I am working on my dissertation on the Chicago Historical Society and would welcome some input from the Museum-L community. Two questions: (1) Does anyone know if any museums/historical societies are engaged in exhibitions or public programming that specifically focus on neighborhoods, ethnic communities, local communities? CHS is engaged in this very interesting "Neighborhoods: Keepers of Cultures" project and I wanted to compare it to similar efforts around the country/world. (2) Does anyone know if any museums/historical societies have established Community Advisory Boards either for specific exhibitions or for the institution in general. Again, CHS is involved in formalizing a Community Advisory Council and I want to compare notes. I would greatly appreciate any information regarding these two related issues--names, contacts, documents explaining such programs. In order not to clog the system, please send off-list to [log in to unmask] or 925-B Drewry Street, Atlanta, GA 30306 Thank you in advance for your assistance. I look forward to hearing from you. Best, Catherine Lewis American Studies Program University of Iowa