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.
Some time ago I posted about Deseret Alphabet. This summer I put together a chart to help make it easier to learn. Everything is in one place this way, instead of having to check multiple documents. Thought I’d share. This is not technically shorthand; it was used for spelling reform more than anything else, to…
Last year I posted about the Deseret Alphabet created by George D. Watts. The alphabet appears to be alive and well. There’s an article about it this week on the Atlas Obscura website. I’m rather envious: they have published many classics and even the Bible in this alphabet. If only someone was doing that…
I just finished reading a biography about George D. Watt, who was a Pitman scribe to the Mormon prophet, Brigham Young, for 30 years during the mid 1800’s. The biography is available in print as well as in .pdf format for free on the University of Utah website here. It was fascinating– how often do…