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The Postal History Foundation is a privately funded nonprofit and an IRS designated 501(c)(3) charitable organization and we are Staunch Supporters of the Donor Bill of Rights . The Foundation is a hub of postal research and education in the southwest. While it maintains the largest and one of the finest facilities dedicated to postal history in the western United States, the Foundation is also the only philatelic museum that operates an extensive youth education program. The Peggy J. Slusser library houses a collection of more than 25,000 books, journals, US Post Office and United States Postal Service (USPS) publications. These provide scholars with a worldwide range of philatelic literature. The collection maintains a special emphasis on the United States, and is a rich source of Civil War literature, memorabilia and ephemera. The library is recognized as one of the top 42 libraries in the United States as best architecturally designed for users. The Postal History Foundation offers:
- On-site and school based educational programs
- Free stamps and philatelic materials for schools
- Speakers bureau available for stamp and other special interest groups
- Research materials representing one of the finest collections of southwestern postal history
- Sale of collectible stamps and philatelic materials
- Sale of all current issue postage stamps
- Fully capable post office for personal or business use
- Educational displays
Stamp Stories
The specialty post office sells every stamp in current issue in the nation (shhh! even those that you normally have to send away for). Along with the sale of stamps, the fully capable post office can handle any large post office functions. (Hint: You won't find a long line here!) Another sales outlet handles sales of collectible materials.
Exhibits
A turn of the century post office with authentic fittings illustrate the postal service on the frontier. Special exhibits that change periodically further interpret postal history for visitors.
How to Get Here
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The Postal History Foundation is located at 920 N. First Avenue Tucson, Arizona 85719. The telephone number is 520-623-6652 Our fax number is 520-623-3810. If you would like to visit and are coming from I-10, take the Speedway exit and head due east. In approximately 4 miles you will make a right turn onto 1st Avenue. After you pass First Street the PHF building is located on the left. The parking lot is behind the building. The hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. PLEASE NOTE! I-10 is currently closed to local exits. To visit the PHF, if you are coming from the Northwest (Phoenix), take exit 254 and stay on the frontage road until you see Speedway. Make a left onto Speedway and follow it to 1st Avenue, make a right and when you cross first Street, it will be on the left. If you are coming from I-10 East (Benson) take the 29th Street Exit (local exits) and stay on the frontage road until you get to Speedway. Make a right onto Speedway, head to 1st Avenue and make a right. When you pass 1st Street, the Foundation will be on the left. For more details, please visit, call, or email the PHF at phf3@mindspring.com
