typewriter

Feb 8 '12
At first typing was seen as a man’s job. In 1881 the Young Women’s Christian Association bought some typewriters and started teaching women how to do it. By 1910 80% of all professional typists were female.

At first typing was seen as a man’s job. In 1881 the Young Women’s Christian Association bought some typewriters and started teaching women how to do it. By 1910 80% of all professional typists were female.

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