Carolyn - The University Art Museum in Berkeley did a really interesting
exhibition on a donor and her collection a few years ago. The exhibit
included objects (paintings, sculpture, furniture, worn-out rugs, boxes of
miscellaneous stuff) and the extensive correspondence between the donor and
the museum. It may have been an artist's project, but I can't remember.
Maybe someone else on the list remembers more details of the exhibition
than I do...


Margaret Pezalla
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>I have been observing the recent discussions on the List regarding the
>documentation of and public access to collections.  I would like to
>attempt combining these topics: Is the public's (i.e. donor's) "voice"
>incorporated in the initial documentations of collections?
>
>I am interested in finding any criteria for the inclusion of the donor's
>personal interpretation/story in museum files.  I have found in my
>research that this is a priority when museums do an exhibition on the
>community, but I would like to know if it is sought at other times.  Does
>anyone out there want to share their opinion on this subject?  Inquiring
>minds want to know . . .
>Caroline Posynick
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>[Yes - I am a Museum Studies grad student and this is my proposed thesis topic.
>Thanks in advance for any input. :) ]