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Lincoln Society of Philately Collection, 1902-1985
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Descriptive Summary
| Repository: | Benedictine University Library, Archives and Special Collections |
| Creator: | Lincoln Society of Philately |
| Title: | Lincoln Society of Philately Collection, 1902-1985 |
| Language of Materials: | Materials in English |
| Abstract: | The Lincoln Society of Philately was organized in 1962 to promote Abraham Lincoln in philately (stamp collecting), and to develop the exchange of thought, experience, and education in the Chicago area. The collection consists three series: the notes and papers relating to the society itself, a stamp collection belonging to Leland B. Adams, and stamps which cannot be conclusively linked to Adams. |
| Extent: | 5 linear feet, 4 records center boxes |
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Administrative Information
Access Restrictions
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Copyright Notice
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Preferred Citation
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Acquisitions Information
Donated by Leland B. Adams, c. 1980.
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Processing Information
Processed by Jennifer E. Merriman, February, 2011
Encoded by Jennifer E. Merriman, February, 2011
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Biographical Note
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Collection Overview
The collection contains documents related to both the operation of the society, as well as stamp collecting itself. The collection consists of three series: the notes and papers relating to the society itself, a stamp collection belonging to Leland B. Adams, and stamps which cannot be conclusively linked to Adams.
Collection Arrangement
In most cases items have been placed in chronological order.
| 1. Philately Society Materials, 1962-1980 |
| 2. Leland Adams stamp materials, 1902-1985 |
| 3. Other stamp materials, 1902-1985 |
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Online Catalog Headings
These and related materials may be found under the following headings in online catalogs.
| Adams, Leland B. |
| Adams, M. Allen |
| Hildebrandt, Constance “Connie” |
| Abraham Lincoln Association |
| Lincoln Society of Philately |
| Austin Philatelic Club |
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Detailed Description of the Collection
| 1. 1.Philately Society Materials, 1962-1980. About 100 items. |
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| Arrangement: chronological. | |||||||||
| Included are items which are directly related to the activities of the Lincoln Philately Society. Items include member lists, meeting minutes, memorabilia gathered from Society events. | |||||||||
| Folder 1 | 1. Philately Society Materials, 1962-1980 | ||||||||
| 2Philately Society Materials, 1962-1980, folder 2. | |||||||||
| 3.Lincoln Log Vol 1.1-IV.3-IX.3 (1966-71) | |||||||||
| 2. Leland Adams stamp materials, 1902-1985 | |||||||||
| Arrangement: chronological | |||||||||
| This series contains all stamp materials collected by Leland B. Adams. Items are found in scrapbooks and as loose items. The albums have been arranged chronologically according to the earliest stamp within the albums. | |||||||||
| Box 2 | 1. Postage (first issues) | ||||||||
| 2. World Postage 50’s-60’s,“Essentials of Stamp Collecting” | |||||||||
| 3. Stamps and Postcards from US and various countries commemorating various leaders 1950s-60’s | |||||||||
| 4. “Hands on Stamps” | |||||||||
| 3.Other stamp materials, 1902-1985 About 50 items. |
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| Arrangement: chronological | |||||||||
| This series contains stamp items which cannot be definitively tied to Leland B. Adams. Items are found in scrapbooks and as loose items. The albums have been arranged chronologically according to the earliest stamp within the albums. | |||||||||
| Folder 1 | Postage (US)- 1970s-80s | ||||||||
| Folder 2 | Loose Postcards and stamps of unknown origin and date | ||||||||
| Folder 3 | Loose Postcards and stamps of unknown origin and date | ||||||||
