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World's First Typist
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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.
circa 1850-1859
Publication Information
| Date Created | circa 1850-1859 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 13 x 11 cm |
Collection Information
| Call Number | (W6)26200 |
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Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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Christopher Latham Sholes
A portrait of Christopher Latham Sholes, the inventor of the typewriter. Sholes was an editor in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and later continued this work in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Sholes invented the typew...
Shop in which typewriter was invented
Jan 29, 1935
Milwaukee Journal
Fifty years ago a Milwaukeean brought out the first typewriter
Jul 10, 1923
Milwaukee Journal
Lillian Sholes
1872
Lillian Sholes, demonstrating a prototype typewriter invented by her father, Christopher Latham Sholes.
Typewriter product of city genius
Dec 02, 1932
Milwaukee Sentinel
