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 …
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.
MPHS Journal (Bulletin) 2025 #1 Now Available for Download
The first 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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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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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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MPHS Continues Monograph Series
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 …
Book Added to MPHS Website
The 1980 book Civil Censorship in the United States During World War II by Broderick and Mayo has now been posted freely on the website. See: http://militaryphs.org/books/broderick_and_mayo_civil_censorship.pdf More information on MPHS publications is available at: http://militaryphs.org/publications.html
New Exhibits on the MPHS Website
We are proud to add new and revised exhibits by Jerry Miller, to our website. His exhibit German Intervention in China has been updated to a newer version. In addition, we have added his exhibit on the Post-WWI Allied Occupation of the Rhineland: Watch on the Rhine, the “Via Siberia” exhibit, and the German Occupation of Guernsey and …
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.