Thanks, by the way

A quick note to say “thanks” to all the people who contribute to this blog, and who continue to be interested in and fascinated by Gregg Shorthand.  Especially to Carlos, who keeps the ball rolling.  Shorthand has disappeared from public consciousness, but I’m so glad there are still some people who see it’s value and…

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A Shorthand Study from 1978

I stumbled on this link at Utah State University for a graduate thesis called An Analysis of Shorthand Usage as Perceived by Selected Ogden, Utah Business Executives by Normadine D. Kennedy. There are even more shorthand studies in their archives here. Enjoy this historical snapshot of shorthand!

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Turning Over a New Leaf

How do you turn pages in a shorthand notebook? Are you a “flipper” or a “clutcher”? Is there a right way? Which is faster? Read this article from the April 1951 issue of Today’s Secretary to find out! Attachment: turning-over-a-new-leaf.pdf

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April Lore

This selection detailing some historical facts about April dates in American History appeared in the April 1949 issue of The Gregg Writer and was written in Anniversary. Attachment: april-lore.pdf

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