National Geographic's Collectors Corner

Collaborative site for collectors, dealers, & anyone interested in our history.

Discussions (521)

Discussions Replies Latest Activity

Aspen Institute and National Geographic Announce the 2010 Aspen Environment Forum, July 25-28

Speakers to include EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson, UN’s Mohan Munasinghe, and author Jeff Goodell  Washington, DC, May 18, 2010––The Aspen…

Started by Cathy Hunter

0 May 18, 2010

Happy Anniversary to George Bass

Fifty years ago this month, a young archaeologist from the University of Pennsylvania dove into the waters off Cape Gelidonya, lured there…

Started by Cathy Hunter

0 May 18, 2010

Today in NGS History

On this day in 1950, the Franklin L. Burr Prize was awarded to Charles P. Mountford for successfully directing the National Geographic Expe…

Started by Cathy Hunter

0 May 12, 2010

Today in NGS History

By Mark Collins Jenkins On April 29, 1970, at a ceremony at Society headquarters, the 1969 Thomas D. White Space Trophy is presented to t…

Started by Cathy Hunter

0 Apr 29, 2010

When were slipcases introduced

I was wondering when the official NGS maroon and gold slipcases became available for sale. I realize they go back to 1950, but I know they…

Started by Travis Fatzinger

1 Apr 20, 2010
Reply by Scott T. Shier

National Geographic Society - Army Air Corps Stratosphere Balloon Flight Collectible Commemorative Mail

Continuing the postal theme of last week's discussion on the Collectibles and Souvenirs of the National Geographic Society - U. S. Army Air…

Started by Charles Gannon

0 Apr 18, 2010

Today in NGS History

On April 16, 1964, Jane Goodall received the Franklin L. Burr cash prize of $2,000 in recognition of her outstanding contributions to scien…

Started by Cathy Hunter

0 Apr 16, 2010

My Father, The Captain

Jean-Michel Cousteau has written a memoir of his famous father, who would have been 100 on June 11.  Please click here to read the press re…

Started by Cathy Hunter

0 Apr 16, 2010

98th Anniversary of the sinking of R.M.S. TITANIC

On Sunday April 14th 1912, the ocean luxury liner TITANIC struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic, at 11:40pm. At or around 2:20am, April 1…

Started by Scott T. Shier

0 Apr 15, 2010

National Geographic Society - Army Air Corps Stratosphere Balloon Flight Collectibles - Stratosphere Mail

Along with the small National Geographic Society presentation Flags (discussed in last week's posting), a packet of "Stratosphere Mail" was…

Started by Charles Gannon

1 Apr 15, 2010
Reply by Scott T. Shier

RSS

Members

Legal notice about this site

Note: Any sales or trade arrangements are solely between users of this site; The National Geographic Society is not a party to and does not endorse or promote any particular sales or trade arrangements between collectors, dealers, or others. Due to the immediate nature of this medium, National Geographic Online also does not review, censor, approve, edit or endorse information placed on this forum. Discussion boards on National Geographic Online are intended to be appropriate for family members of all ages. Posting of indecent material is strictly prohibited. The placement of advertisements or solicitations unrelated to National Geographic also is prohibited. National Geographic Online shall review information placed on this forum from time to time and delete inappropriate material that comes to its attention as soon as it is practicable, but cannot guarantee that such material will not be found on the forum. By posting material on this discussion board you agree to adhere to this policy prohibiting indecent, offensive or extraneous advertising material, and to legally assume full and sole responsibility for your posting.

© 2024   Created by Cathy Hunter.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service