September 25, 2025 at 8 PM ET: " Donating a Postcard Collection to a Museum" by Tom Reitz, Museum Curator (retired) and Postcard Collector click here for the recording
For more than a decade, Tom has been collecting Christmas-themed real photo postcards. As the collection and the accompanying research grew, Tom realized that this resource will be of benefit to others interested in the celebration of Christmas. That realization coincided with seeking legal advice in writing a will. What should happen to his collection?Tom has combined his experience gained over a 30+ year career as a history museum curator and an MA in Historical Administration from Eastern Illinois University to develop a presentation for postcard collectors who wonder if they should donate their collection to a museum. What can you expect from the museum, and what will they expect of you.
April 18, 2024 at 8 PM ET: Katherine Hamilton Smith (click here for her Biography) . "When you care so much: thoughts on giving our postcard collection to museum archives" She was instrumental in securing the donation of the Curt Teich collection to the Newberry Library (Chicago, IL). 67 attendees and over 90 minutes of interactions a fascinating talk followed by a lengthy Q&A -
Chat Transcript: Click here.
Recording - video: Click here.
She is willing to answer questions: khamiltonsmith@me.com
May 28, 2025: Interview with Gabe Fajuri, founder of Potter & Potter Auctions, Inc., related to selling your collection in a auction. Click here for the recording
April 3, 2025: "How to Value (and Sell) a Postcard Collection“ By Daniel May from Mailseum Click here for the recording
Contact information for Daniel : https://mailseum.com/ and daniel@mailseum.com
December 16, 2024: "What to expect when you sell your collection” by Mark Jones of SMPostcards . Click here for the recording
Mark's YouTube channel: (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbpAlI_2z7CRozc3dWtLdpg )
Notes from the talk: Click here
June 11, 2024: "Hal Interviews Tom Mulvaney About Selling His Montana Collection" Click here for the recording
Wichita Postcard Club - Postcard of the week
He sold his collection of Montana Postcards to the Montana Historical Society (https://app.mt.gov/shop/mhsstore#postcard)
Tom Mulvaney wrote several books on Montana Click here for the recording
Inventory of collection
August 26, 2024: "Never Again Buy a Postcard You Already Own" by Michael Bloch Click here
Western New York Postcard Club
July 18, 2025: "Organizing Your Postcard Collection With Recollector Software" by Jeremy Pool - Talk at the Western NY Postcard club (YouTube Channel of the Wichita Postcard Club) Click here