Dear Colleagues,
 
Greetings to you. I'm a new member to this listserv, so please forgive
me if I'm asking a question that's already been discussed.
 
My institution (Buffalo Bill Historical Center) is weighing whether to
change or maintain our current policy regarding the acceptance and
acquisition of items for our collection that carry a "must exhibit"
requirement. The question has surfaced several times in recent months
with regard to the potential donation of items. Our current policy is to
accept such items provisionally (i,e., on a case-by-case basis), but
we're endeavoring to determine if we need a clear-cut policy statement.
I'd very much appreciate learning of other institutions' policies and
procedures in this regard.
 
Sincerely,
 
John C. Rumm, Ph.D.
Curator of Western American History
Buffalo Bill Museum
Buffalo Bill Historical Center
Cody, Wyoming 

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