AK SJR16

Urges the American Museum of Natural History to return the Childs Frick-Alaska Quaternary Mammal Collection, consisting of animal bones collected by Otto Geist near Fairbanks, to Alaska.

Notes that Childs Frick stated in an April 14, 1954 letter his intention to return the collection to the state, and a 2001 agreement among the American Museum of Natural History, University of Alaska Museum of the North, and Fairbanks Gold Co., LLC stipulated the collection's return.

States the collection remains unreturned as of 2024, preventing Alaska researchers and scientists from accessing this scientific resource for research in paleontology, ecology, and anthropology.

Calls for the American Museum of Natural History leadership to expedite repatriation and encourages collaboration among the museum, University of Alaska, Fairbanks Gold Co., LLC, and other state institutions.

Directs copies of the resolution be sent to University of Alaska leadership, American Museum of Natural History officials, Fairbanks Gold Co. owner, and Alaska's Congressional delegation.