[meteorite-list] UAz Sothwest Meteorite Center

From: Marc Fries <m.fries_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Fri Jan 20 16:33:55 2006
Message-ID: <1721.10.17.14.1.1137792817.squirrel_at_webmail.ciw.edu>

Howdy

   I think I understand the "concern", and I can sum it up in two words:
sour grapes.
   Marvin is an extraordinarily knowledgeable meteorite expert whom I
would gladly work with any day. UA is lucky to have him.

Cheers,
MDF

> Michael Blood says that his wife will be selling their meteorites. Is it
> me
> or is that really not much difference than Marvin himself selling. How
> convenient, he will be in the room where his meteorites are being sold?
> Or
> are no meteorites going to be sold by them in Tucson?
> Enquiring minds want to know.
> Surely you can understand our concern.
> Michael Farmer
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "D. Hill" <dhill_at_lpl.arizona.edu>
> To: <meteorite-list_at_meteoritecentral.com>
> Sent: Friday, January 20, 2006 1:55 PM
> Subject: [meteorite-list] UAz Sothwest Meteorite Center
>
>
>> Dear Meteorite-List,
>>
>> Dr. Lauretta and Marvin Killgore asked me to post this message to the
>> List.
>>
>> -Dolores Hill
>>
>>
>>
>> From: Dante Lauretta [mailto:lauretta_at_lpl.arizona.edu] Sent: Friday,
>> January 20, 2006 1:30 PM
>> To: 'meteorite-list_at_meteoritecentral.com'
>> Subject: UAz Sothwest Meteorite Center
>>
>> Greetings meteorite enthusiasts, collectors, and dealers,
>>
>> In response to recent rumors, we are happy to clarify some
>> misconceptions
>> about the University of Arizona Southwest Meteorite Center. We have
>> established the Southwest Meteorite Center to preserve the dwindling
>> supply
>> of extraterrestrial materials for future generations. This Center
>> represents
>> a unique collaboration between a (former) meteorite dealer and a
>> meteorite
>> scientist. History shows that meteorites have always been collected and
>> always will be collected. Private collectors and dealers have made
>> important
>> contributions to meteorite science. We hope to address the tensions that
>> currently exist between the commercial and scientific meteorite
>> communities
>> and establish a productive relationship between meteorite scientists,
>> dealers, and collectors.
>> Our goals are as follows: We have established an organization that will
>> benefit both the scientific and commercial meteorite communities. We
>> will
>> educate future generations of meteorite scientists, dealers, collectors
>> and
>> the general public about the importance of studying and preserving
>> meteorites. It is our goal to have the Southwest Meteorite Center become
>> a
>> leader in meteorite research and education. We intend to become a
>> world-class meteorite repository and house one of the largest meteorite
>> collections in the world. We will curate this material to the highest
>> standards and ensure that it is accessible to both researchers and the
>> general public. We aspire to provide rapid and accurate classification
>> of
>> any meteorite sample brought to our center.
>>
>> Marvin Killgore has ceased his business as a meteorite dealer. The
>> Southwest
>> Meteorite Lab will not be selling meteorites at the Tucson show.
>> However,
>> you will still have the opportunity to talk and visit with Marvin about
>> the
>> University of Arizona's Southwest Meteorite Center in Room 121 at the
>> Inn
>> Suites from Jan. 28 - Feb. 11 (9 A.M.-6 P.M.). Exquisite meteorites,
>> posters, and educational materials will be on display.
>> Meteorites that were donated to the University of Arizona will never be
>> sold. In accordance with existing policy, Donor's wishes will be
>> honored
>> and all meteorites deposited at the University of Arizona will be used
>> solely for public education and research.
>>
>> If anybody has any questions or concerns about the goals and objectives
>> of
>> the Southwest Meteorite Center they are strongly encouraged to contact
>> Dante
>> Lauretta (lauretta_at_lpl.arizona.edu) or Marvin Killgore
>> (killgore_at_lpl.arizona.edu) to discuss the details.
>>
>> Dante Lauretta
>> Marvin Killgore
>> Tucson, AZ Jan. 20th, 2006
>>
>>
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