The State Historical Society of North Dakota has, like many other institutions, stored federal archeological collections for decades with no recompense. Now we are considering charging for this service, but have no information on what the market will bear. While I will ask this question of the feds, I wondered if any of you have thoughts on the matter? If you charge, what $/volume or $/area figure do you use? A "real cost" computation is not very realistic for us, since we're in facilities which are already being paid for, and any $ we take in will more likely go for staff and supplies related to long term maintenance and care than to paying the rent, lights, etc. Thanks in advance for all comments. Of course, all opinions expressed are my own and not necessarily those of my employer. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - C. L. Dill, Museum Director State Historical Society of North Dakota 612 East Boulevard Bismarck ND 58505-0830 P: (701)328-2666 F: (701)328-3710 E: [log in to unmask] - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -