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How did Shelby Foote transcribe his work?

  • Dictated to a scribe

  • Into a typewritten copy

  • Recorded on a cassette tape

  • Digitized using speech-to-text software

Answer

Transcribed into a typewritten copy, Shelby Foote's method involved manually converting his handwritten drafts into typed manuscripts. This laborious process allowed for greater legibility and organization, ensuring the clarity and accuracy of his extensive historical writings.
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