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[Peter Lemkin]

This is kind of puzzling:

The response was quick and to the point.[5] Bradford assured one and all that the Ferrell archives were being stored in such a fashion as to protect them from the elements and other threatening agents (insects, criminal trespassers, etc.). He would not divulge the location of the materials or offer specifics on the measures undertaken to secure them.[6]


Further, he stated in no uncertain terms that public access to the archives was not contemplated.


I sort of thought that this was the whole point. Why not?

FWIW, I like Rex Bradford from what I know of him and his work. I do not know, but sense that he is not directing any of this, but only following instructions. Others seem to be pulling the strings. Large collections of JFK research, such as Ferrells (no matter where one comes down on what Mary was and what her ultimate motive(s) were) and those of Jay Harrison [to cite two important examples] being largely restricted from 'public access' or access from most serious researchers is troubling! I got into some dispute some years back with Walt Brown over access to the Harrison files. I was at first told I could get access if I paid for copies. I agreed, but was then angrily told that I nor anyone else Walt didn't want to have access to the materials would get access. The reasons for the change were never explained. To my knowledge, only Joan Mellen has had nearly unrestricted access - but I could be wrong on that. We all realize the need to protect such collections from natural hazards, decay, as well as malevolent actions of those who would not like the truth about Dallas to come to the fore....but such can easily be accomplished in various forms. The MFF [in its electronic internet portal] is a good resource, but is it ALL that Many Ferrell had collected. I think not. Others think not. If not, why not?!