[AT] Cold snap

[Ken Knierim]

Larry,
    Dunno if it means anything but some locomotives were given to museums
with specific restrictions. You can check this one out:

http://www.azrymuseum.org/collection/Chandler/2562/2562_History.htm

Conversely, museums might be a bit shy about accepting them now:




On Fri, Jan 19, 2018 at 12:14 PM, Rena Glover Goss <rlgoss at twc.com> wrote:

> It boggles my mind that people think they can place restrictions on gifts
> that are given to museums and libraries.
>
> Larry
> ---- Tyler Juranek <tylerpolkaman at gmail.com> wrote:
> > Hi,
> >  I agree with John and Henry. Awhile back, a family of a man that
> > lived not to far from my grandfather, donated his tractor collection
> > to a historic society after his death. Not only did they donate the
> > tractors, but they also donated some extra parts, parts tractors, etc
> > to help the society maintain what they got.
> >  Well, a few months later, the historic group had an auction, selling
> > all of the things that they didn't want out of the estate.
> >  So if you can find a collector, I would go that route. And those
> > sears tractors, those are kind of rare, or at least in the midwest
> > they are.
> >  Just my $0.02.
> >  Take Care,
> >  Tyler
> >
> > On 1/18/18, John Hall <jtchall at nc.rr.com> wrote:
> > > I agree about checking with museums. Unless it is a super valuable or
> > > rare piece, they probably aren't going to financially be able to
> > > preserve it. If money is no object, give to a collector that has
> > > demonstrated resources and ability to preserving it. If not interested
> > > in giving to a collector, set your price high enough to deter scrappers
> > > and those wanting"yard art", but low enough that a collector will buy
> it
> > > at such a value he can financially afford to preserve and restore it. I
> > > view old iron purchases just like anything else I had to buy--If i had
> > > to pay for it, you can believe I'm going to take care of it.
> > >
> > > John Hall
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > On 1/18/2018 7:35 AM, Henry Miller wrote:
> > >> Don't donate to museums without first verifying they will care for it.
> > >> Most museums lack funds and have rooms for of things wasting away.
> They
> > >> often legally cannot sell them (other than to a different museum) and
> so
> > >> they end up waiting until time destroys things enough that they can
> junk
> > >> it. In the mean time nobody gets to enjoy that part of history as it
> > >> doesn't go on exhibit.
> > >>
> > >> If you find the right museum they will be excited to get it in
> exhibit and
> > >> care for it so all is well. Only that one piece though. If you give
> them
> > >> everything it sits in the back room un cared for.
> > >>
> > >> In short letting a private collector have your things for cheap on the
> > >> condition that they care for them and take them to shows is probably
> the
> > >> best way to get them shown to the public.
> > >>
> > >> I collect player pianos where the supply far exceeds demand. We have
> seen
> > >> some rare instruments worth saving destroyed because it was donated
> to a
> > >> museum that didn't care about it. Cars and tractors tend to be more
> > >> valuable so you have a better chance of them being cared for but only
> if
> > >> you check.
> > >>
> > >> Something to think about. There is no one right answer for everything.
> > >>
> > >
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