Peggy J. Slusser
Memorial Philatelic Library


Library Entrance
Beautiful library entrance and courtyard

Paintings Enhance
Western postal history paintings enhance the library

Gallery of Library
Spacious reading room awaits library patrons

 

920 N. 1st Avenue
Tucson, Arizona
Telephone: 520-623-6652
library.phf@mindspring.com


Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8am-3pm.
                    Free tours available by walk-in or appointment basis.





The Slusser Memorial Philatelic Library houses a collection of over 30,000 books, 
journals, catalogs, photos, maps, and other reference items related to the
philatelic history of the United States, especially the Western States, U.S.
postal history and worldwide philatelic history.

Dedicated in October 1996, the library is adjacent to the Postal History 
Foundation in the unique West University Historic Neighborhood District.  Its 
aesthetic appeal and architectural features have received national distinction.
It features a spacious reading room, exhibit area, book, and catalog sections.  
Most importantly, it has become one of the most recognized repositories of
philatelic literature in the United States.  Its material is an excellent resource 
for students, educators, historians and researchers. A trip to the Slusser Library 
is guaranteed to be worthwhile.  We look forward to your visit!

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Library History Collections
Exhibits and Events Library Sales
New Books Donations Needed
Online Resources Staff and Governance
Library Use and Policies Volunteer Opportunities 

Grant awarded to the Slusser Library!


The Peggy J. Slusser Memorial Philatelic Library was awarded 
a generous grant to create an online catalog of its holdings. 
Made possible by funds granted by the Arizona State Library, 
Archives and Public Records Agency 
 http://www.lib.az.us  
under the Library services and Technology Act (LSTA) 
 http://www.imls.gov/programs/programs.shtm , 
which is administered by the Institute of Museum 
and Library Services  http://www.imls.gov/ , 
the funding will be for fourteen months, beginning at the 
end of June 2009. Two additional staff will be hired to assist 
with converting the existing card catalog and creating electronic 
records of the library’s collection. This will be done in 
collaboration with the Pima County Public Library, as well as 
a proposed union catalog with American Philatelic Research Library
 http://www.stamps.org  and Rocky Mountain Philatelic Library. 
The goal of the project is to make the collection more 
accessible and easier to search.

 
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