> I'm doing research on the debate over how to handle
> Nazi-confiscated Jewish (or another ethnic
> group's)property that has found its way into American
> museums.  I was wondering if any of you have had to
> deal with this issue and if so, how did you handle it?
>  Also, what are your thoughts on this issue? Should
> the property be returned to the family, given they can
> provide proof that it belonged to them?  What does the
> museum do about this loss then?
>

The Museum Security Network has a special page dedicated to this matter. You
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Ton Cremers



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