Svend Yort (1908–1981) was a noted collector of the postage stamps and postal history of Scandinavia, and was a writer and expert on the subject.[1]
Svend Yort | |
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| Born | 1908 Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Died | July 24, 1981 Chevy Chase, Maryland |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Lafayette College |
| Organizations | Scandinavian Collectors Club |
| Known for | Noted collector and writer of the postage stamps and postal history of Scandinavia; chairman of NAPEX and SIPEX |
| Awards | APS Hall of Fame (1982) |
Background edit
Svend Yort was a native of Copenhagen, Denmark. He was the son of Jens Peter Yort (1879-1935) and Agnes Hogh Yort (1876-1936). He moved to the United States with his parents as a child. He graduated from Staunton Military Academy and earned a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Lafayette College in 1931.
Collecting interests edit
Yort was a collector of stamps of Scandinavia, and was considered an expert on classic postage stamps and postal history of the area. He became a member of the Scandinavian Collectors Club of New York in 1944, and later served as its president from 1967 to 1970.
Philatelic activity edit
Svend Yort was very active in philately in the Maryland/Washington, D.C./Northern Virginia area, often serving as president in local clubs. Nationally, he served as chairman of the first two NAPEX (North American Philatelic Exhibitions) during 1950 and 1964. He also served as chairman of the SIPEX (Sixth International Philatelic Exhibition) at Washington, D.C. during 1966.[2][3]
Honors and awards edit
Svend Yort was named to the American Philatelic Society Hall of Fame in 1982.[4]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Svend Yort, 72, Ex-Engineer, Stamp Expert". The Washington Post. Retrieved 27 November 2015.
- ^ "Svend Yort (1908-1981)". National Philatelic Exhibitions of Washington, D.C., Inc. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
- ^ "Sixth International Philatelic Exhibition Stamp". usstampstorie. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
- ^ "Svend Yort". American Philatelic Association. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
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