Dan:
The classic book for museum histories that is always mentioned is Edward Alexander's "Museums in Motion".  There are also brief histories of  museum types in "The Museum: A Reference Guide" edited by Michael Steven Shapiro.  A good history of the Children's Museum is in the Museum
News November/December 1999 issue entitled" The Slender Golden Thread, 100 Years Strong: The children's museum movement celebrates its centenary".  I am sure there are others but these are off the top of my head.  I am not aware of a history of corporate museums but if someone knows
of a good article, let me know on list.

Dawn Scher Thomae
Milwaukee Public Museum

Daniel Marwit wrote:

> Dear List,
>
> Can anyone help me locate good sources for learning
> about the histories of 3 types of museums: children's,
> technology, and corporate?
>
> Thanks,
> Dan
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