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.
Hi, I just recently finished the pre-anni 1916 manual and I’m hoping to learn a lot more! I found this place while looking for reading/writing exercises. Because I’ve only been writing words in isolation, my reading is slow and I have no idea what my writing speed is, but I’m hoping to get up to…
As a retired programmer and Gregg shorthand enthusiast, I created some web-based tools for Pre-Anniversary and Anniversary Gregg (public domain versions), building on open-source resources and ideas from the shorthand community. Access: https://halplatt.github.io/GreggDictionary/GreggDictionarypd.html Fast Dictionary Search Type a word, press Enter, and instantly see the shorthand outline and page image. Switch between available dictionaries with…
A question came up in the Facebook group “Gregg Shorthand Readers, Writers and Fans” about who wrote the plates in The Gregg Writer in 1905. Someone posted a copy of material from the February, 1905 issue, and it is really clear, lovely penmanship. I don’t remember reading anything acknowledging the plate writers for The Gregg…
Pierre Loti, nom de plume of French Navy Captain Louis Marie-Julien Viaud, was not only an officer but a writer as well. Born in Rochefort on the west coast France in 1850, his house located on a street there that bears his name, is currently a museum noted for its exotic and original style décor…
June 14 marks the celebration of Flag Day in the United States, and while it is not an official federal holiday, it is still recognized and celebrated across the land, especially since June 14 is also the birthday of the U.S. Army, which was established in 1775. Here is the official proclamation of Flag Day,…
Here is another entertaining essay by Elbert Hubbard, this time about butterflies, transcribed by yours truly in Anniversary Gregg. Attachment: the-butterflies.pdf
Just after the explosion of the USS Maine in 1898 that led to the Spanish American War, the United States sought the cooperation of General Calixto García, commander of the Cuban rebel forces, who was seeking independence from Spain. A secret mission to meet him was arranged by the Department of War and Lt. Colonel…
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