Notice of Inventory Completion: Rochester Museum & Science Center, Rochester, NY, 50102-50103 [2013-20035]

Download as PDF 50102 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 159 / Friday, August 16, 2013 / Notices AZ 86004, telephone (928) 526–1157 ext. 222, email lisa_leap@nps.gov, by September 16, 2013. After that date, if no additional requestors have come forward, transfer of control of the human remains and associated funerary objects to the Cocopah Tribe of Arizona; Colorado River Indian Tribes of the Colorado River Indian Reservation, Arizona and California; Fort Mojave Indian Tribe of Arizona, California & Nevada; Hopi Tribe of Arizona; Quechan Tribe of the Fort Yuma Indian Reservation, California & Arizona; Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community of the Salt River Reservation, Arizona; and Zuni Tribe of the Zuni Reservation, New Mexico may proceed. Wupatki National Monument is responsible for notifying The Tribes that this notice has been published. Dated: July 30, 2013. Sherry Hutt, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2013–20005 Filed 8–15–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–50–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–13657; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Inventory Completion: Rochester Museum & Science Center, Rochester, NY National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Rochester Museum & Science Center has completed an inventory of associated funerary objects, in consultation with the appropriate Indian tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, and has determined that there is a cultural affiliation between the associated funerary objects and presentday Indian tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. Lineal descendants or representatives of any Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that wish to request transfer of control of these associated funerary objects should submit a written request to the Rochester Museum & Science Center. If no additional requestors come forward, transfer of control of the associated funerary objects to the lineal descendants, Indian tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations stated in this notice may proceed. DATES: Lineal descendants or representatives of any Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization not emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:06 Aug 15, 2013 Jkt 229001 identified in this notice that wish to request transfer of control of these associated funerary objects should submit a written request with information in support of the request to the Rochester Museum & Science Center at the address in this notice by September 16, 2013. ADDRESSES: George McIntosh, Rochester Museum & Science Center, 657 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14607, telephone (585) 271–4552 x 306, email george_ mcintosh@rmsc.org. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 associated funerary objects under the control of the Rochester Museum & Science Center, Rochester, NY. The associated funerary objects were removed from a small island off Prince of Wales Island, 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 associated funerary objects. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice. Consultation A detailed assessment of the associated funerary objects was made by the Rochester Museum & Science Center professional staff in consultation with representatives of the Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes and the Hydaburg Cooperative Association. History and Description of the Objects Sometime prior to 1924, five associated funerary objects were removed from an unnamed small island off Prince of Wales Island, AK, according to Rochester Museum & Science Center catalogue records. The associated funerary objects that at one time housed human remains were collected by Esther Gibson, who worked as a missionary nurse in Alaska for 33 years. On May 29, 1924, the Rochester Museum & Science Center (then Rochester Museum of Arts and Sciences) purchased the associated funerary objects from Gibson, who lived in Rochester, NY, at the time. No known individuals were identified. The five associated funerary objects are 1 wooden cremation box (24.57.3/AE 471), 1 sea lion hide (24.57.4/AE 472), 1 plaited cremation basket (24.57.5/AE 473), 1 rope (24.57.6/AE 474), and 1 plaited mat (24.57.7/AE 475). PO 00000 Frm 00081 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The Rochester Museum & Science Center’s collections records indicate that the associated funerary objects were found under a cliff on a small island off Prince of Wales Island, AK. The records state that the cremation box contained the ashes of a Tlingit shaman or chief wrapped in the sea lion hide, but the human remains are not present. The mat was wrapped around the outside of the box to protect it and secured with the rope. The documentation also states that the cremation basket, found beside the cremation box, contained the ashes of a slave, that are not present. A medallion adorning the top of the cremation box appears to commemorate George III of England, circa A.D. 1760–1800. Through consultation, it has been established that it was not uncommon for the Tlingit to acquire foreign objects through trade and use them to decorate cultural objects. Tlingit consultants also identified the paintings on the box as an old style Tlingit design probably dating to the late 1700s. This documentary, physical, and cultural evidence strongly suggests that the associated funerary objects are culturally affiliated with the Tlingit. This affiliation is also supported by historical evidence, which shows that the Prince of Wales Island was traditionally a Tlingit territory. It was not until the late 18th century that the Tlingit began to leave the area and the Kaigani Haida inhabited their abandoned villages. Determinations Made by the Rochester Museum & Science Center Officials of the Rochester Museum & Science Center have determined that: • Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(3)(A), the five objects described in this notice 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. • 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 associated funerary objects and the Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes. Additional Requestors and Disposition Lineal descendants or representatives of any Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that wish to request transfer of control of these associated funerary objects should submit a written request with information in support of the request to George McIntosh, Rochester Museum & Science Center, 657 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14607, telephone (585) 271–4552 x 306, email george_ mcintosh@rmsc.org, by September 16, 2013. After that date, if no additional E:\FR\FM\16AUN1.SGM 16AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 159 / Friday, August 16, 2013 / Notices requestors have come forward, transfer of control of the associated funerary objects to the Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes may proceed. The Rochester Museum & Science Center is responsible for notifying the Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes and the Hydaburg Cooperative Association that this notice has been published. Dated: July 29, 2013. Sherry Hutt, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2013–20035 Filed 8–15–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–50–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA– 13636:PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Inventory Completion: Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO National Park Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Colorado State University has completed an inventory of human remains, in consultation with the appropriate Indian tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, and has determined that there is no cultural affiliation between the human remains and any present-day Indian tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. Representatives of any Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that wish to request transfer of control of these human remains should submit a written request to Colorado State University, Department of Anthropology. If no additional requestors come forward, transfer of control of the human remains to the Indian tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations stated in this notice may proceed. DATES: Representatives of any Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that wish to request transfer of control of these human remains should submit a written request with information in support of the request to Colorado State University, Department of Anthropology at the address in this notice by September 16, 2013. ADDRESSES: Christopher Green, Colorado State University, B–218 Clark Building, c/o Christopher Green, 1787 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins, CO 80525, telephone (970) 213–3060, email cg99@rams.colostate.edu. emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:06 Aug 15, 2013 Jkt 229001 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 under the control of Colorado State University, Department of Anthropology, Fort Collins, CO. The human remains were removed near Lupton, in Apache County, AZ. This notice is published as part of the National Park Service’s administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003(d)(3) and 43 CFR 10.11(d). 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Consultation A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by the Department of Anthropology at Colorado State University in consultation with representatives of the Arapaho Tribe of Wind River Reservation, Wyoming; Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes, Oklahoma (previously listed as the CheyenneArapaho Tribes of Oklahoma); Navajo Nation, Arizona, New Mexico & Utah; Pueblo of San Ildefonso, New Mexico; Southern Ute Indian Tribe of the Southern Ute Reservation, Colorado; and the Ute Mountain Tribe of the Ute Mountain Reservation, Colorado, New Mexico & Utah. History and Description of the Remains Sometime before 1991, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual were removed from an unknown site near Lupton in Apache County, AZ. Collection and archival research by Dr. Jason LaBelle and Dr. Ann Magennis between 2005 and 2010, failed to find any documentation regarding this individual. This case represents miscellaneous teeth fragments from one individual. No invasive investigation has been done to make any other determinations. No known individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are present. Determinations Made by the Colorado State University, Department of Anthropology Officials of the Colorado State University, Department of Anthropology have determined that: • Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the human remains described in this notice are Native American based on the condition, the assemblage, and the age of the remains. PO 00000 Frm 00082 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 50103 • Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the human remains described in this notice represent the physical remains of one individual of Native American ancestry. • Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(2), a relationship of shared group identity cannot be reasonably traced between the Native American human remains and any present-day Indian tribe. • According to final judgments of the Indian Claims Commission or the Court of Federal Claims, the land from which the Native American human remains were removed is the aboriginal land of the Navajo Nation, Arizona, New Mexico & Utah. • Treaties, Acts of Congress, or Executive Orders, indicate that the land from which the Native American human remains were removed is the aboriginal land of the Navajo Nation, Arizona, New Mexico & Utah. • Pursuant to 43 CFR 10.11(c)(1), the disposition of the human remains may be to the Navajo Nation, Arizona, New Mexico & Utah. Additional Requestors and Disposition Representatives of any Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that wish to request transfer of control of these human remains should submit a written request with information in support of the request to Christopher Green, Colorado State University, B–218 Clark Building, c/o Christopher Green, 1787 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins, CO 80525, telephone (970) 213–3060, email cg99@rams.colostate.edu, by September 16, 2013. After that date, if no additional requestors have come forward, transfer of control of the human remains to the Navajo Nation, Arizona, New Mexico & Utah may proceed. Colorado State University is responsible for notifying the Arapaho Tribe of Wind River Reservation, Wyoming; Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes, Oklahoma (previously listed as the Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma); Navajo Nation, Arizona, New Mexico & Utah; Pueblo of San Ildefonso, New Mexico; Southern Ute Indian Tribe of the Southern Ute Reservation, Colorado; and the Ute Mountain Tribe of the Ute Mountain Reservation, Colorado, New Mexico & Utah that this notice has been published. Dated: July 25, 2013. David Tarler, Acting Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2013–19989 Filed 8–15–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–50–P E:\FR\FM\16AUN1.SGM 16AUN1

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-13657; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]


Notice of Inventory Completion: Rochester Museum & Science 
Center, Rochester, NY

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Rochester Museum & Science Center has completed an 
inventory of associated funerary objects, in consultation with the 
appropriate Indian tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, and has 
determined that there is a cultural affiliation between the associated 
funerary objects and present-day Indian tribes or Native Hawaiian 
organizations. Lineal descendants or representatives of any Indian 
tribe or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice 
that wish to request transfer of control of these associated funerary 
objects should submit a written request to the Rochester Museum & 
Science Center. If no additional requestors come forward, transfer of 
control of the associated funerary objects to the lineal descendants, 
Indian tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations stated in this notice 
may proceed.

DATES: Lineal descendants or representatives of any Indian tribe or 
Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that wish to 
request transfer of control of these associated funerary objects should 
submit a written request with information in support of the request to 
the Rochester Museum & Science Center at the address in this notice by 
September 16, 2013.

ADDRESSES: George McIntosh, Rochester Museum & Science Center, 657 East 
Ave., Rochester, NY 14607, telephone (585) 271-4552 x 306, email 
george_mcintosh@rmsc.org.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 associated funerary 
objects under the control of the Rochester Museum & Science Center, 
Rochester, NY. The associated funerary objects were removed from a 
small island off Prince of Wales Island, 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 associated funerary objects. The National Park Service is not 
responsible for the determinations in this notice.

Consultation

    A detailed assessment of the associated funerary objects was made 
by the Rochester Museum & Science Center professional staff in 
consultation with representatives of the Central Council of the Tlingit 
& Haida Indian Tribes and the Hydaburg Cooperative Association.

History and Description of the Objects

    Sometime prior to 1924, five associated funerary objects were 
removed from an unnamed small island off Prince of Wales Island, AK, 
according to Rochester Museum & Science Center catalogue records. The 
associated funerary objects that at one time housed human remains were 
collected by Esther Gibson, who worked as a missionary nurse in Alaska 
for 33 years. On May 29, 1924, the Rochester Museum & Science Center 
(then Rochester Museum of Arts and Sciences) purchased the associated 
funerary objects from Gibson, who lived in Rochester, NY, at the time. 
No known individuals were identified. The five associated funerary 
objects are 1 wooden cremation box (24.57.3/AE 471), 1 sea lion hide 
(24.57.4/AE 472), 1 plaited cremation basket (24.57.5/AE 473), 1 rope 
(24.57.6/AE 474), and 1 plaited mat (24.57.7/AE 475).
    The Rochester Museum & Science Center's collections records 
indicate that the associated funerary objects were found under a cliff 
on a small island off Prince of Wales Island, AK. The records state 
that the cremation box contained the ashes of a Tlingit shaman or chief 
wrapped in the sea lion hide, but the human remains are not present. 
The mat was wrapped around the outside of the box to protect it and 
secured with the rope. The documentation also states that the cremation 
basket, found beside the cremation box, contained the ashes of a slave, 
that are not present. A medallion adorning the top of the cremation box 
appears to commemorate George III of England, circa A.D. 1760-1800. 
Through consultation, it has been established that it was not uncommon 
for the Tlingit to acquire foreign objects through trade and use them 
to decorate cultural objects. Tlingit consultants also identified the 
paintings on the box as an old style Tlingit design probably dating to 
the late 1700s. This documentary, physical, and cultural evidence 
strongly suggests that the associated funerary objects are culturally 
affiliated with the Tlingit. This affiliation is also supported by 
historical evidence, which shows that the Prince of Wales Island was 
traditionally a Tlingit territory. It was not until the late 18th 
century that the Tlingit began to leave the area and the Kaigani Haida 
inhabited their abandoned villages.

Determinations Made by the Rochester Museum & Science Center

    Officials of the Rochester Museum & Science Center have determined 
that:
     Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(3)(A), the five objects 
described in this notice 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.
     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 associated funerary objects and the Central Council of the 
Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes.

Additional Requestors and Disposition

    Lineal descendants or representatives of any Indian tribe or Native 
Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that wish to 
request transfer of control of these associated funerary objects should 
submit a written request with information in support of the request to 
George McIntosh, Rochester Museum & Science Center, 657 East Ave., 
Rochester, NY 14607, telephone (585) 271-4552 x 306, email george_mcintosh@rmsc.org, by September 16, 2013. After that date, if no 
additional

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requestors have come forward, transfer of control of the associated 
funerary objects to the Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian 
Tribes may proceed.
    The Rochester Museum & Science Center is responsible for notifying 
the Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes and the 
Hydaburg Cooperative Association that this notice has been published.

    Dated: July 29, 2013.
Sherry Hutt,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2013-20035 Filed 8-15-13; 8:45 am]
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