Hello All!  I just started a new position here and the task ahead of
me is recataloging, organizing and storing artifacts and archives that
have been haphazardly stored for the past 7-10 years.  Right now i
have 9 sets of moveable shelves (originally designed for medical
files)  that make up the bulk of my storage options.   My question is:
What is the best way to organize my artifacts in storage?  By
accession number (we don't have those for many objects)?  By material
type?  By subject?  By collection?  It's a historical museum and I
previously worked in natural history so any guidance as to what has
and hasn't worked for you in the past is greatly appreciated.  I'm
inheriting a mess but want to start in the new building on the right
foot.

Thanks!
Heather

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Heather Pozun Watson
Director, Fremont Co. Pioneer Museum
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