The E-Sylum:  Volume 6, Number 23, June 8, 2003, Article 4

NBS CHARTER MEMBER LIST

  Michael Sullivan writes: "In spring 2002, I facilitated the transfer
  of some early NBS historical records into the NBS archives via
  the help of some anonymous organization members.  The
  material now rests in the NBS archives which are carefully
  watched over by the esteemed Joel Orosz.

  One of the more interesting documents was a list of the
  "Numismatic Bibliomania Society Charter Numbers."  The one
  page document lists member numbers one through one hundred.
  Member number one was held by the late Jack Collins followed
  by George F. Kolbe who together founded NBS as we know
  it today. Member numbers three through thirteen were "Reserved."
  Member number fourteen was prior NBS president Cal Wilson
  who, it could be assumed, assembled the membership list.

  Members fifteen (John Adams) through 86 (Randolph Zander)
  are listed in alphabetical order to include Harry Bass Jr., John
  Bergman, Walter Breen, Armand Champa, John Ford, Jr.,
  Byron Johnson, Dennis Loring, Harrington Manville, Joel
  Orosz and David Sklow,  many of whom made great
  contributions to numismatic literature.  Members eighty-seven
  through ninety-eight form yet another alphabetical listing of
  members followed by what might appear to be a more
  chronological listing.

  Questions can be sent to Michael Sullivan, PO Box 1309,
  West Chester, OH  45071 or numisbookmjs at earthlink.net."

  Wayne Homren, Editor

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