As of June 2025, the Society has been provided with member-only access to First World War books written by Bob Swanson (our intrepid webmaster). The primary book is the listing and history of all known domestic U. S. military facilities in the First World War. It was first published in 2000, and was updated with …
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A military-related Zoom presentation was given on 12 June 2025, sponsored by the British Empire Study Group. The presentation was entitled: “Smokes for the Troops – British and Canadian Tobacco Funds during WWI” with Dr. Jean Wang The BESG does an excellent job of storing its seminars on YouTube. This presentation, along with others regarding …
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The second Journal (Bulletin) of 2025 has been mailed to members, who have paid for a paper copy. PAPER COPY MEMBERS CHECK PAGE 3 for information regarding your dues status with the MPHS! A PDF version of the Bulletin is now available for download. All paid members should have received a bulk e-mail that includes …
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First off, all back issues of the Bulletin (now Journal) stored on our website as PDF files, are NOW INDIVIDUALLY SEARCHABLE. To search for, and view, back issues, go to the Master Index information page. Editor Wanted MPHS is looking for an Editor for our newsletter. Please contact President Dann Mayo Board Member Needed The …
The British Empire Study Group hosted the presentation: – “American Aid for German War Prisoners in Jamaica” with Harold Krische on November 14, 2024 at 6 PM (ET – NY) (11pm GMT) ABOUT THE PROGRAMAmerican Aid for German War Prisoners in Jamaica with Harold KrischeThe Jamaican experience during World War II is a stark contrast …
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MPHS was one of the convening societies at PIPEX 2024 in the Portland Oregon area this May. One of the major outcomes of this show was the excellent opportunity to confer and collaborate with other postal history societies. The “Collaboration Crew” has been gaining increased interest in the collecting community, and will offer seminars and …
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Harold gave an excellent presentation in an official APS “Stamp Chat” on March 26, 2024. A video of his presentation is available at: https://youtu.be/lT_ZnoP1U7Y The APS Stamp Chat announcement information follows: Lessons from Postal History: Mental Health and Prisoners of War Date: March 26, 2024 Time: 7 pm Eastern Summary: COVID and international military conflicts …
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“The 4 R’s of Postal History”, a presentation made by Harold Krische of the Military Postal HistorySociety. Presented in a Zoom meeting of the Philatelic Specialist Society of Canada, October 18, 2023. This presentation highlights the research and organizational process involved in the creation of MPHS Monograph #1. Harold points out the “4 R’s” and …
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Our monograph series continues with the publication of a second monograph in September 2023: MS Gripsholm and the US – Japan Diplomatic Exchanges in World War II, by Louis Fiset. Using postal documentation as primary evidence, this monograph tells a story of the two diplomatic exchanges between the US and Japan involving the Swedish liner, MS …
