Herps, Theodore (Ted)

Date:
2005-05-18
Length:
102 minutes
Interviewer:
Randles, Raymond
Transcription available:
yes
Series:
American Printing House for the Blind
Series ID:
2009_051
Interview Number(s):
2009_51_18
Summary:
Theodore (Ted) Herps talks about working in the Machine Shop at the American Printing House for the Blind from 1952 until his retirement in 1993. The Machine Shop maintained plant machinery and also made braille saltes. Herps talks about working on parts for the Lavender Braillewriter and describes the use of a Banbury mixer in the production of talking books.
Topic(s):
American Printing House for the Blind (Louisville, Ky.), Braille, Blind--services for