The West Virginia Labor History Association board of directors has unanimously voted to support a nationwide campaign to petition the U.S Postal Service to create commemorative stamps in honor of two American labor leaders - Mother Jones and Eugene Debs. They are doing this in collaboration with Sanford Berman, a leading activist and librarian from Minnesota.
Rupert Garcia's 1989 silkscreen "Mother Jones"would provide ideal artwork for an MJ postage stamp.
Mr. Berman, as a world-renowned expert on libraries and labor history, has been waiting decades for a commemorative stamp for Mother Jones and Eugene Debs. Many people believe that such stamps have already been issued. They have not.
The WVLHA and Mr. Berman are asking everyone to write the U.S. Postal Service to request stamps be printed in honor of Mother Jones and Eugene Debs.
Please join us in honoring American labor leaders by sending a letter or postcard.:
Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee:
Stamp Development;
U.S. Postal Service
1735 North Lynn St. Rm. 5013
Arlington, VA.22209-6432
You may obtain a copy of a pre-formatted letter by clicking here.
Mr. Berman is also requesting that if you do, send him a copy at -
Sanford Berman
4400 Morningside Road
Edina, MN 55416
952- 925-5738
For more information:
Steve Fesenmaier
West Virginia Labor History Association
907 Churchill Circle
Charleston, WV 25314
304-345-5850
mystery12@charter.net
