Sunday, August 9, 2009

Campaign For Mother Jones and Eugene Debs Postage Stamps

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

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