J. C. LIGHTHOUSE (1844-1909) Public Deposited
The E-Sylum: Volume 6, Number 29, July 20, 2003, Article 8
J. C. LIGHTHOUSE (1844-1909)
From an American Numismatic Association press release:
"The medal for this year's recipient of the American Numismatic
Association's (ANA) Farran Zerbe Memorial Award for
Distinguished Service is inscribed to Charles J. Ricard, Charles
N. Ricard and the Lighthouse Family. When Charles J. Ricard
accepts the Association's highest honor on August 2, he will
proudly represent three generations of collectors and a century
of contributions to the ANA.The family's numismatic story begins just prior to the Civil War
with J.C. Lighthouse--a successful businessman from Rochester,
New York, who operated a leather manufacturing and tanning
firm, and was awarded a government contract for his invention
of the U.S. Mail pouch.Lighthouse began collecting coins in 1860 and eventually used
his wealth to assemble a fabulous numismatic collection of
21,572 items that included 660 U.S. proof coins. He hosted
monthly coin discussions in his home, and he numbered among
his guests the award's namesake, numismatist Farran Zerbe.On the invitation of Association founder George F. Heath and
General Secretary Howland Wood, Lighthouse joined the
ANA 100 years ago this year as member #479. Lighthouse
faithfully exhibited at annual ANA conventions and was
considered a founder of numismatic education. He served on
the ANA Board of Trustees from 1904 to 1907."- 2003-07-20
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