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Collection Development Policy for the United Methodist Museum of Arkansas
	The United Methodist Museum of Arkansas (UMMA) is a project of the United Methodist Museum of Arkansas Committee (a standing committee of the United Methodist Historical Society of Arkansas, Inc.). The Museum's purpose is to collect, preserve, hold title to, catalog, and display objects which are relevant to the history of Arkansas United Methodism and its antecedent organizations. The United Methodist Museum of Arkansas collects materials in the following categories: Three dimensional objects which are historically significant to Arkansas United Methodist history, such as: church furnishings, personal items used by Methodist clergy and other church leaders, commemorative items, objects related to corporate worship, and educational objects. The Board collects portraits and group pictures of the leadership figures in Arkansas Area Methodism, accounts and photographs of historical events, and photographs of historical sites that are significant to Arkansas Area Methodism. The Board does not usually accept written or printed materials since these are normally accepted at the United Methodist Archives in the library of Hendrix College, Conway, Arkansas. The committee reserves the right to accept or reject materials based on the criteria outlined in this collection development policy. Materials not accepted may be returned to the donor, or, with his/her permission, sold and the proceeds used to enhance the museum collection. Absolute ownership of the property is vested In the United Methodist Museum of Arkansas Committee. Restrictions on use of materials will conform to relevant sections of the Discipline and federal or state laws. Donor imposed restrictions must be mutually agreed upon by the donor and the museum Board prior to acceptance of the materials	Get this Form in Pdf Format

Gift Agreement
	I hereby own and desire to give and donate the following to the United Methodist Museum of Arkansas, to be used at the museum's discretion, and subject to the conditions set forth below. Object Description: Acceptance of gifts by the United Methodist Museum of Arkansas is subject to the following conditions: Because of limited space and the policy of changing exhibits, the Museum Board cannot promise the permanent exhibition of any object. Objects become the permanent property of the United Methodist Museum of Arkansas, with the right to publicly exhibit the objects. The Museum Board has the right to transfer objects to the United Methodist Archives at Hendrix College, Conway, Arkansas, if deemed appropriate and mutually acceptable. Any part of the property that is not retained by the Museum should be: (Donor initial his/her preference) _____ Returned to donor _____ Disposed of by recipient _____ Other (Explain):_________________________________ Signed the _____ day of _______________, _______ Signature of Donor(s): ________________________________ Name of Donor(s) (please print): ________________________________ Address: ________________________________	Get this Form in Pdf Format

	Object Information
	Please answer the following questions concerning the object you have transferred or wish to transfer to the United Methodist Museum of Arkansas. If you have additional information which might help us, please add It in the REMARKS section. Object Description: ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Object History: When & where made: ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Made by: ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ How long you have owned this object: ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ How you acquired (including names, dates, places): ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Who previous owners were and how they acquired: ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Who used it: ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ When, where, how was it used: ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Any repairs made: ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Date of Information: ________________	Get this Form in Pdf Format

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