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.
From the book The Boy’s King Arthur by American author Sidney Lanier, the legend of how Arthur became king of England is a classic that is a favorite of all. Full of challenging vocabulary, I transcribed it for the blog in Centennial Gregg. Attachment: how-arthur-became-king.pdf
This selection by historian Will Durant from his book The Story of Civilization and transcribed by me in Anniversary Gregg describes the fascinating Japanese culture, their ancient customs and rituals. Attachment: the-people-of-japan-part-1.pdf
The legend of Sigurd, as narrated by British-born American writer Olivia Coolidge, from her book Legends of the North, here in Simplified Gregg transcribed by yours truly. Attachment: sigurd-and-the-dragon-part-1.pdf
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You may think of perfume and fragrances as something that we use to smell nice, but perfume has always been much more than that. In this article transcribed by me in Centennial Gregg, you will read about its interesting history. Attachment: a-passion-for-perfume.pdf
The Greeks, the Latins, and other ancient peoples loved to tell myths that explained natural events — why certain stars are in the sky, for example, or how it happens that we have seasons. Many of the myths of the ancient world were retold by the Latin poet Ovid. In honor of Februrary, the month…
There was a time when books were so precious that librarians chained them to the walls for fear they would be stolen. In this selection transcribed by yours truly in Simplified Gregg, the author tells us what books were like in those days. Attachment: the-making-of-books-by-monks.pdf
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This postcard written in Gregg in 1906 is up for bids on eBay. Can you transcribe it? Click on the images for a full view.
This list of words and phrases appearing in the second edition of Sténographie Gregg by R. J. Sénécal was prepared by one of our members, Aymeric de Poyen. This is a handy reference for those studying French Anniversary Gregg. Mille mercies, Aymeric ! Attachment: Index Sénécal.pdf