Image: Detail from a Remington ad from 1914, screenshot from a December issue of the August Herald from the Georgia Historic Newspapers collection
For the baby boomer generation and older, the clatter of typewriters is a familiar sound. Rows of noisy typewriters dominated offices, and machines from Olivetti, Remington, the Royal Typewriter Company, Underwood, and many other brands became commonplace not only in offices but also in homes.
With the transition from manual typewriters to electric typewriters, to dedicated word processors, and finally to word processing software on personal computers, typewriters became a historical curiosity, no more relevant to modern working life than horse-drawn carriages.
During World War II, however, the typewriter was the tool of choice when it came to quickly creating documents.
The Marietta History Center will examine the role of typewriters in World War II on Saturday, September 28, at 2 p.m.
The program is presented by Jeffrey Albertson of the Atlanta Typewriter Club.
According to the press release on the City of Marietta website:
Jeffrey Albertson, a passionate member of the Atlanta Typewriter Club, will delve deeply into the history and influence of typewriters during the war. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to interact with a variety of typewriters, try them out, and share their own stories and experiences.
This event offers a unique opportunity to connect with history through the tactile experience of typewriters. Don’t miss this fascinating journey through time!
The Marietta History Center recommends purchasing tickets in advance through its website. Refunds will only be given if the MHC cancels the event.
Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024, 2 p.m.
Location: Marietta History Center, 1 Depot Street, Marietta, GA 30060
Cost: $10 for non-members; $5 for members (members please email Lisa Oestreicher at [email protected] for tickets)
About the Marietta History Center
The Marietta History Center is located at 1 Depot St, Marietta, GA 30060, adjacent to the western edge of Marietta Square, across from the railroad tracks.
The center is housed in the historic Kennesaw House, which served as a cotton warehouse, hotel, and at times as a morgue and hospital during the Civil War.
The museum opened in 1996 and has been an official facility of the City of Marietta since 2018.
The current staff consists of:
Amy Reed – Museum Director
Christa McCay – Collection Manager
Anna Monroe – Museum Assistant
Lisa Oestreicher – Museum Assistant
For more information about the MHC, please visit the website at this link.
