If the answer could be posted on the list it would be much appreciated. I am
encountering a similar situation with a family collection at the Winthrop,
MA Public Library and Museum.

 

Thanks,

John Marden

Salem State College 

Frost Public Library, Winthrop, MA

 

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From: Archives & Archivists [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf
Of Ashley McLendon
Sent: Friday, June 30, 2006 3:24 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Accessioned?

 

Dear List,

 

At our repository we have a hodgepodge of items from different
eras...therefore different ways of accepting donations.  We are currently
trying to get on track.  I would like to know if any of you know the
ethical/legal answer to the following:

 

If there are items with what we deem as "old numbers" from an
old/no-longer-existent museum and no paperwork transferring ownership to the
museum--it is legally ours...more specifically should we consider it already
"accessioned?"

 

Thank you & happy 4th of July!

 

Kind Regards,

Ashley McLendon

Archivist

 

Mississippi Armed Forces Museum

Camp Shelby, MS

  

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