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Conner Prairie, among the finest outdoor history museums in the country, recreates life in 19th-century Indiana. It also was the site of one of the most significant controversies that an American museum has faced. Twilight at Conner Prairie followsthe development of the museum, the conflicts of interest created by the terms of founder Eli Lilly's gifts, and the breakdown of the relationship between the museum and its trustee, Earlham College. Author Berkley Duck, who served on Conner Prairie's independent board of directors when the board and CEO were dismissed, provides an inside look at what went wrong at Conner Prairie and how it was put to right. Twilight at Conner Prairie is essential reading for anyone concerned with the survival of museums and the ethical obligations of preserving America's past. SHARE      | | | | or call in the US toll free 1-888-866-9150 product ID: 105687 |
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| Pages: | 224 |
| Size: | 1.7 MB |
| Publisher: | AltaMira |
| Date published: | Jun 2011 |
| ISBN: | 9780759120129 |
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This product is listed in the following categories:Non-Fiction > Business & Economics > Museum Administration and Museology
Non-Fiction > History > Study & Teaching
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