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definition of museum
From:
Ken Deroux <[log in to unmask]>
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Date:
Thu, 14 Dec 2000 11:26:30 -0900
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In light of the ongoing discussion on the definition of museum, does anyone
care to comment on why the British and Canadians tend to use the term "art
gallery" where we in the U.S. would use the term "museum"?

Kenneth DeRoux
Curator of Museum Services
Alaska State Museum
395 Whittier Street
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 465-2396
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www.museums.state.ak.us

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