Section 4.58.100. Scope of collection.

	(a)  The Alaska State Museum will  
		(1) acquire objects for the museum's collection in compliance with state and federal law;  
		(2) obtain evidence that archaeological material was excavated scientifically and legally before acquiring archaeological material;  
		(3) not collect human remains; however, Alaska Native artifacts that incorporate voluntarily-shed human hair are within the scope of collection;  
		(4) adopt and implement a plan for collection that addresses exhibition, education, research, and collection development, and that allows the museum to consider opportunities to obtain significant and unique Alaskan objects when those opportunities arise.  
	(b)  The scope of the collection housed in the main branch of the Alaska State Museum includes  
		(1) representative and unique ethnographic objects from all Alaska Native groups, including art and implements of ordinary and common use that were made or used by Alaska Natives;  
		(2) items of historic significance in the exploration, settlement, and exploitation of Alaska, including activities by Russian, American, and European cultures;  
		(3) fine art by Alaskan artists or that depicts Alaskan subjects; and  
		(4) natural history specimens that are useful in the interpretation or study of Alaska's geology, wildlife, botany, or marine life.  
	(c)  The scope of the collection housed in the Sheldon Jackson Museum branch of the Alaska State Museum includes  
		(1) Alaska Native ethnographic material that illustrates the culture, lifestyles, and achievements of Alaska Natives;  
		(2) reproductions of artifacts that are within the scope described in (1) of this subsection and that are not available in original form; and  
		(3) items that relate to the history of the Sheldon Jackson Museum and the collecting activities of Dr. Sheldon Jackson.  

Authorities

14.07.060;14.57.010;14.57.050

Notes

Authority

AS 14.07.060 AS 14.57.010 AS 14.57.050

History

Eff. 8/18/2013, Register 207