The E-Sylum:  Volume 8, Number 39, September 11, 2005, Article 3

NEW ORLEANS MINT UPDATE

Mike Ellis, VP, Gallery Mint Museum Foundation writes:
"I had been trying to get in touch with Greg Lambousy, Curator
of Numismatics at the Louisiana State University Museum (New
Orleans Mint) as we had great concern for one of our own, a
Board Member of the newly formed Gallery Mint Museum
Foundation. I finally succeeded in contacting Greg at about
10:30 a.m. CST, Monday, September 5th. I am happy to
report that Greg and his family were among the wise and did
evacuate when advised to. They are all safe and sound with family
in Jennings, Louisiana. When inquiring as to his home he informed
me he lived up on the west bank which was the main area that was
largely unaffected by the flood. Therefore, he expects his home to
be fine.

As for the mint, all he knows at present is that there was very
little if any water damage from the flood but there was roof damage
that undoubtedly caused some water damage. I did not ask him but
I tend to believe that was one of the most heavily police guarded
buildings in and near the French Quarter. I am certain that it is being
protected by the National Guard now. Also, to any of you who
know Lynn Ourso of New Orleans Rare Coins, he and his family
are also safe and sound and vacationing in Canada!"

[There has been no further update on the American Association
of Museums web site mentioned last week. -Editor]

  Wayne Homren, Editor

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