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I am a bit unclear how ISHM will fit with and relate to existing organizations interested in the same subject. What new organizationally will it positively contribute to the present field? Competing organizations seeking members from the same pool of interested parties may not be the best way to go. Yes, each one has a different emphasis such as IMCoS being for the collector of maps while map curator groups serve the custodians of same in a national setting - roughly. As much as I am interested in historic oeno-cartography, I don't think a separate group for its study is called for. Umbrella organizations can bring more clout in a unified manner and still encourage specialized interest groups within it to flourish. There can be benefits with separate groups, but please list the benefits in this case. JBP
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