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Mar 9, 2013

Monochrome- A Typewriter, a piece of history


Angel Island typewriter immigration station

In today's world where virtual keyboards are used a Typewriter- sounds ancient huh? Well, this typewriter is definitely an antique at Angel Island State Park located in the San Francisco Bay. Angel Island was an immigration station during World War II. The typewriter was one among the many articles that belonged to the station and used by the detained immigrants.
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24 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 9, 2013 at 12:25 AM

    Cool Picture ^^


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  2. AnnemorMarch 9, 2013 at 12:34 AM

    I've used one of those.
    Nice to see, again. Thanks.
    Have a nice weekend :)

    ormor

    http://www.starbear.no/mormor/2013/03/08/the-weekend-in-black-and-white-13/

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  3. HansHBMarch 9, 2013 at 1:07 AM

    A nostalgic and beautiful composition!

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  4. Monica S EngellMarch 9, 2013 at 1:44 AM

    I have å typewriter like this,- I think they are beautiful... Great shot!

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    1. KusumMarch 9, 2013 at 4:53 PM

      Thanks Monika. I wish I had one just as a collectible!

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  5. Gemma WisemanMarch 9, 2013 at 2:21 AM

    The keys of the old typewriter create wonderful detail in this monochrome! Love the angle!

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  6. DanielaMarch 9, 2013 at 2:57 AM

    sooo cool! i love old typewriters!

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    1. KusumMarch 9, 2013 at 4:54 PM

      Thanks Daniela, I find them interesting and want to have one!

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  7. RamakrishnanMarch 9, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    These typewriters were in vogue even till the mid eighties. I had them in the offices that I worked. There would be multiple drafts from the stenographer before a letter could be finalized. Suddenly by end 80's they suddenly disappeared and computers & printers took their place !

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    1. KusumMarch 9, 2013 at 4:56 PM

      Hmm, one has to be a perfect typist I think otherwise so much of paper is wasted right? Computers reduced wastage of papers but, produced electronic waste!

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    2. RamakrishnanMarch 9, 2013 at 8:03 PM

      Manual type writers had their own charm. Stenography was an art. Shorthand & typing skills were absolutely essential to survive in those days. Alas the breed of stenographers has almost vanished.Today's manager types his own letters & corrects them suitably. The age of beautifully worded letter has gone - to be replaced by texting & e-mails.

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    3. KusumMarch 9, 2013 at 8:42 PM

      Now-a-days there are no stenographers, managers are their own stenos :)

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  8. KusumMarch 9, 2013 at 4:56 PM

    Thanks Robert!

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  9. DragonstarMarch 9, 2013 at 8:26 PM

    My first typewriting was on one like this. So photogenic!

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    1. KusumMarch 9, 2013 at 8:37 PM

      Thank you Dragonstar! I would love to use one of this kind!

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  10. Vane M.March 11, 2013 at 12:56 AM

    Ainda lembro que cheguei a fazer curso de datilografia e a trabalhar com uma dessas...bela lembrança, um abraço!

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  11. D.NambiarMarch 11, 2013 at 5:28 AM

    I first tried typing on one quite like this a long, long time ago. I love the sound it makes when the type-bars hits that roller.
    I love this picture. Reminds of the antique one back home. :)

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    1. KusumMarch 11, 2013 at 6:53 AM

      Thanks Divya. Really? have you tried one? I would love to do so once at least!

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  12. AnuMarch 12, 2013 at 10:39 PM

    I like the sound of the typerwriter/s.

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