I would argue that the primary reason for museums and similar institutions to
exist is to *preserve* its holdings.  If something is not preserved, it cannot
be exhibited or studied.

-Andrew


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this College and neighborhood."
                                -Bp. Charles P. McIlvaine
                                 upon the death of Lorin Andrews

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