The Wall Street Journal of Tuesday, July 21, 1994 contains an article that may be of interest to those concerned with the international aspects of repatriation. Titled "Art World Shaken by Nations Seeking to Reclaim Items", the article notes that the "US State Dept. is currently in negotiations with the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law on a far-reaching international agreement that will change the rules of trade in cultural properties." According to the article, art dealers and museum officials are concerned that the agreement will set the stage for more repatriation claims. The agreement is known as Unidroit and will replace the 1970 UN Convention on international art trade. The article appears in Section C, p.1. * Judy Turner * [log in to unmask] * * Milwaukee Public Museum * 414/278-2730 * * 800 W. Wells Street * fax 414/278-6100 * * Milwaukee, WI 53233 * *