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
Thanks,
John Marden
Frost Public Library, Winthrop, MA
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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
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