Museum theory--the set of beliefs, principles, policies, abstract thought and concrete precedent and procedure used as guidelines for practice in the museum's functions of collecting, preserving, exhibiting, interpreting, and studying the material culture in its care. Whew! That's my stab at a definition. Anyone care to amend or annotate? (or snipe at?) ........................................ Doug Lantry The Ohio Historical Society Statehouse Education and Visitors Center Columbus, Ohio [log in to unmask]