About Us

The Ephemera Society of America, Inc. is a non-profit organization formed in 1980 to cultivate and encourage interest in ephemera and the history identified with it; to further the understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of ephemera by people of all ages, backgrounds, and levels of interest; to promote the personal and institutional collection, preservation, exhibition, and research of ephemeral materials; to serve as a link among collectors, dealers, institutions, and scholars; and to contribute to the cultural life of those who have an interest in our heritage as a nation or a people, both nationally and internationally.

The Society sponsors an annual convention that includes seminars, exhibitions, a superb ephemera show and sale, workshops, collector forums, and other conference events.

The Society's Web site — www.ephemerasociety.org — connects with thousands of visitors seeking information about ephemera, provides contacts with other collectors and ephemera-related businesses, and includes notices of Society events.

All members-—individuals, libraries, corporations, colleges, historical societies, and museums—receive The Ephemera Journal, a 32-page four color publication published three times a year; an annual Membership Directory; the eNews, and special admission to Society-sponsored functions.

Members also enjoy the camaraderie and shared interests of fellow ephemerists.

Mission Statement

Mission of the Society and its Members

  • To cultivate and encourage interest in ephemera and the history identified with it
  • To further the understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of ephemera by people of all ages, backgrounds, and levels of interest
  • To promote the personal and institutional collection, preservation, exhibition, and research of ephemeral materials
  • To serve as a link among collectors, dealers, institutions, and scholars
  • To contribute to the cultural life of those who have an interest in our heritage as a nation or a people, both nationally and internationally

Commitment of the Society and its Board

  • To conduct the affairs of the Ephemera Society according to the highest professional and ethical standards
  • To strive to be recognized for excellence
  • To value and develop our membership
  • To manage our finances prudently

Display Advertising Rates for The Ephemeral Journal

Ephemera Journal will accept digital ad files at the following pre-paid rates. Preferred file types are pdf, tiff or jpg. Ephemera Journal is a four-color publication.

  • Quarter page (3.25" x 4.5") $70
  • Half-page vertical (3.25" x 9.5") $105
  • Half-page horizontal (7" x 4.5") $105
  • Full page (7" x 9.5") $185

The magazine, customarily 32 pages, is published January 15, May 15, and September 15. Advertising deadlines are December 1, April 1, and August 1. Mail date is six weeks past deadline date. If you have questions regarding your ad, e-mail the ESA at info@ephemerasociety.org. You may also pay the advertising costs via PayPal and email digital ad files to info@ephemerasociety.org. Checks may also be mailed to the Ephemera Society of America at PO Box 95, Cazenovia, NY 13035-0095.

Special Editions of The Ephemera Journal (published every 2-3 years) will accept digital ad files at the following pre-paid rates. Preferred file types are pdf, tiff or jpg. Please check for next publication date.

  • Quarter page (3.25" x 4.5") $100
  • Half-page vertical (3.25" x 9.5") $200
  • Half-page horizontal (7" x 4.5") $200
  • Full page (7" x 9.5") $350

Media Relations

The Ephemera Society of America is a non-profit organization linking collectors, dealers, scholars, museum curators, publishers and others.

To arrange an interview with one of our experts, please contact:

Diane DeBlois
Media Relations Director
The Ephemera Society of America
(315) 655-9139
diane@ephemerasociety.org

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