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The first 50 years
The "First Fifty" years, celebrated at Chicago, February 23, 1955

The Golden Jubilee of Rotary

February, 23 1955
The stamps and post cards are part of a major collection owned by our historian Wolfgang Ziegler of Germany. It is noteworthy to see how many countries of the world, at least the ones we've been able to find, were forward in their creating of and promotion of Rotary stamps to celebrate the Golden Anniversary of this great organization in 1955.
First Fifty Years
Rotary's Birthday Cakes
Fifty Years of Service
Fifty Year Stamps
CENTENNIAL
Approaching the Centennial
RI Centennial Plans
Centennial Bell
Centennial Bell 2
Centennial Events at ROTARY/One
2005 RI Convention

Photos, postcards, stories and stamps from February 23rd 1955,

"A Once In a Lifetime Experience" for Rotarians around the world.

Also see the History of Rotary on Stamps Fellowship
RI's preview* of "50" Masonic Card 2/13 Story of 50th stamps Envelopes from Cuba

Graphics from Wolfgang Ziegler

2/23 Visa from Cuba Paul Harris/Chile Full page of USA Colombia Postcard
Costa Rica Cuba Official Stamps Cuba Postcard German Postcard
Honduras wheel Nicaragua (various) Nicaragua 5 stamps Paris - Stamp/Paul
Service Above.... Plaque on Unity Bldg 50 yr men- Ruggles Chicago 50th Dinner
50 years of service 1st clubs of each ... ..nation in the 1st 50 The challenge