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Typist Sets New World's Record 141 Words Per Minute

Typist Sets New World's Record 141 Words Per Minute
Clip: 346340_1_1
Year Shot: 1937 (Actual Year)
Audio: No
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1523
Original Film: 009-575-05
HD: N/A
Location: CHICAGO, ILL.
Timecode: 00:22:08 - 00:22:39

Rolling - Shaky, dull in contrast and imagery Albert Tangora of New York, World's Champion Typist sets a new record for speed writing by tapping out an average of 141 words a minute for an hour, six words better than the old mark. In winning his sixth title, the champ was 99.99927% Accurate.