Ernest Anthony Kehr
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Ernest Anthony Kehr of New York City
, was a promoter and spokesman of stamp collecting
, creating interest for the hobby using all media at the time, including radio, television, books, articles and newspapers columns devoted to philately
.
, the New York Herald Tribune
, and Long Island’s Newsday
. On radio and television, he promoted philately in over two thousand shows. He wrote several books, with the most popular one being “The Romance of Stamp Collecting” published in 1947.
and wrote numerous articles in their philatelic publications.
in 1974, signed the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists
in 1975, and was awarded the Luff Award
in 1976 for Exceptional Contributions to Philately. He was named to the American Philatelic Society Hall of Fame
in 1987.
in 1991 in his honor.
New York City
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, was a promoter and spokesman of stamp collecting
Stamp collecting
Stamp collecting is the collecting of postage stamps and related objects. It is one of the world's most popular hobbies, with the number of collectors in the United States alone estimated to be over 20 million.- Collecting :...
, creating interest for the hobby using all media at the time, including radio, television, books, articles and newspapers columns devoted to philately
Philately
Philately is the study of stamps and postal history and other related items. Philately involves more than just stamp collecting, which does not necessarily involve the study of stamps. It is possible to be a philatelist without owning any stamps...
.
Philatelic literature
Kehr had philatelic columns in numerous newspapers, including the New York World-TelegramNew York World-Telegram
The New York World-Telegram, later known as the New York World-Telegram and Sun, was a New York City newspaper from 1931 to 1966.-History:...
, the New York Herald Tribune
New York Herald Tribune
The New York Herald Tribune was a daily newspaper created in 1924 when the New York Tribune acquired the New York Herald.Other predecessors, which had earlier merged into the New York Tribune, included the original The New Yorker newsweekly , and the Whig Party's Log Cabin.The paper was home to...
, and Long Island’s Newsday
Newsday
Newsday is a daily American newspaper that primarily serves Nassau and Suffolk counties and the New York City borough of Queens on Long Island, although it is sold throughout the New York metropolitan area...
. On radio and television, he promoted philately in over two thousand shows. He wrote several books, with the most popular one being “The Romance of Stamp Collecting” published in 1947.
Philatelic activity
Kehr was active in the Collectors Club of New YorkCollectors Club of New York
The Collectors Club of New York, often referred to as the Collectors Club, is a private club and philatelic society in New York City. Founded in 1896, it is one of the oldest existing philatelic societies in the United States...
and wrote numerous articles in their philatelic publications.
Honors and awards
Besides being named an Honorary Fellow of the Collectors Club of New York, Kehr received the Lichtenstein MedalLichtenstein Medal
The Lichtenstein Medal, also known as the Alfred F. Lichtenstein Memorial Award for Distinguished Service to Philately is given annually to a living individual for outstanding service to philately.-Origin:...
in 1974, signed the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists
Roll of Distinguished Philatelists
The Roll of Distinguished Philatelists is a philatelic award of international scale, created by the Philatelic Congress of Great Britain in 1921...
in 1975, and was awarded the Luff Award
Luff Award
The Luff Award is awarded by the American Philatelic Society for meritorious contributions to philately by living philatelists.-Established:...
in 1976 for Exceptional Contributions to Philately. He was named to the American Philatelic Society Hall of Fame
American Philatelic Society Hall of Fame
The American Philatelic Society Hall of Fame award honors deceased philatelists who have contributed significantly to the field of national and/or international philately.-History:...
in 1987.
Legacy
The Ernest A. Kehr award for excellence in the promotion of Youth Philately was established by the American Philatelic SocietyAmerican Philatelic Society
The American Philatelic Society is the largest nonprofit stamp collecting and organization of philately in the world, with almost 44,000 members from 110 countries...
in 1991 in his honor.