TPHS Members at Willhoites restaurant during the 2007 Mid-Cities
Stamp Expo in November - (left to right) Dale Lilljedahl, Doug Moss,
Norman Cohen, guest George Woodburn, Bob Benner, Jim Doolin,
Tom Koch, guest Ray Whyborn, and Gene Gaddy.

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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 Has Meetings Set for TEXPEX April 11-13, 2008
The TPHS will be meeting in Dallas once again during TEXPEX at the Doubletree Hotel Dallas Near the Galleria (LBJ Fwy. at Midway Rd.). Don't miss the 3rd Spring Fling beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, April 11 in the show Hospitality Room (320). Bring some covers and lots of gossip! The business meeting is set for 1-2 p.m. on Saturday, April 12 in the Oak Room. We will also have the traditional Show & Tell session. These events are where Fun meets Philately . . . !

ARTICLES IN THE CURRENT TPHS JOURNAL:

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

Cover - The original Highway Post Office bus
President's Message by Vince King
"HPO: An Original Mail Series" by John Germann
"HPO: The Original Trip" by Bob Benner
"Cohen Book Features Texas Cover"
Photo Essay: Fall Fling III (Humble, Texas)
"Battle of San Jacinto Aftermath" by Norman Watz
"Seen at Auction" by Vince King
"Texas First Day Event for Gerald Ford Issue"
"Journal Garners Silver at StampShow"

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OF THE CURRENT TPHS JOURNAL

Site updated: December, 2007

CURRENT OFFICERS

President - Vince King
(entech.design@verizon.net)
Vice President - Jim Doolin
(jamesdoolin@att.net)
Secretary-Treasurer - Lyle Boardman
(lcb1941@att.net)
Journal Editor - Tom Koch
(tkoch@tx.rr.com)
Editor Emeritus - Jim Stever

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