=========================================== MPC GRAM =========================================== Covering the entire World of Military Numismatics Series 004 - Number 797 Saturday December 7, 2002 "RENDEZVOUS WITH DESTINY EXHIBIT OPENS Today - 61 years after the United States was thrust into the greatest global conflict in the history of mankind - the ANA Money Museum opened its latest exhibit, which fills the 5,000-square-foot main gallery of the Museum in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Money is the engine that drives war. Whether minted from gold, silver or copper, or formed from stone, paper or cloth, money was a major player on all sides of World War II. Regardless of its form or denomination - dollars, francs, lire, marks, pounds, rubles or yen - money was raised to finance war machines, counterfeited to destroy economies and fashioned to sustain lives. Today, it is a reflection of the people and nations that made and used it during those dark years of conflict. Numismatic publisher Chet Krause and New Jersey coin dealer Harry Garrison provided special support for the American Numismatic Association Money Museum's newest exhibit, "Rendezvous with Destiny: The Money of WWII." Krause loaned the ANA an M-29 Cargo Carrier "Weasel" from his extensive, personal collection of World War II-era vehicles and weapons. "The ANA is grateful to Chet (Krause) for the loan of the Weasel by Chet," says ANA Executive Director Edward C. Rochette. "These vehicles were used by the Allies on many fronts throughout the war and employed by the 10th Mountain Division, which trained here in Colorado. Adna Wilde, who serves as the Association's treasurer and is an ANA past president, was in the 10th Mountain and remembers these track vehicles pushing over rough terrain and snow in the Italian Alps." Built by the Studebaker Car Company of South Bend, Indiana, from 1942-45, the Weasel hauled soldiers and equipment over a variety of terrain where wheeled vehicles could not hack out a path. Krause's Weasel arrived at the ANA Museum in Colorado Springs on a trailer and was driven up the front steps of the building and through the front doors, where it was gingerly moved onto a platform specially built for the exhibit. For the exhibit, Garrison provided 3,000 1943 Canadian "Victory" nickels to be given to museum visitors. During World War II, Canada, like the United States, diverted nickel from coins to the war effort. Canada struck 5-cent pieces in a brass alloy of copper and zinc known as tombac. The obverse featured King George VI and the reverse has a "V" for victory as well as the denomination. Around the edge of the reverse are dots and dashes of the international Morse Code, spelling the words "We win when we work willingly." In addition to the Victory nickels, the ANA also distributed 1943 zinc-coated steel cents issued by the United States Mint. Copper normally used to produce Lincoln cents was diverted for strategic purposes during the war. World War II involved more nations and a larger geographical area than any war, taking the lives of more than 70 million people around the globe. The ramifications and reverberations of that greatest of all conflicts continue to impact the lives of every person alive today. Money is the engine that drives war. Whether minted from gold, silver or copper, or formed from stone, paper or cloth, money was a major player on all sides of World War II. Regardless of its form or denomination - dollars, francs, lire, marks, pounds, rubles or yen - money was raised to finance war machines, counterfeited to destroy economies and fashioned to sustain lives. Today, it is a reflection of the people and nations that made and used it during those dark years of conflict. Throughout World War II, shortages in material and manpower forced both the Allied and Axis powers to radically alter their coinage. For example, copper used to produce the Lincoln cent was diverted in 1943 to manufacture weapons. The copper taken out of pocket change was put to use in making two naval cruisers and destroyers, 1,243 B-17 bombers, and 240 field guns and howitzers. The zinc-coated steel replacement Lincoln cents collected today remain a simple yet poignant reminder of the effects of war on money. This comprehensive exhibit at the Museum - operated by the American Numismatic Association, a 30,000-member, nonprofit, educational organization chartered by Congress - will showcase the coins, currency and artifacts from that great, global conflict. * From the European Theatre, the exhibit will include Allied and Axis coinage that changed as metal was channeled toward strategic uses; German-issued prisoner of war and concentration camp money; occupational and military money; and Axis and Allied counterfeit currency printed to shatter economies and morale. * From the Pacific Theatre, the exhibit will include Hawaii overprint money produced by the United States as an economic defense measure soon after Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor; Japanese occupational currency printed in the local denominations, such as pesos, guldens and dollars; and recovered silver coins from the Treasure of Manila Bay that was dumped into the Philippine waters to prevent its capture. * From the Home Front, the exhibit will include U.S. War Bonds and ration coupons; steel cents, silver nickels and coins made from cartridge cases; internment camp and prisoner-of-war money; military orders and decorations presented to airmen, sailors and soldiers engaged in battles; and memorabilia from the 10th Mountain Brigade, which trained at Camp Hale near Leadville, Colorado. For more information about this exhibit, contact the ANA Museum at 818 N. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903-3279; telephone 719/632-2646 ext. 354; fax 719/634-4085; E-mail museum@money.org; or visit the ANA web site at www.money.org. =========================================== Editorial =========================================== December 7th is one of those few days that we recognize every year, but do not celebrate. It is awkward because we do celebrate many things—the bravery of many sailors, soldiers, and airmen who fought that day and of the millions more who would serve in the years after the attack on Pearl Harbor. We celebrate the many friendships, loves—and families—that were created by the new circumstances, but in the shadow of the incalculable and incomprehensible death, damage, and destruction that also occurred during this time the celebrations are seldom festive. In our little specialized are of military money collecting, we can celebrate the opening of the ANA WWII money exhibit. In my opinion, this is an important and wonderful thing recognizing a fascinating field that all of us have appreciated for a long time. Furthermore, the Gram is highlighted and honored by the two very personal reflections of December 7th provided by Gail Baker and Mel Steinberg below. In keeping with traditional Gram practices, if these stories motivate you to send yours in late, we will be delighted to share them with other Gramsters. If you are not motivated to do that, you have a year to think about it, because we will ask again next year. Unfortunately, I cannot remember the moments when my parents learned of the attack. They both told me at one time or another, but I have not been able to recall their stories which of course saddens me. If I can remember or reconstruct those stories I will certainly share them. Fred =========================================== Mail Call =========================================== Dear Gram, Since I was barely a glimmer in my father's eye on December 7, 1941, I thought I'd share portions of my father's and mother's love letters. I hope you enjoy them. My mother (Bunny) met my father (Horace) in August 1941 at a convention (no, not coins – shells!) The American Malacological Union held its annual meeting in Rockland, Maine. Horace, a zoology professor at the University of Pennsylvania lived in Philadelphia and Bunny, education director at the Boston Children's Museum, lived in Quincy, Massachusetts. They got engaged on their first date in Maine and, two days later, returned to their respective homes and wrote wonderful love letters back and forth in preparation for their upcoming marriage on December 21, 1941. Horace was 52; Bunny was 35. Neither had ever been married before. On December 8, 1941 Bunny wrote: "My terribly wished-for darling, I suppose you are worried about all your friends in Honolulu. I do hope they have all come through OK. I have been listening to the radio quite a lot today, but can't yet realize we are again at war. I suppose I can't because actually, we have been at war with Germany et all for some time. I suppose a formal declaration on that end will soon be forth coming." "I love you fearfully and wonderfully, husband to be, and as always, I long for our separation to be ended. Longingly, lovingly and cheerfully your…. Bunny" On December 9, 1941, Horace wrote: "Heart of my Heart and All My Happiness, Your Friday letter came this morning and your Saturday this afternoon; together they lift me out of the despondent loneliness of the week and into something approaching my delight when you are in my arms – warm and wonderful." "The news about Hawaii sounds pretty bad. I hope Cooke and the Museum escaped. I wonder if we will have any trouble traveling (to Sanibel Island, Florida for their honeymoon); I expect not unless troops start moving in large numbers. As I think I told you, I was a reserve officer in the field artillery until a few years ago; I do not expect to be called, but it is an improbable possibility. However, at my age, that would only mean we would need to live at an Army camp for a while. School is going as usual, although the students are excited." "Adoring you beyond words, your own warm bed-fellow for the future… Hodey" Bunny answered: "You sort of frighten me when you talk about the Army. I can't believe they will want to take you." Forever yours, wishing and waiting… Bunny" On December 15, 1941, Horace explained why a promised "bill" was not enclosed: "The bill was omitted because the U. of P. had a bombing-defense meeting at 2 PM so that I was not able to get to the bank which closes at 3. Incidentally, your husband will be the warden for the zoology laboratory, which means attending other meetings. The last meeting, in my humble opinion, was for advertising purposes only; although it was the first time I ever saw such a large proportion of the students and faculty under one roof – about 10,000 got together." "Coming to and for you, loveliness, just as quickly as I can. Your hungrily, hopeful Hubby… Hodey" Bunny and Horace were married on Sunday, December 21, 1941. Their honeymoon on Sanibel Island, Florida was extended several days as the trains on the East coast were indeed transporting troops, and the University of Pennsylvania remained closed another week after the Christmas vacation. Many of the students and faculty never returned. Gail Baker Dear Editor, I do not remember Dec. 7, 1941, but I do remember Dec. 8. It is one of my earliest and most vivid memories. I remember our family sitting around the kitchen table, where our only radio was, listening to President Roosevelt give his "Day of Infamy" address to the nation. I knew even at the age of six that the world as I had known it was over. My parents' faces told me that our country was in grave danger. The memory of those few minutes was burned into my consciousness. Mel Steinberg Dear Gram, =========================================== CALENDAR OF EVENTS =========================================== 2002 December 7, opening of World War II Numismatics exhibition at American Numismatic Association Museum, Colorado Springs, CO. 10 a. m. A special ceremony will begin at 10:55 a. m. marking the moment of attack on Pearl Harbor. [Joe Boling and Warner Talso confirmed] 2003 FUN Florida United Numismatists, Orlando, 9 - 12Jan 2003 Confirmed table holders and attendees [Leo May (table), Fred Schwan (table), David Seelye (table), Larry Smulczenski (table w/Schwan), Harold Kroll, Marcus Turner, Howard Daniel, David Amey, Rod and Wes Hardy, (with table), Al Glaser, others please confirm. CPMX 9: 20 - 23 February, Chicago, IL MPC Fest IV: 28 Feb - 2 March, Port Clinton, OH Fest Registrants: Doug Bell, Joe Boling†, Guido Crapanzano†, Dick Freyser, Philip M. Goldstein$$, Gary Hicks, Harold Kroll, Jack Lippincot, Kevin Maloy, Leo May$$, Fred Schwan, David Seelye, Nick Shrier, Larry Smulczenski$$, Warner Talso$$$, Marcus Turner, Tom Warburton, Mark Watson, Bill Yanchick, Tom Koch, Nancy and John Wilson†, Bill McNease, Cuneyd Tolek†, Wenell Wolka†, Al Glaser. Registration fee: $148 double occupancy $198 single occupancy (including meals and motel). Payments may be sent to BNRPress, 132 E. Second St., Port Clinton, OH 43452 or via PayPal to fredschwan@yahoo.com. Suggested airports in order of desirability: Toledo, Cleveland, Detroit (attempts will be made to provide ground transportation to/from these airports) $$ = Paid Running total: 26, †=new fester. ANA National Money Show, March 21-23, 2003, Charlotte (NC) Convention Center, Contact ANA Convention Department at convention@money.org or JoeBoling@aol.com for forms to exhibit. Hours are 10-6:30 Friday & Saturday & 10-2 Sunday. Hotels are The Westin Charlotte (704-375-2623) and the nearby Hampton Inn Charlotte Uptown (704-373-0917). Howard Daniel will be manning a joint NI/NBS/IBNS club table where Gramsters can meet each other. He is also conducting a joint NI/IBNS meeting on Saturday and invites all Gramsters to the meeting's show and tell session and to meet other collectors with similar interests. Masstricht April 4-6, Valkenburg, The Netherlands, contact Jos Eijsermans, Box 3240, NL 5930 Tegelen Netherlands ======================================== 2003 scholarship fund Donations of cash and numismatic material will be gladly accepted. Generally the numismatic material is auctioned at MPCFest, but might be sold via ebay or other places. Your scholarship donations help the hobby by sending qualified individuals to the ANA summer seminar military money class. Except for unavoidable charges like ebay fees, 100% of your donation goes to scholarships. 2003 Scholarship Donors Ed Hoffman RA Medina Dick Freyser Larry Smulczenski David Seelye Howard Daniel Steve Feller Warner Talso Pam West Mr. 691 Leo May John & Nancy Wilson Max Spiegel Contact me at: "Marcus Turner" maturner@indy.rr.com Checks should be made out to the "Military Numismatists Scholarship". or Marcus Turner 8103 East US Highway 36 Suite 163 Avon, Indiana 46123 USA ========================================================= MPC ANA Museum Project ========================================================== Below is a list of the MPC holdings in the ANA Museum at this time. It goes without saying that donations of additional notes will be most welcome. Series 100 – [50 sen] Series 461 - 5 cents Series 471 - None Series 472 – [5 cents] Series 481 - 5 cents, [10 cents,] 50 cents, $1 Series 521 - 5, 15, 25, 50 cents Series 541 - 5, 10, 25 cents Series 591 - NONE Series 611 - NONE Series 641 - 5, 10, 25, 50 cents, $1, $5, $10 Series 651 – [$1] Series 661 - [10, 50c], [$5], $10 Series 681 - 5, 10, 25, 50 cents, $1, [45] Series 691 - [$1, $5, $10, $20] Series 692 - 5, 10, 25, 50 cents, $1 Series 701 - [$1, $5, $10, $20] [50c etc.] = notes donated by Gramsters contact Chris Connell ANA Museum Collections Manager 818 North Cascade Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80903-3279 collections@money.org (719) 632-2646 ======================================================== RESEARCH ======================================================== Papermoneyworld maintains an innovative interactive data base of all military payment certificates. Everyone is invited to enter notes in their possession or that they have observed. 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Smythe(800) 622-1880 (212) 908-4047 www.smytheonline.com Mel Steinberg & Son(415) 453-9750 (415) 457-4432 melsteinberg@mindspring.com Military Trader(800) 334-7165 Scott Winslow Associates (603)472-7040 (603) 472-8773 scott@scottwinslow.com George Warner(307) 672-3700 Pam West [44] 0208 641 3224[44] 0208 641 3224 pamwestbritnotes@compuserve.com =================================================== POST / BASE EXCHANGE(PX/BX/NEX) Dump your dupes! Your classified advertisement for items for sale, purchase or trade 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. In all cases confirm your order via email first. FOR SALE: WANTED SECTION: Collectors may submit lists of items wanted for their collections for listing here. Dealers and collectors who have these items, are then encouraged to list them for sale in the above section as a reply. Wanted listings will run for a period of 1 month. WANTED - I have a want list for the gram which consists of JIM notes that I have been unable to find to date: Burma (JIM ) - Ten cents fractional letters. Malaya (JIM ) - one cent 2 letters. Malaya ( JIM ) - ten cents 2 letters. Netherlands East Indies Tien cents 2 letters. =================================================== MPC CATALOG CORRECTIONS & ENHANCEMENTS Page 18, Bottom - Users of Military Payment Certificates Check marks were omitted from production copies of books. Please check off the following: Australia: 641, 661, 681, 692 Canada:461 through and including 591 Korea: 641, 661, 681, 692 New Zealand:641, 661, 681, 692 Thailand: 641, 661, 681, 692 United States: All (date listed: 02 APRIL 2002) Page 201, Bottom Right - Very last sentence on this page Two serial numbers listed for the second printing of Series 472 .50 cent notes. The first serial number listed is obviously in error as a nine digit number: C040351392C Correct Serial Number is: C04035139C D Freyser (date listed 10 April 2002) Page 207, #833/4 - Series 481 .25 4th Printing (table listing serial number breakdowns) line 5 Start Number is incorrect. It appears as: (start) D14784001D(end) D14784000D Correct start number should be: D09408001D PK6 (date listed: 03 APRIL 2002) Page 214, #855/r2 - Series 541 $1 Replacements, Ending serial number is incorrect Correct number is F1112000 (date listed: 02 APRIL 2002) Page 220, #884/2r - Series 641 .50 Replacements On page 284, it is broken down into 2 printings. That's correct, BUT, on page 220 he lists only (1) printing reported. It should "list" both first and second printings. Guy Araby (date listed 04 APRIL 2002) Page 287, Series 661 Series Summary, 25 cent note: the "list" shows "#CU as 10(7) . It should read, 8(7). As only 8 are known in CU. Just recount P.289. Guy Araby (date listed 08 APRIL 2002) Page 398, Series #541 $10 on "UNC." price is $2500, on P.214 the UNC. price is $3500. Also the rest of the prices don't match all the way to "VG" on this issue. They should be the same price. Guy Araby (date listed 08 APRIL 2002) =================================================== MPC Gram Staff: Publisher: Fred Schwan - MPCGram@yahoo.com Editor: Philip M. 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