List of stamp clubs and philatelic societies in the United States explained

Stamp collecting began to emerge from obscurity in America after the Civil War, and by the 1880s philatelic societies were being formed to connect collectors, and to legitimize and publicize the hobby. The American Philatelic Association was formed in 1886.[1] Other national, regional, and local clubs followed during the late nineteenth and into the twentieth centuries. Most of these societies were dominated by white men of financial means, and some actively excluded women and persons of color, though newer and more local clubs formed in the early twentieth century were often more welcoming.[1]

By the middle of the twentieth century, hundreds of stamp clubs had formed throughout the United States, often affiliated with large organizations, such as the American Philatelic Society or the American Topical Association. Many published their own scholarly articles or journals, while others advertised in the journals of larger philatelic associations. Although participation in the hobby had declined by the early twenty-first century, many state and local stamp clubs continue to exist and meet on a regular basis.

General

States

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

California

Colorado

Connecticut

Delaware

District of Columbia

Florida

Georgia

Guam

Hawaii

Idaho

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Maryland

Massachusetts

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Jersey

New Hampshire

New Mexico

New York

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Oregon

Pennsylvania

Puerto Rico

Rhode Island

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Vermont

Virginia

Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: US STAMP CLUB DIRECTORY. www.linns.com. May 12, 2024.
  3. The Collectors Club Philatelist, Collectors Club, vols. 24–26 (1945), p. 167.
  4. Weekly Philatelic Gossip, vol. 30 (1940), p. 154.
  5. Web site: Stamp Club Search. www.stamps.org. May 12, 2024.
  6. Web site: Alabama Stamp Clubs . . 19 October 2020 . . Amos Media Company . 10 June 2024 .
  7. The American Philatelist, American Philatelic Society, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, vol. 109, No. 7 (1995), p. 22.
  8. The American Philatelist, American Philatelic Society, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, vol. 115 (2001), p. 945.
  9. The American Philatelist, American Philatelic Society, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, vol. 123 (2009), p. 5.
  10. Web site: Alaska Stamp Clubs . . 1 January 2010 . . Amos Media Company . 10 June 2024 .
  11. The American Philatelist, American Philatelic Society, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, vol. 123 (2009), p. 3.
  12. Scott's Monthly Stamp Journal, vol. 51 (1970), p. 17.
  13. Web site: Arizona Stamp Clubs . . 6 December 2023 . . Amos Media Company . 10 June 2024 .
  14. American Publishers, 3rd ed., University of California, K. G. Saur, Inc. (1987), p. 92.
  15. The American Philatelist, American Philatelic Society, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, vol. 124, No. 1 (2010), p. 1.
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  17. Web site: California Stamp Clubs . . 4 June 2024 . . Amos Media Company . 10 June 2024 .
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  20. Scott's New Handbook for Philatelic Societies, Simon and Schuster (1967), p. 46.
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  25. The American Philatelist, American Philatelic Society, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania vol. 117 (2003), p. 78.
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  27. "Denver Stamp Club Celebrates 100 Years", in The American Philatelist, American Philatelic Society, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, vol. 119 (2005), p. 778.
  28. Web site: Connecticut Stamp Clubs . . 13 February 2023 . . Amos Media Company . 10 June 2024 .
  29. Hobbies, Lightner Publishing Company, vol. 45 (1940), p. 83.
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  32. The American Philatelist, American Philatelic Society, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania vol. 118 (2004), p. 74.
  33. Sheila Brennan,, University of Michigan Press (2018), p. 60.
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  35. The American Philatelist, American Philatelic Society, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, vol. 124 (2010), p. 264.
  36. The American Philatelist, American Philatelic Society, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania vol. 121 (2007), p. 17.
  37. Web site: District of Columbia Stamp Clubs . . 19 February 2020 . . Amos Media Company . 10 June 2024 .
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  39. The American Philatelist, American Philatelic Society, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania vol. 120 (2006), p. 58.
  40. Web site: Florida Stamp Clubs . . 1 April 2024 . . Amos Media Company . 10 June 2024 .
  41. The American Philatelist, American Philatelic Society, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, vol. 111 (1997), p. 167.
  42. The American Philatelist, American Philatelic Society, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, vol. 109, No. 7 (1995), p. 25.
  43. The American Philatelist, American Philatelic Society, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania vol. 118 (2004), p. 171.
  44. The American Philatelist, American Philatelic Society, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, vol. 87 (1973), p. 832.
  45. The American Philatelist, American Philatelic Society, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, vol. 113 (1999), p. 91.
  46. The American Philatelist, American Philatelic Society, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, vol. 115 (2001), p. 876.
  47. Stamps, Lindquist Publications, vol. 14 (1936), p. 236.
  48. The American Philatelist, American Philatelic Society, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, vol. 123 (2009), p. 71.
  49. Web site: Georgia Stamp Clubs . . 7 December 2020 . . Amos Media Company . 11 June 2024 .
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  53. Web site: North Atlanta Stamp Club. Southeastern Stamp Expo and the Southeast Federation of Stamp Clubs. 2023. 5 July 2024.
  54. Web site: Hawaii Stamp Clubs . . 10 April 2023 . . Amos Media Company . 11 June 2024 .
  55. Philatelic Literature Review, American Philatelic Research Library, vol. 48 (1999), p. 22.
  56. Web site: Idaho Stamp Clubs . . 29 November 2018 . . Amos Media Company . 11 June 2024 .
  57. Web site: Illinois Stamp Clubs . . 12 April 2024 . . Amos Media Company . 13 June 2024 .
  58. The American Philatelist, American Philatelic Society, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, vol. 97 (1983), p. 379.
  59. Stamps, Lindquist Publications, vol. 65 (1948), p. 193.
  60. The American Philatelist, American Philatelic Society, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, vol. 109 (1995), p. 871.
  61. Web site: Indiana Stamp Clubs . . 1 January 2010 . . Amos Media Company . 13 June 2024 .
  62. Health, Welfare, and Recreation Resources and Facilities in Monroe County, Monroe County Community Council (1967), p. 71.
  63. Weekly Philatelic Gossip, vol. 30 (1940), p. 91.
  64. Web site: Iowa Stamp Clubs . . 5 October 2023 . . Amos Media Company . 13 June 2024 .
  65. The American Philatelist, American Philatelic Society, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, vol. 101 (1987), p. 180.
  66. Weekly Philatelic Gossip, Gossip Publications, vol. 29 (1939), p. 442.
  67. The American Philatelist, American Philatelic Society, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, vol. 109 (1995), p. 27.
  68. Web site: Kansas Stamp Clubs . . 25 September 2023 . . Amos Media Company . 13 June 2024 .
  69. The American Philatelist, American Philatelic Society, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, vol. 124 (2010), p. 77.
  70. Web site: Kentucky Stamp Clubs . . 2 April 2024 . . Amos Media Company . 13 June 2024 .
  71. Web site: Louisiana Stamp Clubs . . 7 November 2017 . . Amos Media Company . 15 June 2024 .
  72. The American Philatelist, American Philatelic Society, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, vol. 124 (2010), p. 265.
  73. Web site: Maine Stamp Clubs . . 4 February 2024 . . Amos Media Company . 15 June 2024 .
  74. Maine Register, State Year-book and Legislative Manual, Tower Publishing Company, No. 98 (1966), p. 237.
  75. "Portland Stamp Club Sponsors Air Cachet", in Stamps, Lindquist Publications, vol. 79 (1952), pp. 139, 171.
  76. The American Philatelist, American Philatelic Society, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, vol. 108 (1994), p. 848.
  77. Stamps, Lindquist Publications, vol. 116–117 (1961), pp. 28, 499.
  78. Web site: Maryland Stamp Clubs . . 4 February 2024 . . Amos Media Company . 18 May 2023 .
  79. [Internal Revenue Service]
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  81. The American Philatelist, American Philatelic Society, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, vol. 113 (1999), p. 302.
  82. Web site: Massachusetts Stamp Clubs . . 2 November 2023 . . Amos Media Company . 9 July 2023 .
  83. Hobbies, Lightner Publishing Company, vol. 37, No. 4 (1932), p. 45.
  84. Philatelic Literature Review, American Philatelic Research Library, vol. 48 (1999), p. 16.
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  87. Web site: Michigan Stamp Clubs . . 16 October 2023 . . Amos Media Company . 9 July 2023 .
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  93. The American Philatelist, American Philatelic Society, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania vol. 107 (1993), p. 492.
  94. Weekly Philatelic Gossip, Gossip Printery, vol. 30 (1940), p. 105.
  95. "Kansas City Philatelic Society Adopts Emblem", in Stamps, Lindquist Publications, vol. 77 (1951), p. 10.
  96. "Organize a Stamp Club", in Mekeel's Weekly Stamp News, 13 Nov. 1920, p. 599.
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  98. Stamps, Lindquist Publications, vol. 73 (1950), p. 493.
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  100. Stamps, Lindquist Publications, vol. 22 (1938), p. 208.
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  102. New Hampshire Profiles, vol. 40 (1991), p. 12.
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  104. "Another Permanent Home", in The Stamp Collectors' Fortnightly and International Stamp Advertiser, Stamp Collectors' Fortnightly, vol. 32 (1926), p. 248.
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  127. "Stamp Vandalism", in Mekeel's Weekly Stamp News, 26 Jan. 1925, p. 55.
  128. The American Philatelist, American Philatelic Society, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, vol. 101 (1987), p. 82.
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  136. Web site: West Virginia Stamp Clubs . . 19 October 2020 . . Amos Media Company . 10 June 2024 .
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