Hall of Fame

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Inducted in: 2024	Albert Avery Grinnell Albert Grinnell began collecting coins at age 11 from the till at his father's general store. He amassed a massive and very important collection of paper money. The first sale of his collection was conducted by B. Max Mehl June 15, 1943. The 2214 lots realized $38,659.56. Eight additional sales were conducted by Barney Bluestone from 1944 through 1947. The 5898 lots brought $250,457. He was life member number 20 of the ANA.
Inducted in: 2024	Robert Medlar Medlar was born in Dayton, Ohio in 1922 and passed away on 1/4/1991. Best known as a collector of Texas banknotes, he began collecting in 1950. He was the owner of the Glascock Supply Company, distributer of numismatic books and supplies. Medlar was a charter member of the Society of Paper Money Collectors and served as vice president 1971 to 1975 and as president 1975 to 1979. He was the top recruiter from 1977 to 1979 and wrote 14 articles for Paper Money. He served on the Assay Commission for 1969.He also served as chief assayer for the Old Timer Assay Commissioners Society. He was also a charter member of the Texas Numismatic Association, founding president of TCDA and PNG board member. He received the ANA Howland Wood Memorial Award in 1965, the ANA Medal of Merit in 1977, and the Heath Literary Award. He served on the ANA board of governors after 1983. He was the author of Texas Obsolete Notes and Scrip in 1968.
Inducted in: 2024	John & Nancy Wilson John and Nancy Wilson are a super involved couple. Collectors of paper money, Wisconsin tokens and medals, porcelain coins and medals, Civil War tokens and numismatic literature they are tireless supporters of the hobby. Long time members of the SPMC, John holds life member #127 and Nancy is life member #140. John was on the board of governors of SPMC from 1983-1986. Nancy is the consummate exhibitor and has won many exhibit awards including the SPMC Best in Show award 3 times.