If the children are using the artifacts, and they are not accessioned objects, would it be too much to ask not to label them? Are these prop materials? Do these objects need to be permanently labeled? If they do not, then perhaps keeping track of it all is just a matter of inventory, with items you started off in the morning being there at the end of the day. Our registrar and I would suggest that you labe these objects permanently so that the labeling doesn't come off when you wash it. Label them permanently with "permanent ink" only if they are not accessioned objects in the collection. I am assuming they are not accessioned because you are allowing children to handle them. Good luck, and if you need any other clarifications, please do not hesitate to e-mail me directly. Adio! O Olivia S. Anastasiadis, Curator Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace 18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard Yorba Linda, CA 92886 (714) 993-5075; fax (714) 528-0544; e-mail: [log in to unmask] _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]