6286 Linotype operators. [at Portland Press Herald] Press Herald photo courtesy Portland Public Library Special Collections and Archives
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1937: Linotype operators. Linotypes used a 90-character keyboard and set an entire line of type. The line, known as a slug, was cast in lead. Once used, the slugs were melted and the lead was reused.
6286 Linotype operators. [at Portland Press Herald] Press Herald photo courtesy Portland Public Library Special Collections and Archives
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