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Post by swhmeryemvangelder on Dec 8, 2020 16:32:21 GMT
Dear all,
My name is Meryem van Gelder and I am one of the daughters of my late father, Gerben van Gelder, from StampWorldHistory.com. I intend to restore his website as it was his lifework in which he has put an enormous amount of effort and love. I was amazed and touched by some of the reactions I found in the stamp community and I am motivated to restore his work. It has been a while because it is an emotional job for me and my brother and sister, but I am motivated to learn about putting the website up again in the coming time. I created this account so I could come in contact with people that were readers of StampWorldHistory and may be of help. I also want to expand my knowledge about stamps in general and the history. As a to-be historian I think it is a beautiful and unique niche and I would like to learn more about it.
Wishing you all the best,
Meryem
*Edit 26th September 2022*: Little update: It has been a while again, as I got stuck on the hosting domain. It seems that there is no backup in 'the cloud' so to speak. However, the website can be found on the internet archive. Over time we would like to rebuild the website, but this again may take some time. It would be great if in the future, the website and its information could grow through interaction with the visitors, as Gerben would have wanted it to.
*Edit 24th August 2023*: I would like to give a small update. A while ago we were able to retrieve the website and it is currently available under the URL: stampworldhistory.nl
It does not function 100% correct, but all the information and the work of my father is still there. My family and me hope that it will be of use to collectors!!
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angore
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Post by angore on Dec 8, 2020 17:21:25 GMT
Welcome!!
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Londonbus1
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What I collect: Cinderellas and some Ephemera from Great Britain, France and Israel plus a few beautiful bits from elsewhere !! Topical interests include Flags & Judaica, the latter with an emphasis on the Jewish National Fund.
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Post by Londonbus1 on Dec 8, 2020 17:47:49 GMT
Welcome Meryam ( swhmeryemvangelder), I hope you find what you seek here at TSF. It is a fun place to hang out and learn about Stamps. Good luck in your venture, If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Londonbus1  |
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khj
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Post by khj on Dec 8, 2020 17:58:32 GMT
That's great that you are planning on getting SWH back up again, Meryem! I've missed the site, and look forward to seeing Gerben's labor of his love for stamps/history again!
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Admin
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Post by Admin on Dec 8, 2020 18:14:20 GMT
Welcome, Meryem! I think your undertaking is a wonderful way to honor your Father's memory. Gerben made a number of contributions to the Forum and its Newsletter during his time with us. You can find all of his postings by inserting on his userID (SWH) in the "Who to search..." portion of the Forum's search function. Also, the Newsletter Index may be used to find the articles published in the first two Volumes of our Newsletter. Please keep us updated on your progress and let us know if we can be of assistance. |
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renden
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Post by renden on Dec 8, 2020 19:24:24 GMT
A big gee you have a long name.......but it is yours and nice - never knew your dad but surely will René Canada |
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stainlessb
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Post by stainlessb on Dec 8, 2020 19:58:24 GMT
Welcome Meryem to TSF!
Stan
Northern California
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Mr. H
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Post by Mr. H on Dec 8, 2020 20:09:12 GMT
Welcome to the Forum!
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Post by hrdoktorx on Dec 8, 2020 20:42:25 GMT
to TSF!
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cjoprey
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Post by cjoprey on Dec 8, 2020 23:05:32 GMT
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darkormex
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Post by darkormex on Dec 8, 2020 23:42:17 GMT
Welcome.
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Post by Jerry B on Dec 9, 2020 8:07:42 GMT
Hi Meryem to the Forum. I was your father's "on-line" friend. I helped Gerben with the web site as an editor and sometime researcher. Your father and I talked on the internet a few times. I am glad to hear that you plan to restore the site. If you need any help just ask. Jerry B |
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rex
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Post by rex on Dec 9, 2020 8:36:27 GMT
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graphicbadger92
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Post by graphicbadger92 on Dec 9, 2020 16:35:13 GMT
Hi you are a welcomed blessing to us and your father. Nice to have a heart of gold huh feels good. Have fun  |
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polarbear
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Post by polarbear on Dec 9, 2020 18:48:46 GMT
Welcome Meryem! I look forward to seeing the site! I feel woefully lacking in history as I sort through my stamps. Especially European history. I hope you are able to get your father’s old site up and running again. I’d love to check it out!
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Post by dgdecker on Dec 9, 2020 22:57:22 GMT
Welcome to the Forum,
Looking forward to see your father’s work restored
please keep us updated.
David,
Ottawa, Canada
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philatelia
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Post by philatelia on Dec 9, 2020 23:10:58 GMT
Welcome! What a wonderful way to honor your father.
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bafletcher
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Post by bafletcher on Dec 23, 2020 12:56:42 GMT
Welcome ... I am heartened to hear of your goal. While I am not familiar with your father's work, I look forward to what will become of your plans!
Bart
Central VA
USA
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Post by swhmeryemvangelder on Aug 24, 2023 8:57:54 GMT
Hello, I would like to give a small update. A while ago we were able to retrieve the website and it is currently available under the URL: stampworldhistory.nlIt does not function 100% correct, but all the information and the work of my father is still there. My family and me hope that it will be of use to collectors!! Kind regards, Meryem van Gelder |
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cjoprey
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Scanning stamps for my website...
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What I collect: Belgium (predominantly), British Commonwealth (older ones), WW (whatever comes my way...)
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Post by cjoprey on Aug 24, 2023 9:52:35 GMT
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zipper
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Post by zipper on Aug 24, 2023 10:20:43 GMT
Hi,
Thanks for what you've done.
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Admin
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Post by Admin on Aug 24, 2023 11:55:39 GMT
swhmeryemvangelder , thank you for making this valuable resource that Gerben created available once again.
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Jerry B
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Post by Jerry B on Aug 24, 2023 12:43:59 GMT
Greetings Meryem to a great site. I worked with Gerben as an editor. I am glad to see you here. If you need anything I'll try to do what I can as I have been sick myself lately. I am glad you are going to revitalize Gerben's site. He put a lot of work into it. He was a great internet friend. Jerry B |
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paulc
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Post by paulc on Aug 24, 2023 13:46:46 GMT
Hello Meryem,
Glad to have you here. And also to see you revitalize your father's wonderful site.
Paul C
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philatelia
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What I collect: Ireland, Japan, Scandy, USA, Venezuela, Vatican, Bermuda, Austria
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Post by philatelia on Aug 24, 2023 15:38:25 GMT
Welcome and kudos for your work.
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Beryllium Guy
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Post by Beryllium Guy on Aug 24, 2023 15:55:51 GMT
Many thanks for the update, Meryem ( swhmeryemvangelder), and for this wonderful news! I have long been aware of your father's website, but I never really got the chance to explore it before it went away. Now, I am getting a 2nd chance! Thank you so much!  |
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REL1948
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Post by REL1948 on Aug 24, 2023 16:18:31 GMT
Welcome to The Stamp Forum Meryem (swhmeryemvangelder),
It's an honor to have you join our Forum. I was familiar with your Father's work and very impressed. All of us owe you and your family a debt of gratitude for the work your Father began that you will continue. Let us know if there's anything we here on the Forum can do to help, the membership covers a wide swath of philatelic experience and expertise. I greatly look forward to seeing the important work your Father started continue. I wish you and your family the very best in this worthy endeavor.
Rob
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