We have been presented with a collection that holds great interest for
us.   We would not own it only house and maintain it.  The owners insist
on unfettered access.  The collection includes microfilm and a sizeable
number of bound volumes.  While everyone here would like the collection,
this arrangement leaves me unsettled.  Placing conditions on a donation
is commonplace but indefinitely caring for a collection we would not own
seems like a step in the wrong direction.  Perhaps I am being too
cautious.  I'd love to hear from other voices on the matter.    Simone
Myree-Rofe
Archivist
Edward Nabb Research Center
Salisbury University 
1101 Camden Avenue 
Salisbury, MD 21804
410-677-5356 

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