The great folks who run Milcopex have an interesting schedule of Zoom-based seminars coming up. The following web page contains information on each seminar, how to connect with Zoom, and information about Milcopex itself. Several of the seminars are on military-related themes. https://milcopex.org/advance-speakers Note that recordings of past Zoom presentations are available on their website …
Latest MPHS News Items
This page (always at the top of the list) will contain links to the most recent “News” items for the Military Postal History Society.
New Bulletin Search Page
Since the Society uploaded nearly all of its newsletter back issues to the website, it has been clear that there needed to be a “search” capability. We are proud to announce that the MPHS has gathered up the 34 megabytes of text (from 390+ back issues), and now provide a “search page” that allows researchers …
MPHS Journal 2026 #1 Now Available for Download
The first Journal of 2026 has been mailed to members, who have paid for a paper copy. A PDF version of the Bulletin is now available for download. All paid members should have received a bulk e-mail that includes a direct (temporary) download link for the PDF file. Otherwise, to access the Bulletin file through …
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Ongoing 2026 News Items
Dues for 2026 Please make sure you have paid your dues for the new year 2026. See: the Society Membership Page Editor Wanted MPHS is looking for an Editor for our newsletter. Please contact President Dann Mayo Monograph Activity We have released more monographs. If you have an idea, a topic, or can help, this …
MPHS Continues Monograph Series
Our monograph series continues with some very exciting publications. Released today (10 September) is: Postal Stationery of the AEF in WWI by Peter Burrows This book is a catalog of (mainly) government-issued postal stationery produced by and/or for use by the members and units of the American Expeditionary Forces that served in Europe during WWI. …
Bob Swanson’s WW I Books Available to MPHS Members
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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British Empire Study Group Zoom Webinar
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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Zoom Seminar Took Place on November 14, 2024, with Harold Krische
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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The “Collaboration Crew” and Our PIPEX 2024 Experience
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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