Typewriter
Item
Title
Typewriter
Rights
Image copyright: University of Canterbury, 2020
Type
Manual typewriter (typewriters, writing devices, ... Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name))
Creator
The Imperial Typewriter Company, England
Date
1947
Description
A British Imperial 55 model typewriter key set featuring the Greek alphabet. This set of keys can be swapped in and out of a typewriter frame, allowing the user to change languages.
This typewriter is believed to have been used by Miss Marion Steven, who began lecturing in the Department in 1944, when the University was known as Canterbury University College. Before computers were widely available, typewriters were used for daily administration work and typing up exercises for students.
This typewriter is believed to have been used by Miss Marion Steven, who began lecturing in the Department in 1944, when the University was known as Canterbury University College. Before computers were widely available, typewriters were used for daily administration work and typing up exercises for students.
Format
Metal: Steel: Wood: Enamel: Chrome
Language
Greek
Place
Leicester, England
Extent
Height 170mm (including platen); Width 275mm; Depth 310mm
Relation
CCS0001
Rights Holder
University of Canterbury
Subject
Teaching
Data processing
Owner
University of Canterbury
Collection
Department of Classics
Source
UC Canterbury College Heritage Collection.
Identified during Canterbury College Survey 2020-2022
Identified during Canterbury College Survey 2020-2022
