General Information

The Antique Telephone Collectors Association, or ATCA, is the largest telephone collectors organization in the world. Chartered in 1971 as a non-profit corporation by the state of Kansas, its over 1000 active members are located throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia. The office is located near Abilene, KS.

The association by-laws can be downloaded from here.

ATCA Membership Benefits

A multi-page newsletter is mailed monthly to each member, a part of which is devoted to member-only classified advertisements to buy, sell and trade telephones and related items. Newsletters also include articles and member contributions which are deemed to be of greatest interest to the membership.

 A membership list is compiled and mailed annually to each member with additions reported in the monthly newsletters. The membership lists include addresses and telephone numbers to assist with networking among members

 An official Annual Show (now held in August to maximize family vacation time) has been held each year since 1971 at different locations throughout the United States. This huge show is national in scope, drawing collectors from all over the United States and Canada. This is a great event for members to attend, as it combines fun, fellowship and phones. One of the highlights is always the members-only auction of antique telephones and related items. This event is a must-see for anyone interested in antique telephony.

 In addition, local members frequently sponsor regional shows at various locations throughout the year. Information about all known shows can be found on the phone show page.

 A member internet listserv (e-mail mailing list) is maintained to provide on-line members the opportunity to communicate with each other. Information can be found on the Email-Listserv page.

Membership Application available here

The principle aims and purposes of the ATCA are as follows:

• To promote the collecting of old telephones and related items.
• To publicize the historical importance of telephony
• To establish and promote common courtesies and guidelines for use by association members when buying, selling, and trading old telephones and related items.
• To provide a means of communication between association members.
• To structure events and activities necessary for the accomplishment of the objectives stated above.

Anyone interested in antique telephones, memorabilia and.or telephone history and is in sympathy with the objectives of ATCA shall be eligible for membership. Dues are payable January 1 of each year. Annual dues are $35. There are no additional postage fees for non US members.

Antique Telephone Collectors Association
P.O. Box 1252
McPherson, Kansas 67460
(620) 245-9555
Cindy is the Office Manager
 

 Please feel free to e-mail comments, additional information and/or corrections to Chuck Eby.

 created 9/1/95: revised 5/7/10

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