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Thanks for replying Will. I will follow up with Jennifer as you
suggest. Great lead...
Adrienne
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> From: William P. Scott[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Reply To: Museum discussion list
> Sent: Tuesday, 11 August 1998 12:41 AM
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> Subject: Re: the subject of sex in museums
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> We, of course, have the Kinsey Institute here at Indiana University.
> The
> institute holds a vast collection of sex-related objects, photos,
> publication, etc. Last year, they exhibited a variety of these
> materials
> in our Fine Arts Gallery. I am certain that the thought and planning
> that
> went into that exhibit would be helpful to you. The contact
> information for the Curator at Kinsey is as follows:
>
> Jennifer Pearson Yamashiro
> Morrison Hall 233
> Bloomington, IN 47405
> 812-855-7686
> [log in to unmask]
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> Good luck in your research.
>
> Will Scott
> Collections Manager
> Mathers Museum
> Indiana University
>
> On Mon, 10 Aug 1998, Leith, Adrienne wrote:
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> > Dear All
> >
> > A genuine request here! I'm trying to track any museum which is
> > dedicated to sex, has signficant collections on the subject, or
> which
> > has mounted an exhibition in recent times on any of the plethora of
> > related topics.
> >
> > I am particularly interested in the museum I have heard about in
> > Amsterdam which looks at the history and culture of Western sexual
> > practice. Have you been there? What was your impression?
> >
> > This information is currently being gathered to inform our team on
> > current display and collection policies in this area, and to assist
> with
> > the development of an ethics paper. The ethics paper will be used
> to
> > guide us when we develop exhibitions related to human sexuality.
> >
> > Many thanks in anticipation.
> >
> > Adrienne Leith
> > Curator, Human Mind and Body Program
> >
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> Collections Manager and Office Assistant |
> Mathers Museum of World Cultures |
> Indiana University |
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