A receipt for the deposit of objects is issued whenever pieces enter the Museum building. After the initial contact with the Curator, the Museum Accession Committee will meet to review the objects. Those not accepted will be returned to the donor or otherwise disposed of in accordance with the donor's wishes. Limited storage space, duplication of objects in the collection and the condition of the offered piece affect our decision to accept an object. If accepted, the donor will receive Deed of Gift paperwork which transfers legal title of the gift to the Museum.
Every object accepted is listed, tagged, vacuumed, treated if necessary, numbered and catalogued.
Each is carefully stored often with acid-free paper, a padded hanger, or a specially sewn dust cover. These costs are part of our ongoing responsibility when we accept objects into the collection. We would greatly appreciate your help toward meeting these expenses and hope that you will accompany your gift with some of the funds necessary to help us preserve it. Your deed of gift reflects your total contribution of in kind gifts and support funds. The Kent State University Museum.