Federal Register #2026-09403

Notice of Intended Repatriation of Cultural Patrimony Items at New York State Museum

This notice concerns the intended repatriation of cultural patrimony items held at the New York State Museum in Albany, NY, under the oversight of the National Park Service and Department of the Interior. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Interior, National Park Service, National NAGPRA Program - New York State Museum (Albany, NY) - Products/Items Involved: - Four strings of wampum, classified as objects of cultural patrimony - E50040: Three strings of purple wampum - E50044: Three strings of purple and white wampum - E50048: Two strings of white wampum, each strand with four purple wampum - E50049: Nine strings of white wampum, approximately two feet long - Unique Requirements: - Items are culturally affiliated with the Oneida Indian Nation - Repatriation requests may be submitted by lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations with cultural affiliation - If multiple requests are received, the most appropriate requestor will be determined - The process is governed by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) - No OEMs, vendors, or commercial products are involved, as this is not a procurement or purchase opportunity - Place of performance/delivery: New York State Museum, 222 Madison Avenue, Albany, NY 12230

Description

The New York State Museum intends to repatriate certain cultural items that are objects of cultural patrimony and have a cultural affiliation with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. The items include four strings of wampum collected by William Beauchamp between 1878 and 1895, originally belonging to Oneida Chief Abraham Hill. The repatriation may occur on or after June 11, 2026. Requests for repatriation must be sent to the authorized representative at the New York State Museum.

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