The Amon Carter Museum in Ft Worth re-opened year after a 1-2 year hiatus
when they added a multi story wing. Geoff Dare on this list could tell
you more about what happened with staff, collection, et al.

Care to comment Geoff?

Mary Kirby
Historic Upshur Museum
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On Wed, 20 Nov 2002 11:25:23 -0600 Catherine Ricciardelli
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> To my museum colleagues:
> I would like to hear from anyone who has worked in a museum,  or
> knows
> of a museum,  where the museum essentially closed its doors to the
> public, the staff and the collections for a complete renovation or
> rebuilding of the museum.   I am interested in discussing how much
> of
> the staff was retained during the building phase, how jobs changed,
> what
> challenges were faced, etc.   Please contact me off list if you
> prefer.
> I would like to speak with you via telephone.
>
> Best regards,
>
>
> Cathy Ricciardelli
> Director, Exhibitions & Collections Services
> Terra Museum of American Art
> 664 N. Michigan Avenue
> Chicago, IL  61606
> tel: 312-654-2244
> fax: 312-944-0639
> email: [log in to unmask]
>
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