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Roger, very sad to hear the news of Keith. I wrote to him only two weeks
ago asking his advice on a number of ICTOP matters. His passing will be a
great loss to all of us. Martin Segger, chair, ICTOP.
>It is with great sadness that ICOM New Zealand records the death today of
>Professor Keith Thomson.
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>Keith, who passed away earlier this morning, was instrumental in building the
>membership of ICOM New Zealand national committee over many years and served
>as both chairman and more latterly, secretary.
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>A man of charm and vision, he ably represented his country at museum
>conferences worldwide, was the driving force behind the establishment of the
>Museum Studies course at Massey University, and played an active role in the
>Commonwealth Museums Association.
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>His colleagues and friends pay tribute to his passion and belief in the value
>of Museums and the proper training of museum personnel.As both a mentor and a
>friend, he will be sadly missed.
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>Roger Smith
>Chairman of ICOM New Zealand
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University of Victoria, PO.Box 3025, Victoria, B.C., Canada V8W 3P2
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