Mimeographing Techniques

Mimeographing Techniques Bailey Films, Inc. - Prod. Albert Bailey Titles over shot of mimeograph machine printing multiple copies from stencil. 12:41:03 Good shots of man & woman at desks in office typing, on telephone etc. VO re importance of communication over shots of advertisement mailings, meeting agenda, school workbook. Zoom in on typewriter; woman turns handle of liquid duplicator. Examples of manual & electric mimeographs shown. Stencil applied to ink pad. Various shots of mimeographing supplies & stencil types. 12:44:17 Narrator describes the mimeographing process; woman seated at typewriter, cleans keys - inserting stencil; typing & error correction; hand work w/ stylus on mimeoscope used to trace artwork. 12:48:37 Paper loaded into mimeograph feed tray, set counter, stencil inserted, test copy & adjustments - unloading machine. Blotting. Mimeographing in coloured ink. Summary of techniques. Office Workers; 1950s Technology; Duplication; Secretaries;