I think this was discussed within the last year or so...something about a museum trying to justify its existence by showing its economic impact on the community. Does anyone remember the string name? You can try searching the list archives at http:[log in to unmask] Margaret Lyman, Collections Manager Mutter Museum of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia -----Original Message----- From: museum [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Monday, December 04, 2000 9:32 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Help with museum statistics I will soon make a case to the City Council for a gift of land and would like to support my presentation with museum statistics. Information such as the number of visitors to museums versus sporting events; the number of adult museum visitors for each child; and so forth. Any information that supports the concept of establishing a museum is requested. You can contact me off list. Thanks, Victoria ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).