US National Postal Museum

The link don't work at all for me?

I really wish they had more stuff online. I do understand that there are limitations of man-hours and other resources to make it happen.

The National Postal Museum just launched a new virtual exhibition, "America's Mailing Industry," regarding the partnership between the U.S. Postal Service and private industry. 


The exhibit may be viewed here and it is available in a number of different languages.

The following was taken from the National Postal Museum's POSTMARK EXTRA dated September 5, 2017:

The National Postal Museum's New Director:

ELLIOT GRUBER

Effective today, Elliot Gruber becomes the new director of the Smithsonian's National Postal Museum.

Previously, he was the chief development and external affairs officer for the Jewish Social Service Agency.

Gruber has more than 30 years' experience in the nonprofit sector. As chief development and external affairs officer for the Jewish Social Service Agency since January, Gruber is responsible for the organization's philanthropic revenue, marketing and communications. Under his leadership, the agency launched a $6 million capital campaign to renovate one of its buildings in the Washington, D.C., area. The Jewish Social Service Agency is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, client-focused health and social service agency helping individuals and families meet emotional social and physical challenges for more than 120 years.

Before joining the Jewish Social Service Agency, Gruber was a principal at EHG Consulting, which provides strategic planning and operations and fundraising expertise to nonprofit organizations. Gruber worked with the Houston Maritime Museum, which is preparing to launch a $50 million capital campaign for its new facility scheduled to open in 2020. He also conducted a comprehensive review and analysis of the organizational and fundraising structure for Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C.

Gruber was the president and chief executive officer of The Mariners' Museum and Park in Newport News, Va., from February 2013 through April 2016. There, he managed a $7 million annual budget, 550 acres of parkland and a staff of 90. He also established the Monitor Foundation, a nonprofit organization overseeing the largest marine metals conservation lab in the world, to ensure continued conservation of the ironclad steamship the USS Monitor, which was built by the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.

From September 2010 until January 2013, Gruber was the senior vice president for resource development for the United Way of the National Capital Area. He was responsible for all fundraising programs, including the Greater Washington Give to the Max Day, which in its inaugural year raised more than $2 million in 24 hours.

Gruber was the vice president and chief operating officer of the Gettysburg Foundation (August 2002-September 2010) where he directed the $125 million capital campaign to build a new museum and visitor center at Gettysburg National Military Park. He oversaw all museum operations, including ticketing, reservations, visitor services and facilities management.

He has also worked in leadership capacities at the Ocean Conservancy, the Civil War Trust and the National Parks Conservation Association.

"Elliot brings great and relevant experience to the directorship of the National Postal Museum," said Smithsonian Secretary David Skorton. "His skills as a museum leader and his fundraising acumen make him an excellent choice to lead this important museum into its next chapter."

"I am proud to have been selected to lead the National Postal Museum, which tells the story of our American journey, past, present and future," Gruber said. "I look forward to using my experience to work with the museum's staff, advisory council and the Council of Philatelists to build new partnerships within the Smithsonian, across the country and around the world."

Gruber received his bachelor's degree in psychology from Brandeis University in Waltham, Mass., and his master's degree in organizational psychology from Columbia University in New York City.

14th Annual Sundman Lecture

Thursday, September 21, Noon - 1:00 pm

Come join us for the 14th Annual Maynard Sundman Lecture at the Smithsonian's National Postal Museum.

This year, we welcome Mr. James Barron, author of the recently-published book, The One-Cent Magenta: Inside the Quest to Own the Most Valuable Stamp in the World. Through the stories of those who have bought, owned and sold the One-Cent Magenta, James Barron delivers a fascinating tale of global history and immense wealth, and of the human desire to collect. The National Postal Museum is proud to have the One-Cent Magenta on temporary exhibit; make sure to catch a rare glimpse after the lecture!

Born in Washington, D.C., Mr. Barron joined the New York Times in June 1977 after graduating from Princeton University, where he had been the paper's correspondent during his junior and senior years. Throughout a long career at the Times, he has written for virtually every section of the paper. He wrote minute-by-minute stories on the 9/11 attacks in 2001 and front-page lead stories on the Northeast blackout in 2003, Hurricane Sandy in 2012, and the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings in Connecticut, also in 2012.

Mr. Barron will return to the museum that evening for a special after-hours program. Doors open to the public at 6:00 pm with a complimentary bar and light refreshments. An exclusive book signing follows Mr. Barron's remarks and his publication, The One-Cent Magenta... will be available for purchase at the museum shop.

HISTORY AFTER HOURS: Talk and Book Signing with Author James Barron
Thursday, September 21, 2017 | 6:00 - 8:00pm
Admission is free, but registration is required.

Although the physical museum remains closed due to Covid-19, its many virtual exhibits are available for viewing.

Given the season, The Art of Christmas Stamps may be of particular interest.

If you have the inclination, there are also a number of Topical Reference Pages to browse.

If you're interested in U.S. material, check out the NPM's Open Access stamps.


Note: High resolution downloads of the NPM's U.S. Classic Stamps on SI's Open Access website will be available on December 21.