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Benn Pitman papers

Title
Benn Pitman papers, ca. 1880.
Author
Pitman, Benn, 1822-1910.

Details

Additional Authors
Graham, Andrew J. (Andrew Jackson), 1830-1894.
Description
.15 linear foot (1 v.)
Summary
Collection consists of exhibits from the court case, Andrew Jackson Graham vs. Benn Pitman, concerning alleged copyright infringement of shorthand techniques.
Subject
  • Pitman, Benn, 1822-1910
  • Shorthand > Graham
  • Shorthand > Pitman
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Biography (note)
  • Benn Pitman (1882-1910) was a stenographer and founded the Phonographic Institute to promote Pitman shorthand.
Processing Action (note)
  • Cataloged
Call Number
MssCol 2432
OCLC
NYPW94-A183
Author
Pitman, Benn, 1822-1910.
Title
Benn Pitman papers, ca. 1880.
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
Biography
Benn Pitman (1882-1910) was a stenographer and founded the Phonographic Institute to promote Pitman shorthand. In addition to working as a shorthand reporter, he wrote many books including a biography of his brother, Sir Isaac Pitman.
Occupation
Shorthand reporters.
Added Author
Graham, Andrew J. (Andrew Jackson), 1830-1894.
Research Call Number
MssCol 2432
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