Abstract The Texas Philatelic Association, Inc. (TPA) was founded on November 13, 1896 in San Antonio, Texas. A committee on organizing a new association consisting of Edward W. Heusinger and others, met with a philatelic club established the same year and located in San Antonio, the Metropolitan Philatelic Club. The first annual meeting took place the following year on April 21, 1897 in San Antonio.The primary function of TPA is the encouragement of the collecting of stamps and the research...

Abstract The Wineburgh Philatelic Research Library (WPRL) at the Special Collections Department, Eugene McDermott Library, The University of Texas at Dallas supports the education and edification of students, hobbyists, and philatelists from around the world, by making philatelic literature, displays, and exhibits available. It also maintains an up-to-date collection of books, journals, and catalogues and provides facilities for philatelic meetings and seminars.