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 All, Does anyone know of a good, inexpensive, optical character recognition program. I’d like to give it scans (probably jpg) of text for it to convert. Also, does anyone have a way to convert pdf’s to jpg’s (or whatever the OCR program takes)? Thanks, Cricket (by Cricket for everyone)
Attachment: methods_of_teaching_shorthand_a_research_analysis.pdf (by Waldir for group greggshorthand)
Attachment: professor_jorio_maias_interview_with_alexandre_reis_an_online_shorthand_student.pdf (by Waldir for group greggshorthand)
I bought an Esterbrook fountain pen and a Gregg nib (#1555). In installed the nib on the pen easily. The outlines I write with it are very clear; but the point scratches. Also, even though the pen has been reconditioned, and its bladder has been replaced, it seems not to hold much ink. I must refill…
An interesting perspective on the values of learning shorthand (The Gregg Writer, January 1932). Attachment: the-different-values-of-shorthand.pdf
Some pointers on penmanship style, from The Gregg Writer (October 1931). Attachment: perfect-your-own-style.pdf
http://www.rider.edu/academics/libraries/moore-library/moore-library-special-collections-and-university-archives-0 (by Waldir for group greggshorthand)
Attachment: FOR QUICK NOTES, SHORTHAND IS UNBEATABLE.pdf (by Waldir for group greggshorthand)
Attachment: shorthand_an_invention_by_greeks_or_romans.pdf (by Waldir for group greggshorthand)
Be aware that I’m cleaning the membership lists from members that have not posted nor lurked in over a year. If I erase your name by mistake, just rejoin the group.