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Stenotype

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Title

Stenotype

Description

A stenotype machine is a specialized chorded keyboard or typewriter used by stenographers for shorthand use. The stenotype keyboard has far fewer keys than a conventional alphanumeric keyboard. Multiple keys are pressed simultaneously (known as "chording" or "stroking") to spell out whole syllables, words, and phrases with a single hand motion. This system makes realtime transcription practical for court reporting and live closed captioning. Because the keyboard does not contain all the letters of the English alphabet, letter combinations are substituted for the missing letters. The direct ancestor of today's stenotype was created by Ward Stone Ireland in about 1913.

Creator

The Stenotype Company Chicago, IL.

Date

1933-11-07

Identifier

2023.220

Artifact Item Type Metadata

Materials

Metal.

Condition

Poor.

Storage

SU8-3