| Typist Sets New World's Record 141 Words Per Minute | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1523 |
| Catalog #: | 346340 | |
| Clip Number: | 346340-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 009-575-05 | |
| Timecode: | 00:22:08 - 00:22:39 | |
| Location: | CHICAGO, ILL. | |
| Year Shot: | 1937 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CONTESTS: Misc LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Illinois, Chicago OCCUPATIONS: Clerical / Office Work | |
| Description: | Rolling - Shaky, dull in contrast and imagery Albert Tangora of New York, World's Champion Typist sets a new record for speed writing by tapping out an average of 141 words a minute for an hour, six words better than the old mark. In winning his sixth title, the champ was 99.99927% Accurate. | |
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