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.
Below are dedication pages of some of Mrs. Richmond’s shorthand books from her personal collection. Enjoy! Gregg Medical Shorthand Manual (1927) Gregg Reporting Shortcuts (1922) Gregg Shorthand Anniversary Manual-Miniature Gregg Shorthand Functional Method – Book 1 Gregg Shorthand Functional Method – Book 2 Gregg Speed Studies (1917)
by Minnie De Motte Frick and Edward Vietti. This book was not put out by the Gregg Co.; it was self-published. As such, it has some of the issues with stenciled outlines versus plates which were discussed in the thread on the McCann Method. Mrs. Frick of course is best known for her Analytical Method—which…
A few years ago, the Library of Congress (LOC) had an exhibit named “American Treasures Gallery”, which showcased some objects considered by the librarians as treasures. The exhibit closed a while ago. However, the objects of the collection are available online at http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/treasures/. One of the chosen treasures is the 1931 edition of Hamlet in…
http://www.rider.edu/academics/libraries/moore-library/moore-library-special-collections-and-university-archives-0 (by Waldir for group greggshorthand)
(by Paul for group greggshorthand) I went to the Los Angeles Public Library recently to view the Gregg Writer on Microfilm. The holding listed v. 1-52; Apr. 20, 1899-June 1950. However, they only had Volumes 6 through 49. (It is possible that Volumes 1-5 and 50-52 were never filmed.) Several other libraries across the U.S….
Attached is English text version of the 1914 Pre-Anniversary (1902) Serialization of “The Diamond Necklace.” This is from the September and October 1914 Gregg Writer. This key is significant because it is the same text used for all 4 Gregg Shorthand versions of “The Diamond Necklace”: PA 1902 (1914), PA 1916 (1923), Anniversary (1931), Anniversary…
Attached is the 7 part serialization of “The Diamond Necklace” in Pre-Anniversary 1902 Gregg Shorthand. This version was never published in book form. It was serialized in the Gregg Writer starting August 1914 with Parts I through 4. Parts 5 through 7 were included in the September 1914 Gregg Writer. The key was included in…
Attachment: FOR QUICK NOTES, SHORTHAND IS UNBEATABLE.pdf (by Waldir for group greggshorthand)
Here is a truly remarkable magnum opus, self-published by a gentleman who worked for the U.S. Dept. of Commerce as a Technologist (Chemical and Metallurgical.) This volume takes Gregg shorthand to the outermost limits of its applicability in a demanding field. The author also presents a method for representing numbers with Gregg outlines (Appendix B.)…
A story written in Anniversary that appeared in the March to May 1938 issues of The Gregg Writer. Attachment: the-square-peg.pdf