I too have been wondering whether there is a group--formal or informal--of
state museums. In the same way that university museums share certain
conditions in common, state museums operate within a unique framework. A
group would be useful and interesting.
Steve Henrikson, Curator of Collections
Alaska State Museum, Juneau

At 05:27 PM 4/22/03 -0400, you wrote:
>Does anyone think that there would be support for starting a National
>Association of State Museums (or State Museums Association)?  That is, an
>association dedicated to "STATE" or municipal museums.  NOT an association
>of all of the museums within a state like the Association of Indiana
>Museums, Wisconsin Federation of Museums, Illinois Association of Museums,
>Conference of State Museum Associations etc.
>
>... BUT a national entity dedicated to representing the unique challenges
>that face state-run, state-funded, or public tax-supported cultural
>institutions throughout the country such as the Indiana State Museum, New
>York State Museum, Illinois State Museum, Wisconsin Historical Society,
>Texas State History Museum, etc.  It could foster active, formal
>partnerships, collaborations and advocacy initiatives.  It would allow
>State-run (or funded) cultural entities to "pool" resources in a way.
>
>What do you think?  I'm just ruminating aloud today...  Thank you for your
>time.
>
>Jeremy T. Chrabascz, Curator of Furnishings
>Indiana State Museum & Historic Sites
>
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