1973 IBM Selectric I #21-9534189
Status: Sightings
Hunter: Cole Ehmke (wheatranger)
Created: 08-18-2024 at 11:37AM
Last Edit: 11-09-2024 at 10:42AM
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Description:
Now functional after degumming, cleaning and lubricating. Was once a teaching typewriter as indicated by the number on the top (54, in magic marker) and that most of the keys had been painted over. When I came across it many of those keys had had the paint scratched mostly off, leaving scratches on many keytops. I replaced the worst ones and cleaned up most of the rest. I left a few traces as a reminder of its history. Found in the north Kansas City/Independence, Missouri area. Functioned beautifully.
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Hunter: Cole Ehmke (wheatranger)
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Status: Typewriter Hunter
Points: 1325
Agricultural economist resident in the Kansas City area who enjoys interesting typewriters of all kinds. Still trying to figure out how to revive old Selectrics . . .
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