As museum professionals, we are responsible for protecting the cultural
property entrusted to us.  Unfortunately, uncontrollable events can damage or
even destroy our cultural heritage.  The International Council of Museums
(ICOM) is conducting an international survey to assess the damaging effects
of natural and human-caused (riots, bombs, vandalism, etc.) disasters that
occurred between 1990-2000.  The objective of the survey is to determine how
ICOM can intervene in the safeguard of endangered heritage.

The Museum of Texas Tech University, in cooperation with AAM/ICOM, is
conducting the survey on a national level and will present the findings to
ICOM.  Furthermore, the Museum is developing a database on U.S. cultural
institutions damaged by disasters.  Being able to network with other
institutions that have experienced the same kind of disaster and loss is key
to the recovery process;  however, identifying such institutions is often a
'hit or miss' process that relies on word of mouth.  The completed project
will allow cultural institutions, federal agencies, and relief organizations
to identify endangered heritage more effectively and to communicate more
efficiently in the event of a disaster.

Your participation is vital to the success of this project and to the
protection of our cultural heritage.

If your institution, or another in your area, experienced a disaster in the
1990s, please send a contact person's name, phone number, and/or email
address to:

Amy Polley
Special Project Coordinator
Museum of Texas Tech University
Box 43191
Lubbock, TX 79414
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(806) 742-2442

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