I am seeking advice for a project that I am currently undertaking at the
Smithsonian's Center for Folklife Programs and Cultural Studies.  The
project is to create a documentation system and to catalog the collection
of artifacts held by the Center.  I am soliciting advice from individuals who
have worked with similiar collections.

I will also be entering the catalog information onto a database.  Currently, I
am considering using the Hypercard program.  I would appreciate hearing
any thoughts from someone who has already used Hypercard for this
purpose, or can recommend another program.

Anyone who would be willing to send examples of documentation
systems and collection management policies may send them to my
attention at the Center for Folklife Programs and Cultural Studies, L'Enfant
Plaza SW, Suite 2600, MRC 914, Washington, DC  20560.

Any advice, recommendations, or general feedback regarding this project
would be welcome.  Responses can be sent to my attention at the E-mail
address below.

Thanks!

Jacqueline Schraad

c/o Stephanie Smith
Center for Folklife Programs & Cultural Studies
Smithsonian Institution
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