In some states, the state Arts and/or Humanities Councils provide grants
for public programs, exhibitions, etc., but no funds are available for
general operating support.  This would be a tremendous help to
qualifying small institutions.

Jane Rupp, Director
The Marion County Historical Society


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> As we are getting towards the end of the year I thought it might be
> nice to
> look at some of the big issues that are affecting museums. I was
> wondering
> what the list participants answers are to "What are the top ten issues
>
> affecting HISTORY MUSEUMS and HISTORICAL SOCIETIES?"
>
> Larisa Somsel
> Manager Museum-Ed Discussion List