Suzanne S. LaPierre
@bookmouser.bsky.social
I am a librarian, freelance writer, and artist. I co-authored the book Desegregation in Northern Virginia Libraries (History Press 2023) and am a columnist for Computers in Libraries magazine. I geek old manual typewriters and Alaskan brown bears.
An Olivetti Lettera 33 from approximately 1968 has joined my collection #typewriter. This one has an odd serial number, so I can't date it exactly, but apparently, the offbeat serial numbers were given to some late 60s machines made in Barcelona.
December 12, 2025 at 3:07 PM
An Olivetti Lettera 33 from approximately 1968 has joined my collection #typewriter. This one has an odd serial number, so I can't date it exactly, but apparently, the offbeat serial numbers were given to some late 60s machines made in Barcelona.
This Underwood 4 bank typewriter turns 100 in 2026! Do you have a typewriter celebrating its centennial? Platen advice welcome.
December 8, 2025 at 5:08 PM
This Underwood 4 bank typewriter turns 100 in 2026! Do you have a typewriter celebrating its centennial? Platen advice welcome.
We made a #typewriter display at the #library.
December 2, 2025 at 9:52 PM
We made a #typewriter display at the #library.
Sears Holiday #typewriter from the early 70's.
November 26, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Sears Holiday #typewriter from the early 70's.
1968 Consul 221 #typewriter made in Czechoslovakia with a Russian Cyrillic keyboard. Her name is Masha.
November 24, 2025 at 2:56 PM
1968 Consul 221 #typewriter made in Czechoslovakia with a Russian Cyrillic keyboard. Her name is Masha.
Remington Noiseless #typewriter at Ruckersville Antique Mall in Virginia.
November 24, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Remington Noiseless #typewriter at Ruckersville Antique Mall in Virginia.
Fun vintage toy typewriter ad from the back of a comic book. Overpromising as usual, like those "see through anything" glasses! $2.95!
November 14, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Fun vintage toy typewriter ad from the back of a comic book. Overpromising as usual, like those "see through anything" glasses! $2.95!
#Typewriters for sale at Savage Mill Antiques in Maryland. The Underwood is nice and snappy. The folding Corona needs work but could be restored.
November 11, 2025 at 9:18 PM
#Typewriters for sale at Savage Mill Antiques in Maryland. The Underwood is nice and snappy. The folding Corona needs work but could be restored.
Typewriters for sale at Old Glory Antique Mall, Frederick, Maryland.
November 9, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Typewriters for sale at Old Glory Antique Mall, Frederick, Maryland.
November 7, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Remington typewriter for sale at Strasbourg Emporium, Virginia, booth 55.
November 2, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Remington typewriter for sale at Strasbourg Emporium, Virginia, booth 55.
October in Virginia.
October 30, 2025 at 2:18 PM
October in Virginia.
Three Royal ultra-portables made in Holland in the 1960's: a gray 1961 Royalite, a red 1964 Royal Parade, and a teal blue 1965 Singer Scholastic T4. All cleaned up with new ribbons. Which is your favorite? #typewriter
October 28, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Three Royal ultra-portables made in Holland in the 1960's: a gray 1961 Royalite, a red 1964 Royal Parade, and a teal blue 1965 Singer Scholastic T4. All cleaned up with new ribbons. Which is your favorite? #typewriter
Assateague Island in October. It's split between Maryland and Virginia and known for its wild ponies. Several ponies were spotted but were too far away to capture on phone camera. Mosquitoes also live here and are less shy.
October 27, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Assateague Island in October. It's split between Maryland and Virginia and known for its wild ponies. Several ponies were spotted but were too far away to capture on phone camera. Mosquitoes also live here and are less shy.
New typewriter day! 1962 Royalite. Next step: cleaning and evaluation. It appears to need some work, but it was free.
October 25, 2025 at 12:47 PM
New typewriter day! 1962 Royalite. Next step: cleaning and evaluation. It appears to need some work, but it was free.
This beauty didn't come with a case, so I just have to keep her out and look at her all day. What a shame... #typewriter #royal
October 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM
This beauty didn't come with a case, so I just have to keep her out and look at her all day. What a shame... #typewriter #royal
A beautiful fall day in Virginia.
October 20, 2025 at 5:34 PM
A beautiful fall day in Virginia.
I painted this portrait of my childhood idol, #JaneGoodall several years ago. May her memory inspire us to act compassionately towards our fellow beings and be more responsible stewards of our planet.
October 2, 2025 at 2:41 AM
I painted this portrait of my childhood idol, #JaneGoodall several years ago. May her memory inspire us to act compassionately towards our fellow beings and be more responsible stewards of our planet.
New project. This 1965 Royal Caravan #typewriter was gifted to me. It works but needs a lot of cleaning. When cleaning typewriters, do you work from the outside in, or vice versa?
September 25, 2025 at 2:41 PM
New project. This 1965 Royal Caravan #typewriter was gifted to me. It works but needs a lot of cleaning. When cleaning typewriters, do you work from the outside in, or vice versa?
Fat Bear Week 2025 starts tomorrow! Head over to Explore.org to start voting in the brackets! #fatbearweek
September 22, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Fat Bear Week 2025 starts tomorrow! Head over to Explore.org to start voting in the brackets! #fatbearweek
Life was more interesting in Medieval times....
September 19, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Life was more interesting in Medieval times....