Searchable electronic (PDF) copies of nearly all of the back issues of the Bulletin are now available for download by the general public. Issues of the Bulletin from the most recent 5 years, however, are only available to MPHS MEMBERS. The easiest way to access the back issues, is through the Master Index. See: the …
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The Military Postal History Society featured a Presentation On Saturday October 22, 2022, using Zoom. This MPHS zoom presentation was the 7th in our series and was made by long time MPHS member and Board representative Earl Toops. A brief description of his presentation follows: THE CHALLENGES OF EXIBITING VIET CONG* MATERIAL: An in-depth look …
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Alfred F. Kugel, 1930 – 2022 Al Kugel of Hinsdale, Ill, died May 11, 2022 at age 91. A Life Member of the MPHS,Al served our Society as a director, vice-president and president. At the time of his death, Alhad the lowest membership number (434) of any active member. Al was associated with many philatelic …
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
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 may cancel all future 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 …
The MPHS hosted a well-attended Zoom meeting on April 9, 2022. Topic: MPHS Zoom Presentation: British Military post Abroad – Jamie Smith with Adel BulpittIt is hoped that the MPHS will be able to post links to Jamie Smith’s video, which made up the primary presentation seen on the 9th. He has offered us access …
The author of these articles, Herbert A. Friedman, has given the MPHS permission to reproduce their content on the MPHS website. We hope to add more of his articles in the future. The Operation Cornflakes article can be accessed at http://militaryphs.org/articles/propaganda/cornflakes The British Black Propaganda article can be accessed at http://militaryphs.org/articles/propaganda/british/ The OSS Black Propaganda …
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Your Society held a special Zoom presentation by MPHS member Kurt Stauffer on February 19, 2022. A very good international group of attendees was present. Several attendees provided useful feedback. Kurt’s presentation is entitled: “World War II Postal History of American Pow’s in Stalag 17B”. The original announcement text is available at: http://militaryphs.org/presentations/zoom_seminars/Stalag_17B.pdf
The Military Postal History Society is Affiliate #19 of the American Philatelic Society and as such does have connections with the APS. The APS supports the sale of MPHS publications and hosted a Stamp Chat on December 14th that featured our Vice President Harold Krische. He presented on the subject of Christmas postcards from the …
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We enjoyed a special Zoom presentation by Robert Toombs on September 11, 2021. At least 18 people joined this MPHS Zoom session, many from outside the U. S. Robert’s presentation slides are available at: Ferry Command Presentation as a PDF File (21 megabytes) The original announcement text is available at: http://militaryphs.org/presentations/zoom_seminars/ferry_command.pdf The description of this seminar …
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