U.S. Supreme Court denies appeal seeking return of Jim Thorpe's remains

Reuters (2015). U.S. Supreme Court denies appeal seeking return of Jim Thorpe's remains. The Daily Mail. 5 October.

Title U.S. Supreme Court denies appeal seeking return of Jim Thorpe's remains
Publication Date 5th Oct 2015
Author
Source The Daily Mail
Country United States of America
Region Americas
Art type Human Remains
Subject Return
Comments A lower court ruled that the Borough of Jim Thorpe, PA, is a museum under NAGPRA and thus the Sac and Fox Nation could request the return of the athlete's remains. A federal appeals court said no.
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