Many collectors and especially ESA members knew Brian Watson, always affable, always well-informed, and happy to share collecting advice and information. So, there was much sadness when Brian died … [Read more...]
What’s under the Christmas tree
MONDAY NIGHT 4 DECEMBER 7PM ZOOM PRESENTATION All welcome - lots of nice things to see - Don't wait until Christmas eve - have a peek now. Even if you have been bad all year, you are welcome to … [Read more...]
Passport to new friends
PASSPORT TO PLEASURE, IF YOU ARE A FELLOW PASSPORT COLLECTOR, or have a passing interest. We have been contacted by Tom Topol, citizen of the United States of America, passport number unknown. But … [Read more...]
Vale Richard Felix
SOME PEOPLE ARE AN OPEN BOOK; Richard was an open diary, but only if it was unused. Richard’s collecting of diaries was inspired by samples his father brought home from work; Richard was six years … [Read more...]
Vale Alan Waters
Vale Alan Waters 2022 – Paper World founder and foundation Ephemera Society member From the Paper World website: THE HISTORY OF PAPER WORLD Paper World founder, Alan Waters, initially … [Read more...]
When an avid collector dies
WHEN JOAN MATHESON, A COLLECTOR OF 90 YEARS STANDING DIED, her daughter Karen had the onerous task of clearing up and going through each piece of paper in an endeavour she took on to respect her … [Read more...]
A record of activism
MARCH IS WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH - HERE IS THE RECORD OF ONE WOMAN'S OF POLITICAL ACTIVISM - THE COLLECTION IS STILL BEING ADDED TO Monica has a spectacular collection of badges and ribbons is … [Read more...]
Congratulations – Michael Aitken & The Optometry Museum
RECOGNISED FOR CONTRIBUTIONS OVER MANY YEARS ESA member Michael Aitken was honoured with an Australian Museums and Galleries Association, Victoria Lifetime Achievement for his work with the Cyril … [Read more...]
Contemporary ephemera: phonecards
Iconic cards from the 80s or priceless keepsakes? Clearly, it’s a collector’s thing. By ESA member Wendi Bradshaw. At a recent social event I caught up with a good friend and we got to reminiscing … [Read more...]