Liz,

The Museum Store Association (www.museumdistrict.com) is a wonderful
resource for museum stores of all sizes and inclinations.  There is a very
active board (shoptalk) and some wonderful sources that are already listed
on the site along with member vendors who are reputable and usually easy to
work with.  It is a group I reccomend anyone with a cultural organization
and  a shop join- I'm a fairly active member even though I'm not a
traditional shop manager- my first priority is collections and exhibits then
the volunteers and then the store- since it is so far down on my priority
list I love having people I can turn to who do this full time and are always
willing to help and answer my questions.  And your is right up their alley.

Nikkie

Nikkie Cooper, Curator
Fort Morgan Museum

P.O. Box 184
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
970-867-6331
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Liz Jones" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2004 9:42 AM
Subject: Museum Gift Shop Ideas


> Hello everyone! I was just wondering if you could give me some ideas for
> great websites or catalogs that have items that would be great in a
history
> museum gift shop. Obviously I realize that the items will have to relate
to
> our mission and I am really looking for the standard type of things: key
> chains, magnets, and postcards that could have our logo, images, etc.
>
> Also, what are good resources for children's items that relate to American
> history?
>
> Any and all ideas would be great!
>
> Thanks.
>
> Liz Nohra
> Manager of Education and External Relations
> Mahoning Valley Historical Society
> Youngstown, Ohio 44502
> 330-743-2589
>
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