[Nhcoll-l] Natural history museum controversies?

[Volden, Nicole, DCA]

In general, the topic of Burmese amber and whether it is ethical for museums and researchers to buy and publish on these, sometimes spectacular, specimens:

https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2019/05/fossils-burmese-amber-offer-exquisite-view-dinosaur-times-and-ethical-minefield

Nicole Volden
Geoscience Collections Manager
New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
1801 Mountain Road NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
505-841-2843
nicole.volden at state.nm.us


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Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2020 17:45:18 -0800
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Do any of you know of any *published* natural history / science
controversies in museums that are quite famous? These could range from
taking on specimens or collections that are controversial, to research
conducted by museums staff/curators that was deemed controversial, etc.

Ideally, I'd like a publication or documentary / video that has the
details. No need to reply with unpublished accounts! & These should involve
museum specimens (so no need to reply with stories of misbehaviors of
museum personnel if specimens were not involved).

Thanks!
Derek



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