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The Postal History Foundation promotes an appreciation of stamp collecting and postal history.

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Hello #POstables ! Some of you came to the Postal History Foundation in Tucson-this is the librarian, Valerie. I wanted 2 share w you an article written in 1893 by Patti Lyle Collins about the DLO. It's prob all repeat info, but there's neat illustrations! https://t.co/clCGyNfAjW

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Grant Wood was born #OnThisDay in 1891. American Gothic was painted in 1930 and depicts a farmer and his daughter (not wife!). Wood's models were his sister and their dentist! #philately #phftucson

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Visual artists, Designers, Architects: Robert Robinson Taylor, Edmonia Lewis, Henry O. Tanner

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In honor of Black History Month, here are some of the people on stamps in our online exhibit:
Dancers, choreographers: Alvin Ailey, Katherine Dunham, and Gregory Hines

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Actors, Directors, and Filmmakers: Hattie McDaniel, Oscar Micheaux, and Paul Robeson

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Happy Birthday to James Dean, born #OnThisDay in 1931! #philately #phftucson

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Last Sunday was the Lunar New Year, and it is the Year of the Rabbit! Traditionally, this means calm and contemplation, and perhaps even making more money! We wish all who observe the lunar year a Happy Year of the Rabbit. #phftucson #philately #LunarNewYear #LunarNewYearRabbit

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Happy Birthday to folk and blues musician Lead Belly, born #OnThisDay in 1888. Though he was known for the guitar, Lead Belly played at least 6 instruments! #philately #phftucson

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Comedian Oliver Hardy was born #OnThisDay in 1892! He and partner Stan Laurel got into many nice messes during their careers. #philately #phftucson

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Bonus content: Yesterday we were closed in observance of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday. This stamp is from the Celebrate the Century series. #philately #phftucson

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Happy Birthday to Benjamin Franklin, born #OnThisDay in 1706. The first ever U.S. postage stamp depicted our first ever postmaster, Benjamin Franklin. It was issued in 1847. The other stamp is part of a set of 4, issued in 2006. #philately #phftucson

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Happy Birthday to agricultural scientist George Washington Carver, born #OnThisDay in 1864.

Anybody want a peanut? #philately #phftucson

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The iPhone was introduced #OnThisDay in 2007. This brick with a telescopic antennae was an amazing piece of technology in its day, but it's no iPhone! #philately #phftucson

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Happy New year! The USPS is starting 2023 with these two stamps, issued Thursday the 5th. The fox is 40c and is used for bulk mailers, or for fun! The school bus is used when you need to pay for an additional ounce. We anticipate the kids will love these! #philately #phftucson

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Merry Christmas to those who celebrate! #phftucson #philately

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Happy Hanukkah to all who observe! Chag Sameach! #philately #phftucson

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Pictures from an old "Mail Early for Christmas" campaign for #ThrowBackThursday. #TBT See our digital exhibit at the Arizona Memory Project for more postal campaign pictures like these! https://t.co/mYjDEIXbLs #philately #phftucson

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Take a virtual tour of our new exhibit! #philately #phftucson https://t.co/R6atmVuRs0 Other videos and links on our page: https://t.co/zIYiQNtzov

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Happy Birthday to Ol' Blue Eyes. Frank Sinatra was born #OnThisDay in 1915. #philately #phftucson

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Take a peek at our bank of old post office boxes from Oatman, Arizona! (The place where burros wander the streets.) #tbt #tbthursday #philately #phftucson

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