Author and Contributor Credits

Fran Adams

Philatelic exhibitor of prehistoric subjects and computer hobbyist. Author of articles on developing digital philatelic exhibits and references. Author of this digital reference and co-author of the Neandertal checklist.

His thematic single frame exhibits have won seven Single Frame Grand Awards at the National Topical Stamp Show (NTSS)

"Leticia" in 2021; "Atlantic Meeting' in 2018; Charter of the United Nations' in 2015; 'Authoring Peace' in 2009; 'Neandertal' in 2007; 'Dark Caves - Bright Visions' in 2004; 'The Complete T. rex' in 1995.

• 'Dark Caves - Bright Visions' exhibit : Title Page : 48kb
• 'Dark Caves - Bright Visions' exhibit : Synopsis Page : 8kb
• 'Neandertal' exhibit : Title Page : 408kb
• 'Neandertal' exhibit : Synopsis Page : 60kb
• 'Neandertal' Literature CD : Synopsis Page : 60kb
• 'Neandertal' Philatelic Checklist : 36kb

George Ball

Author of philatelic articles on biological subjects, previous editor for the 'Bio-Philately' journal.

Manfred Baumbach

Previous editor for the 'Geologie' journal (German language) and present editor of the Mining and Geo-Sciences journal 'Gluckauf', collector of mainly mineralogical subjects.

Ron Berger

• 'Sabre-tooth Cats Philatelic Checklist' : 42kb

Peter Brandhuber

Co-author of the checklist for Neandertal (stamps, stationery, cancellations and postal materials) and Associate Editor for the Paleo-Anthropology and Prehistoric Art sections of the Mining and Geo-Sciences journal 'Gluckauf' (German language), specializing in early man.

• 'Neandertal Philatelic Checklist' : 36kb

David Detrich

Author of philatelic articles on early man, prehistory and archaeology, specializing in the Roman Era. Founding member and prior editor of the 'Old World Archaeologist' (OWASU) journal.

• 'Closer Look at Tanzania's Zinjanthropus' : 20kb
• 'G.B.'s Darwin's Fossils Identified' : 12kb
• 'Heselon Mukiri, Native Archaeologist' : 20kb
• 'The Omo Expedition' : 32kb
• 'Petralona Man' : 16kb

Ulrich Eckstein

Author of philatelic articles on all phases and areas of archaeology, Editor for the 'Archaeologie' (German language) journal, and collector of mainly Egyptology.

L.K. Gluckman

Author of philatelic articles on Anatomy and Medicine and member of MSU.

• 'Anthropology and Anatomy at Olduvai, Kenya' : 72kb

Alan Hanks

Author of philatelic articles, co-author of the handbook 'Insects and other Invertebrates of the World on Stamps', Editor for the 'Bio-Philately' and 'Philatelic Aurelian' journals. Exhibitor specializing in Rhodesia and Insects, Fellow of the RPSC and accredited ATA and APS national judge.

Thomas Lera

Past International Secretary of the NSS, Conservation Editor of NSS Bulletin and Section Editor of Underground Post. His exhibit 'Masters of the Night' won the 1999 TOPEX Grand Award. President of NAPEX, member of CANEJ, ATA and APS national judge, fellow of NSS and Explorers Club and Governor appointed Chairman of Virginia Cave Board.

• 'Archaeology and Cave Art' : 644kb

Eileen Meier

Founder of the Old World Archaeology Study Unit (OWASU) of the ATA, author of philatelic articles on archaeology, specializing in Greek Mythology and Old World Archaeology. Exhibitor of Greek Mythology subjects.

• 'Fun with Research: Peking Man' : 28kb
• 'Fun with Research: More on Peking Man' : 64kb

George Rohrer

Author of philatelic articles on prehistory, specializing in Early Man and the Prehistoric Cave Art of France, member of OWASU and FAP.

• 'Abbe Breuil, Father of Prehistory' : 28kb
• 'Altamira' : 24kb
• 'Animals in Ice Age Art' : 28kb
• 'Cave of Rouffignac, Another Giant?' : 44kb
• 'An Enigmatic Cancel' : 20kb
• 'First Settlers in France' : 40kb
• 'Font-de-Gaume, A Stoneage Giant' : 28kb
• 'Footnotes to Niaux and Footsteps to Get There' : 28kb
• 'La Grotte Chauvet' : 36kb
• 'Niaux - A Giant' : 24kb
• 'Niaux Revisited' : 20kb
• 'Philatelic View of Early Man' : 32kb
• 'Postmarks Revive the Distant Past' : 32kb
• 'Reflections on the Neanderthalers' : 36kb
• 'Soultre' : 24kb
• 'Soultre Revisited' : 24kb
• 'Two Small Masterpieces' : 232kb
• 'Tautavel' : 28kb

Caroline Scannell

Editor of the 'Old World Archaeologist' (OWASU) journal, author of philatelic articles on Archaeology, specializing in Nubian Monuments and Egyptian subjects and member of various philatelic societies.

Heinz Schwinge

Author of philatelic articles on Prehistory and Archaeology, specializing in Early Man and founding member of OWASU.

• 'Sea Level Affects Jersey Inhabitants' : 20kb

Barbara Soper

Librabrian at Buffalo and Erie County Public Library, History Department. Member of OWASU and author of philatelic research articles on all phases of history, specializing in Ancient History, Prehistoric Cultures and Archaeology.

• 'Mother Goddess Figurines on Stamps' : 408kb
• 'Stone Age Innovations and Inventions' : 60kb
• 'The World of Neanderthal People' : 24kb

Johann van Soeren

Author of philatelic articles across all Geo-science areas, previous editor for the 'Geologie' journal (German language) and collector of mainly geological subjects.

Lewis Waller

Author of philatelic articles, editor for the 'Nature's Wonders' journal and collector of geological subjects, specializing in waterfalls.