1935_public laws_199_3
CHAPTER 198 AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE PRESERVATION OF INDIAN ANTIQUITIES IN NORTH CAROLINA. Whereas, the preservation of Indian relics, artifacts, mounds, and burial grounds in North Carolina for historica!, scientific, and educational purposes is imperative; and Whereas, public agencies, such as the North Carolina His- torical Commission, the North Carolina State Museum, the State Department of Conservation and Development, and the Archaeological Society of North Carolina are cooperating with private collectors of Indian antiquities to this end; and Whereas, the activities of careless or untrained persons have led and are leading to the destruction of many valuable Indian sites and artifacts; Now, Therefore, The General Assembly of North Carolina do enact:
That all persons having in their possession collections of Indian relics, artifacts, and antiquities which are in danger of being lost, destroyed or scattered are urged to commit them to the custody of the North Carolina State Museum, the North Carolina Historical Commission, or some other public agency or institution within the State which is qualified to preserve and exhibit them for their historic, scientific and educational value to the people of the State.