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.
Quite apart from his SpeedWords, Reginald Dutton created a bonafide shorthand system. This is from http://www.geocities.com/newcongress/biography.html [Dutton] felt that Malone’s shorthand system could be improved upon and thus he began the development of his own shorthand system. . . . In 1916 Dutton published his work under the title “Shorthand in Three Days.” He made minor…
There’s a website that endeavors to teach Pitman 2000 in only 15 days. Is this possible with Gregg? If I had the know-how, I might attempt to do this myself. What do you all think? (by georgeamberson1 for everyone)
(by johnsapp for everyone) Relocated from General discussion. From: Alex (Original Message) Sent: 11/18/2005 7:55 AM So what does anyone on this group know about Dutton Speedwords? I just acquired the text by Reginald J.G.Dutton, and it’s fascinating . . . “Ordinary writing at Shorthand Speed”, says the cover. It’s not exactly an alphabetic shorthand system. …
I was just sitting around going through the lessons in Gregg Simplified, writing outline after outline when my mind started to wander to the Ray Charles album playing in the background. Well I started copying down the lyrics in shorthand and found it to be great fun. The lyrics repeat themselves often so I could…
Since we’re talking about Speedwriting and other alpha systems, does any one know anything about AlphaHand? I have the books but never pursued it. It’s an alpha system based on Pitman and looks pretty good (but not as good as Gregg). 🙂 Marc (by shorthandmarc for everyone)
* * Status Update * * Members: 400 Messages, General: 3085 Messages, Anthing Goes: 384 Making stenografriends with other nerds from all over the world: priceless! _________________________________ Praise the Lord, I saw the light line! (by johnsapp for everyone)
Wow, check out the super-cool girl who just joined yesterday–Blah2453. I think she’s everyone here’s dream girl (even Brian). Get this: she studies German AND the classics, and loves Nutella! Oh yea, and she’s Canadian, which seems to be a popular thing with us recently. Man, Blah2453, if only you played accordion… ___________________________Shorthand: isn’t it…
Greetings, all: Delighted to have found this forum! I’m probably the only guy I know, : -) who’s interested in shorthand. My own shorthand (DJ) is a bit rusty–at one time I had a speed of up to 120 on a good day (nothing too marvelous, I grant you)–but that has slipped badly. I’m currently…
Has anyone seen Downfall the movie? http://www.downfallthefilm.com/ One of the featured characters is the woman who was Hitler’s personal secretary during the war. There are some scenes that show her taking dictation. I was what you experts thought about how realistic the shorthand taking seemed to be. (by beantea for everyone)
Curiosity compelled me to order this book thru InterLibrary Loan. Personal Shorthand–the original version–was invented in 1905, and was aimed at the non-professional. Its heyday was in the 1920s. Students could expect to learn the system in about 150 hours. While very high speeds weren’t attainable, 80wpm to 100wpm was a very reachable goal. Its…