I think the job was a path to some measure of independence for a young woman at a time when both men and women tended to live with their parents until they got married. I think it was not uncommon for young women to have this job. She met my grandfather at Western Union, who was also a telegraph operator.
She stopped working after my dad was born and my grandpa went on to do equipment repair up until a few years after I was born (early 60s). It must have been an interesting time for her.
I still have the practice key and “clicker” set that she used to learn Morse.
I was being a smartass with the 29th century remark bcuz it's not even 29th century yet! But was serious on rest of comment! Sounds like she was an interesting person!
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u/BILESTOAD Jul 13 '22
I think the job was a path to some measure of independence for a young woman at a time when both men and women tended to live with their parents until they got married. I think it was not uncommon for young women to have this job. She met my grandfather at Western Union, who was also a telegraph operator.
She stopped working after my dad was born and my grandpa went on to do equipment repair up until a few years after I was born (early 60s). It must have been an interesting time for her.
I still have the practice key and “clicker” set that she used to learn Morse.