Chrisaldrich: basic details; links to a variety of articles

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Chris Aldrich is an avid typewriter collector and repair mechanic. His day jobs have seen work variously as a biomedical engineer as well as a talent manager in Hollywood.

He maintains a variety of typewriter resources and articles relating to repair, maintenance, and collecting at https://boffosocko.com/research/typewriter-collection/

== Typewriter Articles ==

Articles I’ve written about particular typewriter-related topics:

=== Cleaning, Repair, & Restoration ===

* [https://boffosocko.com/2024/08/09/on-colloquial-advice-for-degreasing-cleaning-and-oiling-manual-typewriters/ On colloquial advice for degreasing, cleaning, and oiling manual typewriters]
* [https://boffosocko.com/2024/10/24/learning-typewriter-maintenance-and-repair/ Learning Typewriter Maintenance and Repair]
* [https://boffosocko.com/2024/08/11/adding-to-my-typewriter-toolset/ Adding to My Typewriter Toolset]
* [https://boffosocko.com/2024/12/01/typewriter-tools-upgrade/ Typewriter Tools Upgrade]: A new bag and some specialty typewriter tools
* [https://boffosocko.com/2024/07/14/aggregated-resources-and-playlist-for-a-crash-course-on-the-olympia-sm3-portable-typewriter/ Aggregated Resources and Playlist for a Crash Course on the Olympia SM3 Portable Typewriter]
* [https://boffosocko.com/2024/08/17/repairing-the-drawband-on-an-orga-privat-5-typewriter/ Repairing the Drawband on an Orga Privat 5 Typewriter]
* [https://boffosocko.com/2024/05/22/1949-smith-corona-clipper-black-wooden-case-refurbishment/ 1949 Smith-Corona Clipper Black Wooden Case Restoration]

=== Typewriter Ribbon ===

* [https://boffosocko.com/2024/05/23/bulk-order-of-typewriter-ribbon-from-baco-ribbon-supply-co/ Bulk Order of Typewriter Ribbon from Baco Ribbon & Supply Co.]
* [https://boffosocko.com/2024/11/08/fine-line-ribbon-for-your-typewriter-ribbon-needs/ Fine Line Ribbon for your Typewriter Ribbon Needs]

=== Typewriter Collecting ===

* [https://boffosocko.com/2025/03/21/standard-typewriters-versus-portable-typewriters-and-ultraportable-typewriters/ Standard Typewriters versus Portable Typewriters and Ultraportable Typewriters]
* [https://boffosocko.com/2024/10/24/photos-of-typewriters-for-the-typewriter-database/ Photos of Typewriters for the Typewriter Database]
* [https://boffosocko.com/2024/08/24/what-typwriter-related-projects-are-you-working-on-this-weekend/ What typwriter-related project(s) are you working on this weekend?]

=== Type-Ins ===

* 2025-05-10 Vroman’s Bookstore Type-in [https://boffosocko.com/2025/03/25/youre-invited-to-a-southern-california-type-in/ [invitation]

=== Typewriter Use, History, and Miscellanea ===

* [https://boffosocko.com/2025/03/29/first-time-typewriter-purchases-with-specific-recommendations-for-writers/ First Time Typewriter Purchases with Specific Recommendations for Writers]
* [https://boffosocko.com/2024/05/25/collective-nouns-for-typewriters-and-typists/ Collective Nouns for Typewriters and Typists]
* [https://boffosocko.com/2024/10/15/mr-typewriter-a-royal-660-electric-typewriter-as-inspiration-for-stanley-kubricks-hal-9000/ Mr. Typewriter, a Royal 660 Electric Typewriter, as inspiration for Stanley Kubrick’s HAL 9000?]
* [https://boffosocko.com/2024/06/25/users-of-the-early-henry-dreyfuss-royal-quiet-de-luxe-portable-typewriters/ Users of the early Henry Dreyfuss Royal Quiet De Luxe Portable Typewriters]
* [https://boffosocko.com/2024/05/06/typewriter-backing-sheets-for-index-cards/ Typewriter Backing Sheets for Index Cards]
* [https://boffosocko.com/2023/12/17/typecasting-with-indieweb-building-blocks/ Typecasting with IndieWeb Building Blocks]
* [https://boffosocko.com/2023/12/21/typecast-orientation/ Typecast orientation]

=== Typewriter Bibliography: Books, Movies, etc. ===

* A. C. Van Sant. _The Van Sant System Of Touch Typewriting For Smith Premier (Book)_, 1902. [http://archive.org/details/TheVanSantSystemOfTouchTypewriting-ForSmithPremier](http://archive.org/details/TheVanSantSystemOfTouchTypewriting-ForSmithPremier).
* Ackerman, Peter. _The Lonely Typewriter_. Illustrated edition. Boston: David R. Godine, Publisher, 2014.
* Adler, Michael. _Antique Typewriters: From Creed to QWERTY_. Schiffer, 1997.
* Adler, Michael H. _The Writing Machine: A History of the Typewriter_. George Allen & Unwin Ltd, 1973.
* Allan, Tony. _Typewriter: The History · The Machines · The Writers_. 1st ed. New York: Shelter Harbor Press, 2015.
* Atkinson, Annelise. _Typewriter SOS: The DIY Guide to Fixing Common Problems with Typewriters_, 2014.
* Auster, Paul, and Sam Messer. _The Story of My Typewriter_. 1st edition. New York: D.A.P./Distributed Art Publishers, Inc., 2002.
* Beeching, Wilfred A. _Century of the Typewriter_. First American Edition. London: St. Martin’s Press, 1974.
* _California Typewriter_. Documentary. Gravitas Pictures, 2016.
* Casillo, Anthony, Bruce Curtis, and Tom Hanks. _Typewriters: Iconic Machines from the Golden Age of Mechanical Writing_. Illustrated edition. San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 2017.
* Flint, Woz. _The Distraction-Free First Draft_. One Idea Press, 2023. [https://www.oneideapress.com/product-page/the-distraction-free-first-draft](https://www.oneideapress.com/product-page/the-distraction-free-first-draft).
* Hanks, Tom. _Uncommon Type: Some Stories_. Knopf, 2017.
* House, Clifford R., and Samuel Skurow. _Typewriting Style Manual with References to Century 21 Typewriting_. Cincinnati, OH: South-Western Publishing Co., 1977. [http://archive.org/details/typing_202007](http://archive.org/details/typing_202007).
* Lyons, Martyn. _The Typewriter Century: A Cultural History of Writing Practices_. Studies in Book and Print Culture. Toronto ; Buffalo ; London: University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division, 2021.
* _Maintenance Of Office Machines_. 16 mm. Vol. MN-1513. United States Navy Training Film, 1943. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocdxgkxKAKo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocdxgkxKAKo).
* Marty (Costa Mesa). _Gregg Typewriting For Colleges (Complete Course)_, 1964. [http://archive.org/details/greggtypewritingforcolleges](http://archive.org/details/greggtypewritingforcolleges).
* Monk, Theodore. “1954 Smith-Corona (SCM) Typewriter Type Styles and Keyboards Catalog.” _– To Type, Shoot Straight, and Speak the Truth…_ (blog), February 3, 2023. [https://munk.org/typecast/2023/02/03/1954-smith-corona-scm-typewriter-type-styles-and-keyboards-catalog/](https://munk.org/typecast/2023/02/03/1954-smith-corona-scm-typewriter-type-styles-and-keyboards-catalog/).
* Pearce, H. G. _Complete Instructions: How to Repair, Rebuild, and Adjust Underwood Typewriters With Handy Reference for Locating Trouble Quickly_. Bridgeport, CT: Typewriter Mechanics Publishing Co., 1920. [https://johnesimmons.com/Typewriter/Articles/Manualpdf/Underwood_Repair_Manual.pdf](https://johnesimmons.com/Typewriter/Articles/Manualpdf/Underwood_Repair_Manual.pdf).
* Polt, Richard. _The Typewriter Revolution: A Typist’s Companion for the 21st Century_. 1st ed. Woodstock, VT: Countryman Press, 2015.
* Robert, Paul, and Peter Weil. _Typewriter: A Celebration of the Ultimate Writing Machine_. 1st ed. New York: Union Square & Co., 2016.
* Smith-Corona, Inc. _Type Styles and Keyboards for Smith-Corona Office Typewriters_. Syracuse, NY: Smith-Corona, Inc., 1954. [https://munk.org/typecast/2023/02/03/1954-smith-corona-scm-typewriter-type-styles-and-keyboards-catalog/](https://munk.org/typecast/2023/02/03/1954-smith-corona-scm-typewriter-type-styles-and-keyboards-catalog/).
* Vangool, Janine. _The Typewriter: A Graphic History of the Beloved Machine_. UPPERCASE publishing inc, 2015.

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