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American Numismatic Association company history timeline

1891

The February 1891 edition of The Numismatist printed a question, "What is the matter with having an American Numismatic Association?" A follow-up statement was included: "There is nothing like the alliance of kindred pursuits to stimulate growth and interest."

On October 7 and October 8, 1891, five men—Heath, William G. Jerrems, David Harlowe, J.A. Heckelman and John Brydon—holding 26 proxies, met in Chicago with 61 charter members.

1907

After the 1907 convention in Columbus, Ohio, it was decided to hold annual conventions thereafter.

1908

On June 16, 1908, Doctor Heath suddenly died.

1911

In 1911, W.C.C. Wilson of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, purchased The Numismatist from Zerbe and presented it to the ANA. Since then, the magazine has been owned and published monthly by the ANA.

1912

On May 9, 1912, the ANA attained national prominence as it was granted a Federal Charter signed by President William Howard Taft.

1961

An ANA national headquarters building fund was established on April 29, 1961.

1962

In 1962, an amendment to make the Charter permanent and allow for a larger Board was introduced and passed by Congress and signed into law by John F. Kennedy on April 10.

1967

On December 20, the $250,000 building fund goal was reached and the new headquarters was dedicated and officially opened on June 10, 1967.

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