I read an interesting article about a man who collects old typewriters...but not just any old machine, Steve Soboroff buys typewriters that belonged to the famous and infamous. He scours the web looking for vintage machines with a past. He also makes every effort to verify the provenance.
On the creepy side, he has one that was owned by Unabomber T. Kaczynski. His collection also includes old typewriters that belonged to John Updike, Ray Bradbury, Andy Rooney, Orson Welles and others.
It's funny really, and I have to laugh. I remember when I was in high school in the late 70's our Typing Class teacher bemoaned the fact that kids just didn't want to learn to type and that soon the school would no longer offer classes. She thought typing was a dying skill. Now every kid, ages 5 and up, knows how to type and text...and they don't take classes to learn how. Did you know there are planned 'type-ins' held in public places where typewriters are available to bang out a poem or some prose? I've noticed an affection for the old machines in jewelry, note cards and decor.
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If you have not used a typewriter in a while (or ever!), there are informative sites that explain the mechanics and operation of these wonderful reminders of a bygone era.
I remember the old typewriter my mom had. She used it often, and so did I. She typed my brother high school papers on it (not sure why he didn't do it, but back then I don't think boys learned those things - it was a girl's task)...Anyway, thank you for the memories.
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Marianne
What fun Shawn! Love all the photos of the old typewriters :0) Steve has a pretty good collection, creepy like you said, but maybe it was a nice typewriter :0)
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Shawn, you should have been a teacher. Thanks for always leaving us with a wealth of knowledge.....and fun along the way!
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