The Missouri Historical Society's History Museum is in the preliminary stages of developing a major new exhibit focusing on persistent issues in the St. Louis Region. As part of the planning process we would like to identify and better understand our visitors and potential visitors, discover what persistent issues are important to the region's residents, and outline how to keep the visitor in mind in all stages of exhibit planning and development. We have a lot of work to do in a short amount of time. Suggestions on the most efficient way to go about this from anyone who has recently undertaken a similar project would be greatly appreciated. Any consultants out there who might be able and interested to help us get started on this project I'd like to hear from you. David A. Olson Community Programs Manager Missouri Historical Society P.O. Box 11940 St. Louis, MO 63112-0040 E-Mail: [log in to unmask]