British Shorthand Systems – from 1588 to 1950.
Attachment: chronological_list_of_british_shorthand_systems.pdf
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.
Attachment: chronological_list_of_british_shorthand_systems.pdf
“Histoire de la Sténographie dans l’antiquité et au Moyen-Age – Les Notes Tironiennes” – Louis-Prosper GUÉNIN et Eugène GUÉNIN. A digitized-book in French – 432 pages. A real treasure! Attachment: histoire_de_la_stenographie_guenin.pdf (by Waldir for group greggshorthand)
Here is an interesting list of technical words: Groceries and Foodstuffs. Although written in Pre-Anniversary, the list is suitable for all series. (Taken from the Gregg Writer, June and July 1914.) Next time you go to Kroger, keep this list handy. Attachment: groceries-foodstuffs.pdf
In celebration of our Nation’s birthday, I’m posting three short selections from the Gregg Writer, written in Pre-Anniversary and Anniversary Gregg: (1) Battle Hymn of the Republic by Julia Ward Howe, (2) The American Way by Frank M. Dixon, and (3) an extract from the Independence Day speech by John Lathrop, delivered 20 years after…
A short story written in Simplified (Today’s Secretary, November 1951). Attachment: elevator-case.pdf
A story written in DJS from Today’s Secretary (March & April 1968). Attachment: mynxies-mixed-up-market.pdf
If you write DJS, Series 90, or Centennial and visit this site frequently, could you please reply to this post and let me know which series do you write, or if a newbie to shorthand, which of those series are you learning? I’m gathering reading material (other than the boring business letters) and drills specifically…
Shorthand gains popularity again in Russia: http://www.vesti.ru/videos?vid=220272 (by Waldir for group greggshorthand)
A page from my shorthand website that contains information, tips, theories and models of teaching, articles and links about methodologies and techniques applied to shorthand teaching. It is dedicated to all those who wish to be a shorthand teacher, or those teachers who want to deepen and improve their methodology and knowledge. There are also…