Status: U Return-Path: Received: from web5202.mail.yahoo.com ([216.115.106.170]) by farley.mail.mindspring.net (Earthlink Mail Service) with SMTP id tmcdfg.cfv.37kbi1c for ; Tue, 31 Jul 2001 00:37:03 -0400 (EDT) Message-ID: <20010731043702.7869.qmail@web5202.mail.yahoo.com> Received: from [205.188.197.169] by web5202.mail.yahoo.com via HTTP; Mon, 30 Jul 2001 21:37:02 PDT Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2001 21:37:02 -0700 (PDT) From: MPCgram Subject: MPCGram 407/3 To: MPCGram@yahoo.com MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii 36============================================== MPC Gram ============================================== Covering the Entire World of Military Numismatics ----------------------------------------------- Series 002-Number 407 Monday July 30, 2001 Memories from the 2001 ANA Summer Seminar by Mark C. Watson As my memories from the 2001 ANA Summer Seminar slowly fade away, I finally have some free time to jot down some notes on the Military Numismatics class, taught by the illustrious Fred Schwan and Joe Boling. For me, the Seminar started Saturday morning. This year I had volunteered to drive one of the shuttle vans going from the airport to Loomis, the Colorado College dormitory where most of the students and teachers stayed. Being my fourth Summer Seminar in six years, I felt I should give something back to the ANA for all the great times I’ve received. While waiting at the student pickup point located in the baggage area, I got to meet Fred for the first time. “So this is my teacher,” I thought. Wanting to make a good impression (teacher’s pet and all that stuff), I offered to haul some of his numerous bags to one of the waiting vans. After loading the luggage into the van, I turned to shake his hand. That’s when he palmed me a Fest challenge “coin” for my good deed – my indoctrination into the group. Later in the day I met fellow classmate Bill Yanchick while driving him to the dorm. The next day, Fred and co-teacher Joe called the class into session. First came their introductions. Little did I know at that time what a bi-polar pair they made. If an artist painted their portraits together, he would probably call it “A Study in Contrast.” Fred passionately talks (and talks) about the subject. During the entire week, Fred would start a lecture only to divert into a “There I was...” tale, while Joe just shook his head as if saying, “There he goes again.” In fact, due to Fred’s antics, I mistakenly bought a copy of Peters’ “Thriving on Chaos” as I thought it was his biography. On the other hand, Joe displays a lifestyle in complete opposite as exemplified through his highly systematic cataloging of his collection, as compared to Fred’s “Where did I put that?” Don’t get me wrong though. He’s equally excited by the subject; he just contains his exuberance and sticks to the topic on hand. After introductions from the seven students, Fred started the class by conducting a simulated payday. Like he says, he just loves reenactments. After Fest veterans Harold Kroll and Bill Yanchick demonstrated the process to us rookies, each student and instructor went to the Paymaster to receive their $252 in Series 002 MFC. Unfortunately, most of us immediately lost a good portion of our pay buying the voluntary mandatory texts for the class. In my haste to keep the greatest number of bills for trading, I inadvertently spent both of my $50 notes at the Fred Schwan BX, creating a hole in my denomination set. Luckily, Harold helped me out later in the week through a trade. Upon taking our seats again, the class began checking out and trading the MFC notes. Harold wanted any serial number 2 notes while Joe went after 8s. Others traded for the various replacement notes, identified by a * at the end of the serial number. Along the way, UV lamps appeared, and the class discovered some counterfeits in the mix – identified by the lack of a MFC overprint in UV ink. Trading continued throughout the week with both the Series 002 MFC and the Series 011 ANA MFC. The class got the Series 011 ANA MFC during a conversion on Wednesday. Also, I attempted to record as many serial numbers as possible for David Seeyle’s ongoing MFC research. In doing so, I facilitated a trade that allowed Joe to get the real Series 002 $2 note with matching serial number to the bogus $2 note he already possessed, a great pair for his counterfeit collection. Finally, the learning began. Fred started by going through his “Comprehensive Catalog of Military Payment Certificates” cover to cover. The class syllabus showed Fred ending by lunch on Monday, but due to circumstances beyond Joe’s control, Fred wrapped up at the end of the day on Monday. Next, the class delved into “World War II Remembered,” learning about AMC from both Fred and Joe for the next couple of days. Then, Joe got the spotlight and talked about all the different Japanese currencies. I had no knowledge of this area before the Seminar, but found it so interesting that I bought a Japanese war bond at the YN auction Wednesday afternoon, and two more from Joe the next day in class. Finally, in the last half of the last day, the class got around to Germany. In addition to spewing out tons of facts, the teachers and the students provided an endless number of notes to go along with the subject creating an ongoing show and tell. Also, Fred and Joe addressed all questions posed, even starting new lectures on the fly such as one on the various printing methods used in currency production. Lastly, the camaraderie passed on by everyone in the class made this my favorite Summer Seminar of all. I’m definitely signing up for the advanced class next year. In closing, here are some links to photos I took during the week. http://www.qnet.com/~mcw/pictures/joefred.jpg - Joe Boling and Fred Schwan during class introductions. http://www.qnet.com/~mcw/pictures/class.jpg - Class photograph. Back row (l – r): Adna Wilde Jr., Warner Talso, and David Klinger. Front row (l – r): Mark Watson, Bill Yanchick, Harold Kroll, and Sam Feeback. http://www.qnet.com/~mcw/pictures/billjoe.jpg - Bill and Joe making a trade. http://www.qnet.com/~mcw/pictures/fred.jpg - Fred emphasizing a small point. http://www.qnet.com/~mcw/pictures/warnerdavid.jpg - Warner and David listening intently to the lesson. http://www.qnet.com/~mcw/pictures/specimen.jpg - Fred showing off one of his specimen booklets. http://www.qnet.com/~mcw/pictures/joe.jpg - Joe studying one of the many exhibits seen during the week. http://www.qnet.com/~mcw/pictures/haroldsam.jpg - Harold and Sam keeping up with the readings. http://www.qnet.com/~mcw/pictures/medals.jpg - The class looking over Joe’s Japanese medals. http://www.qnet.com/~mcw/pictures/adna.jpg - Adna comparing his collection with the book. http://www.qnet.com/~mcw/pictures/gail.jpg - Gail Baker, ANA Education Director, receiving some MFC notes from Fred. http://www.qnet.com/~mcw/pictures/cert.jpg - Joe and Fred getting their Certificates of Appreciation from outgoing ANA President, Bob Campbell, during the closing banquet. ============================================== Editorial ----------------------------------------------- This should be the Bill Gates memorial Gram with a glare at Steve Jobs. Gram 407 was prepared for Saturday, but with the help of Windows it was sent to Wintel land. I will be able to recreate the major story, but some of the letters I may not be able to reproduce. The best one was from Richard Lobel. I can recreate that, but hope that Richard will send it again so that we will get it just right. Thereafter there were many other computer problems so we are are reeling, but starting to come back. ============================================== Mail Call ----------------------------------------------- Dear Gram, I have not received gram since last Friday . George Fitzgerald Dear Gram, If there is still an interest in archival supplies for paper money and other items, write for a catalog of "archivalware" from University Products, www.universityproducts.com and ask about their new line of currency holders that are not yet in their catalog. Len ================================================ Departments --------------------------------------------------- Calendar of events for Gramsters maintained by Howard Daniel, John Wilson and Gram staff ---------------------------------------------------- August 2-5, 2001, 42nd Blue Ridge Numismatic Association, Dalton, GA (about one hour drive from the ANA Atlanta convention the following week) Over 150 Dealers Auction by Lucien Birkler, Washington, D.C. from M & M August 4-5, 2001 Meridian Area Coin Club Coin & Currency Show, Howard Johnson Inn, Meridian, MS August 7-12, 2001, ANA Convention at the Cobb Galleria Center, Atlanta, GA The Fourth Annual Paper Money & Historical Artifacts Show. Sheraton Grand hotel at Dallas/ Ft. Worth Airport. 4440 W. John Carpenter Freeway, Irving Texas 75063. August 16-19 2001. More than 75 dealers. Lyn Knight's 40th Anniversary sale August 18, 2001. AUGUST 16-19. 2001, 41st Missouri Numismatic Society Coin Festival, Hilton St. Louis Airport St. Louis, MO August 17-19, 2001, Ohio Coin Expo, Cleveland, OH, 125 tables, August 23-26, 2001, CSNS Fall Convention hosted by the MSNS in Dearborn, MI Auction by NTL/Scotsman Coins, Hyatt Regency Dearborn August 23-25, 2001, New England Coin Expo, Holiday Inn, Mansfield, MA, 130 tables August 25-26, 2001, Golden State Coin Show, CSNS 109th Convention & NASC Masonic Temple Arcadia, CA August 31-Sept. 1-2, 2001, Ohio State Coin Show, Columbus Ohio Host CNS/COINS, Marriott North September 6 - 9, 2001, Illinois Numismatic Association (ILNA) Fall Show Countryside Illinois, Chicago Countryside Banquet hall Dealer Setup Thursday 4-8 P.M., Exhibits September 13 - 16, 2001, Strasburg Currency and Stock & Bond Show, Lancaster Host Hotel, Lancaster, PA.,100 Booths, Exhibits and Educational Programs, Auction by: R. M. Smythe & Co., Inc., Contact Kevin Foley (414) 421-3498 September 13-15, 2001, Milwaukee Numismatic Society 67th Annual Show Four Points Hotel, Milwaukee, WI 115 tables, Exhibits September 15 - 16, 2001, Red Rose Coin Club 43rd Annual Fall Show, Lancaster, PA., Exhibits September 21 - 23, 2001, Paul Padget's 18th Annual Greater Cincinnati Numismatic Exposition, Sharonville Convention Center, Small Auction by Paul Padget and major paper money auction by Currency Auctions of America Contact Paul Padget at (513) 821-2143 September 21 - 23, 2001, Virginia Numismatic Association, 43rd Annual Coin Show, Northern Virginia Community College Ernst Center, Annandale, VA September 21 - 23, 2001, Bick International Expos (www.bick.net) River Palms Hotel Casino, Glendale, CA September 27 - 30, 2001, North East Ohio Coin Club, 41st Annual Show, 100 Tables, Holiday Inn, Route 82 At I-71, Strongville, OH October 4 - 7, 2001, long Beach Coin and Collectible Expo Long Beach California Convention Center, 400 booths, Educational Programs, Auctions by Heritage and Ponterio World Paper Money Fair, run by London Chapter of IBNS October 6/7, 2001 Spink Auction October 5, 2001 Phillips Auction October 4, 2001 West London Paper Money Fairs are: July 15/September 2/November 18, 2001 Important 2002 events Lyn Knight auction of Leo May collection, Chicago, Feb 2002 ANA spring show, Jacksonville, FL, 7-9 March 2002. EXHIBIT APPLICATION DEADLINE 11 FEB 2002. [Joe Boling, John and Nancy Wilson confirmed in attendance] MPCFest III, Port Clinton, Ohio March 2002 W.W.II numismatics seminar at ANA Summer Seminar, July 2002 ANA summer show, New York City, 30 July 4 - August 2002. EXHIBIT APPLICATION DEAD LINE 3 JUN 2002. --------------------------------------------------- Donations are now being accepted for scholarships to the 2002 "Military Money" course at the 2002 ANA Summer Seminar. Inquiries and donations should be sent to: Military Numismatists c/o Marcus Turner 8103 East US Highway 36 Suite 163 Avon, IN 46123 Dondors to 2002 Scholarship Fund Steve Feller Harold Kroll R. A. Medina ==================================================== Post/Base Exchange (PX/BX/NEX) Dump your dupes! Your classified advertisement for items for sale will be run here for free. Send your ads to the gram. This service is for everyone, most humble dealer or most advanced collector. The point is to make the gram more interesting. Send in a list of items for sale and we will list them here in the gram. In all cases confirm your order via email first. FOR SALE I would like to have the following notes included in the forsale section of the MPCGram. If you can work them in someway I’d appreciate it. US MPC Series 471 Dollar F $10.00 US MPC P Series 481 5 Cents 1st Prt AU/U $17.50 US MPC P Series 591 Dollar F $15.00 US MPC P Series 611 Dollar F+ $ 5.00 US MPC P- Series 681 $20 VF $15.00 US SC 1935-A Hawaii Dollar Block A-C G $50.00 (note is missing 4x5mm piece from right border, otherwise VG) US SC 1935-A Hawaii Dollar Block C-C VG $15.00 US SC 1935-A Hawaii Dollar Block P-C F $19.00 US SC 1935-A Hawaii Dollar Block S-C F+ $19.00 US SC 1935-A N. Africa Dollar Block C-C F+ $19.00 US SC 1935-A N. Africa Dollar Block R-C VG $15.00 US SC 1935-A N. Africa Dollar Block R-C F $17.00 GERMANY AMC P-191a ½ Mark AU $ 4.00 GERMANY AMC P-194a 10 Mark VF $10.00 GREAT BRITIAN P-M2 Shilling F $ 4.50 GREAT BRITIAN P-M3 2 Shilling/6 Pence F $ 7.00 GREAT BRITIAN P-M11a Shilling VF $22.50 JAPAN P-62 10 Sen “A” VF/XF $ 7.00 JAPAN P-63 10 Sen “B” AU/U $ 5.00 JAPAN P-64 50 Sen “A” AU $20.00 JAPAN P-65 50 Sen “B” AU/U $ 5.00 JAPAN P-66 One Yen “A” VF $ 8.00 JAPAN P-69a 5 Yen “B” XF+ $ 5.00 JAPAN P-70 10 Yen “A” VF $55.00 JAPAN P-71 10 Yen “B” XF+ $ 4.00 JAPAN P-73 20 Yen “B” XF $10.00 JAPAN SB-279 7.5 Yen Wartime Savings Bond XF $10.00 JAPAN SB-311 15 Yen Wartime Savings Bond AU $10.00 JAPAN SB-365 5 Yen Wartime Savings Bond XF $12.00 LIBYA P-M5a 50 Lire F $20.00 Notes will be sent first class - postpaid, however, if insurance is desired please advise and include insurance fees. 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