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Re: How important is the Visitor?
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"Andrew S. Richmond-The Papers of Philander Chase" <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 20 Feb 1998 15:54:08 EST
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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 |
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                                -Bp. Charles P. McIlvaine
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