Charles Esterly Severn (July 5, 1872 – December 14, 1929), of Chicago, Illinois, was a philatelist who dedicated his entire career as editor of philatelic publications.
Charles Esterly Severn | |
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| Born | July 5, 1872 |
| Died | December 14, 1929 (aged 57) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Spouse | Eveleen Mary Weldon Severn |
| Engineering career | |
| Institutions | Chicago Philatelic Society |
| Projects | Editor of Mekeel's Weekly Stamp News |
| Awards | APS Hall of Fame Roll of Distinguished Philatelists |
Philatelic literature
editAt Mekeel's Weekly Stamp News, founded by Charles Haviland Mekeel, Severn was initially assigned as the Chicago correspondent in 1894. In 1898 Severn became editor and part-owner for the remainder of his life. During his tenure at Mekeel's Weekly Stamp News, the periodical published a number of significant philatelic monographs and articles, and purchased the competing philatelic journal Weekly Philatelic Era which now became part of the Mekeel company.[1] In 1915 Charles Severn, W. W. Jewett, and Willard Otis Wylie formed the Severn-Wylie-Jewett Company, with Severn as president. The venture was successful and, when Severn died, his wife Eveleen Mary Weldon Severn took over as president of the company.[2]
Philatelic activity
editAt the Chicago Philatelic Society Severn was a member since 1887, and served a number of posts within the society. He was named a Life Director in 1912.[3]
Honors and awards
editSevern signed the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists in 1921. He was named to the American Philatelic Society Hall of Fame in 1941.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Charles Esterly Severn". www.americanstampdealer.com. Retrieved 2021-10-28.
- ^ "Back Matter". PMLA. 84 (7): 1780–1950. 1969. ISSN 0030-8129. JSTOR 1261334.
- ^ a b "American Philatelic Society". classic.stamps.org. Retrieved 2021-10-31.