Our mission
The Postal History Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting people to postal history, philately, and the world of stamps to inspire curiosity and encourage the enjoyment of life-long learning.
Our programs
Our Stamp Discovery Education Program provides outstanding service to educators, parents, students, scouts, organizations, and the community!
Our premiere Slusser Library holds over 30,000 titles, primarily related to stamp collecting and postal history. We also have an archives with hundreds of boxes and dozens of feet of research material.
Our philatelic store supports collectors, strengthens the hobby of philately, and provides part of our funding that keeps us going.
Our museum exhibits, guided tours, and contract post office offer a unique visitor experience!
Learn more
Explore in more detail our history and purpose.
The Rangers
Learn more about original fundraising arm of our organization, and how they got their name.
Our staff
We have six paid staff members. The rest of the work is done by our team of fantastic volunteers. To contact a staff member, head over to the Contact page.
Kelzi Bartholomaei
Receptionist and Executive Secretary
Valerie Kittell
Librarian, Archivist, and Museum Collection Manager, Digital Content Manager
Lisa Dembowski
Director of Education and Outreach, Stamp Tracks Editor
Kat Wahl
Education Program Assistant
Harley Fowler
Postmaster
Mike Wood
Director of Sales
Board of Directors
The Foundation Board members serve for a term of three years, and are elected by Foundation members. The board meets quarterly and serves without remuneration.
To contact the Board, call 520-623-6652×100 or email info@phftucson.org
John Carney
Fair Oaks, California
Bob Davis
Chair
Tucson, Arizona
James Green
Eloy, Arizona
Steve Hamann
Secretary
Tucson, Arizona
Stephen Harsy
Verona, Wisconsin
Theodore Maynard
Treasurer
Tucson, Arizona
Susan Sisson
Showlow, Arizona
Mike Wood
Vice-Chair
Green Valley, Arizona
Keep up with the latest!
Online Calendar
Check out our on-site events, and other places where we’re providing our services!
Stamp Tracks Newsletter
The most current issue, plus back issues, with handy descriptions for each one.
Media
See us in the press and follow us on social media
Blog
Our blog, Please Forward This!, provides announcements, describes the latest exhibits, and more.
Have more questions?
Take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions page.
