101 Association (motorcycles)

The 101 Association is an organization for devotees of the Indian 101 Scout Motorcycle for the use, preservation and history of this famous motorcycle. The Association provides a repository for the safe keeping of motorcycles, literature, parts and other related items in such a manner as to assure the availability of same for study or observation; and to provide a medium of exchange for information relating to these antiques. In joining the 101 Association you will have an avenue to acquire parts and information on suppliers, manufacturers and how to restore these bikes. There are over 400 members representing over 20 countries. Membership is not limited to 101 ownership. The 101 Association puts out a quarterly publication, "the WOW" and also publishes a "Repair and Overhaul Manual." Each year there is an annual meeting with judging and trophies held in conjunction with an AMCA meet. We welcome new members.

1904 World's Fair Society

In April 1986, a handful of people got together to discuss the formation of a society dedicated to preserving the memory and memorabilia of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition - the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair. On April 30th of that year, the 82nd anniversary of the opening day of the Fair, the first official membership meeting was held. Although starting small, membership has now grown to over 500. The Society represents a diverse group of people. Some collect memorabilia...some are interested in digging up the facts and setting the record straight...some are interested in finding the bits and pieces that still exist...and all find it exciting! The Society offers a number of activities and meets monthly in St. Louis.

20-30-40 Glass Society of Illinois

The 20-30-40 Glass Society of Illinois is composed of members who collect, preserve and research American-made glassware of the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. Their primary focus is their love of glass and the pleasure of collecting. The Society has six general meetings per year and sponsors the Chicagoland Annual Depression Glass Show and Sale each March. Members are encouraged to actively participate in the show and meetings. The Society also publishes six newsletters annually and has an extensive reference library for members use.

52 Plus Joker Playing Card Club

Originally formed to cater to the interests of collectors of American antique playing card decks, 52 Plus Joker has long since broadened the scope of the club to include the collecting of playing cards and related items of all sorts, and from around the world! Benefits of membership include our annual convention and the quarterly magazine, "Clear The Decks." Also, member auctions, access to the Members Only section on the club's website, a membership roster, appraisals by experts at no cost, and low-cost advertising in our publication.

A. C. Gilbert Heritage Society

The A. C. Gilbert Heritage Society is a national organization of collectors whose common goal is the preservation of the heritage left us by Alfred Carlton Gilbert and his toy manufacturing company, the A. C. Gilbert Company, of New Haven, Connecticut. The membership collect and shares their knowledge of Erector sets and other Gilbert scientific toys, literature and historical articles. Members receive four issues of the A. C. Gilbert Heritage Society Newsletter, filled with informative articles, set organization, tips for model building, and "for sale" and exchange items. Each member receives a copy of the National Membership Directory and are encouraged to attend any of the regional meetings each year and the national meeting held each summer.

Akro Agate Collectors' Club

Alabama Historical Radio Society

The Alabama Historical Radio Society was founded in 1989 to provide an opportunity for men and women of all ages to join together and persue their interest in vintage radio. Some of the AHRS activities include operating the Don Kresge Memorial Museum, conducting monthly meetings giving members more opportunities to enjoy their hobby, arranging swap meets for acquiring or disposing of equipment or other memorabilia, conducting formal classes on electronic restoration and cabinet refinishing for members wanting to acqire these skills, locating and enlisting young people interested in learning the technical aspects of vacuum tube radio construction and repair, and preparing and presenting programs for local business and civic groups to raise awareness and create interest in this vital part of our entertainment history.

Alice in Wonderland Collectors Network

The Alice in Wonderland Collectors Network is a resource and communications vehicle for those who collect Alice stuff. The website group offers a lot of information on the website and Alice in Wonderland enthusiasts can sign up on the mailing list online.

Alpha Quadrant Alliance (Star Trek)

The Alpha Quadrant Alliance is a NEW Star Trek & Science Fiction fan club devoted to having fun, meeting new people, helping other people, and expanding our creative horizons! We have Live, Virtual and SIM/RPG Groups so no matter where your preferences lie, you can be a part of whatever aspect of Alpha Quadrant Alliance you wish, making this the perfect club for someone with a busy lifestyle or other commitments.

AMC Rambler Club

The AMC Rambler Club was founded in 1980 to encourage and promote the preservation, restoration and collection of automobiles produced by American Motors Corporation during the model years 1958-1969. The club also encourages the collection and preservation of all support information and printed matter relating to these cars. Owning a car is not a requirement for membership. If you like '58-'69 AMCs, you are welcome to join. Members of AMCRC receive the quarterly publication, "Rambler Reader," and our popular annual "Parts Souce Guide." New members also get a special Start-Up Packet, which includes a list of club services, production information telling how many AMC's were produced during the years 1958-1969, an AMCRC window decal, and other items.

American Air Mail Society

The American Air Mail Society supports collectors and historians who have interests in air mail stamps including the areas of Crash Mail, Lindberghiana, US and foreign first flights, Rocket Mail, Balloon Mail, Glider Mail, Zepplin Mail, Amelia Earhart, Concord, and any other related areas. The AAMS was founded in 1923, and is the second oldest aerophilatelic society in the world with over 1,500 members worldwide. AAMS publishes the monthly magazine, "The Airpost Journal," and holds an annual convention, as well as a Spring and/or Fall meeting during philatelic exhibitions in different parts of the country. There are also 16 chapters and 9 study groups around the country. Please check out our website for other member services we offer.

American Art Pottery Association

The American Art Pottery Association has three major goals: To promote an interest, appreciation, and recognition of American Art Pottery; To uniform and strengthen the voice of collectors and dealers of American Art Pottery; and, To foster a members' Code of Ethics for buying, selling, exhibiting and publishing about American Art Pottery. Annual membership includes six issues of the "Journal of the American Art Pottery Association;" participate in the national convention, show, sale and auction held each Spring; the opportunity to have your current website included on the AAPA website's Links to Member Sites; participation in the AAPA Mystery Page for identification of your pieces; use of the AAPA Member Want List; a copy of the Directory of Membership and the right to display the AAPA member sign signifying your membership in the only national organization dedicated to American Art Pottery.

American Association of Comicbook Collectors

The American Association of Comicbook Collectors was started in 1991 as an organization of collectors, fans, and enthusiasts who have pledged to support , promote and abide by the ethical standards, guidelines, and behavior set forth in the association's Code of Ethics which can be found on our website. Some of the services AACC offers our members include grading, image hosting and a finder's service.

American Aviation Historical Society

American Aviation Historical Society was founded in 1956 with the primary objective of preserving and disseminating the rich heritage of American aviation. Membership is open to anyone, anywhere having an interest in aviation and its history. Members receive the AAHS's quarterly publication and also a newsletter. We provide an excellent forum for making new collector contacts that can help you build your personal library and collection. The AAHS headquarters also provides members access to over 30,000 periodicals and thousands of negatives and rare aviation books.

American Bell Association

The American Bell Association is a group of friendly collectors who enjoy collecting and learning about bells. Bell collections vary depending on member interest: brass bells, bronze bells, ceramic bells, glass bells, and so on. The Association was founded in 1940 for the purpose of furthering knowledge about bells among its membership. There are local chapter meetings, regional meetings and an annual convention. Membership in ABA includes our bi-monthly magazine, "The Bell Tower."

American Breweriana Association

The Americana Breweriana Association is an educational group serving both the historian and the collector. ABA produces a quality bimonthly magazine covering industry news, brewery history, beer advertising and collectibles; conducts affordable annual meetings and has an ABA Lending Library. ABA has 3,200 members.

American Ceremony Program Society (stamps)

The American Ceremony Program Society is a collectors club for those dedicated to the collection and preservation of USPS First Day and Philatelic-Related event programs. We issue a members' periodical, "The Ceremonial," and hold regional meetings, usually in conjunction with a major stamp show. Please check out our website for additional information. We welcome new members!

American Coaster Enthusiasts

The American Coaster Enthusiasts is the world's largest club of amusement ride enthusiasts. ACE was founded in 1978 as a not-for-profit volunteer club to foster and promote the conservation, appreciation, knowledge and enjoyment of the art of the classic wooden roller coaster and the contemporary steel coaster. Our club has grown to over 8,000 members representing every state and 12 countries. We publish a bi-monthly newsletter and a quarterly magazine for our members and sponsor several events at parks each year. If you love the thrill of the twists, turns, drops, and loops of a roller coaster, this club is for you.

American Collectors of Infant Feeders

The American Collectors of Infant Feeders is a non-profit organization whose primary purpose is to gather and publish information pertaining to the feeding of infants throughout history. The collecting of infant feeders and related items is promoted. Many members collect go-withs (related items such as doll bottles, invalid feeders, sterilizers, trading cards, pictures and advertisements). The group meets annually, usually on the last full weekend of July. Members receive the newsletter, "Keeping Abreast," published four times per year.

American Cookie Jar Association

The purpose of the American Cookie Jar Association is to bring together all those who share a love for cookie jar collecting. Our goals are to promote fun, fellowship, education and the sharing of information with our fellow collectors. We hope to help educate each other, so that we can all make informed decision with regard to what is right for our own personal collections and share the joy that we feel in collecting cookie jars. Members of this online club receive free listings on the ACJA website sale page, a copy of the membership directory, a membership card, logo merchandise, email newsletters and access to members only bulletin board and resources.

American Credit Card Collectors Society

The American Credit Card Collectors Society serves collectors who are interested in credit cards and charge coins. The ACCCS is the only organization dedicated to the credit materials hobbyist.

American Credit-Debit Collectors

The American Credit-Debit Collectors is a new group in 2006. AC-DC is for collectors who wish to be on the ground floor of a new hobby which includes the collecting of cards such as: gift, casino slot, telephone, Master Card, hotel key, credit, ATM, Visa, medical, department store, gasoline, or any other kind of plastic card imaginable. The purpose of the club is for folks to meet other collectors with the same interests and be able to trade with them. The group will be issuing a newsletter.

American Cut Glass Association

There was a time in U.S. history when elegance and manners were status symbols, indicating one's station in life. Among the most coveted of the symbols was American Brilliant Cut Glass. Created by American craftsmen, it offered an intricacy of patterns and design on a quality of glass unmatched by producers anywhere in the world. The Brilliant Period lasted from approximately 1876 to around 1914. The American Cut Glass Association is a non-profit organization devoted to the study and research of American Brilliant Cut Glass. Whether you are a new collector or a long-time collector, ACGA has a lot to offer you as a member. ACGA offers 10 issues of a member newsletter, "The Hobstar," annually plus regional chapters, an annual convention and "Brilliant Weekends," a general term for special events which are held at various times during the year to allow members another opportunity to enjoy the excitement of collecting and loving American Brilliant Cut Glass.

American Federation of Mineralogical Societies

Rockhounds have a wide variety of interests. Rockhounding is one of the few endeavors that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. For a lot of people their rockhounding experience began as early as a child picking up rocks. Some people don't begin their rockhounding hobby until after they retire from their job. Some of the types interests among members include: geology, minerals, crystals, gems, fossils, meteorites, lapidary, faceting, jewelry, wirewrapping, or simply studying all of the above. Organized groups started as early as the 1880s with the New York Mineralogical Society in 1886 and the Philadelphia Mineralogical Society in 1892. By the 1930s there were some regional federations of mineral collecting societies. In 1947 the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies was formed. Today, AFMS is composed of seven regional federations representing a combined total of over 250 mineralogical societies. For a complete listing of the seven regional federations and the groups under each, go to: http://www.amfed.org/region.htm

American First Day Cover Society (stamps)

The American First Day Cover Society was founded in 1955 and now has a membership of nearly 3,000 active first day cover collectors, including hundreds of collectors who design and manufacture their own cacheted FDCs. The AFDCS holds a national annual convention, Americover, maintains a historical archive, and publishes a journal, "First Days" full of news and education every six weeks (eight issues a year). Other benefits of membership include our Member Mentor Program, Estate Planning, Court of Honor FDCs, Tax Deductions, FDC Collection Insurance, Fund Raising Auction, and discounts on our many informative handbooks.

American Hatpin Society

A group of enthusiastic hatpin and hatpin holder collectors who met on May 6, 1989 formed the club - American Hatpin Society. The purpose of the club is to provide knowledge about the history and value of hatpins and hatpin holders. The club meets quarterly during the year and a quarterly newspaper is published and mailed to all members. More information is available on our website.

American Helvetia Philatelic Society

The American Helvetia Philatelic Society is the largest group for collectors of Swiss stamps outside Switzerland. AHPS offers a wide range of services to our membership as an important source of information and material on the stamps, postal history and philatelic literature of Helvetia, as this popular European country identifies itself on its stamps. The Society's primary service is its bimonthly journal, "Tell," after William Tell, the legendary Swiss folk hero. The publication contains original research articles, translations, a question-and-answer column, literature reviews, society news, and advertisements from U.S. and foreign dealers. Please visit our website for additional information.

American Israel Numismatic Association (coins)

The American Israel Numismatic Association is a non-sectarian cultural and educational organization dedicated to the study and collection of Israel's coinage, past and present, and all aspects of Judaic numismatics. AINA has sponsored major cultural/social/numismatic events such as national and regional conventions, study tours to Israel, publication of books, and other activities of benefit to our members. An annual meeting is held at the convention of the American Numismatic Association. We publish "The Shekel" six times a year, an illustrated magazine prepared for the enlightenment and education of our members with editorial contributions by experts from around the world. Become a member of AINA and receive the AINA Membership Medal.

American Local Political Items Collectors

The American Local Political Items Collectors supports collectors of campaign memorabilia from candidates for state and local elections, such as governor, senator, congressman, mayor, sheriff, etc. The group is a specialty chapter of the American Political Items Collectors and holds their meetings in conjunction with the APIC national conventions. Members receive the quarterly ALPIC Newsletter.

American Lock Collectors Association

The American Lock Collectors Association was founded in 1970. Its purpose is to educate, socially unite and discover new lock collectors. These goals are accomplished through a large newsletter, written by experts in the hobby. Also, by Association sponsored lock shows and a well organized and maintained Internet website. This association is not exclusively for lock or padlock collectors but open to all forms of locking devices, keys and other related items.

American Numismatic Association (coins)

The American Numismatic Association encourages and educates people to study and collect money and related items. Joining the American Numismatic Association places a grat many helpful resources at your fingertips. This includes: The "Numismatist" - the hobby's monthly premier journal is included with your membership. ANA members can "borrow the book before they buy the coin", using ANA's Library with over 50,000 books, auction catalogs, videos, and slide sets - the world's largest numismatic lending library. Educational Opportunities - from ANA's famous Summer seminar to traveling grading seminars, home-study courses, and Numismatic Theatre presentations at the ANA convention. Consumer Alert Resources - Arming members with consumer protection resources, fraud alerts and mediation services. Collection and Health Insurance programs for members, Young Numismatist Programs, Camaraderie and referrals and much more.