they have been around since at least my childhood in the 1950s and they have grown far more elaborate in recent years. -----Original Message----- From: Rickie Good [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2003 3:08 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Memorials We see them in SC all the time, usually at accident sites. I've seen simple crosses, elaborate flower arrangements, and written messages. I haven't heard of anyone perserving the items. As for how long they've been around, no idea :( but it's at least since the late 70s. (and now I feel very OLD) Rickie Good Education Outreach Coordinator Sumter County Museum PO Box 1456 122 North Washington Street Sumter, SC 29151 803-775-0908 ----- Original Message ----- From: Audra <mailto:[log in to unmask]> Oliver To: [log in to unmask] Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2003 12:35 PM Subject: Re: Memorials Are spontaneous memorials a relatively new thing or have I been relatively unaware until recently? ========================================================= 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). ========================================================= 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).