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