Help moving files from G3 imac (OS 8.7)

Howdy. I recently pulled the old imac ( 1999) out of the closet and gave it to my nine year old daughter . It does not have any way to transfer data other than a first generation USB port. I've been unable to find a flash drive ( powered or not) or anything else which can move the files. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated ( she really wants to move all the artwork and stories she wrote over to my computers so that she can print them up. Many Thanks.

jjb3272,
There are a lot of used USB printers out there that will work with that iMac. That might be the way to go for a nine year-old.
I am wondering why the USB port does not seem to like the flash drives. Could you elaborate on what you have tried? Also, what used computer stores do you have in Tallahassee? A used USB zip drive would also be something to consider.
Finally, have you tried getting the iMac back on line? That is the environment the iMac was advertised for originally.
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