Peter G. Keller
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Peter G. Keller of New York
, was a stamp dealer
who, along with his wife Helen Van Zilen Keller, helped develop the organization of stamp dealers in the United States
.
(ASDA) for twenty five years, nearly tripling its membership (from 400 to 1100) during his tenure as director and executive officer. His wife Helen took an active role in the ASDA during this time, and, after Peter retired from the ASDA in 1966, he and Helen continued to support the organization.
Peter also founded the Lions International Stamp Club and was president of the International Federation of Stamp Dealers during 1958 and 1959.
in 1973.
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, was a stamp dealer
Stamp dealer
A stamp dealer is a company or an individual who deals in postage stamps and philatelic products. It also includes individuals who sell postage stamps for day to day use or official stamps for use on court documents.-Stamps on Approval Basis:...
who, along with his wife Helen Van Zilen Keller, helped develop the organization of stamp dealers in the United States
United States
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Organizational efforts
Peter Keller served the American Stamp Dealers AssociationAmerican Stamp Dealers Association
The American Stamp Dealers Association is an international philatelic organization of stamp dealers.-History:ASDA was founded in 1914 as an association “dedicated to promoting integrity, honesty and reliability, and we are the hobby builders of philately.” The ASDA is structured similarly to other...
(ASDA) for twenty five years, nearly tripling its membership (from 400 to 1100) during his tenure as director and executive officer. His wife Helen took an active role in the ASDA during this time, and, after Peter retired from the ASDA in 1966, he and Helen continued to support the organization.
Peter also founded the Lions International Stamp Club and was president of the International Federation of Stamp Dealers during 1958 and 1959.
Philatelic activity
Peter and Helen organized the first ASDA national show in 1949, and continued to support subsequent shows.Honors and awards
Peter G. Keller was named to the American Philatelic Society Hall of FameAmerican 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 1973.