>I am a college student doing a research paper on Museum displays of
>dinosaurs.
>Information needed on: Why certain dino's are used.  What is the process
>used in determining what a display will look like.  Is educational value a
>consideration or the hope to draw more visitors.
>Any direction to books or experts would be greatly appreciated!!!
>
>Bob Thomas
>
>DePaul University Student


Your query can be answered fully and completely by contacting the Milwaukee
Public Museum Geology Department.  They have been among the most innovative
when it comes to dinosaur exhibit concept and design.  Their recent (5
years ago) Torosaurus exhibit called into question some of the more
traditional ways in which museums have approached dinosaur exhibition
strategies.  I was the Registrar there at the time and took part in some of
the assembly of the Torosaurus skeleton.  Contact them through their system
administrator, and former geology collections manager Paula Sumpter
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Henry B. Crawford                                  806/742-2442

Curator of History                                  FAX 742-1136

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Box 43191
Lubbock, TX  79409-3191