51 am
on Rider University
Thanks for the link. I found one online book (having searched for "shorthand" and clicked library) but it was a
Carlos
25 January 2026 at 4:00 pm
on The Twelve Months
With the digitization of old magazines, newspapers, and books, I have been lucky in finding very interesting stories and articles
Carlos
25 January 2026 at 3:50 pm
on The Little New Year
You're welcome! And unlike The Twelve Months, this one had a beautiful ending for everyone!
Carlos
25 January 2026 at 3:43 pm
on Rider University
The link to Leslie's collection is down, as well as those for the other special collections of the library. However,
Lee
25 January 2026 at 2:15 pm
on Rider University
Rider University originated as a US-style "business college", so it has a long-ago history with shorthand, typewriting, bookkeeping, etc. I
Nicholas Salkilld
25 January 2026 at 6:21 am
on Rider University
It would be a great loss if Leslie's collection became broken up. I looked through some of his digitised books
Nicholas Salkilld
25 January 2026 at 6:13 am
on The Burglar’s Christmas
Thanks Carlos. The article in the magazine was interesting -- lots of thought needed. (As for AI, my two encounters
Nicholas Salkilld
25 January 2026 at 5:21 am
on The Twelve Months
Well done with that. The n/m-s joining like this is easily confused (by me at least) with n/m-u. I find
Nicholas Salkilld
25 January 2026 at 5:12 am
on The Twelve Months
Tatterdemalion! Perhaps I could use it every day! (But then I don't think I've ever even used ragamuffin in my
Susan Johnston
24 January 2026 at 8:10 pm
on The Little New Year
"There is never any end to love and kindness" ---- a quote to live by, especially in trying times. Wonderful
Susan Johnston
24 January 2026 at 7:51 pm
on The Twelve Months
A Cinderella story, however, the fate of the step-mom and step-sister was a bit more sinister and final --- and
Carlos
24 January 2026 at 12:11 pm
on Gregg Writer Vol 33 – 1930-31 pdf
Have you tried using a VPN?
Philip Newton
24 January 2026 at 3:35 am
on Gregg Writer Vol 33 – 1930-31 pdf
I see no preview available and no download links. Perhaps this is because I am in Germany.
Carlos
23 January 2026 at 3:34 pm
on Gregg Writer Vol 33 – 1930-31 pdf
Thank you for this update. I also noticed that the last volumes of the Gregg Writer (from 1947 to 1950)
Carlos
23 January 2026 at 3:19 pm
on Gregg books now in public domain
Thanks for the update, Paul!
Carlos
23 January 2026 at 3:16 pm
on The Burglar’s Christmas
Addressing your questions: p1c2 l2: I write "two" both ways, it depends on the how I felt that day, :-).
Carlos
23 January 2026 at 12:45 pm
on A Message for New Members
You're welcome!