[ARC5] Smithsonian

[gordon white]

    As the guy who gave the Smithsonian 4,000 + pieces of ARC-5 and
associated  equipment in 1983, I can say categorically that they do not
"dump stuff they own that is not of current interest"   I am now the
Smithsonian's Auto Racing Advisor, and I was responsible for the trade
of a cobbled up Mercedes for an American 1928 Miller front drive,
supercharged Indianapolis racing car.  It took approvals all the way up
to the Board of Regents (The Chief Justice, the Vice President, etc.) to
take out the Mercedes which was never going to be exhibited.

    Most responsible museums, especially the Smithsonian, do not "dump
stuff" even if maybe they should.

There may be things that are not accepted as museum objects that are
gotten rid of, but not accessioned objects. Display aids, etc.

The Smithsonian's National Air & Space Museum uses the ARC-5, ARA/ATA,
SCR-274-N, etc. equipment to outfit restored aircraft, as individual
exhibits,for research, etc.  I can say that unequivocally

- Gordon White