Photograph
World's First Typist
| The World's First Typist, Lillian Sholes, daughter of Christopher Sholes, who invented the first successful typewriter. It was during Mr. Sholes' residence in Kenosha (he resided there from 1840-1858) that he invented the typewriter. Mr. Sholes was the founder of "Southport Telegraph," and the first paper was issued June 16, 1840. |
| Image ID: | 3196 |
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| Creation Date: | date unknown |
| Creator Name: | Unknown |
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| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | negative, b/w copy |
| Original Format Number: | (W6)26200 |
| Original Dimensions: | 5 x 4 inches |
| Source C.E. Dewey, Kenosha Historical Society. |
| Dresses |
| Suits (Clothing) |
| Family |
| Men |
| Women |
| Typewriters |
| Inventors |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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