A ZOOM presentation of the Collectors Club, on Wednesday, February 11th at 5:30 pm EST Presented by Apratim Bhattacharya Collectors Club information follows: You are invited to attend a virtual program scheduled for Wednesday, February 11th, at 5:30 pm. The Indian Mutiny of 1857–59 led to the formal transfer of power from the East India …
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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Harold Krische Presentation in APS Stamp Chat
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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Harold Krische Presentation at the Philatelic Specialist Society of Canada
“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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New Article: Roster of the U. S. Army in North Russia, 1918-1919
We are proud to host the Roster of U. S. Army Soldiers in North Russia, 1918-1919 by Howard L. Weinert, who has generously provided the roster to the Society.
MPHS Zoom Presentation, June 25, 2022
The MPHS hosted a well-attended Zoom presentation on June 25, 2022. Topic: MPHS Zoom Presentation: “So, what do you do for 5 years in a POW camp?” For more information, please go to the link: http://militaryphs.org/presentations/zoom_seminars/pow_2022_06_25.pdf
MPHS Auction #222 is Now Closed
The closing date for this auction was 31 March 2022. The Society has decided to attempt one more auction in late 2022. Based on the recent low level of participation, the Society has since suspended all auctions. You can find the lot listings online at: http://militaryphs.org/auctions/sale222 Lot images are available for viewing at: http://militaryphs.org/auctions/sale222/images.html Questions …