<div><p>For 11 years, from 1997 to 2008, the Mineral Museum of the University of Arizona in Tucson was the custodian of the display portion of the Miguel Romero collection. During that time most of the pieces were on public display in special exhibit cases, some of which were dedicated solely to the Romero specimens ...

<div><p>I doubt that any serious collector of anything can pursue a collecting career without becoming aware of the amazing historical collections displayed in museums and other institutions. The mere names of these great collections conjure up strong emotions-of awe at the beauty and perfection of their specimens, and, yes, of an envious desire to ...