Notice of Inventory Completion: Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology, Brown University, Bristol, RI, 45661-45662 [2018-19527]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
[NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0026101;
PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000]
Notice of Inventory Completion:
Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology,
Brown University, Bristol, RI
National Park Service, Interior.
Notice.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Haffenreffer Museum of
Anthropology, Brown 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 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 human remains and associated
funerary objects should submit a written
request to the Haffenreffer Museum of
Anthropology, Brown University. If no
additional requestors come forward,
transfer of control of the human remains
and 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
human remains and associated funerary
objects should submit a written request
with information in support of the
request to the Haffenreffer Museum of
Anthropology, Brown University at the
address in this notice by October 10,
2018.
SUMMARY:
Thierry Gentis, NAGPRA
Coordinator c/o. Haffenreffer Museum
of Anthropology, Brown University, 300
Tower Street, Bristol, RI 02809,
telephone (401) 863–5700, email
thierry_gentis@brown.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
Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology,
Brown University, Bristol, RI. The
human remains and associated funerary
objects were removed from: Prudence
Island in Bristol County, RI; East
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Greenwich in Kent County, RI; Block
Island in Newport County, RI; Rumford
in Providence County, RI; and
Charleston in Washington County, RI.
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.
Consultation
A detailed assessment of the human
remains and associated funerary objects
was made by the professional staff of the
Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology,
Brown University, in consultation with
representatives of the Narragansett
Indian Tribe.
History and Description of the Remains
At an unknown time, human remains
representing, at minimum, one
individual were removed by an
unknown individual from Little
Narrows Farm, Prudence Island in
Bristol County, RI. The human remains,
consisting of a cranium of a female of
undetermined age, were donated by
Stella Paine to the Haffenreffer Museum
in 1957. They were said to have been
removed from the ‘‘slave burial ground’’
cemetery for Little’s Narrow Farm and
‘‘neighbors.’’ No known individuals
were identified. No associated funerary
objects are present.
Osteological characteristics indicate
that the individual is Native American.
The interment most likely dates to the
late Woodland period or later (A.D.
1000–1650). Oral tradition and
historical documentation indicate that
Little Narrows Farm, Prudence Island in
Bristol County, RI, is located within the
aboriginal and historic homeland of the
Narragansett Indian Tribe. Oral history
provided during consultation with the
Narragansett Indian Tribe confirms that
the individual is Narragansett.
In 1964, human remains representing,
at minimum, six individuals were
removed from Green’s Corner, East
Greenwich in Kent County, RI, by
William S. Simmons, and were donated
to the Haffenreffer Museum by Mrs.
Roderick Cruden. A letter from William
S. Simmons to Mrs. Roderick Cruden
dated September 13, 1964 states, ‘‘The
skeletons have been examined and one
skull reconstructed. Four and perhaps
even more Indians were uncovered in
your foundation . . .’’ The human
remains include most of a male postcranial skeleton (excluding ribs);
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miscellaneous post-cranial elements of
an individual of indeterminate sex;
miscellaneous post-cranial elements of a
female; assorted post-cranial bones of at
least two individuals (cranial,
mandibular fragments, and teeth), and
cranial, mandibular fragments, and teeth
of one individual. No known
individuals were identified. The 18
associated funerary objects are one clay
pipe stem, one chipped pebble of
English flint, one cylindrical shell bead,
eight metal fragments, one square
copper plate with rivet holes, one
cylindrical bead of blue glass, four
cylindrical beads of deep red glass, and
one unfinished purple shell bead.
Osteological characteristics indicate
that the six individuals are Native
American. The interment most likely
dates to the late Woodland period or
later (A.D. 1000–1676). The associated
funerary objects date the burial to the
17th century. Oral tradition and
historical documentation indicate that
Green’s Corner, East Greenwich in Kent
County, RI, is located within the
aboriginal and historic homeland of the
Narragansett Indian Tribe. Oral history
provided during consultation with the
Narragansett Indian Tribe confirms that
the six individuals are Narragansett.
In 1920, human remains representing,
at minimum, one individual were
removed from Block Island in Newport
County, RI. The nearly complete male
skeleton was removed by Simon Ball.
Charles F. Perry, MD donated these
remains to Rudolf F. Haffenreffer in
October of 1929, through an attorney
named John T. Coughlin. No known
individuals were identified. No
associated funerary objects are present.
Osteological characteristics indicate
that the individual is Native American.
The interment most likely dates to the
late Woodland period or later (A.D.
1000–1650). Oral tradition and
historical documentation indicate that
Block Island in Newport County, RI, is
located within the aboriginal and
historic homeland of the Narragansett
Indian Tribe. Oral history provided
during consultation with the
Narragansett Indian Tribe confirms that
the individual is Narragansett.
In 1927, human remains representing,
at minimum, one individual were
removed from Rumford in Providence
County, RI, by an unknown individual
while digging a cesspool, and were
donated to Rudolf F. Haffenreffer. The
human remains consist of cranial and
post-cranial the remains of an adult
male. No known individuals were
identified. The one associated funerary
object is a flat bone object, possibly a
whale rib, cut transversely and broken
in two pieces.
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Osteological characteristics indicate
that the individual is Native American.
Based on the associated funerary object,
the interment most likely dates to the
late Woodland period or later (A.D.
1000–1650). Oral tradition and
historical documentation indicate that
Rumford in Providence County, RI, is
located within the aboriginal and
historic homeland of the Narragansett
Indian Tribe. Oral history provided
during consultation with the
Narragansett Indian Tribe confirms that
the individual is Narragansett.
In 1953, human remains representing,
at minimum, one individual were
removed from Charleston in Washington
County, RI, by an unknown individual,
and were donated to Rudolf F.
Haffenreffer. The human remains
comprise a nearly complete female
skeleton. No known individuals were
identified. The five associated funerary
objects are one quartz flake, one quahog
shell and three copper sheet fragments.
Osteological characteristics indicate
that the individual is Native American.
Based on the associated funerary
objects, the interment most likely dates
to the Historic Contact period (post
–A.D. 1500). The three copper sheet
fragments confirm a post-contact date.
Oral tradition and historical
documentation indicate that Charleston
in Washington County, RI, is located
within the aboriginal and historic
homeland of the Narragansett Indian
Tribe. Oral history provided during
consultation with the Narragansett
Indian Tribe confirms that the
individual is Narragansett.
Determinations Made by the
Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology,
Brown University
Officials of the Haffenreffer Museum
of Anthropology, Brown University
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(3)(A),
the 24 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 associated funerary objects
and the Narragansett Indian Tribe.
Additional Requestors and Disposition
Lineal descendants or representatives
of any Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian
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organization not identified in this notice
that wish to request transfer of control
of these human remains and associated
funerary objects should submit a written
request with information in support of
the request to Thierry Gentis, NAGPRA
Coordinator c/o. Haffenreffer Museum
of Anthropology, Brown University, 300
Tower Street, Bristol, RI 02809,
telephone (401) 863–5700, email
thierry_gentis@brown.edu, by October
10, 2018. After that date, if no
additional requestors have come
forward, transfer of control of the
human remains and associated funerary
objects to the Narragansett Indian Tribe
may proceed.
The Haffenreffer Museum of
Anthropology, Brown University, is
responsible for notifying the
Narragansett Indian Tribe that this
notice has been published.
Dated: July 25, 2018.
Melanie O’Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
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Notice of Inventory Completion:
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
National Park Service, Interior.
Notice.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The University of Michigan
has completed an inventory of human
remains and an associated funerary
object, 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 associated funerary object 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 and associated
funerary object should submit a written
request to the University of Michigan. If
no additional requestors come forward,
transfer of control of the human remains
and associated funerary object 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
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identified in this notice that wish to
request transfer of control of these
human remains and associated funerary
object should submit a written request
with information in support of the
request to the University of Michigan at
the address in this notice by October 10,
2018.
ADDRESSES: Dr. Ben Secunda, NAGPRA
Project Manager, University of
Michigan, Office of Research, 4080
Fleming Building, 503 Thompson
Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109–1340,
telephone (734) 647–9085, email
bsecunda@umich.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 object under the control of the
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.
The human remains and associated
funerary object were removed from the
Riverside Cemetery site (20ME1),
Menominee County, MI.
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 object. 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 University of
Michigan Museum of Anthropological
Archeology (UMMAA) professional staff
in consultation with representatives of
the Hannahville Indian Community,
Michigan; Keweenaw Bay Indian
Community, Michigan; Lac Vieux Desert
Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
Indians of Michigan; Match-e-be-nashshe-wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians
of Michigan; Menominee Indian Tribe of
Wisconsin; Nottawaseppi Huron Band
of the Potawatomi, Michigan
(previously listed as the Huron
Potawatomi, Inc.); and Pokagon Band of
Potawatomi Indians, Michigan and
Indiana (hereafter referred to as ‘‘The
Consulted Tribes’’).
Requests for consultation were also
sent to the Bad River Band of the Lake
Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians of
the Bad River Reservation, Wisconsin;
Chippewa Cree Indians of the Rocky
Boy’s Reservation, Montana (previously
listed as the Chippewa-Cree Indians of
the Rocky Boy’s Reservation, Montana);
Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Oklahoma;
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-NPS0026101; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]
Notice of Inventory Completion: Haffenreffer Museum of
Anthropology, Brown University, Bristol, RI
AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology, Brown 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 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 human remains and associated funerary
objects should submit a written request to the Haffenreffer Museum of
Anthropology, Brown University. If no additional requestors come
forward, transfer of control of the human remains and 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 human remains and associated
funerary objects should submit a written request with information in
support of the request to the Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology,
Brown University at the address in this notice by October 10, 2018.
ADDRESSES: Thierry Gentis, NAGPRA Coordinator c/o. Haffenreffer Museum
of Anthropology, Brown University, 300 Tower Street, Bristol, RI 02809,
telephone (401) 863-5700, email [email protected].
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 Haffenreffer
Museum of Anthropology, Brown University, Bristol, RI. The human
remains and associated funerary objects were removed from: Prudence
Island in Bristol County, RI; East Greenwich in Kent County, RI; Block
Island in Newport County, RI; Rumford in Providence County, RI; and
Charleston in Washington County, RI.
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.
Consultation
A detailed assessment of the human remains and associated funerary
objects was made by the professional staff of the Haffenreffer Museum
of Anthropology, Brown University, in consultation with representatives
of the Narragansett Indian Tribe.
History and Description of the Remains
At an unknown time, human remains representing, at minimum, one
individual were removed by an unknown individual from Little Narrows
Farm, Prudence Island in Bristol County, RI. The human remains,
consisting of a cranium of a female of undetermined age, were donated
by Stella Paine to the Haffenreffer Museum in 1957. They were said to
have been removed from the ``slave burial ground'' cemetery for
Little's Narrow Farm and ``neighbors.'' No known individuals were
identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
Osteological characteristics indicate that the individual is Native
American. The interment most likely dates to the late Woodland period
or later (A.D. 1000-1650). Oral tradition and historical documentation
indicate that Little Narrows Farm, Prudence Island in Bristol County,
RI, is located within the aboriginal and historic homeland of the
Narragansett Indian Tribe. Oral history provided during consultation
with the Narragansett Indian Tribe confirms that the individual is
Narragansett.
In 1964, human remains representing, at minimum, six individuals
were removed from Green's Corner, East Greenwich in Kent County, RI, by
William S. Simmons, and were donated to the Haffenreffer Museum by Mrs.
Roderick Cruden. A letter from William S. Simmons to Mrs. Roderick
Cruden dated September 13, 1964 states, ``The skeletons have been
examined and one skull reconstructed. Four and perhaps even more
Indians were uncovered in your foundation . . .'' The human remains
include most of a male post-cranial skeleton (excluding ribs);
miscellaneous post-cranial elements of an individual of indeterminate
sex; miscellaneous post-cranial elements of a female; assorted post-
cranial bones of at least two individuals (cranial, mandibular
fragments, and teeth), and cranial, mandibular fragments, and teeth of
one individual. No known individuals were identified. The 18 associated
funerary objects are one clay pipe stem, one chipped pebble of English
flint, one cylindrical shell bead, eight metal fragments, one square
copper plate with rivet holes, one cylindrical bead of blue glass, four
cylindrical beads of deep red glass, and one unfinished purple shell
bead.
Osteological characteristics indicate that the six individuals are
Native American. The interment most likely dates to the late Woodland
period or later (A.D. 1000-1676). The associated funerary objects date
the burial to the 17th century. Oral tradition and historical
documentation indicate that Green's Corner, East Greenwich in Kent
County, RI, is located within the aboriginal and historic homeland of
the Narragansett Indian Tribe. Oral history provided during
consultation with the Narragansett Indian Tribe confirms that the six
individuals are Narragansett.
In 1920, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual
were removed from Block Island in Newport County, RI. The nearly
complete male skeleton was removed by Simon Ball. Charles F. Perry, MD
donated these remains to Rudolf F. Haffenreffer in October of 1929,
through an attorney named John T. Coughlin. No known individuals were
identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
Osteological characteristics indicate that the individual is Native
American. The interment most likely dates to the late Woodland period
or later (A.D. 1000-1650). Oral tradition and historical documentation
indicate that Block Island in Newport County, RI, is located within the
aboriginal and historic homeland of the Narragansett Indian Tribe. Oral
history provided during consultation with the Narragansett Indian Tribe
confirms that the individual is Narragansett.
In 1927, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual
were removed from Rumford in Providence County, RI, by an unknown
individual while digging a cesspool, and were donated to Rudolf F.
Haffenreffer. The human remains consist of cranial and post-cranial the
remains of an adult male. No known individuals were identified. The one
associated funerary object is a flat bone object, possibly a whale rib,
cut transversely and broken in two pieces.
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Osteological characteristics indicate that the individual is Native
American. Based on the associated funerary object, the interment most
likely dates to the late Woodland period or later (A.D. 1000-1650).
Oral tradition and historical documentation indicate that Rumford in
Providence County, RI, is located within the aboriginal and historic
homeland of the Narragansett Indian Tribe. Oral history provided during
consultation with the Narragansett Indian Tribe confirms that the
individual is Narragansett.
In 1953, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual
were removed from Charleston in Washington County, RI, by an unknown
individual, and were donated to Rudolf F. Haffenreffer. The human
remains comprise a nearly complete female skeleton. No known
individuals were identified. The five associated funerary objects are
one quartz flake, one quahog shell and three copper sheet fragments.
Osteological characteristics indicate that the individual is Native
American. Based on the associated funerary objects, the interment most
likely dates to the Historic Contact period (post -A.D. 1500). The
three copper sheet fragments confirm a post-contact date. Oral
tradition and historical documentation indicate that Charleston in
Washington County, RI, is located within the aboriginal and historic
homeland of the Narragansett Indian Tribe. Oral history provided during
consultation with the Narragansett Indian Tribe confirms that the
individual is Narragansett.
Determinations Made by the Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology, Brown
University
Officials of the Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology, Brown
University 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(3)(A), the 24 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 associated funerary objects and the
Narragansett Indian Tribe.
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 and associated
funerary objects should submit a written request with information in
support of the request to Thierry Gentis, NAGPRA Coordinator c/o.
Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology, Brown University, 300 Tower
Street, Bristol, RI 02809, telephone (401) 863-5700, email
[email protected], by October 10, 2018. After that date, if no
additional requestors have come forward, transfer of control of the
human remains and associated funerary objects to the Narragansett
Indian Tribe may proceed.
The Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology, Brown University, is
responsible for notifying the Narragansett Indian Tribe that this
notice has been published.
Dated: July 25, 2018.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2018-19527 Filed 9-7-18; 8:45 am]
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