Why perserve it if there are no visitors?
On Fri, 20 Feb 1998, Andrew S. Richmond-The Papers of Philander Chase wrote:
> 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.
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> -Andrew
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