Americana Unit (1951): History, culture, and industry of the USA World-wide 

• Quarterly Publication: Americana Philatelic News; $6 US, elsewhere $12 

• Contact: Dennis Dengel, 17 Peckham Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603-2018

• E-Mail: membership@americanaunit.org

• Website: www.americanaunit.org

Cats on Stamps Study Unit (1985): Domestic and wild felines

• Quarterly Publication:  Cat Mews; US $8, Elsewhere $10

• Contact:  Mary Ann Brown, 3006 Wade Road, Durham, NC 27705

• E-Mail: mabrown@nc.rr.com

Chemistry & Physics Study Unit (1979): Chemistry and physics

• Quarterly Publication: Philatelia Chimica et Physica; US $15; Canada $17; Elsewhere $20

• Contact:  Roland Hirsch, 20458 Waters Point Lane, Germantown, MD 20874

• E-Mail: rfhirsch@earthlink.net

• Website: www.cpossu.org

Chess on Stamps Study Unit (1979): Chess, other board games

• Quarterly Publication:  Chesstamp Review; US $15, Elsewhere $21

• Contact:  Anne N, Kasonic, 7625 County Road, #153, Interlaken, NY 14847

• E-Mail: akasonic@capital.net

Christmas Philatelic Club (1986): Sacred and secular aspects of Christmas

• Bi-monthly Publication: Yule Log; US and Canada $15, Elsewhere $22

• Contact:  Linda Lawrence, 312 Norwood Drive, Lexington, KY 40505-2104

• E-Mail: Stamplinda@aol.com

• Website: www.hwcn.org/link/cpc/

Christopher Columbus Philatelic Society (1982): Life and voyages of Christopher Columbus

• Quarterly Publication: Discovery; US $16, Elsewhere $20

• Contact: Joseph Scafeta, Jr., 7011 Roundtree Road, Falls Church, VA 22042

• E-Mail: Columbus@accn.org

Churchill Society International (1982): Life and times of Winston Churchill

Computers (see Mathematical)

Dentistry (see Medical Subjects)

Durer, Albrecht Study Unit (1987): Life and works of Albrecht Durer

• Publication (various dates): Durer Journal; US $6, Elsewhere $9

• Contact: Jack Denys, 3 East Cadillac Dr., Somerville, NJ 08876

Earthquakes (See Earth’s Physical Features)

Earth’s Physical Features Study Unit (1977): Earthquakes, environment, meteorology, mountains, oceanography, rivers, volcanoes

• Quarterly Publication: Nature’s Wonders; US $14, Elsewhere $24

• Contact: Fred Klein, 515 Magdalene Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94022

• E-Mail: jyeaw@interests.com

• Website: www.philately.com/philately/earthsphysical.htm

Ebony Society of Philatelic Events & Reflecting (ESPER) (2000): African American heritage worldwide

• Bi-Monthly Publication: Reflections; US $20, Elsewhere $30

• Contact: Manual Gilyard, P.O. Box 1757, New York, NY 10037-1757

• E-Mail: gilyardman@aol.com

Embroidery (see Textiles)

Europa Study Unit (1959): All aspects of a United Europe

• Bi-Monthly Publication: Europa News; US $10, Canada $11, Elsewhere $16

• Contact: Donald W. Smith, P.O. Box 576, Johnstown, PA 15907-0576

• E-Mail: eunity@aol.com

Fairytales and Folklore (see Journalists)

Fine & Performing Arts Philatelists (1986): Art, artists, cinema, circus, music, theater

Fire Service in Philately (1976): Fire fighting

• Quarterly Publication: Fire Stamp News; $15

• Contact: Brian Engler, Sr., 726-1/2 W. Tilgham St., Allentown, PA 18102

• E-Mail: jczaranek@adelphia.net

Fish (see Biology)

Freemasonry (see Masonic)

Gay & Lesbian History on Stamps Club (1985): Life-styles

• Quarterly Publication: Lambda Philatelic Journal; US/Canada/Mexico $10, Elsewhere $15

• Contact: Joe Petronie, P.O. Box 190842, Dallas, TX 75219-0842

• E-Mail: GLHSC@aol.com

• Website: www.glhsc.org

Gems-Minerals-Jewelry Study Unit (1976): Gems, jewelry, minerals

• Quarterly Publication: Philagems Internationale; US $10, Elsewhere $15

• Contact: George Young, P.O. Box 632, Tewksbury, MA 01876-0632

• E-Mail: george-young@msn.com

Globes (see Carto-Philatelists)

Golf Society, International Philatelic (1988): Golf and golfing

• Quarterly Publication: Tee Time; $12 US, 7 British Pounds

• Contact US:  Ron Spiers, 8025 Saddle Run, Powell, OH 43065

• Contact International: Eiron Morgan, 50 Pine Valley, Cwmavon, Port Talbot, West Glam SA12 9NF, Wales, United Kingdom

• E-mail: Rwspiers@aol.com

Grapes (see Wine)

Graphics Philately Association (1975): History of printing

• Quarterly Publication: Philateli-Graphics; North America $13, Elsewhere $23

• Contact: Bruce L. Johnson, 115 Raintree Drive, Zionsville, IN 46077-2012

• E-Mail: indybruce1@yahoo.com

Insects (see Biology and Lepidopterists)

Journalists, Authors and Poets on Stamps (1974): Authors, journalists, poets

• Quarterly Publication: JAPOS Bulletin; US $7.50, Elsewhere $10

• Contact: Ms. Lee Straayer, P.O. Box 6808, Champaign, IL 61826

• E-Mail: alstraayer@dbcnet.com

Lepidopterists Association (Philatelic) (1999): Butterflies and moths

• Quarterly Publication: The Philatelic Aurelian; US $10, Elsewhere $15

• Contact: Fran Hammond, 1511 East Coronado Avenue, Cortez, CO 81321

• E-Mail: fhammond@charter.net

Lighthouse Stamp Society (1994): Lighthouses worldwide

• Bi-Monthly Publication: The Philatelic Beacon; US $12, Canada/Mexico $15, Elsewhere $20

• Contact: Dalene Thomas, 8612 West Warren Lane, Lakewood, CO 80227-2352

• E-Mail: dalene1@champmail.com
• Website: www.lighthousestampsociety.org

Lions International Stamp Club (1988): Lions International

• Bi-Monthly Publication: Philatelist (Write for dues)

• Contact: John W. Bargus, 304-2777 Barry Road, RR#2, Mill Bay, British Columbia, Canada V0R 2PO

• E-Mail: (for president in The Netherlands) mgelber@kabelfoon.nl
• E-Mail: janpieterbal@dedrechsteden.nl

Meteorology (see Earth’s Physical Features)

Minerals (see Gems)

Molinology (see Windmills)

Moths (see Lepidopterists)

Mountains (see Earth’s Physical Features)

Music Circle, Philatelic (1991): Music, musicians

• Publication (three times a year): Baton; $15 US or 8 British Pounds International

• Contact US:  Cathleen Osborne, P.O. Box 1781, Sequim, WA 98382

• Contact International: Max Wade-Matthews, 16 Ireton Road, Leicester, LE4 9ER United Kingdom

• E-Mail: mwaden@hotmail.com

Music (see also Fine Arts)

Napoleon Age Philatelists (1983): Life and times of Napoleon Bonaparte

• Quarterly Publication: Campaign; US/Canada/Mexico $13, Elsewhere $16

• Contact: Ken Berry, 7513 Clayton Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 75132

Natural Gas (see Petroleum)

Nursing (see Medical Subjects)

Oceanography (see Earth’s Physical Features)

Petroleum Philatelic Society International (1988): Oil, natural gas, petro-chemical industry

• Quarterly Publication: Petro-Philatelist; US $12, Elsewhere $15

• Contact: Feitze Papa, 922 Meander Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94598-4239

Pharmacy (see Medical Subjects)

Physics (see Chemistry)

Pitcairn Islands Study Group (2000): Pitcairn settlers past and present

• Quarterly Publication: Pitcairn Log; $15

• Contact: Barbara Kuchau, 15411 97^th Dr., Live Oak, FL 32060 - Secretary PISG

• E-Mail:  eparker@midmaine.com (for president)

Poets (see Journalists)

Polar Philatelists, American Society of (1993): Antarctica and Arctic

• Bi-Monthly Publication: Ice Cap News; US $22, Elsewhere $37

• Contact: Alan Warren, P.O. Box 39, Exton, PA 19341-0039

• E-Mail: alanwar@att.net

• Website: www.polarphilatelists.org

Prehistory (fossils and dinosaurs) (see Biology)

Printing (see Graphics)

Railroad Unit, Casey Jones (1950): Trains, railroads, streetcars

• Bi-Monthly Publication:Dispatcher; US $10, Canada/Mexico $12, Elsewhere $15

• Contact: Donald Kesler, 709 NW 35th Place, Lawton, OK 73505

• E-Mail: keslerdw@earthlink.net

• Website: www.uqp.de/cjr

Red Cross (see Medical Subjects)

Religion on Stamps, Collectors of (1997): All forms of religion

• Quarterly Journal: The COROS Chronicle;US $22, Canada/Mexico $24, Overseas by airmail $34

• Contact: Verna Shackleton, 425 North Linwood Avenue #110, Appleton, WI 54914-3476

• E-Mail: corosec@sbcglobal.net
• Website: my.vbd.com/~cmfour1/coros1.htm
• Last Updated: 24 May 2005

Scouts on Stamps Society International (1990): Scouting

Ships on Stamps Unit (1952): All types of watercraft

Space Unit (1957): Astronauts/astronautics

Sports Philatelists International (1982): Olympics, recreation, sports

Stamps on Stamps Collectors Club (1959): Stamp-on-stamps, stamp centenaries

Textiles Study Unit (1977): Textiles from fiber to finished fabric, including production processes

Theater (see Fine & Performing Arts)

Trains (see Railroads)

United Nations Philatelists (1970): Worldwide UN related philately

Veterinary Medicine (see Medical Subjects)

Volcanoes (see Earth’s Physical Features)

Watercraft (see Ships)

Windmill Study Unit (1974): Molinology

Zodiac (see Astronomy)

Zoology (see Biology)

If anyone is interested in helping these groups qualify for ATA affiliation please contact them:

• MAHATMA GANDHI ON STAMPS STUDY CIRCLE
  • Dr. Pramod Shivagunde, Pratik Clinic, Skluj, 413101, India

• PARACHUTES
  • Bill Wickert, 3348 Clubhouse Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23452
  • E-mail: bw47psg@worldnet.att.net    

AMERICAN TOPICAL ASSOCIATION

STUDY UNIT PROGRAM

             The American Topical Association is composed of members who specialize in topical or thematic philatelic collecting.  Those who share a specific topic band together to form “study units”.  These units promote their specific topic and encourage research on that topic.  These groups then affiliate with the ATA to receive various benefits including a free review of their journal in Topical Time, the bi-monthly publication of the ATA.  The units are then eligible for a free meeting room during the National Topical Stamp Show (NTSS) held annually, usually in June, in a different city each year.  The study unit gets free publicity in ATA listings, literature and press releases.  Free web space is made available to interested units and that now includes chat rooms.

             In return each study unit agrees to file an annual report with the American Topical Association, listing their officers and including a list of the unit’s membership.  The unit is encouraged to promote membership in the ATA by individual members.

            To qualify to become a study unit, and affiliate with the ATA, the group must have at least 10 ATA members, an official set of by-laws and be willing to file an annual report with the ATA.

            To apply, the Request for Unit Affiliation form must be filled out and sent to the ATA Director of Study Units, along with a copy of the by-laws and a list of membership indicating which unit members are ATA members.  One of these members should be designated the study unit’s official representative to the ATA to receive all ATA correspondence.

             All applications, questions or comments should be addressed to the Director of Study Units, Dalene Thomas, 8612 Warren Lane, Lakewood, CO 80227.   They can also be emailed to her at dalene1@wideopenwest.com.

FLAGS ON STAMPS STUDY UNIT UNDER CONSIDERATION

Dalene Thomas, ATA Director of Units, has advised us that a new Unit of the ATA is currently being considered - Flags on Stamps.