David Cassell (D.C.) Wismer
David Cassell Wismer pioneered the cataloging of obsolete notes in The Numismatist as early as 1907, but he is best known for his article the "Descriptive List of Obsolete Paper Money" that ran in The Numismatist from June 1922 to November 1936. Mr. Wismer passed away on May 31, 1949, predating the SPMC. He was a 50-year member of the ANA , member #127, joining in December 1892. In 1969 he was elected to the ANA Hall of Fame. He was an engineer and mechanic. The SPMC has a literary program named for Mr. Wismer.
Allen Mincho
After graduating from New York University Law School in 1971 Allen became a full-time currency dealer in 1980. He specialized in National Bank Notes and Large Size Type notes and has personally handled the lion’s share of the rarities that have come to market in the last four decades. In 1990, Mincho co- founded Currency Auctions of America, with Len Glazer which quickly became America’s top currency auction firm. In 2001, CAA joined Heritage Auctions of Dallas.
Len Glazer
Len Glazer, a co-founder and president of Currency Auctions of America, is widely recognized as one of the country's foremost authorities on paper money. Before graduating from St. John's University, he became a recognized dealer of - and authority on - Fractional Currency. In 1975, Len founded Fractional Currency Incorporated. In 1990, Len helped start Currency Auctions of America, Inc. with Allen Mincho and today, he is recognized as the country's foremost authority on Fractional Currency, as well as one of the most respected figures in the entire paper money community.
C. John Ferreri
C. John Ferreri started collecting paper money in 1969 and was attracted to the artistry that was usually found on it, especially the obsolete issues. Starting with an interest in Connecticut issues he soon branched out to the rest of the New England States, keeping him busy for the next 50 years. He wrote the foreword for Vol #1 of the Whitman Obsolete Paper Money series of books and also became the editor for the volumes housing the New England States.
