I N T E R O F F I C E M E M O R A N D U M
Date: 02-Mar-1995 09:05am EST
From: Thomas Langhorne
TLANGHOR
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Tel No: 607-777-2332
TO: Remote RSCS/NJE Network User ( _JNET%HISTARCH@ASUACAD )
Subject: Right on, Anita! (Number 2)
Yes, the artifacts could have been left in their context to be
scientifically investigated/excavated, or placed in a museum or other
facility where the public could view them (perhaps even at no charge!)
and where research could be conducted as well. What a novel thought.
Since this topic arose on the list, I've been sorting through my
memories, and I believe there was even a TV "documentary" made of the
Atocha looting er, uh "excavation", whichever you prefer. If it
wasn't the Atocha, then it was a shipwreck(s) very similar. I believe
it was shown on the Discovery Channel, or one of the other 'commercial'
educational channels, and not PBS. Anyone else recall this?
Finally, when the Atocha "exhibit" was here, it was in a shopping
mall at a jewelry store. Someone else remarked on this yesterday, as
well. It does seem to have an affinity for shopping malls.
Well, I guess I'll get off my soap box for now.
Tom
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