Federal Register #2026-06335

Notice of Intended Repatriation of Cultural Item by Hennepin County Library

This notice announces the intended repatriation of a cultural item by Hennepin County Library, in coordination with the Department of the Interior and National Park Service. - Government Buyer: - Hennepin County Library (acting under the authority of the Department of the Interior and National Park Service) - Item for Repatriation: - One wood carved doll, classified as an object of cultural patrimony - Donated by Isabel McLaughlin - Culturally affiliated with the Wyandotte Nation - Unique Requirements: - Repatriation requests may be submitted by lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations with cultural affiliation - The process follows the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) - No products or services are being procured or awarded; this is a federal notice regarding the return of a cultural item - Administrative Details: - The National Park Service is involved in the administrative process, but determinations are made by Hennepin County Library

Description

The Hennepin County Library (HCL) intends to repatriate a cultural item classified as an object of cultural patrimony under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The item is a wood carved doll donated by Isabel McLaughlin and has a cultural affiliation with the Wyandotte Nation. Repatriation may occur on or after May 4, 2026, and requests for repatriation can be submitted by lineal descendants or affiliated Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations.

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