From the perspective of a Museum operative (Pavek) it should be noted that
in today's environment it's difficult to accept a collection without also
finding the funding for the collection's preservation. It's too bad, but
that's often the situation...

Regards,

Mark Durenberger

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From: "Richard L. Hess" <[log in to unmask]>

> http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/u-of-m-rejects-massive-donation-of-recordings-90816414.html
>
> The University of Manitoba first accepted and then rejected a donation of
> 56,500 discs. Some points in the article don't seem to hold up (like dates
> and record types), but here is a collection of 56,500 discs dating back to
> 1913 that appears to be looking for a home. Cheers, Richard