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ROPEX 2001 Exhibits

Here is the current floor plan for the ROPEX 2001 exhibits. A center aisle divides the left and right sections, which are placed one on top of the other here.

Following the layout is a description of the exhibits.

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The Aspinwall Connection Urchin's Tale Postmark Collecting The Half-A Collection Mail to the Stars When US Presidents

British Forces in Egypt and the Sudan 1882-1900 Crisis in the Gulf Christmas Angels US 5.2 cent Sleigh American Women

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144 143 142 141 140 139 138 137 136 135 134 133 132 131 130 129 128 127 126 125

German World War I Military and Occupation Mail United States Third Class Mail: The First 100 Years

20th
Century U.S. 2 Cent Vermilion Banknote Canada- 1897 Diamond Jubilee Portuguese Christmas Postal Cards

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Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries The Foreign Mail Issue of Mexico 1979-1883 Switzerland 1862-1883: The Perforated Sitting Helvetia Automatic Christmas

Christmas Celebrations from Around the World with Philately Santa Claus- A Living Legend A Multitude of Angels

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C 1901 Pan American Exposition A Salute to America's Wildlife Artists

E Something Fishy Is Going On Here! Olympic Machine Cancels 1912-2004 Lithuania 1916-1941: A Philatelic Study of an Unconquerable Spirit

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E 124 123 122 121 120 119 118 117 116 115 114 113 112 111 110 109

R First Issue of Stamped Envelopes of the United States 1853-1860 A Look at Postal History Small Covers Women's Songs Ya Gotta Have Balls

The 1890 Regular Issue of the United States Star Cancels First Bureau 5 cent If You Were To Collect Christmas

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S The Louisiana Anti-TB League Seal 1996 Christmas at the North Pole Christmas in Canada The 1942 Christmas Seal

L Featured in 1918 The Little Red: 1934 U.S. (and U.K.) Christmas Seal The 1938 U.S. Christmas Seal Collecting Christmas- Not Just Stamps

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Display Single Frame Special Study Traditional Non- Competitive

FDC Postal History Thematic Youth Postal Stationery

Listing of Exhibits

Frames # Fra Exhibitor- Title Exhibit Type Program Description

1-8 8 Charles Waterstradt- Christmas Celebrations from Around the World With Philately Thematic A look at various Christmas celebrations from around the world from the 1800's to date.

9-16 8 Joan M. Klimchalk- Santa Claus: A Living Legend Thematic The Santa Claus legend beginning with his living ancestor, St. Nicholas of Myra, proceeding through the lore and practices of the modern myth.

17-20 4 Alice Johnson- A Multitude of Angels Thematic A thematic look at angels, their origins, myth and legend through the millennia.

21 1 Joseph D. Ward, Jr.- As Featured In The Red Cross Magazine 1918 Single Frame A reconstruction of the pages of seals featured in the October 1918 Red Cross Magazine- the seals, the plates, and their story.

22-27 6 John M. Hotchner- The Little Red: The 1934 US (and UK) Christmas Seal Special Study A thorough treatment of the development of the seal, its printing history, usage, and promotional material used to help sell it.

28-33 6 Joseph D. Ward, Jr.- The 1938 U.S. Christmas Seal Display Specialized study of the 1938 seal utilizing essays, proofs, issued seals, usages, special and promotional items necessary to the story.

34-36 3 The Stamp Lady- Collecting Christmas- Not Just Stamps Thematic This exhibit demonstrates the many ways to work a Christmas theme into a collection using more than just stamps.

37-41 5 Thomas Richards- The 1942 Christmas Seal Display This exhibit shows a variety of the wide diversity of collecting areas available in the world of Christmas seals.

42-47 6 Kelly Liusz- Christmas in Canada Youth
(age 16) Assortment of Canadian Christmas issues, including the world's first commemorative, Stick-N-Tic labels, and more.

48-50 3 Duane M. Heverling- 1996 Christmas at North Pole First Day Cover The five 1996 US non-traditional Christmas issues on a variety of first day covers.

51-52 2 Joseph D. Ward, Jr.- The Louisiana Anti-Tuberculosis League Seals Non Competitive Review of the 18 year run of the Louisiana Anti-TB League Christmas seals including proofs, issued seals, errors, oddities, and rare usages.

53 1 Arlene Sullivan- Automatic Christmas - Stick n' Tick Labels and Greetmore Stamps 1983-1996 Display One frame study of Canada's experimental bar coded Christmas labels and stamps used to facilitate machine handling of large volumes of standard letter mail.

54-61 8 Harlan F. Stone- Switzerland 1862-1883: The Perforated Sitting Helvetia Traditional Used for 21 years, this traditional exhibit explores the three series of 25 stamps, Switzerland's first perforated issues.

62-69 8 Richard Daffner- The Foreign Mail Issue of Mexico 1879-1883 Traditional The stamps and postal history of the foreign mail issue of Mexico showing varieties and usages.

70-72 3 Thomas M. Fortunato- Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries- Idioms Illustrated & Explained Special Study Fun look at commonly used English language expressions in an unusual, interactive exhibit.

73 1 Thomas M. Fortunato- Philatelic Reflections of the Twentieth Century Non Competitive A collection of covers from significant events of the last century.

74-80 7 Matthew W. Kewriga- U.S. 2c Vermilion Banknote- Issues of 1875 & 1879 Traditional A traditional showing of the 1875 and 1879 issues of the 2c Vermilion banknote.

81-88 8 Herbert L. McNaught- Canada- 1897 Diamond Jubilees Traditional Traditional examination of the issue, including proofs, specimens, forgeries, and a variety of cancellations and usages.

89-92 4 Stephen S. Washburne- Portuguese Christmas Postal Cards Postal Stationery A thematic look at some of the nearly 400 different cards issued from1936-78 including varieties and unusual uses.

93-99 7 Kent Wilson- The 1890 Regular Issue of the United States Traditional Traditional study of the "Little Banknotes."

100 1 Ada M. Prill- Star Cancels of Delaware County, NY Single Frame A review of star fancy cancels used by various post offices in Delaware County, NY from the 1860s to the early 20th century.

101-102 2 Kent Wilson- The First Bureau Regular Issue: Five Cent Value (1894-98) Traditional A review of the U.S. First Bureau regular issue with an emphesis on usages, in particular to foreign destinations.

103-108 6 Suzanne Louvain Yankowski- r Collect Christmas Thematic With over 120 countries currently issuing Christmas stamps, this exhibit shows the variety of other types materials that can be collected with a Christmas theme.

109-110 2 Mrs. Frances Dixon & Clyde Jennings- "Ya Gotta Have Balls" Display Relax! It's a fun look at the game of golf.

111-112 2 Anonymous- Women's Songs Thematic One's first song was probably a mother's lullaby. For hundreds of years, women were barred from public performances, including in church.

113-116 4 Mrs. Frances Dixon- A Look at Postal History Viewed Through Miniature Covers & Cards Postal History A display containing postal history exclusively of small cards and covers.

117-124 8 Dr. Louis T. Call, Jr.- First Issue of Stamped Envelopes of the United States 1853-1860 Postal Stationery Selected examples displaying papers, watermarks, knives, dies and inks of this interesting series of envelopes and their uses.

125-134 10 Stephen L. Suffet- United States Third Class Mail: the First 100 Years 1863-1963 Postal History The development of US third class mail as a class of domestic service from 1863-1963, with a brief look at 1845-1863 forerunners.

135-144 10 Alfred F. Kugel- German World War I Military & Occupation Mail Postal History German postal services in the territories of other central powers and enemy occupied countries 1914-1918

145-152 8 Richard S. Wilson- British Military Forces in Egypt and the Sudan 1882-1900 Postal History A postal history exhibit of the 1882 British Occupation, 1884-1885 Gordon Relief Expedition, 1896-1898 Reconquest of the Sudan, and the Army of Occupation.

153-159 7 L. Kelly Armstrong, Jr- Crisis in the Gulf Postal History Displaying stamps and covers pertaining to the Persian Gulf War, spanning from pre-war (1987) to the present day, as 2001 marks Kuwait's 10th liberation anniversary.

160-162 3 Mary Turner- Christmas Angels Thematic Angel activities from before and during Christ's birth through to today's times and the way they have been viewed by society over time.

163 1 Raymond Stone- The U.S. 5.2 Cent Sleigh Transportation Coil on FDCs Single Frame A one frame look at the U.S. 5.2 cent authorized nonprofit organization definitive issue of March 21, 1983 on a variety of first day cachets and souvenirs.

164 1 Florence H. Wright- American Women on U.S. Stamps Single Frame Presenting a few U.S. women who can be found on United States stamps. Women depicted in an artistic and symbolic way are also represented within two sections of exhibit.

165-168 4 Scott Duffey- Something Fishy Is Going On Here! Thematic Philatelic collection exhibiting fish used on correspondences to unusual destinations.

169-172 4 Glenn A. Estus- Olympic Machine Cancels 1912-2004 Special Study Exhibit of slogan machine cancels mentioning the Olympics from Stockholm (1912) through the 1996 bid by Athens, Greece for the 2004 summer Olympics.

173-180 8 Ronald W. Yankowski- Lithuania 1916-1941: A Philatelic Study of an Unconquerable Spirit Special Study Lithuania through the millenium has been occupied many times but remained unconquerable. Displays Lithuanian culture from WWI German occupation to pre-WWII.

181-189 9 June E. Berwald- A Salute to America's Wildlife Artists (As Shown on Revenue Stamps) Special Study Winning artists of the US Federal Duck Stamp competition and their works. Includes local, state, US and non-US stamps, and usages, especially on permits and licenses.

190-196 7 Mark K. Hoff- 1901 Pan-American Exposition Postal History Pre-event through expo slogan advertising machine and station cancels, with publicity covers. It includes postal cards and covers of the McKinley assassination.

197 1 Mary Ann Owens- When U.S. Presidents Die Single Frame The USPOD/USPS tributes to each President after he died arranged by the swiftness of the remembrance.

198 1 Thomas Richards- Mail to the Stars Single Frame A philatelic examination of the public's fascination with movie stars and a sampling of the mail to the stars.

199-208 10 Clyde & Jay Jennings- The Half-A Collection Traditional A showing of the eleven U.S. one-half cent stamps in a traditional format.

209 1 Anonymous- Postmark Collecting Display An exhibit displaying a variety of postmarks to show the fun aspects of this facet of the hobby.

210 1 Laurie Ryan- The Urchin's Tale Display The biology, folklore, and endearment of the hedgehog.

211-216 6 Mary Ann Aspinwall Owens- The Aspinwall Connection Display A genealogy study of my ancestors from the 1200s to date plus communities named for them or founded by them.

Frames	# Fra	Exhibitor- Title	Exhibit Type	Program Description
1-8	8	Charles Waterstradt- Christmas Celebrations from Around the World With Philately	Thematic	A look at various Christmas celebrations from around the world from the 1800's to date.
9-16	8	Joan M. Klimchalk- Santa Claus: A Living Legend	Thematic	The Santa Claus legend beginning with his living ancestor, St. Nicholas of Myra, proceeding through the lore and practices of the modern myth.
17-20	4	Alice Johnson- A Multitude of Angels	Thematic	A thematic look at angels, their origins, myth and legend through the millennia.
21	1	Joseph D. Ward, Jr.- As Featured In The Red Cross Magazine 1918	Single Frame	A reconstruction of the pages of seals featured in the October 1918 Red Cross Magazine- the seals, the plates, and their story.
22-27	6	John M. Hotchner- The Little Red: The 1934 US (and UK) Christmas Seal	Special Study	A thorough treatment of the development of the seal, its printing history, usage, and promotional material used to help sell it.
28-33	6	Joseph D. Ward, Jr.- The 1938 U.S. Christmas Seal	Display	Specialized study of the 1938 seal utilizing essays, proofs, issued seals, usages, special and promotional items necessary to the story.
34-36	3	The Stamp Lady- Collecting Christmas- Not Just Stamps	Thematic	This exhibit demonstrates the many ways to work a Christmas theme into a collection using more than just stamps.
37-41	5	Thomas Richards- The 1942 Christmas Seal	Display	This exhibit shows a variety of the wide diversity of collecting areas available in the world of Christmas seals.
42-47	6	Kelly Liusz- Christmas in Canada	Youth (age 16)	Assortment of Canadian Christmas issues, including the world's first commemorative, Stick-N-Tic labels, and more.
48-50	3	Duane M. Heverling- 1996 Christmas at North Pole	First Day Cover	The five 1996 US non-traditional Christmas issues on a variety of first day covers.
51-52	2	Joseph D. Ward, Jr.- The Louisiana Anti-Tuberculosis League Seals	Non Competitive	Review of the 18 year run of the Louisiana Anti-TB League Christmas seals including proofs, issued seals, errors, oddities, and rare usages.
53	1	Arlene Sullivan- Automatic Christmas - Stick n' Tick Labels and Greetmore Stamps 1983-1996	Display	One frame study of Canada's experimental bar coded Christmas labels and stamps used to facilitate machine handling of large volumes of standard letter mail.
54-61	8	Harlan F. Stone- Switzerland 1862-1883: The Perforated Sitting Helvetia	Traditional	Used for 21 years, this traditional exhibit explores the three series of 25 stamps, Switzerland's first perforated issues.
62-69	8	Richard Daffner- The Foreign Mail Issue of Mexico 1879-1883	Traditional	The stamps and postal history of the foreign mail issue of Mexico showing varieties and usages.
70-72	3	Thomas M. Fortunato- Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries- Idioms Illustrated & Explained	Special Study	Fun look at commonly used English language expressions in an unusual, interactive exhibit.
73	1	Thomas M. Fortunato- Philatelic Reflections of the Twentieth Century	Non Competitive	A collection of covers from significant events of the last century.
74-80	7	Matthew W. Kewriga- U.S. 2c Vermilion Banknote- Issues of 1875 & 1879	Traditional	A traditional showing of the 1875 and 1879 issues of the 2c Vermilion banknote.
81-88	8	Herbert L. McNaught- Canada- 1897 Diamond Jubilees	Traditional	Traditional examination of the issue, including proofs, specimens, forgeries, and a variety of cancellations and usages.
89-92	4	Stephen S. Washburne- Portuguese Christmas Postal Cards	Postal Stationery	A thematic look at some of the nearly 400 different cards issued from1936-78 including varieties and unusual uses.
93-99	7	Kent Wilson- The 1890 Regular Issue of the United States	Traditional	Traditional study of the "Little Banknotes."
100	1	Ada M. Prill- Star Cancels of Delaware County, NY	Single Frame	A review of star fancy cancels used by various post offices in Delaware County, NY from the 1860s to the early 20th century.
101-102	2	Kent Wilson- The First Bureau Regular Issue: Five Cent Value (1894-98)	Traditional	A review of the U.S. First Bureau regular issue with an emphesis on usages, in particular to foreign destinations.
103-108	6	Suzanne Louvain Yankowski- r Collect Christmas	Thematic	With over 120 countries currently issuing Christmas stamps, this exhibit shows the variety of other types materials that can be collected with a Christmas theme.
109-110	2	Mrs. Frances Dixon & Clyde Jennings- "Ya Gotta Have Balls"	Display	Relax! It's a fun look at the game of golf.
111-112	2	Anonymous- Women's Songs	Thematic	One's first song was probably a mother's lullaby. For hundreds of years, women were barred from public performances, including in church.
113-116	4	Mrs. Frances Dixon- A Look at Postal History Viewed Through Miniature Covers & Cards	Postal History	A display containing postal history exclusively of small cards and covers.
117-124	8	Dr. Louis T. Call, Jr.- First Issue of Stamped Envelopes of the United States 1853-1860	Postal Stationery	Selected examples displaying papers, watermarks, knives, dies and inks of this interesting series of envelopes and their uses.
125-134	10	Stephen L. Suffet- United States Third Class Mail: the First 100 Years 1863-1963	Postal History	The development of US third class mail as a class of domestic service from 1863-1963, with a brief look at 1845-1863 forerunners.
135-144	10	Alfred F. Kugel- German World War I Military & Occupation Mail	Postal History	German postal services in the territories of other central powers and enemy occupied countries 1914-1918
145-152	8	Richard S. Wilson- British Military Forces in Egypt and the Sudan 1882-1900	Postal History	A postal history exhibit of the 1882 British Occupation, 1884-1885 Gordon Relief Expedition, 1896-1898 Reconquest of the Sudan, and the Army of Occupation.
153-159	7	L. Kelly Armstrong, Jr- Crisis in the Gulf	Postal History	Displaying stamps and covers pertaining to the Persian Gulf War, spanning from pre-war (1987) to the present day, as 2001 marks Kuwait's 10th liberation anniversary.
160-162	3	Mary Turner- Christmas Angels	Thematic	Angel activities from before and during Christ's birth through to today's times and the way they have been viewed by society over time.
163	1	Raymond Stone- The U.S. 5.2 Cent Sleigh Transportation Coil on FDCs	Single Frame	A one frame look at the U.S. 5.2 cent authorized nonprofit organization definitive issue of March 21, 1983 on a variety of first day cachets and souvenirs.
164	1	Florence H. Wright- American Women on U.S. Stamps	Single Frame	Presenting a few U.S. women who can be found on United States stamps. Women depicted in an artistic and symbolic way are also represented within two sections of exhibit.
165-168	4	Scott Duffey- Something Fishy Is Going On Here!	Thematic	Philatelic collection exhibiting fish used on correspondences to unusual destinations.
169-172	4	Glenn A. Estus- Olympic Machine Cancels 1912-2004	Special Study	Exhibit of slogan machine cancels mentioning the Olympics from Stockholm (1912) through the 1996 bid by Athens, Greece for the 2004 summer Olympics.
173-180	8	Ronald W. Yankowski- Lithuania 1916-1941: A Philatelic Study of an Unconquerable Spirit	Special Study	Lithuania through the millenium has been occupied many times but remained unconquerable. Displays Lithuanian culture from WWI German occupation to pre-WWII.
181-189	9	June E. Berwald- A Salute to America's Wildlife Artists (As Shown on Revenue Stamps)	Special Study	Winning artists of the US Federal Duck Stamp competition and their works. Includes local, state, US and non-US stamps, and usages, especially on permits and licenses.
190-196	7	Mark K. Hoff- 1901 Pan-American Exposition	Postal History	Pre-event through expo slogan advertising machine and station cancels, with publicity covers. It includes postal cards and covers of the McKinley assassination.
197	1	Mary Ann Owens- When U.S. Presidents Die	Single Frame	The USPOD/USPS tributes to each President after he died arranged by the swiftness of the remembrance.
198	1	Thomas Richards- Mail to the Stars	Single Frame	A philatelic examination of the public's fascination with movie stars and a sampling of the mail to the stars.
199-208	10	Clyde & Jay Jennings- The Half-A Collection	Traditional	A showing of the eleven U.S. one-half cent stamps in a traditional format.
209	1	Anonymous- Postmark Collecting	Display	An exhibit displaying a variety of postmarks to show the fun aspects of this facet of the hobby.
210	1	Laurie Ryan- The Urchin's Tale	Display	The biology, folklore, and endearment of the hedgehog.
211-216	6	Mary Ann Aspinwall Owens- The Aspinwall Connection	Display	A genealogy study of my ancestors from the 1200s to date plus communities named for them or founded by them.