Notice of Inventory Completion: Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 33642-33644 [2023-11012]

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 100 (Wednesday, May 24, 2023)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2023-11012]



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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-NPS0035907; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]


Notice of Inventory Completion: Peabody Museum of Archaeology and 
Ethnology, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and 
Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and 
Ethnology (PMAE), Harvard University has completed an inventory of 
human remains and associated funerary objects and has determined that 
there is no cultural affiliation between the human remains and 
associated funerary objects and any Indian Tribe. The human remains and 
associated funerary objects were removed from Bradley, Davidson, 
Jackson, McMinn, and Sumner Counties, TN, and from unknown counties in 
TN.

DATES: Disposition of the human remains and associated funerary objects 
in this notice may occur on or after June 23, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Patricia Capone, Peabody Museum of Archaeology and 
Ethnology, Harvard University, 11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138, 
telephone (617) 496-3702, email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is published as part of the 
National Park Service's administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA. 
The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the 
PMAE. The National Park Service is not responsible for the 
determinations in this notice. Additional information on the 
determinations in this notice, including the results of consultation, 
can be found in the inventory or related records held by the PMAE.

Description

    The following descriptions are organized, first, by collector and 
then, by year and county.

Frederic Ward Putnam's 1877 to 1879 PMAE Expeditions in Davidson and 
Sumner Counties, TN

    All the human remains and associated funerary objects from Putnam's 
expeditions were accessioned by the PMAE in the year of collection.
    In 1877, human remains representing, at minimum, 81 individuals 
were removed by Putnam from the Bowling Farm Site (state site number 
40DV426) in Davidson County, TN. No known individuals were identified. 
The 146 associated funerary objects include 145 objects that are 
present at the PMAE and one object that is currently not located. The 
145 present funerary objects are one ceramic ear spool; two stone ear 
spools; two perforated canine teeth; seven beaver teeth or tooth 
fragments; six faunal bone or bone fragments; 23 shell beads or bead 
fragments; one lot consisting of shell beads; five shells or shell 
fragments; one lot consisting of shells; three shell spoons; four stone 
chips and shell fragments; 10 bifaces or biface fragments/debitage; 11 
bone awls; one lithic tool (perforator); one lot consisting of stone 
flakes and shell fragments; five stone flakes or debitage; three stones 
or stone fragments; two worked antler tools; one worked bone tool; one 
worked shell fragments and one soil concretion; seven worked shells or 
shell fragments; one ceramic pipe; one ceramic bottle; four ceramic 
bowls; one ceramic effigy bottle; eight ceramic jars; four ceramic 
vessels; two lot consisting of ceramic vessel sherds; and 26 ceramic 
vessel fragments or sherds. The one associated funerary object 
currently not located is one lot consisting of perforated shells.
    In 1877, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual 
were removed by Putnam from the Brick Church Pike Mound (state site 
number 40DV39) in Davidson County, TN. No known individual was 
identified. The one associated funerary object, a small copper 
ornament, is not currently located.
    In 1877, human remains representing, at minimum, two individuals 
were removed by Putnam from the Zollicoffer Fort Site (state site 
number 40DV32) in Davidson County, TN. No known individuals were 
identified. The three associated funerary objects are one lot 
consisting of ceramic sherds and antler fragments, one ceramic sherd, 
and one copper sheet ornament.
    In 1877 and 1878, human remains representing, at minimum, five 
individuals were removed by Putnam from Overton's Farm, also known as 
the Traveller's Rest Site (state site number 40DV11), in Davidson 
County, TN. No known individuals were identified. The one associated 
funerary object is a ceramic bowl.
    In 1879, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual 
were removed by Putnam from the Mr. Crockarell's Place, also known as 
Cockrill Bend (state site number 40DV35), in Davidson County, TN. No 
known individual was identified. No associated funerary objects are 
present.
    In 1879, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual 
were removed by Putnam from a stone grave near Drake's Creek in Sumner 
County, TN. No known individual was identified. No associated funerary 
objects are present.

Edwin Curtiss's 1877-1879 PMAE Expeditions in Davidson, Jackson, and 
Sumner Counties, TN

    Unless otherwise noted, all the human remains and associated 
funerary objects from Curtiss's expeditions were accessioned by the 
PMAE in the year of collection.
    In 1877, human remains representing, at minimum, six individuals 
were removed by Curtiss from Clees Plantation in Davidson County, TN. 
No known individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects 
are present.
    In 1877, human remains representing, at minimum, 14 individuals 
were removed by Curtiss from Wilkinson's Farm, also known as the 
Gordontown Site (state site number 40DV6), in Davidson County, TN. No 
known individuals were identified. The one associated funerary object 
is a ceramic bowl.
    In 1878, human remains representing, at minimum, four individuals 
were removed by Curtiss from Marshall's Farm in Davidson County, TN, 
and were accessioned by the PMAE in 1879. No known individuals were 
identified. The 12 associated funerary objects are one ceramic jar, 
nine shell beads, and two fragments of shell spoons.
    In 1878, human remains representing, at minimum, two individuals 
were removed by Curtiss from stone graves near Nashville in Davidson 
County, TN. The place of removal may have been Marshall's Farm. No 
known individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are 
present.
    In 1878, human remains representing, at minimum, seven individuals 
were removed by Curtiss from stone graves near the Cumberland River in 
either Davidson or Jackson County, TN. No known individuals were 
identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
    In 1878, human remains representing, at minimum, 12 individuals 
were removed by Curtiss from Mr. Gower's Place in Davidson County, TN. 
No known individuals were identified. The 11 associated funerary 
objects are one ceramic bowl, one ceramic vessel, one shell, one 
ceramic sherd, one lot consisting of ceramic sherds, one faunal bone, 
one biface, and four fossilized shells.

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    In 1878, human remains representing, at minimum, 45 individuals 
were removed by Curtiss from Noel Cemetery, also known as Oscar Noel's 
Farm (state site number 40DV3), in Davidson County, TN. Locations 
within this site include Cain's Chapel and Cain's Field. No known 
individuals were identified. The 25 associated funerary objects include 
22 objects that are present at the PMAE and three objects that are 
currently not located. The 22 present associated funerary objects are 
six ceramic bowls, two ceramic effigy vessels, two ceramic jars, one 
ceramic vessel, two pieces of debitage, one ground stone disk, six 
shell spoons, one stone bead, and one shell of unio. The three 
associated funerary objects currently not located are two bifaces and 
one lot consisting of shell spoons.
    In 1878, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual 
were removed by Curtiss from a cave near the Cumberland River in 
Jackson County, TN. No known individual was identified. The eight 
associated funerary objects are eight faunal bones or bone fragments.
    In 1878, human remains representing, at minimum, 23 individuals 
were removed by Curtiss from the Rutherford-Kizer site (state site 
number 40SU15) in Sumner County, TN, and were accessioned by the PMAE 
in 1879. No known individuals were identified. The 69 associated 
funerary objects include 68 objects that are present at the PMAE and 
one object that is currently not located. The 68 present associated 
funerary objects are 13 shells; one stone; five fragments of a copper-
covered wooden button and a horn ornament; one bag of copper ornament 
fragments; one ceramic vessel; one discoidal stone; one faunal bone 
fragment; one grinding stone; one biface and one flake; two bifaces; 
one lot consisting of mica fragments; one lot consisting of shell, 
bone, and tooth fragments; one lot consisting of quartz, pebbles, and 
lithics; one shell; six shell gorgets; two smooth pebbles; 12 shell 
beads; 12 strands of beads; three crystals of galena and quartz; and 
one lot consisting of ceramic sherds. The one associated funerary 
object currently not located is one lot consisting of shell beads.
    In 1879, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual 
were removed by Curtiss from Dr. Dosier's Place in Davidson County, TN. 
No known individual was identified. The one associated funerary object 
is a fossil crinoid stem.

John W. Emmert's 1890-1892 Expeditions in Bradley, McMinn, and unknown 
counties in TN

    All human remains and associated funerary objects from Emmert's 
expeditions were received by the PMAE between 1890 and 1892. They were 
catalogued by the PMAE in 1969.
    In 1890, human remains representing, at minimum, nine individuals 
were removed by Emmert from Ross Mound in Bradley County, TN, and were 
received by the PMAE in 1890. No known individuals were identified. The 
six associated funerary objects are six lithics.
    Between 1890 and 1892, human remains representing, at minimum, 
three individuals were removed by Emmert from the Denton Mounds in 
Bradley County, TN, and were received by the PMAE in 1892. No known 
individuals were identified. The nine associated funerary objects are 
six bifaces, two discoidal stones, and one stone celt.
    Between 1890 and 1892, human remains representing, at minimum, two 
individuals were removed by Emmert from the Hooper Mounds, also known 
as the Candy Creek site, in Bradley County, TN, and were received by 
the PMAE in 1892. No known individuals were identified. The 10 
associated funerary objects are six ceramic fragments; two bags of 
ceramic sherds, bones, and beads; and two lots consisting of ceramic 
sherds.
    Between 1890 and 1892, human remains representing, at minimum, 
three individuals were removed by Emmert from Perry Mound in Bradley 
County, TN, and were received by the PMAE in 1892. No known individuals 
were identified. The four associated funerary objects include three 
objects that are present at the PMAE and one object that is currently 
not located. The three present associated funerary objects are one bone 
bead, one shell bead, and one drilled bear tusk. The one associated 
funerary object currently not located is one shell bead.
    Between 1890 and 1892, human remains representing, at minimum, 31 
individuals were removed by Emmert from Hudson Mound in McMinn County, 
TN, and were received by the PMAE sometime between 1890 and 1892. No 
known individuals were identified. The three associated funerary 
objects are two stone celts and one copper axe.
    Between 1890 and 1892, human remains representing, at minimum, one 
individual, were removed by Emmert from Marler Mound in McMinn County, 
TN, and were received by the PMAE in 1892. No known individual was 
identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
    Between 1890 and 1892, human remains representing, at minimum, one 
individual were removed by Emmert from Ballew Mound in McMinn County, 
TN, and were received by the PMAE in 1892. No known individual was 
identified. The one associated funerary object is a large, drilled 
column of shell.
    Between 1890 and 1892, human remains representing, at minimum, nine 
individuals were removed by Emmert from Forrest Mound 1 in McMinn 
County, TN, and were received by the PMAE in 1892. No known individuals 
were identified. The two associated funerary objects include one object 
that is present at the PMAE and one object that is not currently 
located. The one present associated funerary object is one lot 
consisting of stone fragments (likely pyrite). The one associated 
funerary object currently not located is a grooved ovaloid pipe.
    Between 1890 and 1892, human remains representing, at minimum, one 
individual were removed by Emmert from McCroskey Mound in McMinn 
County, TN, and were received by the PMAE in 1892. No known individual 
was identified. The eight associated funerary objects are four 
projectile points, one quartz scraper, two charcoal pieces, and one 
ceramic bead.
    Between 1890 and 1892, human remains representing, at minimum, two 
individuals, were removed by Emmert from Hyatt Mound, near Mouse Creek, 
in an unknown county in TN, and were received by the PMAE in 1890. 
Based on correspondence from Emmert, it is probable that the Hyatt 
Mound was in McMinn County. No known individuals were identified. No 
associated funerary objects are present.
    Between 1890 and 1892, human remains representing, at minimum, 
three individuals were removed by Emmert from a site identified as 
Mound 2, in an unknown county in TN, and were received by the PMAE in 
1890. Correspondence and field notes from Emmert indicate he was 
primarily excavating in Bradley, McMinn, Polk, Marion, and Meigs 
Counties, TN, in these years. No known individuals were identified. No 
associated funerary objects are present.
    Between 1890 and 1892, human remains representing, at minimum, 85 
individuals, were removed by Emmert from unidentified locations within 
TN, and were received by the PMAE. Correspondence and field notes from 
Emmert indicate he was primarily excavating in Bradley, McMinn, Polk, 
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these years. No known individuals were identified. The five associated 
funerary objects are one ceramic sherd, two faunal bone fragments, one 
animal tooth, and one bone bead.

Additional Collectors in Davidson County, TN

    At an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, one 
individual were removed by Mrs. J. M. Overton from Overton's Farm, also 
known as Traveller's Rest Site (state site number 40DV11), in Davidson 
County, TN. In 1877, Overton donated these human remains to the PMAE. 
No known individual was identified. No associated funerary objects are 
present.
    At an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum one 
individual were removed by R. S. Robertson from the Zollicoffer Fort 
Site (state site number 40DV32) in Davidson County, TN. In 1877, 
Robertson donated these human remains to the PMAE. No known individual 
was identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
    In 1877, human remains representing, at minimum, five individuals 
were removed by Horatio N. Rust from the Zollicoffer Fort Site (state 
site number 40DV32) in Davidson County, TN, and were donated to the 
PMAE. No known individuals were identified. The four associated 
funerary objects are one faunal bone and three boxes of ceramic sherds.
    In 1884, human remains representing, at minimum, five individuals 
were removed by George Woods from Noel Cemetery, also known as Oscar 
Noel's Farm (state site number 40DV3), in Davidson County, TN, as part 
of a PMAE expedition led by Frederic Ward Putnam. No known individuals 
were identified. The 11 associated funerary objects are one ceramic 
effigy vessel, one container filled with shell beads, one ceramic jar, 
one shell bead, one shell spoon, one shell, and five bone implements or 
tools.
    In 1955, human remains representing, at minimum, two individuals, 
were removed by Dr. L. Cabot Briggs from the Logan Site (state site 
number 40DV8) in Davidson County, TN, and were donated to the PMAE. 
This burial is also known as the ``Cheekwood Burial.'' No known 
individuals were identified. The one associated funerary object is one 
ceramic bowl.

Aboriginal Land

    The human remains and associated funerary objects in this notice 
were removed from known geographic locations. These locations are the 
aboriginal lands of one or more Indian Tribes. The following 
information was used to identify the aboriginal land: a final judgment 
of the Indian Claims Commission or the United States Court of Claims 
and treaties.

Determinations

    Pursuant to NAGPRA and its implementing regulations, and after 
consultation with the appropriate Indian Tribes, the PMAE has 
determined that:
     The human remains described in this notice represent the 
physical remains of 370 individuals of Native American ancestry.
     The 342 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.
     No relationship of shared group identity can be reasonably 
traced between the human remains and associated funerary objects and 
any Indian Tribe.
     The human remains and associated funerary objects 
described in this notice were removed from the aboriginal land of the 
Cherokee Nation; Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians; and the United 
Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma.

Requests for Disposition

    Written requests for disposition of the human remains and 
associated funerary objects in this notice must be sent to the 
Responsible Official identified in ADDRESSES. Requests for disposition 
may be submitted by:
    1. Any one or more of the Indian Tribes identified in this notice.
    2. Any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian 
organization not identified in this notice who shows, by a 
preponderance of the evidence, that the requestor is a lineal 
descendant or a culturally affiliated Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian 
organization, or who shows that the requestor is an aboriginal land 
Indian Tribe.
    Disposition of the human remains and associated funerary objects 
described in this notice to a requestor may occur on or after June 23, 
2023. If competing requests for disposition are received, the PMAE must 
determine the most appropriate requestor prior to disposition. Requests 
for joint disposition of the human remains and associated funerary 
objects are considered a single request and not competing requests. The 
PMAE is responsible for sending a copy of this notice to the Indian 
Tribes identified in this notice.
    Authority: Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, 
25 U.S.C. 3003, and the implementing regulations, 43 CFR 10.9 and 
10.11.

    Dated: May 17, 2023.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
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