On Wed, 26 Jul 1995, Thomas Dyer wrote:

> Has anyone ever had any success with a "Sell The Bones" sort of fund
> raising campaign? We're working on acquisition of a cast Columbian Mammoth
> and plan on  putting price on each bone and trying to "sell" them (with an
> accompanying certificate). We don't actually have the skeleton yet--a large
> line drawing will be put up for a reference point.
>
> Does this work? How many times can you sell the same bone?
> Any thoughts on the matter would be most helpful.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tom Dyer
>
> Exhibits Director
> Nevada State Museum & Historical Society
> 700 Twin Lakes Drive, Las Vegas NV 89107
> 702-486-5205
>
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The Australian Museum in Sydney, NSW Australia, had a successful campaign
a few years ago to prevent Eric, the opalised pliosaur, from going
overseas. "Share certificates" were issued, and the campaign was
promoted on QUANTUM, the science show on the government-funded TV network.