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ing statement concerning the dis
position Of historic papers which are
endangered by conditions arising
from the war: The manuscript
collections of the Library of Congress
include several millions of papers
valuable to students of American
history. Here are the originals OF
the Declaration of independence
and of the Constitution OF the
United States. the papers OF the
Continental Congress, the CORE
spondence of Washington. Frank
lin. Hamilton: also of Jefferson,
Madison. Monroe, Jackson and near
lv all of the later Presidents,
transcripts of papers relating to
America in the archives OF Great
Britain, France, Spain and other
European countries, Mexico and
Canada. and q great variety Of pa
pers of statesmen, jurists, warriors,
scientists, explorers, artists and
authors.
ut is seldom possible to write
adequately OF any phase OF Ameri-
can history-political. economic, So
cial or eligious-without recourse
to these great collections. In fact,
historical writers of standing con-
stantly avail themselves of the re-
sources of the Division of Manu-
scripts. For this reason representa-
ton in these collections is the sur
est way to secure recognition in
the history of the Nation. Persons
Justly proud of the achievements
of their ancestors deposit their
papers in the library so that his
torians may have access to them.
This they regard as both a duty
and a privilege.
Manuscripts are often deposited
subject to certain conditions. which
are faithfully observed by the LII
brary: That they may be examined
only upon authorization OF the
donor; that they may not be USED
during the lifetime OF the donor
that they be open only to serious
scholars. Such are the safeguards
thrown around the use OF papers
that no case of abuse has ever
occurred.
The autographic value of the
collection is large, for there are rare
and curious papers of great charac-
ters in world history. but their chief
value is historical. In the case OF
a man or woman who has played
a part in the history Of America
the Library desires all the papers
notes, memoranda, diaries, drafts
of speeches, letters sent and re-
ceived and accounts"
Stamp collectors especially are
requested to aid in the campaign
to save documents of historic sig
nifcance. Their help Is wanted to
the end that nothing important
which should be preserved is lost.
What happened to the proposed
Atlantic Charter stamp is anybody
guess. Persons who ought to know
hint darkly that the whole project
begged down at the White House.
Others suggest that President Roose-
welt merely changed his mind. In
any case, prevailing gossip is that
United Nations propaganda label
may be issued on September 3, the
third anniversary of the beginning
of the Second World War.
The New York group of artists
headed by Paul P. Berdanier, jr.,
having been rebuffed by the Post
once Department officials OF their
own country, now are trying their
luck with the stamp production
authorities of the other nations. 1t
Is known that they already have
submitted designs for the considera-
ton of the government OF Cuba.
Mail for British Honduras, Guate-
mala, Honduras and El Salvador is
being transported via Mexico over
land for the duration.
Rollin E. Flower, writing In
Stamps Magazine for August 8,
sets up a new claim for the Ameri-
can Philatelic Society. THE Board
OF Vice Presidents" he declares
"polices the hobby of stamp col
lecting."
Costa Rica has brought out a
SC. carmine, Victory propaganda
stamp showing the letter "V." a
torch and the massed flags Of the
American republics.
Rafael Trujillo, dictator" of the
Dominican Republic, is reported
to have ordered the production OF
series Of stamps to mark his "re-
election" to the presidency.
The centenary of the University
of Santiago is to be observed in {
set of commemorative announced
by the postal authorities of Chile.
David H. Davenport, Washington
correspondent of Mekeels Staml
Weekly has been on a vacation a
Mount Tremper, N. Y.
The new so-called Free France
stamps for colonies in India wer
printed in England and alleged
came to America by way of Hawai-
Collectors who spend their none
for such doubtful material have onl
themselves to blame for their erro
of Judgment.
More than 200 American Arm
post Offices have been establishe
abroad during the past few month
An official announcement froi
New York says: "A survey anon
the men in the armed forces is beir
conducted by the United Servic
Organizations through question
naire released to its directors in s.
USO clubs throughout the Natio
to determine whether stamp collec
ing should be added to the recres
tional activities available to servic'
men at USO clubhouses.
Recognizing the Importance
stamp collection as a hobby al
relaxing pastime the questionnai
is intended to reveal the extent
interest In stamp collecting at Il
various camps so that further actit
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