Notice of Inventory Completion: Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 58611-58612 [2023-18498]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 165 / Monday, August 28, 2023 / Notices lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Description Human remains representing, at minimum, 25 individuals were removed from Crittenden County, AR. Between 1957 and 1959, Gregory Perino removed these human remains from the Banks site. The 400 associated funerary objects are 90 lots consisting of ceramic vessels, four lots consisting of broken vessels, 247 lots consisting of pottery sherds, one lot consisting of ceramic plugs, 10 lots consisting of lithic points, one lot consisting of lithic flakes, one lot consisting of chunkey stones, eight lots consisting of worked stone, three lots consisting of shell ornaments and worked shell, one lot consisting of pigments and ochre, eight lots consisting of daub, two lots consisting of pipes, 13 lots consisting of faunal remains and fish scales, one lot consisting of beads, three lots consisting of bone tools, two lots consisting of charcoal, four lots consisting of sediment, and one lot consisting of corn fragments. Human remains representing, at minimum, one individual were removed from Crittenden County, AR. In 1958, Gregory Perino removed these human remains from the Bradley site. The six associated funerary objects are three lots consisting of ceramic vessels, one lot consisting of copper beads, one lot consisting of chunkey stones, and one lot consisting of stone tools, including projectile points and hoes. Human remains representing, at minimum, 23 individuals were removed from Cross County, AR. In 1958, Gregory Perino removed these human remains from the Cherry Valley site. The 36 associated funerary objects are 14 lots consisting of intact ceramic vessels, 13 lots consisting of broken ceramic vessels, two lots consisting of ceramic sherds and earspools, one lot consisting of worked lithics, two lots consisting of charcoal, two lots consisting of wood, and two lots consisting of shell beads. Human remains representing, at minimum, three individuals were removed from Cross County, AR. In 1957, Gregory Perino removed these human remains from Rose Mound. The nine associated funerary objects are five lots consisting of ceramic vessels, two lots consisting of stone tools, one lot consisting of faunal remains, and one lot consisting of worked shell, including ear plugs and beads. Human remains representing, at minimum, one individual were removed from Mississippi County, AR. In 1960, Gregory Perino removed these human remains from the Shawnee Village Site (3MS7). The one associated funerary object is one lot consisting of corn cobs. VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:55 Aug 25, 2023 Jkt 259001 Human remains representing, at minimum, five individuals were removed from Poinsett County, AR. These human remains were removed from the Stott Site (3PO26), likely by Elbert Hawkins sometime in the 1970s. The eight associated funerary objects are three lots consisting of pottery sherds, one lot consisting of ceramic vessels, one lot consisting of lithic tools, two lots consisting of faunal remains, and one lot consisting of shells. Human remains representing, at minimum, one individual were removed from Poinsett County, AR, likely by Frank Soday sometime in the mid-20th century. No associated funerary objects are present. Cultural Affiliation The human remains and associated funerary objects in this notice are connected to one or more identifiable earlier groups, tribes, peoples, or cultures. There is a relationship of shared group identity between the identifiable earlier groups, tribes, peoples, or cultures and one or more Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. The following types of information were used to reasonably trace the relationship: archeological, geographical, historical, oral traditional, and other relevant information. 58611 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. Repatriation of the human remains and associated funerary objects in this notice to a requestor may occur on or after September 27, 2023. If competing requests for repatriation are received, the Gilcrease Museum must determine the most appropriate requestor prior to repatriation. Requests for joint repatriation of the human remains and associated funerary objects are considered a single request and not competing requests. The Gilcrease Museum is responsible for sending a copy of this notice to the Indian Tribe 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, 10.10, and 10.14. Dated: August 18, 2023. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2023–18505 Filed 8–25–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P Determinations DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Pursuant to NAGPRA and its implementing regulations, and after consultation with the appropriate Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations, the Gilcrease Museum has determined that: • The human remains described in this notice represent the physical remains of 59 individuals of Native American ancestry. • The 460 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. • There is a relationship of shared group identity that can be reasonably traced between the human remains and associated funerary objects described in this notice and the Quapaw Nation. National Park Service Requests for Repatriation Written requests for repatriation of the human remains and associated funerary objects in this notice must be sent to the Responsible Official identified in ADDRESSES. Requests for repatriation may be submitted by: 1. Any one or more of the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations identified in this notice. PO 00000 Frm 00070 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0036461; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Inventory Completion: Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University (PMAE) has completed an inventory of human remains and has determined that there is a cultural affiliation between the human remains and Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice. The human remains were collected at the Sherman Institute in Riverside County, CA. DATES: Repatriation of the human remains in this notice may occur on or after September 27, 2023. ADDRESSES: Jane Pickering, Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University, 11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138, telephone (617) SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\28AUN1.SGM 28AUN1 58612 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 165 / Monday, August 28, 2023 / Notices 496–2374, email jpickering@ fas.harvard.edu. 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 Human remains representing, at minimum, one individual were collected at the Sherman Institute in Riverside County, CA. The human remains are hair clippings collected from one individual who was recorded as being 18 years old and identified as ‘‘Paiute.’’ Samuel R. Gilliam took the hair clippings at the Sherman Institute between 1930 and 1933. Gilliam sent the hair clippings to George Woodbury, who donated the hair clippings to the PMAE in 1935. No associated funerary objects are present. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Cultural Affiliation The human remains in this notice are connected to one or more identifiable earlier groups, tribes, peoples, or cultures. There is a relationship of shared group identity between the identifiable earlier groups, tribes, peoples, or cultures and one or more Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. The following types of information were used to reasonably trace the relationship: kinship and anthropological. Determinations Pursuant to NAGPRA and its implementing regulations, and after consultation with the appropriate lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, and Native Hawaiian organizations, the PMAE has determined that: • The human remains described in this notice represent the physical remains of one individual of Native American ancestry. • There is a relationship of shared group identity that can be reasonably traced between the human remains described in this notice and the Fort Independence Indian Community of Paiute Indians of the Fort Independence Reservation, California. Requests for Repatriation Written requests for repatriation of the human remains in this notice must be sent to the Responsible Official VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:04 Aug 25, 2023 Jkt 259001 identified in ADDRESSES. Requests for repatriation may be submitted by: 1. Any one or more of the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations 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. Repatriation of the human remains in this notice to a requestor may occur on or after September 27, 2023. If competing requests for repatriation are received, the PMAE must determine the most appropriate requestor prior to repatriation. Requests for joint repatriation of the human remains are considered a single request and not competing requests. The PMAE is responsible for sending a copy of this notice to the Indian Tribe 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, 10.10, and 10.14. Dated: August 18, 2023. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2023–18498 Filed 8–25–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4321–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0036465; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Inventory Completion: Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University (PMAE) has completed an inventory of human remains and has determined that there is a cultural affiliation between the human remains and Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice. The human remains were collected at the Chilocco Indian Agricultural School in Kay County, OK. DATES: Repatriation of the human remains in this notice may occur on or after September 27, 2023. ADDRESSES: Jane Pickering, Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00071 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Harvard University, 11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138, telephone (617) 496–2374, email jpickering@ fas.harvard.edu. 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Description Human remains representing, at minimum, three individuals were collected at the Chilocco Indian Agricultural School in Kay County, OK. The human remains are hair clippings collected from three individuals, all of whom are recorded as being 17 years old and identified as ‘‘Choctaw.’’ Lawrence E. Correll took the hair clippings at the Chilocco Indian Agricultural School between 1930 and 1933, and sent the hair clippings to George Woodbury, who donated the hair clippings to the PMAE in 1935. No associated funerary objects are present. Cultural Affiliation The human remains in this notice are connected to one or more identifiable earlier groups, tribes, peoples, or cultures. There is a relationship of shared group identity between the identifiable earlier groups, tribes, peoples, or cultures and one or more Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. The following types of information were used to reasonably trace the relationship: kinship and anthropological. Determinations Pursuant to NAGPRA and its implementing regulations, and after consultation with the appropriate lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, and Native Hawaiian organizations, the PMAE has determined that: • The human remains described in this notice represent the physical remains of three individuals of Native American ancestry. • There is a relationship of shared group identity that can be reasonably traced between the human remains described in this notice and The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. E:\FR\FM\28AUN1.SGM 28AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 165 (Monday, August 28, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58611-58612]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-18498]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-NPS0036461; 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, Harvard University (PMAE) has completed an inventory of 
human remains and has determined that there is a cultural affiliation 
between the human remains and Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian 
organizations in this notice. The human remains were collected at the 
Sherman Institute in Riverside County, CA.

DATES: Repatriation of the human remains in this notice may occur on or 
after September 27, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Jane Pickering, Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, 
Harvard University, 11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138, telephone 
(617)

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496-2374, 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

    Human remains representing, at minimum, one individual were 
collected at the Sherman Institute in Riverside County, CA. The human 
remains are hair clippings collected from one individual who was 
recorded as being 18 years old and identified as ``Paiute.'' Samuel R. 
Gilliam took the hair clippings at the Sherman Institute between 1930 
and 1933. Gilliam sent the hair clippings to George Woodbury, who 
donated the hair clippings to the PMAE in 1935. No associated funerary 
objects are present.

Cultural Affiliation

    The human remains in this notice are connected to one or more 
identifiable earlier groups, tribes, peoples, or cultures. There is a 
relationship of shared group identity between the identifiable earlier 
groups, tribes, peoples, or cultures and one or more Indian Tribes or 
Native Hawaiian organizations. The following types of information were 
used to reasonably trace the relationship: kinship and anthropological.

Determinations

    Pursuant to NAGPRA and its implementing regulations, and after 
consultation with the appropriate lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, 
and Native Hawaiian organizations, the PMAE has determined that:
     The human remains described in this notice represent the 
physical remains of one individual of Native American ancestry.
     There is a relationship of shared group identity that can 
be reasonably traced between the human remains described in this notice 
and the Fort Independence Indian Community of Paiute Indians of the 
Fort Independence Reservation, California.

Requests for Repatriation

    Written requests for repatriation of the human remains in this 
notice must be sent to the Responsible Official identified in 
ADDRESSES. Requests for repatriation may be submitted by:
    1. Any one or more of the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian 
organizations 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.
    Repatriation of the human remains in this notice to a requestor may 
occur on or after September 27, 2023. If competing requests for 
repatriation are received, the PMAE must determine the most appropriate 
requestor prior to repatriation. Requests for joint repatriation of the 
human remains are considered a single request and not competing 
requests. The PMAE is responsible for sending a copy of this notice to 
the Indian Tribe 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, 10.10, 
and 10.14.

    Dated: August 18, 2023.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2023-18498 Filed 8-25-23; 8:45 am]
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