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<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Hello Colleagues,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The Royal BC Museum (RBCM) is preparing for a once-in-a-lifetime move to a new facility. As part of the pack and move process, we are undertaking a complete review of the Modern
History Collection. Objects relevant to the RBCM Collections Policy will be retained. Objects which are surplus to the RBCM needs or fail to meet the threshold for provincial significance, will be offered for permanent transfer to other provincial institutions
and the larger heritage community. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">These objects are described in the attached document. Higher quality photos can be provided upon request.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Please note:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="xmsolistparagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Shipping arrangements and costs are the responsibility of the receiving institution.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="xmsolistparagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">If you are able to pick up objects, please indicate this so a transfer time can be arranged.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="xmsolistparagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Objects are in “as-is” condition.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="xmsolistparagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">There will be no conditions placed on the transfer.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="xmsolistparagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Additional groups of objects will be made available for transfer as the review of the collection progresses and will
be made available primarily through the BCMA and Parks Canada listserv sites. <o:p>
</o:p></span></li></ol>
<p class="xmsolistparagraph"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsolistparagraph" style="margin-left:0cm"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">If you are interested in a transfer of any objects or require further information, please contact
</span><a href="mailto:HistoryDeaccessions@royalbcmuseum.bc.ca"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">HistoryDeaccessions@royalbcmuseum.bc.ca</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">. These items will
be available for transfer until January 30, 2025.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsolistparagraph" style="margin-left:0cm"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The Modern History Team<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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