State Historical Society of Iowa

Man and Woman at Desk with Typewriter, between 1909 and 1932

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A man and a woman pose in an office with a typewriter.
Courtesy of Library of Congress, "Unidentified man and woman at desk with typewriter," between 1909 and 1932

Description

An unidentified man and a woman are shown posing in an office with a typewriter. Before computers, typewriters were used for decades to produce printed text. Typewriters allowed people in homes and offices to use printed text instead of handwriting. 

Source-Dependent Questions

  • How might the typewriter have helped people communicate?
  • What can you learn about the past from this photo?

Citation Information

"Unidentified man and woman at desk with typewriter," between 1909 and 1932. Courtesy of Library of Congress