Clarence W. Hennan
Clarence William Hennan (May 24, 1894 – February 28, 1956) was an internationally recognized philatelist known for his collection, his exhibits at various stamp exhibitions, and for his expertise in evaluating the authenticity of rare stamps.
Dr. Clarence William Hennan | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 22, 1894 |
| Died | February 28, 1956 (aged 61) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Engineering career | |
| Institutions | American Philatelic Congress American Philatelic Society Collectors Club of Chicago |
| Projects | president of the American Philatelic Congress and the American Philatelic Society |
| Awards | Lichtenstein Medal Newbury Award in 1951 named to the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists in 1956 |
Philatelic literature
Hennan authored various articles and books on specific aspects of philately. These include:
Collection interests
Dr. Hennan had various collections from which he authored philatelic articles. Today he is remembered for his:
- Chicago Postal History Collection
Philatelic leadership
Dr. Hennan provided leadership in the philatelic field in various ways:
- President of the American Philatelic Congress
- President of the American Philatelic Society
- President of the Collectors Club of Chicago
- Various positions in the Chicago Philatelic Society (Honorary Life Member)
Awards
For his leadership and accomplishments in the field of philately, Dr. Hennan was:
- given the Newbury Award in 1951
- given the Lichtenstein Medal in 1953
- named to the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists in 1956.
See also
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