National Museum of American History
A Century of Organized Philately
August 23, 1986 – October 1, 1986
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This small exhibit commemorates the 100th anniversary of the American Philatelic Society, America's largest and oldest philatelic organization. On view are the organization's first publication, albums belonging to charter members, and a letter from then-Governor of New York, Franklin Roosevelt, accepting life membership into the APS.