Whether I volunteer for a museum or not, I would still collect whatever I want. I doubt I would be volunteering in the acquisitions department, so I don't see where the conflict arises (unless I'm stealing, which is a whole different issue). Even if I'm paid to dust the collections at the local historical society, why should that prevent me from purchasing a piece of local memorabilia that I find while on vacation in Lincoln, Nebraska? Andrew Richmond ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Andrew S. Richmond | Proj. Dir. | Editor | The Papers of Philander Chase | Kenyon College | P.O. Box 141 | Gambier, OH 43022 | Phone: (614)427-5689 | Email: [log in to unmask] Please visit! http://www.kenyon.edu/khistory/chase/ "I think you will agree with me that some day this collection should be made known somehow, to the friends of the College and to all who cherish the memory of Bishop Chase." -Professor Richard G. Salomon in regards to the papers of Philander Chase Kenyon College: March 25, 1946 I DO BOOKSEARCHES: Looking for that elusive title? Or that book that's long been out of print? I can find it. Let me know what you're looking for and I'll search the world! Check out The Bishop's Booksearch for more details at http://www.kenyon.edu/khistory/andy/books.htm.