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  1. Excellent idea! I worked at a municipal archives for 25 years not knowing the museum around the corner had some of the same records dating back to 1834 upon the City’s incorporation. I wasted countless hours trying to find grant monies to preserve series of records that I thought were primary, intrinsic records. Yes, civic repositories need to collaborate with museums not only to share stories, but preservations aspects too.

  2. Hi, Sarah, a great article and so relevant to our times. As you know the first characteristic on an Empathetic Museum is Civic Vision, an understanding that the museum is embedded in and has a role to play in the civic infrastructure. I think your broadening of this idea and creating appropriate resources is so important in this political climate. Wishing you every success.

    1. Thank you, Gretchen! The Empathetic Museum is a powerful model, and I’m grateful for all you have done to pave the way!

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