Western Philadelic Library
Library in Sunnyvale, CA
We'll be recognized as setting the standard for delivering a responsive and convenient gateway to philatelic knowledge. Our whole library catalog is available on computers at our location. One of our main projects is to make the library catalog available from our website for browsing and research purposes as well as to facilitate loans of the library materials by patrons of the library. Such projects take funds and a wealth of people working together. We're always prepared to welcome new volunteers to assist with the work of the library. If you are interested in joining us to advance the Mission of the Library.
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Western Philadelic Library
read moreThe library is the largest public philatelic collection in the Western United States and is located in Redwood City California with more than 15,700 book and monographs, 5200 journals, and 13300 tear sheets. WPL provides philatelic literature of all countries; specialized stamps; such as transportation, pony express, maritime, airmail, revenue, postal stationary and topical. All material is cataloged in an online database which is available on computer at the library. This includes books, catalogues, journals, pamphlets and tear sheets listed and available for research.
About Us
read moreThe Western Philatelic Library exists to enhance the preservation and dissemination of philatelic knowledge by acquiring, organizing, interpreting and distributing information resources in a globally networked community. We will be recognized as setting the standard for providing a responsive and convenient gateway to philatelic knowledge. The mission of the Friends of the Western Philatelic Library is to operate, maintain, and foster the development of the Western Philatelic Library. The WPL is staffed entirely by volunteers who are members of the Friends of the WPL.
History
read moreHistory of the Western Philatelic LibraryThe Western Philatelic Library was organized as the South Bay Philatelic Library (SBPL) in 1969. At that time, the Sunnyvale (California) Public Library provided space for SBPL in the mezzanine of its new building. By 1971, as the size, importance, and mission of the philatelic library had grown from its original local frame of reference to the point were it was deemed appropriate to change the name to the Western Philatelic Library. The Western Philatelic Library is composed of several important, historic collections.
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