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Which version of Gregg Shorthand is right for me? Several factors can determine which version of Gregg you should learn. Below are some considerations that you can take into . Pre-Anniversary
Anniversary
Simplified
Diamond Jubilee
Series 90
Centennial
Greghand
Notehand
Description
Gregg Shorthand was invented in Glasgow and published in Liverpool in 1888 in pamphlet form. The first American edition was published in 1893 as a pamphlet, and the first book version appeared in 1898. The 1901 and 1916 editions provide improvements in the outlines, clarification of rules, additional brief forms, and extensions of the basic principles. These are the first versions that were translated into other languages. It requires lots of practice and dedicated study to master.
Written to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the publication of the first book form, it revolutionized the teaching of shorthand by introducing brief forms and phrase writing early in the study. The material was rearranged in a more logical sequence than in previous versions. The outlines are printed in larger form. The system principles remained virtually unchanged from the pre-anniversary versions. It still requires heavy study and practice to master.
This is considered the first major simplification of the system since the publication of the first edition. Seldom used brief forms, word endings, and word beginnings were eliminated. Some principles were revised, and new ones were added. Marginal grammar reminders were added to the books. Despite the simplifications, it is still a fast system and represents a compromise between the high memory loads of the previous versions and the loss in speed with the newer ones.
The 75th anniversary marked the appearance of this version, targeted specifically for the business world. As in the previous version, further simplifications were made, additional brief forms were modified and others eliminated, as well as less frequent word beginnings and endings. Adequate for office dictation, it is the first version that correlates shorthand learning with transcription, and the first that is printed in twocolumn format.
This version was published for the 90th anniversary. The revision involves system changes to make learning and writing easier and more consistent. More word beginnings and endings were dropped. More words are spelled out and not abbreviated as in previous versions, for that reason, it is overall slower that previous versions. Mostly applicable for business and general note taking.
This is the latest version of the system, published 100 years after the first British edition. It takes the basic principles from Series 90 and adds new brief forms. A new feature here is that shorthand outlines are presented on ruled paper (though the spacing is Pitman, go figure).
Greghand is the first attempt to come up with a system of “simple phonetic writing for everyday use by everyone”. It borrows from Anniversary Gregg. However, it didn't catch on.
Notehand is the second attempt to develop a system designed specifically for note taking. For that reason, the study material is more literature oriented. The book includes instruction on how to take effective notes.
Publication Year
1888 (1st Ed), 1893 (1st American Ed), 1898 (1st Book Ed), 1901 (Revised Ed), 1916 (New and Revised Ed)
1929, with a reprint in 1942
1949 (1st Ed)
1963, 1965 (1st Ed) 1978 with reprints in 1981 and 1985 1971, 1975 (2nd Ed)
1988 (College Book)
1935
1960 (1st Ed)
1936 (Functional Method)
1955 (2nd Ed)
1990 (HS Book)
1968 (2nd Ed)
Pre-Anniversary Textbook Availability
1888 – original publication in pamphlet form (Liverpool), commercially unavailable
Anniversary
Simplified
Diamond Jubilee
Series 90
Centennial
Greghand
Notehand
Widely available in used bookstores and E-bay
Widely available in used bookstores and E-bay
Available in used bookstores and Ebay
Available in used bookstores and Ebay
Available in used bookstores and Ebay
Scarce
Scarce, but available through E-bay
1893 – first American edition in pamphlet form, commercially unavailable 1898 – first book edition, commercially unavailable 1902 – scarce, but available through E-bay, or used book stores (probably the oldest version you would be able to find) 1916 – available in used book stores and E-bay Literature available, other than businessrelated?
Yes, widely Yes, widely Yes, but scarce (magazines, books) (magazines, books) (some magazines available)
No, some medical dictation and magazines available
No
No
Yes (one reading book)
Included in text
Memory Load
High
High
Intermediate
Less than Simplified
Low
Low
Low
Low
Speed Potential
Fast (up to 280 wpm)
Fast (up to 280 wpm)
Fast
Intermediate
Slow (hardly 100 wpm)
Slow
Slow (not designed Slow (not designed for speed) for speed)
Dictionary Availability
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Pre-Anniversary Applications
Which book should I buy to start?
Anniversary
Simplified
Business correspondence
Business correspondence
Business correspondence
Business correspondence
Business correspondence
Business correspondence
Medical transcription
Medical transcription
Medical transcription
Medical transcription
Note taking
Note taking
Note taking
Note taking
Note taking
Note taking
Speech taking and all kinds of reporting (legal, medical, congressional)
Speech taking and all kinds of reporting (legal, medical, congressional)
Speech taking and all kinds of reporting (legal, medical, congressional)
Gregg Shorthand (Revised Ed, 1902) or Gregg Shorthand (New and Revised Ed, 1916), all by J. R. Gregg
Gregg Shorthand Anniversary Edition (1929 or the reprinted 1942 version) by J. R. Gregg, or Gregg ShorthandManual for the Functional Method Volumes 1 & 2 (1936) by L. A. Leslie
Gregg Shorthand Manual Simplified by J. R. Gregg, L. A. Leslie, and C. E. Zoubek, Gregg Shorthand Simplified for Colleges Volume 1 (1958) by L. A. Leslie, C. E. Zoubek, and R. J. Housler, or Gregg Shorthand Manual Simplified: Functional Method by L. A. Leslie and C. E. Zoubek
Gregg Shorthand Series 90, Gregg Shorthand for Colleges Series 90 Volume 1, or Gregg Shorthand Functional Method (Series 90), all by L. A. Leslie and C. E. Zoubek
Gregg Shorthand Basic Principles Centennial Edition, or Gregg Shorthand for Colleges Centennial Edition Volume 1, both by C. E. Zoubek
Version 1.0: By Chuck (19 September 2004)
Diamond Jubilee
Gregg Shorthand Diamond Jubilee Series, Gregg Shorthand for Colleges Diamond Jubilee Series Volume 1, or Gregg Shorthand Functional Method (Diamond Jubilee), all by L. A. Leslie and C. E. Zoubek
Series 90
Centennial
Greghand
Notehand
Note taking
Note taking
Greghand by J. R. Gregg
Gregg Notehand, by L. A. Leslie, C. E. Zoubek, and J. Deese
Anniversary
Simplified
Diamond Jubilee
Series 90
Centennial
Greghand
Notehand
Description
Gregg Shorthand was invented in Glasgow and published in Liverpool in 1888 in pamphlet form. The first American edition was published in 1893 as a pamphlet, and the first book version appeared in 1898. The 1901 and 1916 editions provide improvements in the outlines, clarification of rules, additional brief forms, and extensions of the basic principles. These are the first versions that were translated into other languages. It requires lots of practice and dedicated study to master.
Written to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the publication of the first book form, it revolutionized the teaching of shorthand by introducing brief forms and phrase writing early in the study. The material was rearranged in a more logical sequence than in previous versions. The outlines are printed in larger form. The system principles remained virtually unchanged from the pre-anniversary versions. It still requires heavy study and practice to master.
This is considered the first major simplification of the system since the publication of the first edition. Seldom used brief forms, word endings, and word beginnings were eliminated. Some principles were revised, and new ones were added. Marginal grammar reminders were added to the books. Despite the simplifications, it is still a fast system and represents a compromise between the high memory loads of the previous versions and the loss in speed with the newer ones.
The 75th anniversary marked the appearance of this version, targeted specifically for the business world. As in the previous version, further simplifications were made, additional brief forms were modified and others eliminated, as well as less frequent word beginnings and endings. Adequate for office dictation, it is the first version that correlates shorthand learning with transcription, and the first that is printed in twocolumn format.
This version was published for the 90th anniversary. The revision involves system changes to make learning and writing easier and more consistent. More word beginnings and endings were dropped. More words are spelled out and not abbreviated as in previous versions, for that reason, it is overall slower that previous versions. Mostly applicable for business and general note taking.
This is the latest version of the system, published 100 years after the first British edition. It takes the basic principles from Series 90 and adds new brief forms. A new feature here is that shorthand outlines are presented on ruled paper (though the spacing is Pitman, go figure).
Greghand is the first attempt to come up with a system of “simple phonetic writing for everyday use by everyone”. It borrows from Anniversary Gregg. However, it didn't catch on.
Notehand is the second attempt to develop a system designed specifically for note taking. For that reason, the study material is more literature oriented. The book includes instruction on how to take effective notes.
Publication Year
1888 (1st Ed), 1893 (1st American Ed), 1898 (1st Book Ed), 1901 (Revised Ed), 1916 (New and Revised Ed)
1929, with a reprint in 1942
1949 (1st Ed)
1963, 1965 (1st Ed) 1978 with reprints in 1981 and 1985 1971, 1975 (2nd Ed)
1988 (College Book)
1935
1960 (1st Ed)
1936 (Functional Method)
1955 (2nd Ed)
1990 (HS Book)
1968 (2nd Ed)
Pre-Anniversary Textbook Availability
1888 – original publication in pamphlet form (Liverpool), commercially unavailable
Anniversary
Simplified
Diamond Jubilee
Series 90
Centennial
Greghand
Notehand
Widely available in used bookstores and E-bay
Widely available in used bookstores and E-bay
Available in used bookstores and Ebay
Available in used bookstores and Ebay
Available in used bookstores and Ebay
Scarce
Scarce, but available through E-bay
1893 – first American edition in pamphlet form, commercially unavailable 1898 – first book edition, commercially unavailable 1902 – scarce, but available through E-bay, or used book stores (probably the oldest version you would be able to find) 1916 – available in used book stores and E-bay Literature available, other than businessrelated?
Yes, widely Yes, widely Yes, but scarce (magazines, books) (magazines, books) (some magazines available)
No, some medical dictation and magazines available
No
No
Yes (one reading book)
Included in text
Memory Load
High
High
Intermediate
Less than Simplified
Low
Low
Low
Low
Speed Potential
Fast (up to 280 wpm)
Fast (up to 280 wpm)
Fast
Intermediate
Slow (hardly 100 wpm)
Slow
Slow (not designed Slow (not designed for speed) for speed)
Dictionary Availability
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Pre-Anniversary Applications
Which book should I buy to start?
Anniversary
Simplified
Business correspondence
Business correspondence
Business correspondence
Business correspondence
Business correspondence
Business correspondence
Medical transcription
Medical transcription
Medical transcription
Medical transcription
Note taking
Note taking
Note taking
Note taking
Note taking
Note taking
Speech taking and all kinds of reporting (legal, medical, congressional)
Speech taking and all kinds of reporting (legal, medical, congressional)
Speech taking and all kinds of reporting (legal, medical, congressional)
Gregg Shorthand (Revised Ed, 1902) or Gregg Shorthand (New and Revised Ed, 1916), all by J. R. Gregg
Gregg Shorthand Anniversary Edition (1929 or the reprinted 1942 version) by J. R. Gregg, or Gregg ShorthandManual for the Functional Method Volumes 1 & 2 (1936) by L. A. Leslie
Gregg Shorthand Manual Simplified by J. R. Gregg, L. A. Leslie, and C. E. Zoubek, Gregg Shorthand Simplified for Colleges Volume 1 (1958) by L. A. Leslie, C. E. Zoubek, and R. J. Housler, or Gregg Shorthand Manual Simplified: Functional Method by L. A. Leslie and C. E. Zoubek
Gregg Shorthand Series 90, Gregg Shorthand for Colleges Series 90 Volume 1, or Gregg Shorthand Functional Method (Series 90), all by L. A. Leslie and C. E. Zoubek
Gregg Shorthand Basic Principles Centennial Edition, or Gregg Shorthand for Colleges Centennial Edition Volume 1, both by C. E. Zoubek
Version 1.0: By Chuck (19 September 2004)
Diamond Jubilee
Gregg Shorthand Diamond Jubilee Series, Gregg Shorthand for Colleges Diamond Jubilee Series Volume 1, or Gregg Shorthand Functional Method (Diamond Jubilee), all by L. A. Leslie and C. E. Zoubek
Series 90
Centennial
Greghand
Notehand
Note taking
Note taking
Greghand by J. R. Gregg
Gregg Notehand, by L. A. Leslie, C. E. Zoubek, and J. Deese
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