----------------------------Original message---------------------------- Karen thank you for your thoughts. The question as to whether to acquire material for their exhibition potential as opposed to informational content is a good one. For instance, we just accessioned two catechisms published in Mexico which will be put on view in an upcoming reinstallation of our Spanish Colonial collections. Hope we get a chance to discuss this in Texas! Deirdre E. Lawrence Principal Librarian/Coordinator of Research Services Brooklyn Museum of Art Libraries and Archives 200 Eastern Parkway Brooklyn NY 11238 (718) 638-5000 x 308 ([log in to unmask])