I am posting this info on behalf of a quilt historian I know who is trying to develop a website with information that presents the alternative view of the Hidden in Plain View publication, and the idea of UGRR quilt codes that has gained a lot of momentum as a result. I know many sites/schools around the country have been intrigued by the UGRR quilt codes...and Ms. Cummings is very interested that educators including it in their curriculum have a balanced viewpoint. Candace Perry Message from Pat Cummings follows: Feel free to describe my efforts through the group I have formed called Quilt Historians United, with anyone. My goal is to have a new internet file on my website where historians can voice their opinions. There will be links to all of the other sites where quilt historians address the issue. Of course, my lengthy online article, "Symbolism in Quilts and the Underground Railroad", remains in place. That was reprinted twice, and I wrote a sequel article that was published in /The Quilter/ magazine in September 2004. The idea is to provide a place for any quilt historian [and other interested parties CKP] who wishes to voice their feelings, sentiments, thoughts, and reflections about the book /Hidden in Plain View/, and all of the subsequent events (childrens' books, quilt books, discussion groups, lectures, etc). This new site feature will provide a brand-new resource for quilters and the non-quilting public to find the views of those most intimately connected with quilt history, those of us who are passionate about the subject, and who want to maintain historical accuracy. Brief statements of even a sentence or a paragraph are acceptable. Longer manuscripts are equally welcome. I would love to hear of the struggles of museum officials in interpreting this information to the public and how their education departments are coping. If there are any suggestions as to how we can help museums, some of us might be willing to work on that, as well. The point in setting up this file is to demonstrate to the public that the issue of UGRR/quilts is being disputed by a number of thinking, caring, well-educated people who are well-versed in research methodology, and/or have read the book /Hidden in Plain View/, and find that it can not be taken at face value. We are dealing with the unfounded, re-writing of American history, based on the desire of two authors to share an interesting "story" that remains just that, a "story", albeit one that has been elevated to national fame and honor, through many venues. Patricia Cummings www.quiltersmuse.com ========================================================= 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).