Member Spotlight: Rosalind Goddard presents “What’s on a Stamp?” | April 13

Wednesday, April 13, 2022 — 3:00 pm

Join Rosalind in person to learn about collecting African American Imagery on U.S. Postage Stamps

As a retired academic and public librarian, Rosalind was in a good position to continue expanding her own archive of iconic postage stamps. Her strong interest in collecting had begun in 1978 with the issuance of the first stamp in the Black Heritage Series featuring Harriet Tubman. As her collection grew, so did her knowledge and expertise of the U.S. Postal Service and its Commemorative Stamp Program, in particular its significance in promoting American and African American culture and history. Come see her displays, learn about the stamp artists and designers, the selection process and collecting, and about Rosalind’s impressive career with LA City College.

Photos: Selection from stamp collection; portrait of Rosalind (above) by Bruce Talamon

The Ebell of Los Angeles requires all members and guests to be fully vaccinated to attend in-person programs. “Fully vaccinated” is defined as having had a primary series of vaccinations plus a booster (if eligible) and being at least two weeks past the booster dose. Guests must bring ID and proof of vaccination to every event to enter. Special accommodations will be made for those who have a medical or religious exemption. For those with exemptions, The Ebell of Los Angeles will need the following three items on record:

• A note from a doctor or religious leader
• Negative PCR test within 48 hrs. of event
• Rapid Antigen test taken onsite (provided by the Ebell for an additional $15 cost)

Medical grade masks are optional but still strongly recommended.