Schermack Triple Stamp Vending Machine (circa 1920s). #familyhistory #detroit #detroithistory #schermackcompanies #schermackgenealogy #stampvendingmachine #stampcollection #stampcollector #genealogy #falknerjarrell #vending #vendingmachines #schermack #josephjschermack #familyphotos #ancestry #history #knowyouroots #family #oldphotos #oldphoto #ancestor #familyarchives #oldphotograph #savinghistory #findingroots #genealogyphoto #patent #inventor #inventions #oldpatent #coinop

Schermack Defense Savings Stamp Bank (Circa 1940)

Schermack Defense Savings Stamp Machine, circa 1940. #familyhistory #detroit #detroithistory #schermackcompanies #schermackgenealogy #stampvendingmachine #stampcollection #stampcollector #genealogy #falknerjarrell #vending #vendingmachines #schermack #josephjschermack #familyphotos #ancestry #history #knowyouroots #antiquephotograph #family #vintagephotography #oldphotos #oldphoto #ancestor #antiquephoto #genealogyresearch #geneabloggers #familytree #familyhistorian #findyourroots #traceyourroots #genealogia #familyarchives #oldphotograph #savinghistory #findingroots #genealogyphoto #patent #inventor #inventions #oldpatent#wwii

Schermack Double Stamp Vending Machine (1950s)

Schermack Double Stamp Vending Machine (1950s). The round-back model had a clear plexiglas back and was much lighter than the iron and plate glass models of the 1920s. #familyhistory #detroit #detroithistory #schermackcompanies #schermackgenealogy #stampvendingmachine #stampcollection #stampcollector #genealogy #falknerjarrell #vending #vendingmachines #schermack #josephjschermack #familyphotos #ancestry #history #knowyouroots #antiquephotograph #family #vintagephotography #oldphotos #oldphoto #ancestor #antiquephoto #genealogyresearch #geneabloggers...

Schermack Triple Stamp Vending Machine (1950s)

Schermack Stamp Vending Machine (1950s). The round-back model had a clear plexiglas back and was much lighter than the iron and plate glass models of the 1920s. #familyhistory #detroit #detroithistory #schermackcompanies #schermackgenealogy #stampvendingmachine #stampcollection #stampcollector #genealogy #falknerjarrell #vending #vendingmachines #schermack #josephjschermack #familyphotos #ancestry #history #knowyouroots #antiquephotograph #family #vintagephotography #oldphotos #oldphoto #ancestor #antiquephoto #genealogyresearch #geneabloggers #familytree...

Schermack Razor Blade Vending Machine

Schermack Razor Blade Vending Machine (Circa 1930s). #familyhistory #detroit #detroithistory #schermackcompanies #schermackgenealogy #stampvendingmachine #stampcollection #stampcollector #genealogy #falknerjarrell #vending #vendingmachines #schermack #josephjschermack #familyphotos #ancestry #history #knowyouroots #antiquephotograph #family #vintagephotography #oldphotos #oldphoto #ancestor #antiquephoto #genealogyresearch #geneabloggers #familytree #familyhistorian #findyourroots #traceyourroots #genealogia #familyarchives #oldphotograph #savinghistory #findingroots #genealogyphoto #patent #inventor #inventions #oldpatent

Schermack Stamp Machines Collection

Below are a few stamp machines in the author's collection

Consolidated Automatic Merchandising Corporation (CAMCO) – Stock Certificates

In the late 1920s, the Schermack Corporation of America combined with other vending companies to create Consolidated Automatic Merchandising Corporation (CAMCO). With the stock market crash and the Great Depression, CAMCO failed in the early 1930s. Joseph Schermack, Jr. returned to Detroit, Michigan, USA and continued his business as Joseph J. Schermack, Inc. and Schermack...

Schermack Stamp Machines – Steel Models

    

Schermack Stamp Machines – Round Back Plexiglas Models

      

Savemore School Savings – 1950s-1960s

The Savemore School Savings plan was similar to the National Prosperity Association savings scheme. Schoolchildren could add to their savings account by purchasing stamps, which would then be credited to their account by the savings institution. Following are photos of the stamps and vending machines used in the program.