I just happened to read an article this morning about this very topic. Take
a look @ http:\\www.common-place.org -- an article by Molly McCarthy about
Ebay. It's not the definitive word on the subject, but it is one viewpoint.

Happy reading,
Cheryl J. Lugg
Curator of History
Ohio Historical Society

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jeffory Morris, Curator [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2001 9:55 AM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      Museum and Online Collecting
>
> Dear List Members:
>
> I am searching for any for articles and museum professionals comments on
> the pros and cons of museums utilizing online auction houses to find and
> purchase items for permanent collections.  I am beginning to research a
> small exhibit which will focus on our museum's use of eBay.com to bid and
> buy souvenir china and similar small artifacts and archival items that
> document the region we serve.  The idea with this exhibit is to showcase
> not only the items collected but also the comments on pros/cons of
> collecting online from the museum field.
>
> If you have a comment or know of any museum journal that has discussed
> this issue, please reply to this discussion list.
>
> Thank you in advance.
>
> Best regards
>
> Jeffory Morris
> Curator
> Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum
> High Pole Hill, P.O. Box 1125
> Provincetown, MA 02657-1125
>
> (508) 487-1310
> (508) 487-4702 Fax
>
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> http://www.pilgrim-monument.org

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