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Ralph Calhoun <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 11 Apr 2001 08:07:51 -0500
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You need to contact Roger Stroup, he did great labels for the SC State Museum. Roger is now with SC Dept. of Archives and History in Columbia,  803-896-6100.

Christine Dwyer wrote:

> Hello List,
>
> Any advice on this issue is much appreciated.
>
> We are busy re-designing an exhibit case in which slavery is the topic.  I
> feel that our current case does not accurately communicate the conditions
> which slaves endured.  How have other museums dealt with harsh
> language/content (such as racial slurs, slave sales, etc)?  We don't want to
> water down the content or make the topic more "palatable;" however, we do
> want to be sensitive to younger visitors.
>
> Christine M. Dwyer, Director
> Stanly County Museum & Historic Preservation Commission
> www.co.stanly.nc.us/Departments/Museum/index.htm
>
> 245 East Main Street, Albemarle, NC  28001 USA
> Tel: 704/ 986-3777         Fax: 704/ 986-3778
>
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