The Olympia Company had produced typewriters in Germany since the early1920s. Following the end of World War II, the Olympia brand continued production in West Germany whereas the East German plant after dealing with new trade restrictions had to adopt a new name 'Optima'. This model dates from the 1980s.This typewriter is a reminder of a 20th century technology that has been superseded by computers and of a country which no longer exists.Cream-coloured, portable typewriter mounted on a black base which has two metal fasteners and black plastic handle. One reel of typewriter ribbon. One manual written in German, English and French. Typewriter brush. One-page quality certificate translated into 17 languages.On front of typewriter: 'Optima' On back of typewriter: 'Mod. 105 / Made in GDR'olyympia, optima, typewriter, east germany

Ill, p.339.non-fictionThis book uses first hand accounts, published memoirs and contemporary diaries and letters to to create a vivid picture of the chaos and fear, and bears witness to the courage, spirit and good humour of those who survived the Blitz london - bombardment - 1939-1945, world war 1939-1945 -personal narratives - britain

The camera was used by donor's late Auntie Hazel Porter on some overseas holidays notably Women's Weekly World Discovery Tour in February-June 1974, which included Japan, United Kingdom, Europe and South Africa. This was a voyage on the P&O liner Himalaya. Also a trip to China in 1979 and Germany in 1980. The camera was mainly used for slides.1. AGFA OPTIMA II PRONTORMATOR 35mm camera|Lens AGFA COLOR - APOTAR 1:2.8/45 2. The camera has a brown leather case also an illustrated manual.photography, cameras

The camera was used locally by the donorBlack electronic Agfa Optima camera with sensor and flash in a black vinyl carry zippered carry case. The lens is set in a recessed surround containing a light meter. The surround can be turned to indicate distance for personal, group and scene photos. The lens is described as Alpha Paratronic Dir Solitar 1.2/40. The back opens to contain the film. The orange button is to activate the flash, which folds down to the lens.photography, cameras

Was purchased in 1974 at Eastern Office Supplies and was used by the donor for many years.OLYMPIA==> see also BRUMSVIGA + MONROE|The company started after the invention of the 'Pointing Typewriter' MIGNON by Friedrich v.Hefner-Alteneck, engineer of AEG (=ALLGEMEINE ELEKTRIZITAETSGESELLSCHAFT) in Berlin: In 1903 a company was founded to produce the >>MIGNON<<, the UNION SCHREIBMASCHINENGESELLSCHAFT. In 1923 the company moved to Erfurt and was renamed AEG DEUTSCHE WERKE. In 1930 it was renamed EUROPA SCHREIBMASCHINEN. Until the end of production in 1933, there were 49 different Font-Cylinders available. Their new typewriters were very successful under the name >>OLYMPIA<<, and in 1936 the company was renamed again OLYMPIA BUEROMASCHINEWERKE. In WWII the factory was destroyed. 'Leftovers' in Erfurt (East-Germany) became OPTIMA BUEROMASCHINEWERKE a GDR-run business - Former employees founded in Wilhemshaven (West-Germany) the new OLYMPIA WERKE under AEG share-holding. OLYMPIA's peak was in the 1970s when it was the largest producer of office machines in Germany. The rise of small-computers organization of Daimler-Benz/AEG/Olympia, the OLYMPIA branch was sold and the new owner in Asia formed the OLYMPIA INTERNATIONAL HOLDING LTD.Traveller De Luxe Portable Typewriter. Olympia (1973) Wilhemshaven Germany. German Qwerty Keyboard; pica 10cpi; 83cp; Black/White/Red ribbon; plastic case; Weight 11lbs/5kg.Purchased from Eastern Office Supplies, Railway Road, Blackburn.Olympia 1973commerce, office equipment / stationery