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Glossary - Linotype.mp4
LINOTYPE: a typesetting machine that used molds and molten lead to cast lines of text used in printing.

A scanned image of the cover of a booklet. Text reads "Agreement between The Washington Post and Columbia Typographical Union No. 101-12, 1990-2000, Contract Effective October 1, 1990 thru September 30, 2000." The name Janie Golightly is handwritten in the upper right corner.
Through collective bargaining, the ITU members at The Washington Post obtained particular job protections. Among those engaged in bargaining on behalf of the union chapter was Deaf printer Jan DeLap, who is listed as a member of the Washington Post…

A scanned image of an article describing new technologies. The accompanying black and white photograph shows several white, middle aged men and a white woman, standing at a desk with a box-computer terminal.
Employees of the composing room at The Washington Post created an internal newsletter for sharing information. Issues of CompWaves included announcements about workplace changes, covered the events held at work, and shared updates on the activities…

A scanned image of two pages of the newsletter ShopTalk. The article features black and white photographs. The first of a white middle aged woman, the other two of groups of people standing on stage in front of a crowd.
The press department of The Washington Post produced a weekly newsletter for sharing information about the paper and it’s employees. Issues of ShopTalk included announcements about workplace changes, covered events held at work, and shared updates on…

A scanned image of a two-sided business card. The front reads, "Jane B. Golightly, Assistant Superintendent, Composing. The Washington Post, 1150 15th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20071." Phone numbers are given for TTY, Fax, and Pager.
As a supervisor, Janie Golightly distributed business cards to her work contacts. Her card includes information for contacting via TTY, fax, and pager. The reverse card includes instructions for placing a call through a TTY relay operator.
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