Barbara R. Mueller
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Barbara R. Mueller is an American philatelist
who has remained, all her life, dedicated to the study of American philately. Her studies led her to a career of writing significant philatelic literature.
. She has created various collections as part of her studies, such as her collection of Pomeroy’s Express labels.
(APS), having been a member for 65 years. She also has served the United States Stamp Society
, chairing a number of committees and contributing to, and editing, the society’s journal, The United States Specialist from 1972 through 1977. At the National Postal Museum
at the Smithsonian Institution
in Washington, D.C.
, she is working on the files of former Post Office department executive Arthur M. Travers.
From 1986 to 1990, Mueller was editor of the American Philatelic Congress Book and, from 1963 to 1993, editor of the Essay Proof Journal.
in 1956, the Lichtenstein Medal
in 1981, and the Smithsonian Institution Philatelic Achievement Award. She has been named to the United States Stamp Society Hall of Fame and the APS Writers Unit 30 Hall of Fame, and she has been invited to sign the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists
in July 2009.
in Ms. Mueller’s honor.
Philately
Philately is the study of stamps and postal history and other related items. Philately involves more than just stamp collecting, which does not necessarily involve the study of stamps. It is possible to be a philatelist without owning any stamps...
who has remained, all her life, dedicated to the study of American philately. Her studies led her to a career of writing significant philatelic literature.
Collecting interests
Ms. Mueller’s interests lie in philately of the United StatesUnited States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. She has created various collections as part of her studies, such as her collection of Pomeroy’s Express labels.
Philatelic activity
Ms. Mueller has been very active in American philately. She is a life member of the American Philatelic SocietyAmerican Philatelic Society
The American Philatelic Society is the largest nonprofit stamp collecting and organization of philately in the world, with almost 44,000 members from 110 countries...
(APS), having been a member for 65 years. She also has served the United States Stamp Society
United States Stamp Society
The United States Stamp Society is the largest philatelic organization dedicated to the research and study of United States postage and revenue stamps. The Society is a non-profit collector-based organization with a world-wide membership of over 1700. The USSS is Affiliate #150 of the American...
, chairing a number of committees and contributing to, and editing, the society’s journal, The United States Specialist from 1972 through 1977. At the National Postal Museum
National Postal Museum
The National Postal Museum, located opposite Union Station in Washington, D.C., USA, was established through joint agreement between the United States Postal Service and the Smithsonian Institution and opened in 1993. The museum is located across the street from Union Station, in the building that...
at the Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution
The Smithsonian Institution is an educational and research institute and associated museum complex, administered and funded by the government of the United States and by funds from its endowment, contributions, and profits from its retail operations, concessions, licensing activities, and magazines...
in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
, she is working on the files of former Post Office department executive Arthur M. Travers.
From 1986 to 1990, Mueller was editor of the American Philatelic Congress Book and, from 1963 to 1993, editor of the Essay Proof Journal.
Publications
Barbara Mueller has authored a number of publications. Her book Common Sense Philately was published in 1956. Based on her detailed studies, she published various detailed studies, such as John E. Javit, American Engraver and Printer.Honors and awards
Barbara Mueller has received many awards for her writings, including the McCoy award, the Luff AwardLuff Award
The Luff Award is awarded by the American Philatelic Society for meritorious contributions to philately by living philatelists.-Established:...
in 1956, the Lichtenstein Medal
Lichtenstein Medal
The Lichtenstein Medal, also known as the Alfred F. Lichtenstein Memorial Award for Distinguished Service to Philately is given annually to a living individual for outstanding service to philately.-Origin:...
in 1981, and the Smithsonian Institution Philatelic Achievement Award. She has been named to the United States Stamp Society Hall of Fame and the APS Writers Unit 30 Hall of Fame, and she has been invited to sign the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists
Roll of Distinguished Philatelists
The Roll of Distinguished Philatelists is a philatelic award of international scale, created by the Philatelic Congress of Great Britain in 1921...
in July 2009.
Barbara R. Mueller Award
The Barbara R. Mueller Award for the best article published each year in the APS monthly journal American Philatelist, was established in 2007 by the United States Stamp SocietyUnited States Stamp Society
The United States Stamp Society is the largest philatelic organization dedicated to the research and study of United States postage and revenue stamps. The Society is a non-profit collector-based organization with a world-wide membership of over 1700. The USSS is Affiliate #150 of the American...
in Ms. Mueller’s honor.