Hi everyone - Happy Thanksgiving to everyone in the US. I am writing a paper on how museums resolve the problems raised by collections that predate registration procedures. This can include arttifacts without any number or documentation, missing objects, multiple numbering systems, conflicting stories about provenance, etc. Other than doing a complete physical inventory (expensive and time-consuming), can anyone share how some museums handle these issues? Does anyone have interesting anecdotes to share on this topic? Any lastly, any suggestions for reading materials, books or articles? TIA. I look forward to a packed mailbox when I get back from turkey eating! Miriam [[log in to unmask]]