Hi!
This site is GREAT!It is interesting that there is a possibility to discuss Bradbury's works and to get in touch with other fans.
I already asked some days ago, but unfortunately I have still not found an answer to my question (I know it is a difficult one, but perhaps someone knows a possible answer, so I thought I could try it once again):
Does someone know what Bradbury meant in Fahrenheit 451 with TRANSCRIPTION HISTORY?
(Clarisse tells Montag that they have transcription history at school.)

I'm really not sure, but perhaps it is not a 'history of transcription' class, but 'transcription' (whatever that might mean in this context) is HOW they study history (ie. as opposed to reading - no books, remember!). I know this doesn't exactly answer your question, but it's a different angle to consider. Maybe someone can help with the meaning of "transcription" in the context of 'F.451'.

Just had another thought, Butterfly. Perhaps "transcription" refers to the 'interpretation' (ie. distortion) of history that would no doubt occur in the world of F451. Instead of really leanring the truth about history, they see/hear 'transcriptions' of past events. Does that make sense?