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by Museum Studies Program · Published July 15, 2016 · Updated July 15, 2016

Very interesting article about a new museum show devoted to the exploration of why people collect things.

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  • About
    • History of the Program
      • Reflections on the U-M Museum Practice Program, 1959-1980
      • Tribute to Charles Sawyer
    • Support MSP
    • About Our Logo
    • Contact
    • Student Testimonials
  • Graduate Program
    • Graduate Curriculum
      • The Graduate Proseminar
    • Admissions
    • Graduate Student Handbook
    • Frequently Asked Questions for Current MSP Students
    • Frequently Asked Questions for Prospective MSP Students
    • Elective Courses
    • Internship (Practicum)
    • Capstone Projects
    • Doctoral Research
    • Student Success
    • Student Testimonials
  • Undergraduate Program
  • People
    • Students
    • Staff
    • Steering Committee
    • Affiliated Faculty and Museum Partners
    • Institutional Partners
    • Alumni Highlights
  • Events
    • Lecture Series
    • Museums at Noon
    • Other Events
    • Visiting Scholars
    • Event Archive
      • 2026-2027
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    • Museum Job Sites
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    • Professional Organizations
    • Job, Internship & Scholarship Announcements
  • News & Publications
    • Annual Message
    • Kudos
    • Letters From Interns and Museum Professionals
    • Museum Matters@Michigan
    • SPACES: 2005 to 2011
    • Museum Visits
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