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.
I’ve recently been looking at the Rider university collection of shorthand stuff donated by Louis Leslie. Rather interesting that the collection has the 1902 manual. I thought that, out of all the preanniversary editions, the 1916 version is the most mature, or the 1888 edition would be there because of its historical significance. A question…
Here is the 1902 Gregg Shorthand Manual. It is the 4th Version of the manual. Here are the various Pre-Anniversary and Anniversary Versions: 1888 1st Version – Liverpool limited press of 500. Reproduction. 1893 2nd Version – First US version – Don’t have 1898 3rd Version 1902 4th Version 1916 5th Version 1929 6th Version …