John Pratt of Centre, Alabama.

Pratt invented the Pterotype, which is generally considered the first practical typewriter.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: McAllister, C. H., Washington, D.C.
Format: Electronic
Published: Alabama Department of Archives and History
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Online Access:http://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/photo/id/21230