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(NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3003, of the
completion of an inventory of human
remains in the possession and control of
the Department of Anthropology,
University of Massachusetts, Amherst,
MA. The human remains were removed
from a tributary of the Spokane River,
WA.
This notice is published as part of the
National Park Service’s administrative
responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25
U.S.C. 3003 (d)(3). The determinations
in this notice are the sole responsibility
of the museum, institution, or Federal
agency that has control of the Native
American human remains. The National
Park Service is not responsible for the
determinations in this notice.
A detailed assessment of the human
remains was made by the Department of
Anthropology, University of
Massachusetts, Amherst professional
staff in consultation with
representatives of the Coeur d’Alene
Tribe of the Coeur d’Alene Reservation,
Idaho; Confederated Tribes of the
Colville Reservation, Washington;
Kalispel Indian Community of the
Kalispel Reservation, Washington; Nez
Perce Tribe, Idaho; and Spokane Tribe
of the Spokane Reservation,
Washington.
In 1940, human remains representing
a minimum of one individual were
removed from a talus slope of a tributary
of the Spokane River in Washington
State. The human remains were
excavated by David L. Stone. The grave
was located on one of the tributaries of
the Spokane River, in one of three
possible counties (Spokane, Stevens or
Lincoln County), but the exact location
is unknown. A note accompanying the
human remains, presumably written by
Stone, states that the human remains
were excavated from a grave that was
originally marked with a 20 ft. or longer
cedar stake, and that they were believed
to be approximately 500 years old. The
history of how these human remains
came to be in the collection of the
Department of Anthropology at the
University of Massachusetts, Amherst is
unknown. No known individual was
identified. No associated funerary
objects are present.
During consultation, a tribal
representative of the Coeur d’Alene
Tribe stated that the tribe occupied the
head of the Spokane River down to the
Spokane Falls and Hangman Creek areas
with settlements to the north and south.
In particular, one band of the Coeur
d’Alene occupied the Spokane River
area. Traditional burial practices of the
Coeur d’Alene included the burying of
ancestors along talus slopes, which
matches the description by Stone
regarding the burial and its placement.
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In addition, during consultation, tribal
representatives for the Spokane Tribe
stated that the Spokane River, including
tributaries such as Hangman Creek and
Little Spokane River, are the ancestral
homeland of the Upper Band of
Spokane Indians. Spokane
representatives also stated that their
traditional burial practices included
burial along talus slopes with cedar
stakes as markers, which also matches
the description by Stone regarding the
burial and its placement. Based on
consultation and museum records,
museum officials reasonably believe the
human remains are Native American
and ancestral to the Coeur d’Alene Tribe
of the Coeur d’Alene Reservation, Idaho,
and/or the Spokane Tribe of the
Spokane Reservation, Washington.
Officials of the Department of
Anthropology, University of
Massachusetts, Amherst, have
determined that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C.
3001 (9–10), the human remains
described above represent the physical
remains of one individual of Native
American ancestry. Officials of the
Department of Anthropology, University
of Massachusetts, Amherst also have
determined that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C.
3001 (2), there is a relationship of
shared group identity that can be
reasonably traced between the Native
American human remains and the Coeur
d’Alene Tribe of the Coeur d’Alene
Reservation, Idaho, and/or the Spokane
Tribe of the Spokane Reservation,
Washington.
Representatives of any other Indian
tribe that believes itself to be culturally
affiliated with the human remains
should contact Robert Paynter,
Repatriation Committee Chair,
Department of Anthropology, University
of Massachusetts, 201 Machmer Hall,
240 Hicks Way, Amherst, MA 01003,
telephone (413) 545–2221, before
February 4, 2010. Repatriation of the
human remains to the Coeur d’Alene
Tribe of the Coeur d’Alene Reservation,
Idaho, and/or Spokane Tribe of the
Spokane Reservation, Washington, may
proceed after that date if no additional
claimants come forward.
The Department of Anthropology,
University of Massachusetts, Amherst is
responsible for notifying the Coeur
d’Alene Tribe of the Coeur d’Alene
Reservation, Idaho; Confederated Tribes
of the Colville Reservation, Washington;
Kalispel Indian Community of the
Kalispel Reservation, Washington; Nez
Perce Tribe, Idaho; and Spokane Tribe
of the Spokane Reservation, Washington
that this notice has been published.
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Dated: November 27, 2009
Sherry Hutt,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
Notice of Inventory Completion:
Thomas Burke Memorial Washington
State Museum, University of
Washington, Seattle, WA
National Park Service, Interior.
Notice.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
Notice is here given in accordance
with the Native American Graves
Protection and Repatriation Act
(NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3003, of the
completion of an inventory of human
remains and associated funerary objects
in the control of the Thomas Burke
Memorial Washington State Museum
(Burke Museum), University of
Washington, Seattle, WA. The human
remains and associated funerary objects
were removed from King County, WA.
This notice is published as part of the
National Park Service’s administrative
responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25
U.S.C. 3003 (d)(3). The determinations
in this notice are the sole responsibility
of the museum, institution, or Federal
agency that has control of the Native
American human remains and
associated funerary objects. The
National Park Service is not responsible
for the determinations in this notice.
A detailed assessment of the human
remains was made by Burke Museum
professional staff in consultation with
representatives of the Muckleshoot
Indian Tribe of the Muckleshoot
Reservation, Washington; Puyallup
Tribe of the Puyallup Reservation,
Washington; Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe
of Washington; Snoqualmie Tribe,
Washington; Suquamish Indian Tribe of
the Port Madison Reservation,
Washington; and Tulalip Tribes of the
Tulalip Reservation, Washington.
In 1920, human remains representing
a minimum of one individual were
removed from near Laurelhurst in King
County, WA, during construction by a
steam shovel crew. The human remains
were transferred to the King County
Coroner’s Office and subsequently
transferred to the Burke Museum in
1920 (Burke Accn. #1811). No known
individual was identified. No associated
funerary objects are present.
In 1963, human remains representing
a minimum of one individual were
removed from the Seattle Tennis Club
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land, King County, WA, during an
excavation of the Seattle Tennis Club. In
1963, the human remains were donated
to the Burke Museum by Mr. and Mrs.
Ralph W. Nicholson and Dr. Helen
Schuster (Burke Accn. #1963–76). No
known individual was identified. No
associated funerary objects are present.
The above-mentioned human remains
have been determined to be Native
American based on a variety of sources,
including archeological and biological
evidence. The human remains were
determined to be consistent with Native
American morphology, as evidenced
either through cranial deformation,
bossing of the cranium, presence of
wormian bones, or shovel shaped
incisors. Information available in the
original accession files helped affirm the
determination.
Both sites are on the western shore of
Lake Washington and near Union Bay.
This area falls within the Southern
Lushootseed language group of Salish
cultures. The Duwamish people
primarily occupied this area,
specifically the Lake people and the
Thluwi’thalbsh band (Swanton
1952:423). In the 1870s, as the City of
Seattle developed, the Lake people were
pushed out to other areas, including the
Muckleshoot, Suquamish, and Tulalip
reservations. The Lake people also
joined the Snoqualmie people on Lake
Sammamish and in the Snoqualmie
River drainage (Miller and Blukis Onat
2004:109). Descendants of the Lake
people are members of the present-day
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe of the
Muckleshoot Reservation, Washington;
Snoqualmie Tribe, Washington;
Suquamish Indian Tribe of the Port
Madison Reservation, Washington; and
Tulalip Tribes of the Tulalip
Reservation, Washington.
In 1930, human remains representing
a minimum of two individuals were
removed from the Denny Regrade,
Seattle, King County, WA. The human
remains were discovered with cedar
bark over them during construction of
the Denny Regrade, and collected by
E.S. Harrar of the University of
Washington, College of Forestry. The
human remains were transferred to the
Burke Museum in 1930 (Burke Accn.
#2412). No known individuals were
identified. No associated funerary
objects are present.
In 1930, human remains representing
a minimum of two individuals were
removed from the bank of the
Duwamish River Ox Bow, Georgetown,
King County, WA. The human remains
were donated to the Burke Museum by
Earl Burke and Charles D. McCormick in
1930 (Burke Accn. #2431 and 2432). No
known individuals were identified. The
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100 associated funerary objects are 96
beads, 2 sea urchin shell fragments, and
2 copper bracelets.
The above-mentioned human remains
have been determined to be Native
American based on a variety of sources,
including archeological and biological
evidence. The human remains were
determined to be consistent with Native
American morphology, as evidenced
either through cranial deformation,
bossing of the cranium, presence of
wormian bones, or shovel shaped
incisors. Information available in the
original accession files helped affirm the
determination. Associated artifacts
provided additional contextual
information to confirm the human
remains were buried consistent with
Native American burial practices in the
Puget Sound area.
The above-mentioned sites are in an
area surrounding Elliott Bay and the
Duwamish River. This area falls within
the Southern Lushootseed language
group of Salish cultures. The Duwamish
people primarily occupied this area
(Ruby and Brown 1986:72). As per the
terms of the 1855 Point Elliot Treaty, the
Duwamish were assigned to the
Suquamish Reservation (called Fort
Kitsap at the time). After 1856, due to
violence between whites and Native
Americans, as well as the competition
over available resources, many
Duwamish left the Suquamish
Reservation. The Indian agent
subsequently assigned the Duwamish to
the Muckleshoot Reservation. The
Duwamish people are represented by
the present-day Muckleshoot Indian
Tribe of the Muckleshoot Reservation,
Washington; Snoqualmie Tribe,
Washington; Suquamish Indian Tribe of
the Port Madison Reservation,
Washington; and Tulalip Tribes of the
Tulalip Reservation, Washington.
In 1963, human remains representing
a minimum of one individual were
removed from Kenmore, King County,
WA. The remains were discovered by
children digging near the water, and
were transferred to the King County
Coroner’s Office. In 1963, the human
remains were donated to the Burke
Museum by Mr. and Mrs. Phillip E.
Sharpe (Burke Accn. #1963–71). No
known individual was identified. No
associated funerary objects are present.
In 1927, human remains representing
a minimum of one individual were
removed from Bothell, Sammamish
Slough, King County, WA. The human
remains were found under a tree on the
property of Dr. E.B. Fromm and were
collected by J.W. There were two iron
knives found with the human remains,
and two stone tools and one dentalium
shell were found in the cranium. In
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1927, the human remains and associated
funerary objects were donated to the
Burke Museum (Burke Accn. #2181). In
1937, the associated funerary objects
were discarded by the museum. No
known individual was identified. No
associated funerary objects are present.
The above-mentioned human remains
have been determined to be Native
American based on a variety of sources,
including archeological and biological
evidence. The human remains were
determined to be consistent with Native
American morphology, as evidenced
either through cranial deformation,
bossing of the cranium, presence of
wormian bones, or shovel shaped
incisors. Information available in the
original accession files helped affirm the
determination.
The above-mentioned human remains
and funerary objects were removed from
the area surrounding the mouth of the
Sammamish River and northeastern
Lake Washington. This area falls within
the Southern Lushootseed language
group of Salish cultures. The
Sammamish people primarily occupied
this area, (Ruby and Brown 1986,
Suttles and Lane 1990, Swanton 1952).
The Sammamish people were closely
related to the Duwamish people and
other tribes in the area. As per the terms
of the 1855 Point Elliott Treaty, the
Sammamish were assigned to the
Tulalip Reservation. Many Sammamish
people chose not to relocate to the
Tulalip Reservation. The Sammamish
people are represented by the presentday Muckleshoot Indian Tribe of the
Muckleshoot Reservation, Washington;
Snoqualmie Tribe, Washington;
Suquamish Indian Tribe of the Port
Madison Reservation, Washington; and
Tulalip Tribes of the Tulalip
Reservation, Washington.
In 1932, human remains representing
a minimum of one individual were
removed from either southeast of SeaTac in King County, WA, or off Holman
Road in Seattle, King County, WA. The
human remains were transferred to the
museum by the King County Coroner’s
Office in 1932 (Burke Accn. #2602). The
accession file lists two sets of remains
associated with this record, however,
there is only one set present in the
collection. This individual does not
have documentation as to which
location it was removed. No known
individual was identified. No associated
funerary objects are present.
The above-mentioned human remains
have been determined to be Native
American based on biological evidence.
The human remains were determined to
be consistent with Native American
morphology.
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The human remains were removed
either from south of Seattle or northern
Seattle. Both of these areas fall within
the Southern Lushootseed language
group of Salish cultures. The Duwamish
people primarily occupied the Seattle
area. The Muckleshoot tribe occupied
the area south of Seattle. As per the
terms of the 1855 Point Elliot Treaty, the
Duwamish were assigned to the
Suquamish Reservation (called Fort
Kitsap at the time). After 1856, due to
violence between whites and Native
Americans, as well as the competition
over available resources, many
Duwamish left the Suquamish
Reservation. The Duwamish people are
represented by the present-day
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe of the
Muckleshoot Reservation, Washington;
Snoqualmie Tribe, Washington;
Suquamish Indian Tribe of the Port
Madison Reservation, Washington; and
Tulalip Tribes of the Tulalip
Reservation, Washington.
Officials of the Burke Museum have
determined that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C.
3001 (9- 10), the human remains listed
above represent the physical remains of
nine individuals of Native American
ancestry. Officials of the Burke Museum
also have determined that, pursuant to
25 U.S.C. 3001 (3)(A), the 100 objects
described above are reasonably believed
to have been placed with or near
individual human remains at the time of
death or later as part of the death rite
or ceremony. Lastly, officials of the
Burke Museum have determined that,
pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 (2), there is
a relationship of shared group identity
that can be reasonably traced between
the Native American human remains
and associated funerary objects and the
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe of the
Muckleshoot Reservation, Washington;
Snoqualmie Tribe, Washington;
Suquamish Indian Tribe of the Port
Madison Reservation, Washington; and
Tulalip Tribes of the Tulalip
Reservation, Washington.
Representatives of any other Indian
tribe that believes itself to be culturally
affiliated with the human remains or
associated funerary objects should
contact Dr. Peter Lape, Burke Museum,
University of Washington, Box 353010,
Seattle, WA 98195–3010, telephone
(206) 685–3849, before February 4,
2010. Repatriation of the human
remains and associated funerary objects
to the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe of the
Muckleshoot Reservation, Washington;
Snoqualmie Tribe, Washington;
Suquamish Indian Tribe of the Port
Madison Reservation, Washington; and
Tulalip Tribes of the Tulalip
Reservation, Washington may proceed
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after that date if no additional claimants
come forward.
The Burke Museum is responsible for
notifying the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
of the Muckleshoot Reservation,
Washington; Puyallup Tribe of the
Puyallup Reservation, Washington;
Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe of
Washington; Snoqualmie Tribe,
Washington; Suquamish Indian Tribe of
the Port Madison Reservation,
Washington; and Tulalip Tribes of the
Tulalip Reservation, Washington that
this notice has been published.
Dated: November 25, 2009
Sherry Hutt,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
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National Park Service
Notice of Inventory Completion: Field
Museum of Natural History, Chicago, IL
National Park Service, Interior.
Notice.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
Notice is here given in accordance
with the Native American Graves
Protection and Repatriation Act
(NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3003, of the
completion of an inventory of human
remains in the possession of the Field
Museum of Natural History, Chicago, IL.
The human remains were removed from
Howkan, AK.
This notice is published as part of the
National Park Service’s administrative
responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25
U.S.C. 3003 (d)(3). The determinations
in this notice are the sole responsibility
of the museum, institution, or Federal
agency that has control of the Native
American human remains. The National
Park Service is not responsible for the
determinations in this notice.
A detailed assessment of the human
remains was made by Field Museum of
Natural History professional staff in
consultation with representatives of the
Hydaburg Cooperative Association.
In 1902, human remains representing
a minimum of one individual were
removed from a grave south of Howkan,
AK, by Charles F. Newcombe for the
Field Museum of Natural History (Field
Museum of Natural History accession
number 850, catalog number 40935). No
known individual was identified. No
associated funerary objects are present.
The human remains have been
identified as Native American, based on
the specific cultural and geographic
attribution in Field Museum of Natural
History records. The records identify the
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human remains as ‘‘Kaigani Haida’’ and
‘‘From Shaman’s grave south of
Howkan.’’ Scholarly publications and
consultation information provided by
the Hydaburg Cooperative Association
indicate that Howkan is considered to
be within the traditional territory of the
Kaigani Haida. The Kaigani Haida are
represented by the Hydaburg
Cooperative Association.
Officials of the Field Museum of
Natural History have determined that,
pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 (9–10), the
human remains described above
represent the physical remains of one
individual of Native American ancestry.
Officials of the Field Museum of Natural
History also have determined that,
pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 (2), there is
a relationship of shared group identity
that can be reasonably traced between
the Native American human remains
and the Hydaburg Cooperative
Association.
Representatives of any other Indian
tribe that believes itself to be culturally
affiliated with the human remains
should contact Helen Robbins,
Repatriation Director, Field Museum of
Natural History, 1400 S. Lake Shore
Drive, Chicago, IL 60605, telephone
(312) 665–7317, before February 4,
2010. Repatriation of the human
remains to the Hydaburg Cooperative
Association may proceed after that date
if no additional claimants come
forward.
The Field Museum is responsible for
notifying the Hydaburg Cooperative
Association that this notice has been
published.
Dated: November 19, 2009
Sherry Hutt,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
Notice of Inventory Completion: Thomas Burke Memorial Washington
State Museum, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice.
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Notice is here given in accordance with the Native American Graves
Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3003, of the
completion of an inventory of human remains and associated funerary
objects in the control of the Thomas Burke Memorial Washington State
Museum (Burke Museum), University of Washington, Seattle, WA. The human
remains and associated funerary objects were removed from King County,
WA.
This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's
administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003 (d)(3).
The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the
museum, institution, or Federal agency that has control of the Native
American human remains and associated funerary objects. The National
Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice.
A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by Burke Museum
professional staff in consultation with representatives of the
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe of the Muckleshoot Reservation, Washington;
Puyallup Tribe of the Puyallup Reservation, Washington; Sauk-Suiattle
Indian Tribe of Washington; Snoqualmie Tribe, Washington; Suquamish
Indian Tribe of the Port Madison Reservation, Washington; and Tulalip
Tribes of the Tulalip Reservation, Washington.
In 1920, human remains representing a minimum of one individual
were removed from near Laurelhurst in King County, WA, during
construction by a steam shovel crew. The human remains were transferred
to the King County Coroner's Office and subsequently transferred to the
Burke Museum in 1920 (Burke Accn. 1811). No known individual
was identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
In 1963, human remains representing a minimum of one individual
were removed from the Seattle Tennis Club
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land, King County, WA, during an excavation of the Seattle Tennis Club.
In 1963, the human remains were donated to the Burke Museum by Mr. and
Mrs. Ralph W. Nicholson and Dr. Helen Schuster (Burke Accn.
1963-76). No known individual was identified. No associated
funerary objects are present.
The above-mentioned human remains have been determined to be Native
American based on a variety of sources, including archeological and
biological evidence. The human remains were determined to be consistent
with Native American morphology, as evidenced either through cranial
deformation, bossing of the cranium, presence of wormian bones, or
shovel shaped incisors. Information available in the original accession
files helped affirm the determination.
Both sites are on the western shore of Lake Washington and near
Union Bay. This area falls within the Southern Lushootseed language
group of Salish cultures. The Duwamish people primarily occupied this
area, specifically the Lake people and the Thluwi'thalbsh band (Swanton
1952:423). In the 1870s, as the City of Seattle developed, the Lake
people were pushed out to other areas, including the Muckleshoot,
Suquamish, and Tulalip reservations. The Lake people also joined the
Snoqualmie people on Lake Sammamish and in the Snoqualmie River
drainage (Miller and Blukis Onat 2004:109). Descendants of the Lake
people are members of the present-day Muckleshoot Indian Tribe of the
Muckleshoot Reservation, Washington; Snoqualmie Tribe, Washington;
Suquamish Indian Tribe of the Port Madison Reservation, Washington; and
Tulalip Tribes of the Tulalip Reservation, Washington.
In 1930, human remains representing a minimum of two individuals
were removed from the Denny Regrade, Seattle, King County, WA. The
human remains were discovered with cedar bark over them during
construction of the Denny Regrade, and collected by E.S. Harrar of the
University of Washington, College of Forestry. The human remains were
transferred to the Burke Museum in 1930 (Burke Accn. 2412). No
known individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are
present.
In 1930, human remains representing a minimum of two individuals
were removed from the bank of the Duwamish River Ox Bow, Georgetown,
King County, WA. The human remains were donated to the Burke Museum by
Earl Burke and Charles D. McCormick in 1930 (Burke Accn. 2431
and 2432). No known individuals were identified. The 100 associated
funerary objects are 96 beads, 2 sea urchin shell fragments, and 2
copper bracelets.
The above-mentioned human remains have been determined to be Native
American based on a variety of sources, including archeological and
biological evidence. The human remains were determined to be consistent
with Native American morphology, as evidenced either through cranial
deformation, bossing of the cranium, presence of wormian bones, or
shovel shaped incisors. Information available in the original accession
files helped affirm the determination. Associated artifacts provided
additional contextual information to confirm the human remains were
buried consistent with Native American burial practices in the Puget
Sound area.
The above-mentioned sites are in an area surrounding Elliott Bay
and the Duwamish River. This area falls within the Southern Lushootseed
language group of Salish cultures. The Duwamish people primarily
occupied this area (Ruby and Brown 1986:72). As per the terms of the
1855 Point Elliot Treaty, the Duwamish were assigned to the Suquamish
Reservation (called Fort Kitsap at the time). After 1856, due to
violence between whites and Native Americans, as well as the
competition over available resources, many Duwamish left the Suquamish
Reservation. The Indian agent subsequently assigned the Duwamish to the
Muckleshoot Reservation. The Duwamish people are represented by the
present-day Muckleshoot Indian Tribe of the Muckleshoot Reservation,
Washington; Snoqualmie Tribe, Washington; Suquamish Indian Tribe of the
Port Madison Reservation, Washington; and Tulalip Tribes of the Tulalip
Reservation, Washington.
In 1963, human remains representing a minimum of one individual
were removed from Kenmore, King County, WA. The remains were discovered
by children digging near the water, and were transferred to the King
County Coroner's Office. In 1963, the human remains were donated to the
Burke Museum by Mr. and Mrs. Phillip E. Sharpe (Burke Accn.
1963-71). No known individual was identified. No associated
funerary objects are present.
In 1927, human remains representing a minimum of one individual
were removed from Bothell, Sammamish Slough, King County, WA. The human
remains were found under a tree on the property of Dr. E.B. Fromm and
were collected by J.W. There were two iron knives found with the human
remains, and two stone tools and one dentalium shell were found in the
cranium. In 1927, the human remains and associated funerary objects
were donated to the Burke Museum (Burke Accn. 2181). In 1937,
the associated funerary objects were discarded by the museum. No known
individual was identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
The above-mentioned human remains have been determined to be Native
American based on a variety of sources, including archeological and
biological evidence. The human remains were determined to be consistent
with Native American morphology, as evidenced either through cranial
deformation, bossing of the cranium, presence of wormian bones, or
shovel shaped incisors. Information available in the original accession
files helped affirm the determination.
The above-mentioned human remains and funerary objects were removed
from the area surrounding the mouth of the Sammamish River and
northeastern Lake Washington. This area falls within the Southern
Lushootseed language group of Salish cultures. The Sammamish people
primarily occupied this area, (Ruby and Brown 1986, Suttles and Lane
1990, Swanton 1952). The Sammamish people were closely related to the
Duwamish people and other tribes in the area. As per the terms of the
1855 Point Elliott Treaty, the Sammamish were assigned to the Tulalip
Reservation. Many Sammamish people chose not to relocate to the Tulalip
Reservation. The Sammamish people are represented by the present-day
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe of the Muckleshoot Reservation, Washington;
Snoqualmie Tribe, Washington; Suquamish Indian Tribe of the Port
Madison Reservation, Washington; and Tulalip Tribes of the Tulalip
Reservation, Washington.
In 1932, human remains representing a minimum of one individual
were removed from either southeast of Sea-Tac in King County, WA, or
off Holman Road in Seattle, King County, WA. The human remains were
transferred to the museum by the King County Coroner's Office in 1932
(Burke Accn. 2602). The accession file lists two sets of
remains associated with this record, however, there is only one set
present in the collection. This individual does not have documentation
as to which location it was removed. No known individual was
identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
The above-mentioned human remains have been determined to be Native
American based on biological evidence. The human remains were
determined to be consistent with Native American morphology.
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The human remains were removed either from south of Seattle or
northern Seattle. Both of these areas fall within the Southern
Lushootseed language group of Salish cultures. The Duwamish people
primarily occupied the Seattle area. The Muckleshoot tribe occupied the
area south of Seattle. As per the terms of the 1855 Point Elliot
Treaty, the Duwamish were assigned to the Suquamish Reservation (called
Fort Kitsap at the time). After 1856, due to violence between whites
and Native Americans, as well as the competition over available
resources, many Duwamish left the Suquamish Reservation. The Duwamish
people are represented by the present-day Muckleshoot Indian Tribe of
the Muckleshoot Reservation, Washington; Snoqualmie Tribe, Washington;
Suquamish Indian Tribe of the Port Madison Reservation, Washington; and
Tulalip Tribes of the Tulalip Reservation, Washington.
Officials of the Burke Museum have determined that, pursuant to 25
U.S.C. 3001 (9- 10), the human remains listed above represent the
physical remains of nine individuals of Native American ancestry.
Officials of the Burke Museum also have determined that, pursuant to 25
U.S.C. 3001 (3)(A), the 100 objects described above are reasonably
believed to have been placed with or near individual human remains at
the time of death or later as part of the death rite or ceremony.
Lastly, officials of the Burke Museum have determined that, pursuant to
25 U.S.C. 3001 (2), there is a relationship of shared group identity
that can be reasonably traced between the Native American human remains
and associated funerary objects and the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe of the
Muckleshoot Reservation, Washington; Snoqualmie Tribe, Washington;
Suquamish Indian Tribe of the Port Madison Reservation, Washington; and
Tulalip Tribes of the Tulalip Reservation, Washington.
Representatives of any other Indian tribe that believes itself to
be culturally affiliated with the human remains or associated funerary
objects should contact Dr. Peter Lape, Burke Museum, University of
Washington, Box 353010, Seattle, WA 98195-3010, telephone (206) 685-
3849, before February 4, 2010. Repatriation of the human remains and
associated funerary objects to the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe of the
Muckleshoot Reservation, Washington; Snoqualmie Tribe, Washington;
Suquamish Indian Tribe of the Port Madison Reservation, Washington; and
Tulalip Tribes of the Tulalip Reservation, Washington may proceed after
that date if no additional claimants come forward.
The Burke Museum is responsible for notifying the Muckleshoot
Indian Tribe of the Muckleshoot Reservation, Washington; Puyallup Tribe
of the Puyallup Reservation, Washington; Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe of
Washington; Snoqualmie Tribe, Washington; Suquamish Indian Tribe of the
Port Madison Reservation, Washington; and Tulalip Tribes of the Tulalip
Reservation, Washington that this notice has been published.
Dated: November 25, 2009
Sherry Hutt,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. E9-31221 Filed 1-4-10; 8:45 am]
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