We have had at least two unsolicited "donations" from other museums in the
last year.  Both from larger organizations.  One item arrived with no
notification prior and NO documentation at all.  Not even a friendly note.
It was just an artifact in a box.  The only way I knew where it was from was
from the mailing label.  Surprisingly to us, it was a a state historical
society.

It is almost as bad as those folks who leave their dirty mattresses outside
of Goodwill at 4am.

*************************
Deborah B. Arenz
Senior Museum Curator
Nebraska State Historical Society
PO Box 82554
Lincoln, NE 68522
402-471-4759
www.nebraskahistory.org



-----Original Message-----
From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On
Behalf Of Jennifer Lane
Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2005 3:03 PM
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Subject: Re: Don't Bug Me?


It seems to me that it's an unaccredited museum that just needs a little
guidance in getting the whole thing straightened out. Just by the way it
was handled and the casual nature of the mailing, it makes me wonder if
there might not be a bigger legal issue behind it... Such as improper
deaccessioning.


Jennifer M. Lane
Marketing and Events Manager
Wilmington Music School
p (302) 762-1132 x18
f (302) 762-3422

-----Original Message-----
From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
Behalf Of John Gavin
Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2005 3:56 PM
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Subject: Re: Don't Bug Me?

OOPS, Sorry if I gave the impression that I would send anything but a
polite, educational letter. The museum is a county museum and the
curator probably sent the package in good faith (textile artifacts by
the way).
There are nine staff members and a good web site soooo......

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