Institute for Analytical Philately

1. SM Institute forAnalytical Philately If You Have Research Ideas We Have Money John Barwis FRPSL FRPSV World Stamp Show, New York 2016

2. A Real Need • Analytical research can solve philatelic mysteries • Philately has untapped technical expertise • General unawareness of analytical possibilities • Analytical research carries a cost burden The opportunity • Connect philatelists with analytical resources • Provide technical advice • Provide funding

3. The IAP Mission IAP is a virtual Educational Institution dedicated to applying analytical techniques to philatelic studies, to provide long term benefits to all aspects of philately.

4. The Institute Offers • Access to experimental equipment • Training in research methodology • A network of technical experts • Guidance in conceptualizing projects • Assistance in documenting results • Financial assistance

5. Achieving the Goal

6. Ideas will come from: • Individual philatelists • Specialty groups • Reviews of worldwide scientific work • YOU

7. Collaboration Is Paramount

8. Research Grants • Grants will be to qualified philatelic scholars. • Grants may be made on a cost-sharing basis in conjunction with similar awards from allied philatelic institutions. Example: An applicant is awarded a $2,000 grant from the National Postal Museum. If the research proposal is approved for funding by the IAP, we will award a matching grant of up to $2,000.

9. Grant Requirements • Demonstrable abilityto perform analyticalresearch. • Formal proposalsubmission to IAP. • Evaluation and selection by IAP. • Affiliation with an educational institution not needed.

10. Funding and Duration • Intent: allow researchers access to facilities not normally available to them. • Payments depend on a project’s spending needs. • Grants typically limited to $2,000. • Grant duration is 12 months including publication.

11. How to Apply • Anyone wanting to help solve an open philatelic mystery may apply. • IAP can help lay out your project and can aid in proposal writing. • IAP will use its own resources and extensive network to find others who may be able to help your project succeed.

12. I don’t have the ability… • But I have no technical background! • But I don’t understand the technology! Not to worry! IAP can connect you with people who will work with you, or for you, at whatever level makes you comfortable.

13. Types of Research Applications

14. Examples of Applications • Physical Sciences • Chemical Sciences • Optical Sciences • Mathematical and Computer Sciences • Printing and Paper Sciences “Social Sciences” will not fall within the IAP purview

15. Strategic Alliances

16. Why Strategic Alliances? To allow: • Access to libraries and archives • Access to staff “experts” • Access to experimental hardware To: • Reduce technical risk • Share and disseminate results • Enhance philatelic enjoyment

17. Current Alliances National Postal Museum, Washington Philatelic Foundation, New York V. G. Greene Foundation, Toronto U.S. Philatelic Classics Society Confederate Stamp Alliance

18. UniversityCenters of Excellence

19. Why Centers of Excellence? To provide: • Access to state-of-the-art forensic equipment • Access to faculty specialists • Access to graduate students for possible support Which helps IAP: • Eliminate equipment cost and maintenance • Stay current with evolving hardware

20. Current Centers Color SciencesMunsell Color Science Laboratory,Rochester Institute of Technology Ink and Paper SciencesCenter for Ink and Printability ResearchWestern Michigan University Spectroscopy Department of Chemistry Rutgers University

21. IAP Organization

22. Advisory Directors Board of Directors Managing Directors Dwayne Littauer (LA) Corporate Counsel Mark Schwartz (PA) Vice President Ken Nilsestuen (OH) Treasurer Dr. John Barwis (MI) President James Allen (MI) Senior Fellow Thomas Lera (FL) Senior Fellow IAP Organization Dr. Robert Hisey (FL) Senior Fellow Dr. Harry Brittain (NJ) Senior Fellow Jonas Hällström (SE) Senior Fellow STRATEGIC ALLIANCES Centers of Excellence

23. IAP Characteristics • U.S. tax-exempt corporation • Web: www.analyticalphilately.org • Minimal administrative overhead • Treasury comprises donated funds • All technical assistance is pro bono

24. We Intend that 90% of all Contributions Directly Fund Research Activities

25. Example Grants Insight into Papermaking and Ink Chemistry of United States Three-Cent Bank Note Issues Prof. A Pekarovicova An Evaluation of Color Measurement Equipment for Philatelic Studies Thomas Lera Reflectance Spectroscopy of Colored Overprints Dr. Lyman Caswell

26. Published Research: Ink Determining pigment elements XRF: x-ray fluorescence Μ-EDXRF: micro energy-dispersive x-ray fluorescence PIXE: proton-induced x-ray emission spectroscopy Determining pigment compounds FTIR: Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy XRD: x-ray diffraction RS: Raman spectroscopy

27. Published Research: Paper Determining fibre type Wet chemistry: spot-staining for cotton, linen, wood Determining sizing and filler type Wet chemistry: detecting gelatin, rosin, starch XRD, Raman: detecting CaCO3 , TiO2 , kaolinite, etc. Establishing similar origins Physical measurements: thickness distribution, bulk moduli, permeability, fibre-length distribution

28. Sharing Results First Int’l Symposium, Washington 2012 50 participants, 19 papers, proceedings volume published Second Int’l Symposium, Chicago 2015 65 participants, 15 papers, proceedings volume in press Third Int’l Symposium, London 2017 The Royal Philatelic Society London 13-15 October

29. Research that philatelic mystery you have pondered.Apply for a grant…Today!

30. What’s Next? The Third International Symposium on Analytical Methods in Philately The Royal Philatelic Society London 13-15 October 2017 Program Chair: Jonas Hällström j.hallstrom@telia.com

31. Join us in London! The Third International Symposium on Analytical Methods in Philately 13-15 October 2017 41 Devonshire Place London