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Arctic Artifact Collection Coming To The University of Oregon

A major collection of Arctic artifacts has found a new home at the University of Oregon's Museum of Natural and Cultural History. The collection of more than 5,000 artifacts is part of a transfer between the U of O and Western Oregon University. WOU decided to cease operation of its Jensen Museum this year because of financial problems. State Representative Nancy Nathanson from Eugene helped to secure more than 900,000 dollars as part of a statewide mission to preserve significant collections. Jensen Museum curator Roben Itchoak said it is one of the largest assemblages of Arctic artifacts in the United States. 

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