After my previous posting on this subject I have received several enquiries about the 'Museums Journal' articles; there for I'm posting a general reply in the hope others may be interested. The articles referred to are: A Special Concern (Edmund Southworth assesses the status of human remains in UK museums and calls for equal treatment for all) Museums Journal, July 1994, pp:23-25 Treasured Bones (Demands for the return of human remains - and cultural 'treasures' - are a smoke screen for the real needs of oppressed minorities, argues Norman H Nail) Museums Journal, July 1994, pp:32-34 Burying the Past (Moira Simpsonn reports the results of a survey that finds many UK museums have removed remains from display or agreed to return them to their place of origin - with a few notable exceptions) The Museums Journal is available from: The Museums Association, 42 Clerkenwell Close, London EC1R 0PA England Fax +44 (0)71 250 1929 Phone +44 (0)71 250 1837 (no email yet I'm afraid) Single copies are five pounds sterling. Regards, Bill P. ********************************************************************** * Charles (Bill) Pettitt * Keeper of Invertebrates * * * (& network supervisor) * * E-mail: [log in to unmask] * Manchester Museum * * * University of Manchester * * Tel: +44.(0)61.275.2666 * Manchester M13 9PL * * Fax: +44.(0)61.275.2676 * United Kingdom * ********************************************************************** * "I enjoy deadlines. I love the whooshing sound they make as they * * fly by" (Douglas Adams) * **********************************************************************