Charles Esterly Severn
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Charles Esterly Severn of Chicago, Illinois, was a philatelist
who dedicated his entire career as editor of philatelic publications.
, Severn was initially assigned as the Chicago correspondent in 1894. In 1898 Severn became editor and part-owner for the remainder of his life. During his tenure at Mekeel's Weekly Stamp News, the periodical published a number of significant philatelic monographs and articles, and purchased the competing philatelic journal Weekly Philatelic Era which now became part of the Mekeel company.
In 1915 Charles Severn, W. W. Jewett, and Willard Otis Wylie
formed the Severn-Wylie-Jewett Company, with Severn as president. The venture was successful and, when Severn died, his wife Eveleen Mary Weldon Severn
took over as president of the company.
Severn was a member since 1887, and served a number of posts within the society. He was named a Life Director in 1912.
in 1921. He was named to the American Philatelic Society Hall of Fame
in 1941.
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 dedicated his entire career as editor of philatelic publications.
Philatelic literature
At Mekeel's Weekly Stamp News, founded by Charles Haviland MekeelCharles Haviland Mekeel
Charles Haviland Mekeel , of St. Louis, Missouri, was a well known stamp dealer and editor. He figured prominently in the 1895 “find” of the St...
, Severn was initially assigned as the Chicago correspondent in 1894. In 1898 Severn became editor and part-owner for the remainder of his life. During his tenure at Mekeel's Weekly Stamp News, the periodical published a number of significant philatelic monographs and articles, and purchased the competing philatelic journal Weekly Philatelic Era which now became part of the Mekeel company.
In 1915 Charles Severn, W. W. Jewett, and Willard Otis Wylie
Willard Otis Wylie
Willard Otis Wylie , of Boston, Massachusetts, was a noted philatelic editor and writer.-Philatelic literature:In 1898 Wylie joined the Mekeel's Weekly Stamp News company and, in 1903, was named editor of the Weekly Philatelic Era, which was, by that time, owned and merged by Mekeel’s.In 1913 the...
formed the Severn-Wylie-Jewett Company, with Severn as president. The venture was successful and, when Severn died, his wife Eveleen Mary Weldon Severn
Eveleen Mary Weldon Severn
Eveleen Mary Weldon Severn , of Chicago, Illinois, was a philatelist who pioneered in breaking of the “glass ceiling” encountered by women in the ranks of philately, and founded the first women’s stamp club...
took over as president of the company.
Philatelic activity
At the Chicago Philatelic SocietyChicago Philatelic Society
The Chicago Philatelic Society is one of the oldest philatelic organization in the United States, serving stamp collectors in the Chicago, Illinois, area.-History:...
Severn was a member since 1887, and served a number of posts within the society. He was named a Life Director in 1912.
Honors and awards
Severn signed the Roll of Distinguished PhilatelistsRoll 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 1921. He was named to the American Philatelic Society Hall of Fame
American Philatelic Society Hall of Fame
The American Philatelic Society Hall of Fame award honors deceased philatelists who have contributed significantly to the field of national and/or international philately.-History:...
in 1941.