The second Bulletin of 2024 has been mailed to members, who have paid for a paper copy. A PDF version of the Bulletin is now available for download. All paid members should have received a bulk e-mail that includes a direct (temporary) download link for the PDF file. Otherwise, to access the Bulletin file through the MPHS website, go to the website page http://militaryphs.org/bulletin_locations.html You will be offered links that access the PDF file(s). However note that this mode of access requires use of the username/password that was specified in the bulk e-mail. Please refer to that e-mail ..read more

Harold will be taking part in an official APS “Stamp Chat” on March 26, 2024. The APS 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 have highlighted mental health impacts under adverse conditions. Around the world, people have experienced significant isolation, grief, and impaired communication. We gain unique and interesting insights into those challenges, adversities, and responses to positive interventions through postal history. Through the lens of ..read more

This page (always at the top of the list) will contain links to the most recent “News” items for the Military Postal History Society. Harold Krische will be making a presentation at the March 26, 2024, APS Stamp Chat. Be sure to register for this interesting Zoom session. Harold Kirsche APS Stamp Chat The deadline is quickly approaching for exhibit submissions to PIPEX 2024. As a “convening society” our deadline is extended to February 20, 2024. http://militaryphs.org/blog/2024/02/02/our-society-at-pipex-2024/ The latest quarterly edition of the Bulletin is available as of January 2, 2024. htt ..read more

MPHS is excited to be one of the convening societies at PIPEX 2024 in the Portland Oregon area and plans to fully support a solid program that includes an educational program for all collectors. While the open exhibit applications deadline has passed, we STILL can send in exhibits prior to the convening societies’ February 20, 2024 deadline guarantee entry.  So, if you’re thinking of exhibiting, please get your entry forms in as soon as possible. Please consider joining us at the exhibition that runs from May 3 to 5, 2024, More information is available at:  https://www.pipexstam ..read more

The first Bulletin of 2024 has been mailed to members, who have paid for a paper copy. A PDF version of the Bulletin is now available for download. All paid members should have received a bulk e-mail that includes a direct (temporary) download link for the PDF file. Otherwise, to access the Bulletin file through the MPHS website, go to the website page http://militaryphs.org/bulletin_locations.html You will be offered links that access the PDF file(s). However note that this mode of access requires use of the username/password that was specified in the bulk e-mail. Please refer to that e-mail ..read more

See: https://postalmuseum.si.edu/delivered-under-fire-absalom-markland-and-freedom%E2%80%99s-mail ..read more

“The 4 R’s of Postal History”, a presentation made by Harold Krische of the Military Postal History Society. 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 relates them to the monograph content. The presentation content is available on our website at: http://militaryphs.org/presentations/four_rs Information about both publications of 2023, including Monograph #1, is available at: http://militaryphs.o ..read more

The final Bulletin of 2023 has been mailed to members, who have paid for a paper copy. A PDF version of the Bulletin is now available for download. All paid members should have received a bulk e-mail that includes a direct (temporary) download link for the PDF file. Otherwise, to access the Bulletin file through the MPHS website, go to the website page http://militaryphs.org/bulletin_locations.html You will be offered links that access the PDF file(s). However note that this mode of access requires use of the username/password that was specified in the bulk e-mail. Please refer to that e-mail ..read more

This page (always at the top of the list) will contain links to the most recent “News” items for the Military Postal History Society. The last Bulletin issue of 2023 is now available for download from the MPHS website. http://militaryphs.org/blog/2023/10/10/mphs-bulletin-2023-1-now-available-for-download/ MPHS Continues the Monograph Series with a second title: http://militaryphs.org/blog/2023/09/07/mphs-launches-monograph-series/ 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 ..read more

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 Gripsholm, a vessel that returned 6,000 diplomats, businessmen, missionaries, and internees, including women and children, to their home countries following internment in enemy territories.  The 56 illustrations of postal history cover the time ..read more