Wow, this thread has really evolved since I took leave to spend Easter with my fiance and her family. Gotta love Italians, lots of food and loud discussion!

To Mike Hawk - My choice of words was not the best. Rather I should have said, "The remains of the collection not preserved for movement to Niles Canyon were legitimately auctioned off, sold outright, or traded to other organizations. Some items may have been scrapped." I regret any inference of wrongdoing by other organizations.

Others have contributed valuable insights about the history of, and the goings on at the GGRM. It's a shame that the organization and situation has deteriorated as much as it has. We can expect that the complete story will not be told. It is also a shame that there are folks within the current GGRM organization who seem quite capable, if not willing to sabotage a working relationship with the PLA. This partnership is theirs to loose.

sda