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Re: How important is the Visitor?
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Kathrine L Walker <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 23 Feb 1998 08:44:09 -0600
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Why perserve it if there are no visitors?


On Fri, 20 Feb 1998, Andrew S. Richmond-The Papers of Philander Chase wrote:

> I would argue that the primary reason for museums and similar institutions to
> exist is to *preserve* its holdings.  If something is not preserved, it cannot
> be exhibited or studied.
>
> -Andrew
>
>
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> Andrew S. Richmond | Proj. Dir. | Editor | The Papers of Philander Chase |
> Kenyon College | P.O. Box 141 | Gambier, OH 43022 | Phone: (740)427-5689 |
> Email: [log in to unmask]
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> Please visit!    http://www.kenyon.edu/khistory/chase/
>
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>
> "His grave will be precious to us.  It will be honored by all generations in
> this College and neighborhood."
>                                 -Bp. Charles P. McIlvaine
>                                  upon the death of Lorin Andrews
>
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