Assassination relics

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I have never seen a complete listing of all the items in the Taper Collection that went to the ALPLM. I know some were donated and others were sold to the Foundation that supports it. While the collection is held in the museum, it is my understanding that it still belongs to the Foundation -- which seems to be having difficulty paying the $23 million price tag.

I also understand that there has been some lapse in leadership and that a new director of the museum was appointed last year. I heard that she has great credentials, but has never headed a museum before. I sure hope things are straightening out there. What a magnificent institution to have troubles. Let's just hope these are growing pains.

Perhaps some of our members who are close to Springfield know more about what is going on???