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Publications & Museums Working closer together

Publications & Museums Working closer together. Peter Christopher PO Box 535, Kent Town SA 5071 peterchristopher@internode.on.net. Focus of Museums: Physical material display Interpretation Information Commercial. Little cross promotion between museums. WA Maritime Museum. Tryall Cannon.

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Publications & Museums Working closer together

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  1. Publications & MuseumsWorking closer together Peter Christopher PO Box 535, Kent Town SA 5071 peterchristopher@internode.on.net

  2. Focus of Museums:Physical material display Interpretation Information Commercial Little cross promotion between museums

  3. WA Maritime Museum Tryall Cannon

  4. SA Maritime Museum Star of Greece figurehead

  5. Books are generally treated as simply part of commercial operations, sold in museum gift shops with little distinction from caps, key rings & coffee cups .

  6. The contribution of books to the role of museums can be significant, capable of spreading knowledge and interest in maritime history .

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  8. Opportunities:Recognise that most maritime authors have a passion for their subjects, rather than commercial objectivesLink books, authors & publishers with museums Cross promote museums & publications .

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