Stacey, re: your question regarding books detailing roles of women in museums, I would try the following if they haven't already been suggested: -"Civilizing Rituals: Inside Public Art Museums." by Carol Duncan, Routledge Press 1995. (This book is more about the ideological constructs of art museums, particularly focusing on how they construe sexula and social identity. Contains a chapter entitled "The Modern Art Museum: Its a Man's World") -"Women's Culture: American Philanthropy and Art, 1830-1930" by Kathleen McCarthy, Univ of Chicago Press, 1991. (Historic overview of the role women played in the establishment and development of a variety of US museums) Also, depending on the viewpoint you take (or are looking for), the Nat'l Museum of Women in the Arts may or may not be a good resource. I do not claim to be an expert on the issue, but an associate of mine who is a feminist art historian has mentioned on numerous occasions that that institution is notorious among feminist artists/art historians as espousing homophobic viewpoints in regards to its collections. Perhaps someone more qualified than myself could shed light on whether this is documentable fact or simply hearsay. Best of luck in your lit search. Dennis Kois Graduate Program in Museum Studies New York University [log in to unmask]