Notice of Inventory Completion: Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology at Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, 68463-68465 [2014-27142]
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Dated: November 4, 2014.
Michael O. Harmening,
Chief Cadastral Surveyor, Nevada.
Jackson Farm site (40WG17), also
known as the Plum Grove site, in
Washington County, TN.
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.
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Notice of Inventory Completion: U.S.
Department of Agriculture, Forest
Service, Cherokee National Forest,
Cleveland, TN
Consultation
National Park Service, Interior.
Notice.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service,
Cherokee National Forest, has
completed an inventory of human
remains, in consultation with the
appropriate Indian tribes or Native
Hawaiian organizations, and has
determined that there is a cultural
affiliation between the human remains
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 human remains should submit
a written request to the USDA Forest
Service, Cherokee National Forest. If no
additional requestors come forward,
transfer of control of the human remains
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
human remains should submit a written
request with information in support of
the request to the USDA Forest Service,
Cherokee National Forest at the address
in this notice by December 17, 2014.
ADDRESSES: Mr. JaSal Morris, Forest
Supervisor, Supervisor’s Office, USDA
Forest Service, Cherokee National
Forest, 2800 Ocoee Street N., Cleveland,
TN 37312, telephone (423) 476–9700.
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 human remains under the control of
the USDA Forest Service, Cherokee
National Forest, Cleveland, TN. The
human remains were removed from the
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A detailed assessment of the human
remains was made by the USDA Forest
Service, Cherokee National Forest
professional staff in consultation with
representatives of the Cherokee Nation,
the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians,
and the United Keetoowah Band of
Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma.
History and Description of the Remains
In 1977 and 1978, human remains
representing, at minimum, eight
individuals were removed from 20
burial units at the Jackson Farm site
(40Wg17) in Washington County, TN, by
the Forest Service archeologist Dr.
Howard Earnest. The burials were
extensively disturbed through massive
sheet erosion of the site from flooding
of the Nolichucky River in the fall of
1977. The human remains removed by
Dr. Earnest have been curated by
Western Carolina University since
excavation. No known individuals were
identified. No associated funerary
objects are present. Unassociated
funerary objects were removed by Dr.
Earnest and are a part of a separate
Notice of Intent to Repatriate.
In 1986, human remains representing,
at minimum, two individuals were
removed from three burial units at the
Jackson Farm site (40Wg17) in
Washington County, TN, by Dr. Cliff
Boyd of Radford University. The human
remains were disturbed by excavation
performed by the Washington County,
TN, Highway Department. The human
remains removed by Dr. Boyd have been
curated by Western Carolina University
since excavation. No known individuals
were identified. No associated funerary
objects are present.
Based on the location of the Jackson
Farm site, it is reasonable to assume a
relationship of shared group identity
between these human remains and the
Cherokee people, currently represented
by the Cherokee Nation; the Eastern
Band of Cherokee Indians, and the
United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee
Indians in Oklahoma.
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Determinations Made by the USDA
Forest Service Cherokee National
Forest
Officials of the USDA Forest Service,
Cherokee National Forest have
determined that:
• Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the
human remains described in this notice
represent the physical remains of 10
individuals of Native American
ancestry.
• 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 Cherokee Nation, the
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, and
the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee
Indians in Oklahoma.
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 human remains should submit
a written request with information in
support of the request to Mr. JaSal
Morris, Forest Supervisor, Supervisor’s
Office, USDA Forest Service, Cherokee
National Forest, 2800 Ocoee Street N.,
Cleveland, TN 37312, telephone (423)
476–9700, by December 17, 2014. After
that date, if no additional requestors
have come forward, transfer of control
of the human remains to the Cherokee
Nation, the Eastern Band of Cherokee
Indians, and the United Keetoowah
Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma
may proceed.
The USDA Forest Service, Cherokee
National Forest is responsible for
notifying the Cherokee Nation, the
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, and
the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee
Indians in Oklahoma that this notice has
been published.
Dated: October 29, 2014.
Melanie O’Brien,
Acting Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
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Notice of Inventory Completion: Glenn
A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology at
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
National Park Service, Interior.
Notice.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Glenn A. Black
Laboratory of Archaeology at Indiana
SUMMARY:
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University has completed an inventory
of human remains and 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 human remains
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 human remains should submit
a written request to the Indiana
University NAGPRA Office. If no
additional requestors come forward,
transfer of control of the human remains
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
human remains should submit a written
request with information in support of
the request to the Indiana University
NAGPRA Office at the address in this
notice by December 17, 2014.
ADDRESSES: Dr. Jayne-Leigh Thomas,
NAGPRA Director, Indiana University,
NAGPRA Office, Student Building 318,
701 E. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, IN
47405, telephone (812) 856–5315, email
thomajay@indiana.edu.
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 human remains and associated
funerary objects under the control of the
Glenn A. Black Laboratory of
Archaeology at Indiana University,
Bloomington, IN. The human remains
and associated funerary objects were
removed from Crittenden, Cross,
Mississippi, and St. Francis Counties in
Arkansas and Coahoma and DeSoto
Counties in Mississippi.
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.
Consultation
A detailed assessment of the human
remains and associated funerary objects
was made by Indiana University
professional staff in consultation with
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representatives of The Quapaw Tribe of
Indians.
History and Description of the Remains
On April 27, 1953, human remains
representing, at minimum, 1 individual
were recovered from the ‘‘B.U.’’ site in
the Jericho Quadrangle of Crittenden
County, AR. These human remains were
received at the Glenn A. Black
Laboratory of Archaeology as a donation
from a Mr. J.E. Boone. Notes indicate the
discovery of a wide-mouthed bottle with
the human remains. However, the
whereabouts of the wide-mouthed bottle
are unknown, and the Glenn A. Black
Laboratory of Archaeology has no record
of this wide-mouthed bottle in their
collection. No known individuals were
identified. No associated funerary
objects are present.
In January 1953, human remains
representing, at minimum, 1 individual
were collected by Wiley Wilcox of
Memphis, TN, from the Bradley site in
Crittenden County, AR. These materials
were donated to the Glenn A. Black
Laboratory of Archaeology. No known
individuals were identified. The 1
associated funerary object is a seed.
Notes indicate the seed was found
within a pot; however, the whereabouts
of the pot are unknown, and the Glenn
A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology has
no record of this pot within their
collection.
On an unknown date, human remains
representing, at minimum, 12
individuals were removed from the Gant
site in Mississippi County, AR, by
unknown persons. This material was
donated to the Glenn A. Black
Laboratory of Archaeology by Wiley
Wilcox of Memphis, TN, in January
1953. No known individuals were
identified. The 16 associated funerary
objects are 4 reconstructed pots and 12
pot sherds.
In August 1952, human remains
representing, at minimum, 4 individuals
were excavated from the Gant Site in
Mississippi County, AR, by George and
Francis Martin. This collection was
donated to the Glenn A. Black
Laboratory of Archaeology in July 1985.
No known individuals were identified.
The 38 associated funerary objects are 5
reconstructed pots, 29 pot sherds, 1
shell fragment, 1 vial of burnt bone, 1
vial of excavation debris, and 1 piece of
clay.
On an unknown date, human remains
representing, at minimum, 6 individuals
were removed from the Rose Mound site
by Wiley Wilcox of Memphis, TN. This
site is located in Cross County, AR. The
material was donated to the Glenn A.
Black Laboratory of Archaeology in
February 1953. No known individuals
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were identified. The 102 associated
funerary objects are 3 reconstructed
pots, 76 pot sherds, 2 antler hafts, 5
antler flaking punches, 1 deer antler
fork, 2 small antler fragments, 8 shell
beads, 1 flint flake, 1 chert point, 1 flint
scraper, 1 hammerstone, and 1 proximal
deer ulna.
In 1952, human remains representing,
at minimum, 1 individual were
collected from the Humbert Site in
Coahoma County, MS, by Donald Willis
of Memphis, TN. On an unknown date,
this collection was donated to the Glenn
A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology. No
known individuals were identified. The
20 associated funerary objects are 19 pot
sherds and 1 partially reconstructed
polychrome water bottle.
On an unknown date, human remains
representing, at minimum, 1 individual
were collected from the Lake Cormorant
site in DeSoto County, MS, by Wiley
Wilcox of Memphis, TN. This collection
was donated to the Glenn A. Black
Laboratory of Archaeology in March
1952. No known individuals were
identified. No associated funerary
objects are present.
On an unknown date, human remains
representing, at minimum, 2 individuals
were recovered from the Big Eddy site
by Wiley Wilcox of Memphis, TN. This
site is located near the St. Francis area
in Arkansas. This material was donated
to the Glenn A. Black Laboratory in
1953. No known individuals were
identified. No associated funerary
objects are present.
On an unknown date, human remains
representing, at minimum, 3 individuals
were recovered from the Brackenseed
Place site in Arkansas. Notes indicate
this material was collected by Wiley
Wilcox and J.E. Boone of Memphis, TN.
This collection was donated to the
Glenn A. Black Laboratory of
Archaeology in 1953. No known
individuals were identified. The 6
associated funerary objects are 6 pieces
of daub.
On an unknown date, human remains
representing, at minimum, 1 individual
were removed from the Edmondson site
in Crittenden County, AR, by Donald
Willis of Memphis, TN. This collection
was donated to the Glenn A. Black
Laboratory of Archaeology in 1953. No
known individuals were identified. No
associated funerary objects are present.
Oral traditions indicate that the
Quapaw tribe originated in the Lower
Ohio River Valley and eventually
moved downstream to reside on both
sides of the Mississippi River. After an
epidemic swept through the villages in
the 17th century, the Quapaw Tribe
consolidated their villages on the
western side of the Mississippi River
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near the confluence of the White and
Arkansas rivers. The Quapaw
maintained a presence in the Central
Mississippi valley until their removal to
northwest Louisiana in 1824 when their
lands in the Territory of Arkansas were
ceded to the United States. Oral history
evidence presented by representatives of
The Quapaw Tribe of Indians indicates
that the St. Francis River Valley region,
which includes Cross and St. Francis
Counties, has long been included in the
traditional and hunting territory of the
Quapaw. French colonial records (A.D.
1700) also indicate that the Quapaw
were known to be the only Native
American group present at that time in
eastern Arkansas.
Determinations Made by Indiana
University
Officials of the Glenn A. Black
Laboratory of Archaeology at Indiana
University have determined that:
• Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the
human remains described in this notice
represent the physical remains of 32
individuals of Native American
ancestry.
• Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(3)(A),
the 183 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 human
remains and The Quapaw Tribe of
Indians.
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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 human remains should submit
a written request with information in
support of the request to Dr. Jayne-Leigh
Thomas, NAGPRA Director, Indiana
University, NAGPRA Office, Student
Building 318, 701 E. Kirkwood Ave.,
Bloomington, IN 47405, telephone (812)
856–5315, email thomajay@
indiana.edu, by December 17, 2014.
After that date, if no additional
requestors have come forward, transfer
of control of the human remains and
associated funerary objects to The
Quapaw Tribe of Indians may proceed.
Indiana University is responsible for
notifying The Quapaw Tribe of Indians
that this notice has been published.
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Dated: October 2, 2014.
Melanie O’Brien,
Acting Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
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Notice of Inventory Completion: Illinois
State Museum, Springfield, IL
National Park Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
The Illinois State Museum
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 compelling
evidence of 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 the Illinois State
Museum. 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 the Illinois State Museum
at the address in this notice by
December 17, 2014.
ADDRESSES: Dr. Robert E. Warren,
Illinois State Museum, 1011 East Ash
Street, Springfield, IL 62703, telephone
(217) 524–7903, email warren@
museum.state.il.us.
SUMMARY:
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
the Illinois State Museum, Springfield,
IL. The human remains were removed
from the Wickliffe Mounds site in
Ballard County, KY.
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
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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.
Consultation
A detailed assessment of the human
remains was made by the Illinois State
Museum professional staff in
consultation with representatives of the
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and
The Chickasaw Nation.
History and Description of the Remains
On an unknown date, human remains
representing, at minimum, two
individuals were removed by unknown
parties from unknown locations at the
Wickliffe Mounds site (15BA4) in
Ballard County, KY. In 1956, the
University of Chicago transferred the
human remains to the Illinois State
Museum (ISM 1956–8) along with
collections of animal bone, freshwater
mussel shell, and ceramic and lithic
artifacts from the same site. The human
remains include cranial and postcranial
elements of one young adult (ISM
NAGPRA 722) and postcranial elements
of one infant (ISM NAGPRA 5547). No
known individuals were identified. No
associated funerary objects are present.
Determinations Made by the Illinois
State Museum
Officials of the Illinois State Museum
have determined that:
• Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the
human remains described in this notice
are Native American based on their
presumed association with prehistoric
Native American occupations at the
Wickliffe Mounds site.
• Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the
human remains described in this notice
represent the physical remains of two
individuals 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 due, in
part, to the lack of specific information
regarding the original provenience and
removal of materials from the Wickliffe
Mounds site.
• The 1818 Treaty of Old Town,
Mississippi, indicates that the land from
which the Native American human
remains were removed is the aboriginal
land of The Chickasaw Nation. The
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians also
has aboriginal land in western
Kentucky, but not in Ballard County.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-16875; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]
Notice of Inventory Completion: Glenn A. Black Laboratory of
Archaeology at Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology at Indiana
[[Page 68464]]
University has completed an inventory of human remains and 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 human remains 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 human remains should submit a written request to the Indiana
University NAGPRA Office. If no additional requestors come forward,
transfer of control of the human remains 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 human remains should submit a
written request with information in support of the request to the
Indiana University NAGPRA Office at the address in this notice by
December 17, 2014.
ADDRESSES: Dr. Jayne-Leigh Thomas, NAGPRA Director, Indiana University,
NAGPRA Office, Student Building 318, 701 E. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington,
IN 47405, telephone (812) 856-5315, email thomajay@indiana.edu.
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 human remains and
associated funerary objects under the control of the Glenn A. Black
Laboratory of Archaeology at Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. The
human remains and associated funerary objects were removed from
Crittenden, Cross, Mississippi, and St. Francis Counties in Arkansas
and Coahoma and DeSoto Counties in Mississippi.
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.
Consultation
A detailed assessment of the human remains and associated funerary
objects was made by Indiana University professional staff in
consultation with representatives of The Quapaw Tribe of Indians.
History and Description of the Remains
On April 27, 1953, human remains representing, at minimum, 1
individual were recovered from the ``B.U.'' site in the Jericho
Quadrangle of Crittenden County, AR. These human remains were received
at the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology as a donation from a
Mr. J.E. Boone. Notes indicate the discovery of a wide-mouthed bottle
with the human remains. However, the whereabouts of the wide-mouthed
bottle are unknown, and the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology
has no record of this wide-mouthed bottle in their collection. No known
individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are
present.
In January 1953, human remains representing, at minimum, 1
individual were collected by Wiley Wilcox of Memphis, TN, from the
Bradley site in Crittenden County, AR. These materials were donated to
the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology. No known individuals were
identified. The 1 associated funerary object is a seed. Notes indicate
the seed was found within a pot; however, the whereabouts of the pot
are unknown, and the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology has no
record of this pot within their collection.
On an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, 12
individuals were removed from the Gant site in Mississippi County, AR,
by unknown persons. This material was donated to the Glenn A. Black
Laboratory of Archaeology by Wiley Wilcox of Memphis, TN, in January
1953. No known individuals were identified. The 16 associated funerary
objects are 4 reconstructed pots and 12 pot sherds.
In August 1952, human remains representing, at minimum, 4
individuals were excavated from the Gant Site in Mississippi County,
AR, by George and Francis Martin. This collection was donated to the
Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology in July 1985. No known
individuals were identified. The 38 associated funerary objects are 5
reconstructed pots, 29 pot sherds, 1 shell fragment, 1 vial of burnt
bone, 1 vial of excavation debris, and 1 piece of clay.
On an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, 6
individuals were removed from the Rose Mound site by Wiley Wilcox of
Memphis, TN. This site is located in Cross County, AR. The material was
donated to the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology in February
1953. No known individuals were identified. The 102 associated funerary
objects are 3 reconstructed pots, 76 pot sherds, 2 antler hafts, 5
antler flaking punches, 1 deer antler fork, 2 small antler fragments, 8
shell beads, 1 flint flake, 1 chert point, 1 flint scraper, 1
hammerstone, and 1 proximal deer ulna.
In 1952, human remains representing, at minimum, 1 individual were
collected from the Humbert Site in Coahoma County, MS, by Donald Willis
of Memphis, TN. On an unknown date, this collection was donated to the
Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology. No known individuals were
identified. The 20 associated funerary objects are 19 pot sherds and 1
partially reconstructed polychrome water bottle.
On an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, 1
individual were collected from the Lake Cormorant site in DeSoto
County, MS, by Wiley Wilcox of Memphis, TN. This collection was donated
to the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology in March 1952. No known
individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are
present.
On an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, 2
individuals were recovered from the Big Eddy site by Wiley Wilcox of
Memphis, TN. This site is located near the St. Francis area in
Arkansas. This material was donated to the Glenn A. Black Laboratory in
1953. No known individuals were identified. No associated funerary
objects are present.
On an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, 3
individuals were recovered from the Brackenseed Place site in Arkansas.
Notes indicate this material was collected by Wiley Wilcox and J.E.
Boone of Memphis, TN. This collection was donated to the Glenn A. Black
Laboratory of Archaeology in 1953. No known individuals were
identified. The 6 associated funerary objects are 6 pieces of daub.
On an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, 1
individual were removed from the Edmondson site in Crittenden County,
AR, by Donald Willis of Memphis, TN. This collection was donated to the
Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology in 1953. No known individuals
were identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
Oral traditions indicate that the Quapaw tribe originated in the
Lower Ohio River Valley and eventually moved downstream to reside on
both sides of the Mississippi River. After an epidemic swept through
the villages in the 17th century, the Quapaw Tribe consolidated their
villages on the western side of the Mississippi River
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near the confluence of the White and Arkansas rivers. The Quapaw
maintained a presence in the Central Mississippi valley until their
removal to northwest Louisiana in 1824 when their lands in the
Territory of Arkansas were ceded to the United States. Oral history
evidence presented by representatives of The Quapaw Tribe of Indians
indicates that the St. Francis River Valley region, which includes
Cross and St. Francis Counties, has long been included in the
traditional and hunting territory of the Quapaw. French colonial
records (A.D. 1700) also indicate that the Quapaw were known to be the
only Native American group present at that time in eastern Arkansas.
Determinations Made by Indiana University
Officials of the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology at
Indiana University have determined that:
Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the human remains described
in this notice represent the physical remains of 32 individuals of
Native American ancestry.
Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(3)(A), the 183 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 human remains and The Quapaw Tribe of Indians.
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 human remains should submit a
written request with information in support of the request to Dr.
Jayne-Leigh Thomas, NAGPRA Director, Indiana University, NAGPRA Office,
Student Building 318, 701 E. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, IN 47405,
telephone (812) 856-5315, email thomajay@indiana.edu, by December 17,
2014. After that date, if no additional requestors have come forward,
transfer of control of the human remains and associated funerary
objects to The Quapaw Tribe of Indians may proceed.
Indiana University is responsible for notifying The Quapaw Tribe of
Indians that this notice has been published.
Dated: October 2, 2014.
Melanie O'Brien,
Acting Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2014-27142 Filed 11-14-14; 8:45 am]
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