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Old 03-17-2007, 11:00 PM
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Default Man sold history on eBay, U.S. says

Officials say Denning McTague stole Civil War-era documents while working as an intern at the National Archives in Phila.

By John Shiffman

Inquirer Staff Writer



http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/pa/main_line_delaware/20070316_Man_sold_history_on_eBay__U_S__says.html

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Old 03-17-2007, 11:20 PM
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83% of all thefts from cultural institutions (museums, libraries and historical societies) are in-house. It's disgusting that greedy people will sell our heritage for $$$.
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