>> the article I saw seemed to say the money was going to be used for operations, in fact spoke directly to the ethics question. The article also said a relative of one of the founders ended his relationship over the matter. Someone on this recently said that the Shelburne had simple deaccesioned material no longer central to its collection, i.e. the party line. In fact, they sold their most valuable holdings (and the reason why I, for one, have visited the Shelburne Museum in the past). This legacy can never be reclaimed now, and no wonder the family is upset! Shame! Shame! Shame! Jay Fahey