The Rhode Island Philatelic Society’s celebration begins in January with a library exhibit on stamps and the society’s history which will travel throughout the state during the year. On February 2, 2010 RIPS will initiate two events at the John Hay Library at Brown University in Providence. A special commemorative cancellation and cover will be available in the foyer of the library with a temporary US postal station providing the service. During the evening the society will hold it’s regular membership meeting and host an open reception on the third floor of the John Hay Library building where a major portion of the University’s extensive philatelic collection is stored. For over 30 years members of the Rhode Island Philatelic Society have volunteered to catalogue, update and prepare exhibits for several world class philatelic collections given to the University by alumni. The plate block, revenue and error collection of Webster Knight, the George S. Champlin international collection and the Peltz and Morriss collections of special delivery stamps each offer great research potential for local collectors. This close bond between Brown University and the RIPS made the John Hay Library a natural choice for both entities to celebrate the 125 year legacy provided by the Rhode Island Philatelic Society.
One Hunderd and Twenty Five Years...and Counting!
| Feb 2, 2010 | RIPS 125th Anniversary Reception | John Hay Library, Providence RI | 7:00 PM |
| Feb 2, 2010 | Special Anniversary Postmark and Cover | All Day, John Hay Library Lobby | All Day |
| March 20, 2010 | STAMPSHOW 2010 | Kelly+Gazzaro Post, Cranston, RI | 10 AM |
| March 20, 2010 | Anniversary Show Cover and Postmark | Kelly+Gazzaro Post, Cranston, RI | All Day |
| 2010 | 125th Anniversary Cinderella Stamp | Details Pending.... | tbd |
| 2010 | Traveling Exhibits: RIPS History | Coming to a Library or Post Office Near You! | |
| 2010 | Traveling Exhibit: Stamp Collecting |
Coming to a Library or Post Office Near You!
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