REPAIR SHOP KEEPS HARVARD TYPEWRITERS IN GOOD SHAPE

One of the newest departments to be established in the University is a complete typewriter repair shop, located on the first floor of Randall Hall. This service, which was first introduced a little over six months ago, was set up by James W. McFarlane, director of the University Printing Office, who realized the probable effect of the war on the typewriter business.

Under the sole direction of Alfred Noyes, a skilled typewriter mechanic, the repair shop is at the service of all the University departments. During its short existance, it has more than proved its worth, handling a maximum amount of work every week.

One Man Job

Truly a one man business, Noyes each day covers the Yard, taking care of all repairs that can be made on the spot and picking up all machines that require more careful attention. These are repaired and delivered at once, unless the work demands a long period of time, in which case a substitute machine is provided.

A limited amount of typewriters are also kept on the shelves for rental to the various University offices when needed. The expenses of the maintenance service are paid by a small fee charged for each repair job or rental. They will also contract to keep machines in proper running condition throughout the year for one fixed price.

As predicted by McFarlane, the Typewriter Maintenance Service has proved invaluable to the University, in both keeping machines in good shape, and in providing them where there is call, especially in these days when the industry is devoting most of its effort to war work.