On August 12, learn about the fascinating history of the golfball typewriter. IBM’s Selectric, though hailed as revolutionary, was not as groundbreaking as the company claimed. The true pioneers like Blickensderfer, Hammond, and Crandall were forgotten in IBM’s narrative. Beattie’s invention of the Selectric’s single element printer, while significant, drew inspiration from earlier designers like Perry and Stover. Carroll, a prolific inventor for IBM, contributed a lesser-known movable drum typewriter design. Despite the Selectric’s recognition, the legacy of these early typewriter inventors should not be overlooked. Explore the rich history beyond the golfball typewriter in this intriguing article.
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