The Doubletree hotel's Presidential Suite was at capacity for the 2010 Spring Fling during TEXPEX.
The event on April 16 was the 10th "Fling" since 2005. There have been four Fall Flings in Houston,
a Fall Fling in Grapevine, four Spring Flings in Dallas, and a Spring Fling in Arlington.

See a Photo Gallery of TPHS Images from TEXPEX 2010 by clicking this link

The Texas Postal History Society was organized in 1975 as an affiliate of the Texas Philatelic Association in order to further the advancement and understanding of Texas Postal History through collections, research, publications and exhibitions. There is a wide variety of collecting areas that are written about in the society’s publication - Texas Postal History Society Journal.

The area called Texas has been under five postal administrations including Spain, Mexico, Republic of Texas, Confederate States of America and United States. The rich history of Texas adds considerable flavor to any area the collector wishes to explore.

The TPHS meets annually at TEXPEX, the American Philatelic Society accredited World Series Show held each spring in Dallas, and at the Greater Houston Stamp Show in the fall. Other get-togethers are occasionally scheduled, usually in conjunction with stamp shows around the state. Meetings are announced well in advance in the Journal.

Dues are $18, payable on a calendar year basis. Those who join during the year are furnished back issues of the Journal for that year. Please contact Secretary/Treasurer Lyle C. Boardman, 3916 Wyldwood Road, Austin, Texas 78739-3005 for membership information.

TPHS Emery Awards presented at 2010 TEXPEX

The society enjoyed presenting two William H.P. Emery Awards
at the 2010 TEXPEX Awards Banquet on April 17. Marilyn Bearr received a Silver medal and Emery Post-1940 for her Hemisfair stamp exhibit. Vince King took a Silver medal and Emery Pre-1900 for his usages of the Nesbitt envelope from Texas. Also, a capacity crowd filled the Doubletree hotel's Presidential Suite for the Fall Fling.

ARTICLES IN THE CURRENT TPHS JOURNAL:

The Journal is a quarterly publication featuring the interests of our members. The current Journal includes:

Cover - Texas Philatelic Royalty

President's Message by Vince King

Texas Postal History Royalty

TPHS to meet at TEXPEX

Cotton Gin puts Texas on Scarce List
of Seen Postal Note Business Cancels by Tom Koch

Seen at Auction by Vince King

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OF THE CURRENT TPHS JOURNAL

Site updated: April, 2010

CURRENT OFFICERS

President - Vince King
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Vice President - Jim Doolin
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Secretary-Treasurer - Lyle Boardman
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Journal Editor - Tom Koch
(tkoch@tx.rr.com)
Editor Emeritus - Jim Stever

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