Charles Esterly Severn

Charles Esterly Severn
Born	July 5, 1872
Died	December 14, 1929
Nationality	USA
Spouse	Eveleen Mary Weldon Severn
Work
Institution memberships	Chicago Philatelic Society
Significant projects	Editor of Mekeel's Weekly Stamp News
Significant awards	APS Hall of Fame Roll of Distinguished Philatelists

Charles Esterly Severn (1872–1929), of Chicago, Illinois, was a philatelist who dedicated his entire career as editor of philatelic publications.

Philatelic literature

At 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.

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.

Philatelic activity

At 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.

Honors and awards

Severn signed the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists in 1921. He was named to the American Philatelic Society Hall of Fame in 1941.

See also

• Philately
• Philatelic literature

References

• Charles Esterly Severn

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Name	Severn, Charles Esterly
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Date of birth	July 5, 1872
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Date of death	December 14, 1929
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