Collection consists of Graham's phonographic shorthand notes on court cases, 1858-1862, particularly the case of Johnson v. Root, tried in the United States Circuit Court in Boston (a case related to an alleged infringment of patent for a sewing machine.)
Andrew Jackson Graham (1830-1894), author and teacher of stenography, developed the Graham shorthand system, founded the A.J. Graham Company in New York City, and started The Student Journal.
Language (note)
Notes in Graham system shorthand with a small amount written out in English.
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Surveyed
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Author
Graham, Andrew J. (Andrew Jackson), 1830-1894.
Title
Andrew J. Graham phonographic notes, 1858-1862.
Restricted access
Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
Biography
Andrew Jackson Graham (1830-1894), author and teacher of stenography, developed the Graham shorthand system, founded the A.J. Graham Company in New York City, and started The Student Journal.
Language
Notes in Graham system shorthand with a small amount written out in English.