Pitman, Benn, 1822-1910

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Benn Pitman (1882-1910) was a stenographer and founded the Phonographic Institute to promote Pitman shorthand. In addition to working as a shorthand reporter, he wrote many books including a biography of his brother, Sir Isaac Pitman.

From the guide to the Benn Pitman papers, ca. 1880, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)

Benn Pitman (1882-1910) was a stenographer and founded the Phonographic Institute to promote Pitman shorthand.

In addition to working as a shorthand reporter, he wrote many books including a biography of his brother, Sir Isaac Pitman.

From the description of Benn Pitman papers, ca. 1880. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122616026

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referencedIn American Philosophical Society Library. Miscellaneous Manuscripts Collection. 1668-1983. American Philosophical Society
creatorOf Benn Pitman papers, ca. 1880 New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
creatorOf Dutton, George Wendell. Papers, 1861-1908. Massachusetts Historical Society
referencedIn Collection of shorthand manuscripts, 1710-1912, 1838-1912 New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
creatorOf Howard, Jerome B., 1860-1923,. Collection of shorthand manuscripts, 1710-1912, bulk (1838-1912). New York Public Library System, NYPL
creatorOf Pitman, Isaac, 1813-1897. [Phonography collection]. Antioch College, Olive Kettering Library
creatorOf Pitman, Benn, 1822-1910. Insertions to a typed biography of Pitman by another writer : autograph manuscript signed : New York, 1903 Oct. 5. Pierpont Morgan Library.
creatorOf Pitman, Benn, 1822-1910. Benn Pitman papers, ca. 1880. New York Public Library System, NYPL
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associatedWith Banks, Joseph, Sir, 1743-1820 person
associatedWith Cooper, Thomas, 1759-1839 person
associatedWith Coues, Elliott, 1842-1899 person
associatedWith Cuvier, Georges, Baron, 1769-1832 person
associatedWith Darlington, William, 1782-1863 person
associatedWith Dutton, George Wendell. person
associatedWith Edison, Thomas A., (Thomas Alva), 1847-1931 person
associatedWith Einstein, Albert, 1879-1955 person
associatedWith Everett, Edward, 1794-1865 person
associatedWith Fitch, John person
associatedWith Genth, F. A., (Frederick Augustus), 1820-1893 person
associatedWith Graham, Andrew J. (Andrew Jackson), 1830-1894. person
associatedWith Gray, Asa, 1810-1888 person
associatedWith Greeley, Horace, 1811-1872 person
associatedWith Harding, Warren G. person
associatedWith Howard, Jerome B., 1860-1923, person
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associatedWith Newton, Isaac, Sir, 1642-1727 person
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associatedWith Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915- person
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associatedWith Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813 person
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associatedWith Seybert, Adam, 1773-1825 person
associatedWith Sparks, Jared, 1789-1866 person
associatedWith Stevens, Henry person
associatedWith Sully, Thomas, 1783-1872 person
associatedWith Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824 person
associatedWith Waterton, Charles, 1782-1865 person
associatedWith Wayne, Anthony person
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Shorthand
Shorthand
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Shorthand reporters
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Birth 1822

Death 1910

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