Ralph - May I suggest that you obtain a copy of "Museum Mission
Statements:  Building a Distinct Identity', a Technical Information
Service publication of the American Association of Museums.  There
are numerous examples in the publication and instructive discussions
by experienced professionals about forming your own mission
statement.


Peter

Peter B. Tirrell, Associate Director
Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
The University of Oklahoma
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Norman, Oklahoma 73072-7029
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>I am on the planning committee for a new history museum and would like
>examples of mission statements.  Please email them to me off list.
>
>Thanks in advance.
>
>Ralph Hutto
>
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