Re: Mimeograph

Before word processors and copy machines appeared

If the temporary tent for construction site was taken down and a new building appears, we dont really remember what was there before.

It seems like the mimeograph is now regarded as relics after its golden age. But we used mimeographs for almost every printing before word processors and copy machines appeared. Mimeographs were actually playing a major role in printing just until quite recently.

Since I thought that the spread of word processors was after the 80s, the generation of the late 30s must have used the mimeographs during their elementary school days. My son and daughter,are both the 60s generation, and were also making hand written literatures during school days.

We also took turns and wrote a memo from PTA that needed to be ciruculated, and printed invitation notices in postcards annoucing a class reunion, etc. by using mimeographs. Someone was good at hand writing and someone was not, but anyone could do the job since we didnt need a particular know-how or a manual that are necessary for using word processors.

When we got the priting materials out through mimeographs, we really felt just excited for a moment.

by Karei