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.
In one of my Gregg Writer magazines, it was mentioned the movie “The Champions Write”. I’d imagine this be some sort of documentary with Gregg and other pen stenographers.
It would be amazing to watch. Does anyone know of any existing copies?
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I read about it, too. I've searched a bit and can't seem to find it. Anybody about here hooked into educational film archives? I'd give my eye teeth to get a look at that.
A few years back, I remember something on Ebay from the Klein study where both students and expert writers were filmed. I think someone was selling a copy so there are resources out there. The problem may be finding a projector!
Marc
These were apparently industrial films produced by Gregg. It would be a gas if a copy could be found.
Here's more info:
http://www.archive.org/stream/educationalscree21chicrich/educationalscree21chicrich_djvu.txt
DONALD MANASHAW, 7352 Hollywood
Blvd., Hollywood, California, has pro-
duced two industrial films for Gregg
Publishing Co., and the Delehanty Insti-
tute.
The Champions Write l /2 reels,
16mm color and sound presents eight of
the fastest shorthand writers in the
United States today and the secrets of
their speed. Their actual writing is shown
in closeup, synchronized with the actual
oral dictation. Available from The Gregg
Publishing Company, 270 Madison Ave.,
New York City.
Thanks for the reference!