Please note that it is not possible for ANME to accept all the material it is offered. It is helpful if the historical significance of items is considered before making donations. An item is regarded as significant if it meets four tests:
1. Association: The artefact has a strong association with people, practices, sites, or events related to a school or its district.
2. Rarity: The object though common in a certain period of schooling is now rarely encountered. Age or condition is not a consideration.
3. Aesthetic Value: The item is distinctive, attractive and shows skilled workmanship.
4. Context: The artefact completes a set or series, or highlights some unusual aspect of a school’s history or its social context.
