Can anyone help a friend  in a small historical society out with a dilemma?
 She is getting a large uncurated collection from a failing private museum,
without ownership.  Should she go for a long-term loan, a permanent loan or
"stewardship" in her agreement to care for the items?  Any thoughts, except
the obvious, which is that she would be better off owning them outright,
which is not possible, would be helpful.  Have any of you been in this
predicament?   PS.  There is also no endowment to help her care for them.
 She is in the worst possible position, and knows it.  Thanks in advance!
 Susan Harless  [log in to unmask]