Susan,
there's a great little book that i'd recommend for anyone or group of people
who are thinking about starting a museum: Starting Right by Gerry George and
Cindy Sherrell-Leo.  It's available from AASLH (American Assoc. of State and
Local History).  their ph. #615-320-3203.  It's a starting poing so that
everyone is on an equal understanding and using the same language/terms.  good
luck and keep asking questions!
linn

Susan Radovsky wrote:

> I'm so glad someone asked about this, as I've been planning to!  I'm on
> the board of a nascent museum in Boston and we're just starting out, so
> I'm glad to have the advice already given.  We're currently scheduling a
> retreat to work on a mission, goals and objectives, and I'd very much
> appreciate any suggestions on the kinds of questions we should be
> examining.  Are there documents available that can give us sample formats,
> other ideas?  Do national or regional organizations have guides for this
> sort of undertaking?
>
> Thanks for any help you can provide!
>
> Susan Radovsky
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