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Featured Article: Sholes, Christopher Latham

Sholes, Christopher Latham, shohlz, KRIHS tuh fuhr LAY thuhm (1819-1890), an American inventor and journalist, helped develop the first practical typewriter. See more »

Burroughs, William

Burroughs, William (1857?-1898), an American businessman and inventor, developed the printing-adding machine.

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Glidden, Carlos

Glidden, Carlos (1834-1877), an American inventor, is best known for his share in the invention of the Remington typewriter.

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Jobs, Steve

Jobs, jobs, Steve (1955-...), is the cofounder and chief executive officer of Apple Inc.

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Ritty, James

Ritty, James (1836-1918), an American restaurant owner, invented the cash register.

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Sholes, Christopher Latham

Sholes, Christopher Latham, shohlz, KRIHS tuh fuhr LAY thuhm (1819-1890), an American inventor and journalist, helped develop the first practical typewriter.

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Watson, Thomas John

Watson, Thomas John (1874-1956), was an American industrialist.

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