>> > They are looking for a home for a collection of birds eggs and nests,
>> > The collection was assembled during the turn of the century thru the
>> > 1920's..There are hundreds, most with the scientific name, filed in foam
>> > eggs holders.

Many major museums would be willing to take (although most would not be willing
to purchase) the collection if there are collection data with the eggs
(locality and date).  The Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology has one of
the biggest egg collections in the US.  They can be reached at

439 Calle San Pablo                     phone 1-805-388-9944
Camarillo, CA 93012  USA                fax   1-805-388-8663

Another major egg collection at the other end of the country is the Delaware
Museum of Natural History, at

Box 3937                                phone 1-302-658-9111
Wilmington  DE  19807-0937              fax   1-302-658-2610

We may also be interested in the collection.  Email me with more information.

Robin Panza                             [log in to unmask]
Section of Birds, Carnegie MNH          1-412-622-3255
Pittsburgh  PA  15213  USA              fax 1-412-622-8837