Roger, very sad to hear the news of Keith.  I wrote to him only two weeks
ago asking his advice on a number of ICTOP matters.  His passing will be a
great loss to all of us.   Martin Segger, chair, ICTOP.

>It is with great sadness that ICOM New Zealand records the death today of
>Professor Keith Thomson.
>
>Keith, who passed away earlier this morning, was instrumental in building the
>membership of ICOM New Zealand national committee over many years and served
>as both chairman and more latterly, secretary.
>
>A man of charm and vision, he ably represented his country at museum
>conferences worldwide, was the driving force behind the establishment of the
>Museum Studies course at Massey University, and played an active role in the
>Commonwealth Museums Association.
>
>His colleagues and friends pay tribute to his passion and belief in the value
>of Museums and the proper training of museum personnel.As both a mentor and a
>friend, he will be sadly missed.
>
>Roger Smith
>Chairman of ICOM New Zealand
>
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