10.57647/gcr-2024-si-9wch

Repatriation and Decolonization of Geology Collections in an Evolving Sector

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  • David Gelsthorpe*1,
  1. Manchester Museum, Oxford Road, The University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK
Repatriation and Decolonization of Geology Collections in an Evolving Sector
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Received: 2024-02-23

Revised: 2024-06-21

Accepted: 2024-08-26

Published 2024-12-03

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Gelsthorpe, D. (2024). Repatriation and Decolonization of Geology Collections in an Evolving Sector. Geoconservation Research, 7(2). https://doi.org/10.57647/gcr-2024-si-9wch
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Abstract

The repatriation of geological specimens can be regarded as a barometer of the progress of decolonization. The ongoing proactive repatriation of four dinosaur eggs and a Confuciusornis sanctus specimen from the Manchester Museum to China is discussed. Except for this example, proactive repatriation of geological specimens does not yet happen. This paper is a call to those who look after geological collections to check that collections were legally acquired and to welcome repatriation requests and the opportunities presented by them.

Keywords

  • Fossils,
  • Dinosaurs,
  • Repatriation,
  • Decolonization Manchester,
  • Museum
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