Dear Mr. Efthim,

Thanks for the paper, but unfortunately, I am unfamiliar with .RND files.
As it did not translate into Word very well, is there a chance of sending
it in a different format?

Thanks again,

Robert Aston



At 09:47 AM 10/14/99 EDT, you wrote:
>
>In a message dated 10/13/99 5:10:15 AM, Amanda <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
>Subject: open storage of collections
>
>I am interested in any feedback of this way to store collections - pros and
>cons.  I am a student of Museum Studies working on a major paper due in 3
>weeks.  I would appreciate any feedback emailed to the above address.
>
>Thanks
>
>
>Amanda,
>
>I run a program called the Naturalist Center at the Smithsonian Institution.
>We are essentially an open storage program... 30,000 natural history objects
>specifically assembled for public investigation and study...  totally
>hands-on and open...
>
>I have attached a copy of a paper I gave to the AAM many years ago... needs
>some updating, but should give you a good idea of what the Naturalist Center
>is all about.  If you can give me a fax number, I can also fax you some
>material...
>
>Richard Efthim
>Naturalist Center
>Smithsonian Institution
>741 Miller Dr.,SE, Suite G-2
>Leesburg VA 20175
>(800)729-7725
>
>
>Attachment Converted: "C:\EUDORA\Attach\NC-BACKG.RND"
>


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