I think, Odette, that if you go back to my original message, you will
find that I said that I did *NOT* have to pay at the SI. That was my
whole point, that I think the Canadian national and provincial museums
should be the same way. Excuse me for being rude, but I would say that
the only people who would get the idea that the SI charges admission from
my note, are those who don't read carefully.
 
Eileen Mak
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On Fri, 3 Jun 1994, [log in to unmask] wrote:
 
> In response to Eileen Mak's comments:  I have to say that I logged onto the
> discussion about library/archive fees halfway through.  I just have to say tha
t
> you most certainly did not have to pay if you came to our National museum
> complex, The Smithsonian Institution.  We pride ourselves on being open year-
> round and completely free.  You might be thinking of other institutions, but
> please do not give anyone the idea that SI charges.
>
> Odette Diaz
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