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QWERTY in Progress
Christopher Latham Sholes, Carlos Glidden, and Samuel W. Soule began working on a machine that could write! After researching the best arrangment for the keyboard it was decided that the letters that were used the most should be positioned furtherest away from one another. -
Women and the Typewriter
The earlier typewriters were often advertised as, "easy enough for a woman to use." Women often accepted clerical positions at less than 50% of the minimum wage. -
The Typing Ball
One of the many typewriters being invented in the 1870's. -
The First Typewriter!
E. Remington and Sons purchased the right to manufacture the first typewriter - The Scholes and Glidden Typewriter. The first typewriters were riddled with problems, as they were pushed through manufacturing without much testing. However, great minds such as Mark Twain were the first to invest in this type of machine. -
Centennial Exposition
The typewriter was displayed as an example of "modern" technology, but was overlooked due to inventions such as the telephone. -
Remington No. 2
This new model was able to type both uppercase and lowercase letters. -
Blickensderfer
This typewriter came to be known for its light weight and portability - it had only 250 pieces, compared to the Remington's 2,500 pieces! This keyboard was also non-QWERTY. The Blickensderfer company also went on to manufacture the first aluminum and electric typewriters. -
First Electric Typewriter
Some claim that this typewriter is noteworthy because it's technology rivaled that of IBM's 1950's typewriters. -
The Bennett
The typewriter that fit in your pocket! -
Dvorak vs. QWERTY
Dr. August Dvorak introduced a "simplified" keyboard that reduces finger motion, and therefore lessens the strain to the typist's fingers and wrists. While some systems are loaded with the option to use this system, the norm has become "QWERTY." -
