1964-64 study to determine speeds of Simplified and DJS

GeneralCarlos15 June 20093

http://www.eric.ed.gov:80/ERICDocs/data/ericdocs2sql/content_storage_01/0000019b/80/34/f5/37.pdf

Found this study today with a google search “Gregg shorthand”. I do like it when new things show up.

Am still reading this, but wanted to post it.

(by Shorthand-learner
for everyone)

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Carlos
6 February 2026 at 9:50 pm
on Rider University
I have added a link to the article above.
Carlos
6 February 2026 at 7:54 pm
on Gregg books now in public domain
I agree with both of you. For me, a big part of writing shorthand is exercising the brain, at least
Lee
6 February 2026 at 4:36 am
on Gregg books now in public domain
My only thought about an AI system that could "write" Gregg shorthand is that people might want a way to
Christine Ruzik
5 February 2026 at 10:11 pm
on Gregg books now in public domain
I think much of the fascination with stenography comes from how difficult it is to understand. I remember a message
Lee
4 February 2026 at 5:31 am
on Gregg books now in public domain
I'm unclear what the value would be of an AI program that could write shorthand. The whole principle is a
Carlos
2 February 2026 at 10:33 pm
on Rider University
Interesting! And yes, please send me the article!
Peter Meggison
1 February 2026 at 9:29 am
on Rider University
Louis Leslie was very closely associated with Rider College for many years. Charles Zoubek was also. Leslie died in 1983,
Michael Wuollett
29 January 2026 at 8:47 am
on Gregg books now in public domain
Thanks so much, Paul! Well, everyone... what are the odds now that AI will FINALLY be able to start recognizing
Nicholas Salkilld
26 January 2026 at 4:01 am
on Rider University
You paint a scary picture Lee. I thought America was more dedicated to keeping the past than here in Britain.
Nicholas Salkilld
26 January 2026 at 3:51 am
on Rider University
Thanks for the link. I found one online book (having searched for "shorthand" and clicked library) but it was a
Carlos
25 January 2026 at 4:00 pm
on The Twelve Months
With the digitization of old magazines, newspapers, and books, I have been lucky in finding very interesting stories and articles
Carlos
25 January 2026 at 3:50 pm
on The Little New Year
You're welcome! And unlike The Twelve Months, this one had a beautiful ending for everyone!
Carlos
25 January 2026 at 3:43 pm
on Rider University
The link to Leslie's collection is down, as well as those for the other special collections of the library. However,
Lee
25 January 2026 at 2:15 pm
on Rider University
Rider University originated as a US-style "business college", so it has a long-ago history with shorthand, typewriting, bookkeeping, etc. I
Nicholas Salkilld
25 January 2026 at 6:21 am
on Rider University
It would be a great loss if Leslie's collection became broken up. I looked through some of his digitised books
Nicholas Salkilld
25 January 2026 at 6:13 am
on The Burglar’s Christmas
Thanks Carlos. The article in the magazine was interesting -- lots of thought needed. (As for AI, my two encounters
Nicholas Salkilld
25 January 2026 at 5:21 am
on The Twelve Months
Well done with that. The n/m-s joining like this is easily confused (by me at least) with n/m-u. I find
Nicholas Salkilld
25 January 2026 at 5:12 am
on The Twelve Months
Tatterdemalion! Perhaps I could use it every day! (But then I don't think I've ever even used ragamuffin in my
Susan Johnston
24 January 2026 at 8:10 pm
on The Little New Year
"There is never any end to love and kindness" ---- a quote to live by, especially in trying times. Wonderful
Susan Johnston
24 January 2026 at 7:51 pm
on The Twelve Months
A Cinderella story, however, the fate of the step-mom and step-sister was a bit more sinister and final --- and