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 600 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.
The association’s articles of incorporation may be viewed from here.
ATCA Officers & Board of Directors
- Greg Kouba #3483 Victoria, Texas President 2025-2026
- Tom Herwer #18, Rockville, Indiana Vice-President 2025-2026
- John Ricketts #3612, Logan, Ohio
- Phil Stasinski #4820, Toronto, Ontario, Canada 2025-2028
- John Huckeby #587, New Castle, Indiana 2024-2027
- Chuck Eby #381, Manalapan, New Jersey 2025-2028
- Jason Burwell #3996, Fort Mill, South Carolina 2024-2027
- Dennis Fowler #238 Houston, Texas 2023-2026
Judy Herwer #17-A, Rockville, Indiana- Secretary-Treasurer
Greg Kouba, Victoria, Texas Interim Newsletter Editor
Chuck Eby #381 Manalapan, New Jersey & Greg Kouba #3483, Victoria, Texas, Website Services
ATCA Membership Benefits
A multi-page newsletter is posted monthly in the members section of our web site, 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. The club only offers ‘online delivery’ of the newsletter.
An up-to-date searchable membership database is located in the member section of our website. The membership lists and database include addresses, email 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 Events tab.
A member google 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.
The principal 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 $30 for an electronic membership (includes a downloadable newsletter, e-mailed to you each month.), A 3 year digital membership is also available for $85. We accept dues by Stripe, Link, Apple Pay and Klarna. We no longer accept PayPal.
Print the following application or contact ATCA at:
Antique Telephone Collectors Association
P.O. Box 241
Rockville, Indiana 47872-0241
Judy Herwer #18-A – Secretary-Treasurer
[email protected]
Phone:
By ATCA board action on 8/8/96, this page was named as the official ATCA web page.
Please feel free to e-mail comments, additional information and/or corrections to Chuck Eby or Greg Kouba.
created 9/1/1995: revised 11/17/2025