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tenniV11

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Re: A bit of a brag
« on: February 22, 2023, 05:48:35 am »
Dear Daniel
I have a pair of skates from my great great grandfather as well as confirmation from a town on the lake that my great great grandfather skated across the lake 200 years ago. In our museum they had an exhibit about the rare events such as the lake freezing over. I gave it to the museum for loan - but found that it was never shown in the exhibit. Then after 10 years I asked for it back - it took them a week to find it. We all have smaller or larger collections and really have to think about what to do with them - it's really not about the money but about preserving the beautiful and rare objects.
If the board of directors or the statutes or the purpose of a museum changes - then it can also happen that entire collections are sold, that must not be forgotten either. There are no guarantees during and after life,
Arnold