In article <[log in to unmask]>, <[log in to unmask]> writes: >Does this mean that all of these objects are now accessioned >into the collection? Our policy is that a Deed of Gift does not = accession. The curators can, based on the Collections Management Policy, decide that the object is not appropriate for the permanent collection. It can be put into the education collection (used up by students), or sold. Of course, this is with clear communication with the donors. Sometimes donors are happier that students will be using their gift rather than it being stuck in storage somewhere. Or, that proceeds from sale will be used to buy something in their name. A Deed of Gift just means that they really truly gave it to us (no givebacks!). We have the usual verbiage to the effect that the museum can use/dispose of the object as we see fit (not to imply that we don't have careful procedures). Don't get stuck with useless stuff! Expensive to store, inventory, etc. Will Garrison Collections Manager Historic Deerfield, Inc.