Stamp Tracks newsletter

In our latest issue of Stamp Tracks:

  • Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla and Mexico’s First Stamps and Postal Stationery by Postal History Foundation member Douglas File
  • Book specials from the Sales Department
  • Message from the Chair: New Arizona National Stamp Show
  • In memorium: John Wynns
  • Current Slusser Exhibit: Come on up to the Philatelic Truck!
  • Teen Travels the World from Cabin in the Woods by guest author Isabella (teen who orders stamps from our Education Department)

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46, Fall 2023: October is Stamp Collection Month (brief history, slogan cancels, other advertisements and materials) ; Western Cattle in Storm by Postal History Foundation member Douglas File ; I learned it in the library! Facts about FDR as stamp collector ; Education update: Stamp collecting: the family hobby

45, Spring 2023: Parcel Post (Member article by Postal History Foundation member Douglas Files) ; Introducing new administrative assistant/receptionist Kelzi Bartholomaei and Postmaster Harley Fowler (with dog Mita) ; Appreciation of our volunteers (photo spread) ; Education update: Interactive Activities Create Memorable Moments

44, December 2022: Naco post office exhibit transformation complete ; Tempe to Phoenix Via Zeppelin (Guest submission by Patrick Spencer and Tom Reyman of the Arizona & New Mexico Postal History Society) ; Sales Department Is Filled to the Brim ; In memoriam: Joan Cooke and Catherine Flaherty ; United Way Days of Caring Always Fun ; Welcome to Our New Education Assistant, Kat Wahl.

43, Winter 2022: Naco post office exhibit transformation: Same artifacts, new interpretation ; Linda Wynn Day celebration: We say an appreciative goodbye to our education assistant; ARIPEX 2022 report; In memorium: Geoff Wadman; Volunteer Spotlight: Lois Blanco and Bill Mizner.

42, Summer 2021: Library research pages link to rich digital collections; celebrating Lena Rogers on her retirement; Volunteer Spotlight: Jack Mount and Paul Czopek; In memorium: Ralph Montaño and Tony Benz; Stamp Discovery update/new way to order lessons and topicals.

41, Winter 2021: Update on activities during the Covid-19 pandemic, In memorium: Alex Lutgendorf, Library grants, Education lesson orders.

40, Summer/Fall 2020: Slusser Library exhibit: Pathway to the Pacific: the Creation of the Arizona Territory, services offered during the Covid-19 pandemic, youth collector Keytan Decker’s stamp collection methods and ideas.

39, Winter 2020: Arizona Philatelic Rangers history, Arizona Correspondence Society, In memorium: Jim and Marian Bowman, Mary Cole, and Maurice Storck; Volunteer Spotlight: Andy Mosko.

38, Fall 2019: Tucson Birthday Stamp Design Contest winner: Nola Gelling; Jack Mount donates oldest known Arizona Territorial cover; philatelic donations are welcome; In memorium: Don Schroeder and David Copins; thank you to United Way Days of Caring volunteers.

37, Summer 2019: Slusser Library exhibit: Apollo 11 moon landing 50th anniversary; In memorium: Jim Kelly; Arizona Philatelic Rangers and Collectors Club of San Francisco Joint WESTPEX Dinner; Summer Merit Badge Workshops.

36, Winter 2019: Using postcards in family history; the PHF at ARIPEX/AMERIPEX 2019 stamp show in Phoenix; The Arizona Philatelic Rangers at ARIPEX/AMERIPEX 2019; celebrating the Lutgendorfs (and in memorium: Beppie Lutgendorf); Slusser Library exhibit: Everything’s a Story.

35, Fall 2018: Tucson Birthday Stamp Design Contest winner: Serena Hsu, with her drawing of a red barrio door; artist Don Regole attends and speaks at the stamp design contest awards ceremony; the PHF rearranges the main room to further goals; the PHF thanks IBM volunteers on United Way Days of Caring; In memorium: Eileen Weisbard.

34, Summer 2018: Slusser Library exhibit: “The Wickenburg Murder Mystery;” In memorium: Bill Radcliffe and Warren Franzen; JFK 1964 Ranger cachet revisited, by Wayne Youngblood; Running a stamp club for teenagers, by Robert F. Welt; Arizona Philatelic Ranger Clyde Homen, by Wayne Youngblood.

33, Winter 2018: Slusser Library exhibit: “Prospectors and Postmen” about mining and mail delivery; In memorium: Bob Bechtel; Arizona Rangers and the Kennedy FDCs of 1964, by Wayne Youngblood; ARPIEX 2018; using stamps to connect with literacy.

32, Fall 2017: Tucson Birthday Stamp Design Contest winner: Tanvi Narendran, with design of San Xavier Mission and saguaro; Tucson Stamp Club celebrates Tucson’s history as Arizona’s capital with two covers designed by Don Regole; January 2018 ARIPEX to commemorate Frank Luke, Jr., by John Wynns; Arizona Rangers in Richmond, by Wayne Youngblood; In memorium: Marvin Weisbard; Boy Scout Merit Badge workshops; Slusser Library exhibit: Pollinators; other 2017 Tucson Birthday Stamp Design Contest winners.

31, Summer 2017: Philatelic community activities are supported by the Postal History Foundation, by Robert Cagna; Stamp Camp 2017; Book Review: High In Desert Skies by William D. Kalt III; In memorium: Thierry Delespesse; new Arizona Philatelic Rangers Alex and Laura Schauss; Library basement redesign; Volunteer Spotlight: Joaquin Rico.

30, Winter 2017: Slusser Library exhibit: Love for Arizona Airmail; ARIPEX 2017; Arizona Philatelic Ranger dinner at International 2016 New York show; How to encourage kids to collect stamps.

29, Fall 2016: Tucson Birthday Stamp Design Contest winner: Roark Polzin, with design of “Diving Lady” sign of the Piccarreta Davis law firm building; In memorium: Bill Kohl; Events: Star Trek Fete and Slusser Library open house; Slusser Library exhibit: Star Trek and Peggy J. Slusser.

28, Summer 2016: History of Slusser Library, now celebrating 20 years; World Stamp Show 2016; Britain celebrates 500 years of Royal Mail; Book summary: How the Post Office Created America by Winnifred Gallagher; Peggy J. Slusser biography and collection; Youth Education thru Stamps (YES) program update.

27, Winter 2016: Exhibit and event hosted by the Slusser Library: “Put a Stamp On It,” by Paperworks, the Sonoran Collective for Paper and Book Artists; Tips for disposing of your stamp collection; Ranger Dinner at World Stamp Show 2016; ARIPEX 2016.

26, Fall 2015: Tucson Birthday Stamp Design Contest winner: Joshua Baca, with design of Tucson’s extensive history and peoples; Scandinavian Philately change to “Post Nord”; American Flag Ranch Post Office Anniversary; Slusser digital exhibit: Arizona Automobile Correspondence, hosted by the Arizona Memory Project.

25, Summer 2015: Slusser Library exhibit: Oh, What a Price to Pay! in observance of the sesquicentennial of the ending of the Civil War; “Take the PHF Train” by Kenneth Shotwell; Book review: Parks, Postmarks & Postmasters: Post Offices Within the National Park System by Paul R. Lee; Arizona post office photos cataloged; Karen Zimmerman’s university students create stamps; Volunteer Spotlight: Sarah Duffy; Education’s Scout merit badge program.

24, Winter 2015: Event and PHF cachet: USPS and PHF hold a Rudolph stamp event with students; John Wynns Single Frame win; Naval Covers; Slusser Library exhibit: Mining and the Mail ; Volunteer Spotlight: Susan Sisson.

23, Fall 2014: Tucson Birthday Stamp Design Contest winner: Jillian Stochowski, with design of a horned lizard; Meter Stamp Society library acquisition; PHF cachet: Tucson streetcar; Slusser Library exhibits: Trolley Mail, Dead Letters.

22, Winter 2014: Arizona Territorial Checks; Tucson Birthday Stamp Design Contest winner: Sierra McLean, with design of A Mountain; Slusser Library exhibit: Mining and the Mail; PHF archives: Arizona Territorial Covers Collection; Stamps are Stupendous YES program update.

21, Winter 2013: Arizona Territory Sesquicentennial event and covers; Tucson Birthday Stamp Design Contest winner: Lorenzo Corza, with design of a horse in the desert; 2013 Volunteer Luncheon; Camille Carries the Mail children’s book by Lisa Hodgkins, librarian; The Vin Fiz Lands in Wilcox book.

20, Summer 2012: Exhibit and event hosted by the Slusser Library; PHF in the Union Catalog hosted by the American Philatelic Research Library; PHF cachet: 150th anniversary of the return of Tucson to Union control.

19, Winter 2012: Event: Arizona Centennial Stamp Unveil; Arizona Centennial Celebration; ARIPEX 2012.

18, Fall 2010: PHF cachet: Steam Train Stops in Tucson; IBM participate in United Way’s “Days of Caring”; Owney the Railway Mail Service dog cancel; Tucson Birthday Stamp Design Contest winner: Ryan Bridges, with design of a prickly pear cactus in front of a Mission; Library awarded grant for Territorial and Early Statehood Arizona Postcards digitization project; Capitol Exhibit of State History; Michael Cusanovich Memorial Golf Tournament.

17, Summer 2011: Announcement of First Annual Memorial Golf Tournament; The TUGSON cancel error; Owney the Railway Mail Service dog stamp; New librarian, Lisa Hodgkins; In memorium: Carl LeMar John.

16, Spring 2011: Larry Daly’s stamps help the Scott Catalogue’s accuracy; Father Kino cover; World’s first commemorative stamp; Mule Train Mail; Slusser Library Civil War Collection.

15, Winter 2011: Bob Bechtal donation; Rare Revenue Papers borrowed from U of A Libraries Special Collections and displayed at ARIPEX; ARIPEX 2011 awards; Padre Kino to be celebrated; Arizona Statehood celebration postcard; Civil War Patriotic Envelopes donated; In memorium: Gratia Jochimsen.

14, Fall 2010: Postal History Foundation celebrates 50 years; Tucson hosts ARIPEX 2011; Shirt cuff letter.

13, Summer 2010: Postal History Foundation history and objectives; In memorium: Michael Cusanovich, Priscilla Weatherwax, F. Burton Sellers, William Ainsworth, Dean Carter, Raymond P. Mariella, and Werner Helms; Library awarded grant; WESTPEX 2010; Stamp Camp 2010.

12, Winter/Spring 2010: In memorium: Alphie Kuhm; Slusser Library awarded American Heritage Preservation grant; ARIPEX 2010; Arizona’s 65th Anniversary cover.

11, Winter 2009: New Librarian, Charlotte Cushman; Children’s Book Drive Stamps ‘N Stories; ARIPEX 2009; How to support the Postal History Foundation.

10, Fall 2009: Carl Spitzer Memorial; Donation from Mark S. Schwartz in honor of Ron Cipolla; The Weill Brother’s Involvement in the Arizona Philatelic Rangers; Slusser Library holdings included in the Pima County Public Library catalog.

09, Summer 2009: Library receives $70,000 grant; Goodbye to retiring Norman “Doc” Vivian; Youth Education Thru Stamps update.

08, Summer 2008: Event: Ruben Salazar Stamp Reception; Shopping through PHF; Tucson’s 233rd birthday; 2008 annual PHF member meeting.

07, Spring 2008: Arizona Library Association recognizes Carl Spitzer; Days of Caring volunteers; PHF yard sale; 2008 PHF annual member luncheon.

06, Summer 2007: Event: Pollination Stamp First Day; MacKay Envelope Company annual dinner; 2007 annual PHF member meeting; Volunteer Spotlight: Larry Daly; New Education Director, Lisa Dembowski.

05, Spring 2007: ARIPEX 2007 honors; University and State Libraries partner with PHF; Volunteer Spotlight: Priscilla Weatherwax.

04, Winter 2006: Event: Unveiling the “Distinguished Marines” stamp; “The Artful Envelope” exhibit; Reception for the annual Federal Duck Stamp tour; Volunteer Spotlight: Ralph Montaño.

03, Fall 2006: Student outreach passes 3000 mark; Slusser Library celebrates 10 years; How to donate to PHF; Volunteer Spotlight: Geoff Wadman; Exhibit and event hosted by the Slusser Library: Amazing Tibet.

02, Summer 2006: International Stamp Show Washington 2006; Volunteer Spotlight: Bob Davis, Jim Kelly, and John Wynns.

01, Summer 2005: Inaugural newsletter; Lena Rogers wins entry to name the newsletter; Stamps to Classroom Grant; About PHF; Postal History Foundation sign at Tucson International Airport. PHF at “Solstice Multicultural Celebration”

Stamp Tracks succeeded The Heliograph. To view issues from earlier dates, see The Heliograph webpage.

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