[Nhcoll-l] Why retain physical specimens

[William Simpson]

Yes, by all means - because technologies improve (not to mention 
technologies we haven't even dreamed of yet).  We have a borhyaenid 
holotype that's already been CT-scanned four different times with ever 
more advanced CT-scanners.

Best,

Bill


On 9/26/19 12:59 PM, Sarah K. Huber wrote:
>
> Recently I’ve been fielding a lot of questions about why our 
> collection should retain a physical specimen once it has been 
> digitized (e.g., CT-scanned, photographed, x-rayed, etc.). I’m curious 
> how often other museum professionals are asked this question and what 
> your general responses are for justifying the retention of a physical 
> specimen. Why do you tell people it’s important to retain a specimen?
>
> If anyone knows of article that have addressed this specific question 
> I would appreciate references so that I can have them on hand for 
> particularly curious visitors.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Sarah
>
> Sarah K. Huber, Ph.D.
> Curatorial Associate, VIMS Nunnally Ichthyology Collection
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