Donald W. Martin

For other people named Donald Martin, see Donald Martin (disambiguation).

Donald W. Martin
Born	September 24, 1890
Died	April 3, 1952
Nationality	USA
Work
Institution memberships	Garfield-Perry Stamp Club American Philatelic Society National Federation of Stamp Clubs
Significant projects	Philatelic activist in the Cleveland, Ohio, area; served various offices at the American Philatelic Society
Significant awards	APS Hall of Fame

Donald W. Martin (1890–1952), of Cleveland, Ohio, was a philatelist who helped organize stamp collecting as a hobby in the Cleveland area.

Philatelic activity

At the local Cleveland level, Martin was a member of the Garfield-Perry Stamp Club, joining the club in 1926. He served in various offices and posts within the club, and was president in 1936 to 1937. He was named Life Member No. 1 by the club for his years of extraordinary service.

On the national level, Martin was a member of the American Philatelic Society (APS) and served it in various ways, including acting as a member of the Board of Vice Presidents from 1939 to 1943. Martin was also the Cleveland representative for the National Federation of Stamp Clubs which had been founded by Harry L. Lindquist.

Honors and awards

For his dedication to the advancement of stamp collecting in the Cleveland area, Martin was awarded the Hanford and Herman trophies by the Garfield-Perry Stamp Club. He was named to the American Philatelic Society Hall of Fame in 1952.

See also

• Philately

References

• APS Hall of Fame - Donald W. Martin

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Name	Martin, Donald W.
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Date of birth	September 24, 1890
Place of birth
Date of death	April 3, 1952
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