This type of situation is one of the best reasons to have a clear policy manual and collections policy which cover
deaccessions.  If you have a policy, cite it (and let it be known that the policy is approved by the higher-ups).  Without a
written document, you get to make a new decision for every case, and the politics can get ugly.  I would advise standing
your ground, but realize that you may have to give in later.  Be sure to get a policy in place before the next request, as it
will save you lots of headaches later.

Good luck.

6/20/01 2:04:50 PM,         Christine Dwyer <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>Hello All,
>
>I feel that the only solution is to refuse, but that decision may be taken
>away from me if these officials get involved.  Any suggestions?
>
>Christine M. Dwyer
>Stanly County Museum & Historic Preservation Commission
>245 East Main Street, Albemarle, NC  28001 USA
>Tel: 704/ 986-3777         Fax: 704/ 986-3778
>

James H Tichgelaar
Assistant Director
Arkansas State University Museum
http://museum.astate.edu

"Talking about music is like dancing about architecture." (Laurie Anderson)

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