MUSEUM-PUBLIC RELATIONSHIPS: EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT THEORY OF PUBLIC RELATIONS
A Thesis
Submitted to the Graduate Faculty of the Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Mass Communication in The Manship School of Mass Communication
by Mary P. Schoen B.S., Louisiana State University, 2003 December 2005
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I would like to thank everyone who made this thesis not only possible, but an exciting and rewarding experience. To my committee, thank you for your excellent guidance. Dr. Banning, your patience and energy are unparalleled. You taught me so much during this project, especially the ins-and-outs of methodology. I am privileged to have one of the greatest public relations scholars on my committee. Dr. Nelson, it has been my honor to work with you. Dr. Lindsay, thank you for your unwavering support, sound counsel, and careful scrutiny during this thesis, and more importantly, throughout my graduate career. Your friendship and the excellent example you set as a teacher, scholar, and leader has impacted my life and will continue to guide me in the future. In addition to my committee, I would like to recognize Dr. John A. Ledingham. Dr. Ledingham, your selfless contribution of your time and knowledge made this project possible. Your contagious enthusiasm made this project fun. Also, Jennifer Banning deserves a special thanks. You were a wealth of museum knowledge, and I will not forget your graciousness. I could not have completed this thesis without the love and support of my incredible family. Mi Mi, Dad, Mom, and Trish, to simply thank you would be a severe injustice. Your faith in me fueled me to reach for and achieve new goals. Gran Gran, everything I do is for you. Dr. and Mrs. Loupe, thank you for keeping me focused. I love you all. To Brandon Woods, you are my inspiration, my courage, and my determination. Thank you for standing by my side.

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