[GreenKeys] Western Union 2B Parts Needed

[Richard Dillman]

I realize the parts and accessories listed below may be hard to find but the recent thread about the Model 11 rare birds prompts me write with our needs.

As some may know, we recently received a donation of a long desired Western Union (Teletype) 2B strip printer from a generous member of this list.  The intent is that it will be exhibited as a stand in for the 2B that we see in the 1946 photo of the KPH operating room.

Please see the attached photos.

The machine appears to be in excellent, original shape.  But we are looking for the following items:

Tape reel cover

3/8" paper tape (gummed preferred but non-gummed would be great too)

Moistener/cutter. I'm not sure what the real name for this tool is but it was used by the operators to moisten the tape for sticking to the radiogram blank and cutting the tape to the proper length.

All leads to any of these admittedly scarce items will be gratefully received.

Regards,
 
RD

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Richard Dillman
Maritime Radio Historical Society
http://www.radiomarine.org
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