Notice of Inventory Completion: The University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History, Eugene, OR, 86373-86374 [2023-27369]
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disposition of the human remains and
associated funerary objects are
considered a single request and not
competing requests. Kansas State
University 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: December 6, 2023.
Melanie O’Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
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National Park Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice; amendment.
AGENCY:
In accordance with the Native
American Graves Protection and
Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the
Arizona State Museum, University of
Arizona, has amended a Notice of Intent
to Repatriate published in the Federal
Register on October 17, 2018. This
notice amends the number of cultural
items in a collection removed from
Pinal County, AZ.
DATES: Repatriation of the cultural items
in this notice may occur on or after
January 12, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Cristin Lucas, Repatriation
Coordinator, P.O. Box 210026, Arizona
State Museum, University of Arizona,
Tucson, AZ 85721, telephone (520) 626–
0320, email lucasc@arizona.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 Arizona State
Museum, University of Arizona. The
National Park Service is not responsible
for the determinations in this notice.
Additional information on the
amendments and determinations in this
notice, including the results of
consultation, can be found in the
summary or related records held by the
Arizona State Museum, University of
Arizona.
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This notice amends the
determinations published in a Notice of
Intent to Repatriate in the Federal
Register (83 FR 52532–52535, October
17, 2018). Repatriation of the items in
the original Notice of Intent to
Repatriate has not occurred. This notice
amends the number of unassociated
funerary objects as listed in the original
notice. An additional three unassociated
funerary objects removed from AZ
AA:3:17(ASM) in Pinal County, AZ,
were identified.
From AZ AA:3:17(ASM) in Pinal
County, AZ, the 10 unassociated
funerary objects (previously identified
as seven unassociated funerary objects)
are one ceramic bowl, one ceramic jar,
one mano, one polishing stone, one
stone cylinder, two stone knives, one
shell fragment, and two shell bracelets.
Determinations (as Amended)
Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural
Items Amendment: Arizona State
Museum, University of Arizona,
Tucson, AZ
SUMMARY:
Amendment
Requests for Repatriation
Additional, written requests for
repatriation of the cultural items in this
notice must be sent to the Responsible
Official identified in ADDRESSES.
Requests for repatriation may be
submitted by 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.
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Repatriation of the cultural items in
this notice to a requestor may occur on
or after January 12, 2024. If competing
requests for repatriation are received,
the Arizona State Museum, University
of Arizona, must determine the most
appropriate requestor prior to
repatriation. Requests for joint
repatriation of the cultural items are
considered a single request and not
competing requests. The Arizona State
Museum, University of Arizona, 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 10.8, 10.10, 10.13,
and 10.14.
Dated: December 6, 2023.
Melanie O’Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2023–27364 Filed 12–12–23; 8:45 am]
Pursuant to NAGPRA and its
implementing regulations, and after
consultation with the appropriate
Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian
organizations, the Arizona State
Museum, University of Arizona, has
determined that:
• The 326 cultural items described
above 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 and are believed, by a
preponderance of the evidence, to have
been removed from a specific burial site
of a Native American individual.
• 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 Ak-Chin Indian
Community; Gila River Indian
Community of the Gila River Indian
Reservation, Arizona; Hopi Tribe of
Arizona; Salt River Pima-Maricopa
Indian Community of the Salt River
Reservation, Arizona; Tohono O’odham
Nation of Arizona; and the Zuni Tribe
of the Zuni Reservation, New Mexico.
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Notice of Inventory Completion: The
University of Oregon Museum of
Natural and Cultural History, Eugene,
OR
National Park Service, Interior.
Notice.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The University of Oregon
Museum of Natural and Cultural History
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 University of Oregon
Museum of Natural and Cultural
History. 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
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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 University of Oregon
Museum of Natural and Cultural History
at the address in this notice by January
12, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Dr. Pamela Endzweig,
Director of Anthropological Collections,
Museum of Natural and Cultural
History, 1224 University of Oregon,
Eugene, OR 97403–1224, telephone
(541) 346–5120, email endzweig@
uoregon.edu.
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
University of Oregon Museum of
Natural and Cultural History, Eugene,
OR. The human remains and associated
funerary objects were removed from
four sites in Multnomah and Columbia
counties, OR.
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.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Consultation
A detailed assessment of the human
remains was made by the University of
Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural
History professional staff in
consultation with representatives of the
Confederated Tribes and Bands of the
Yakama Nation; Confederated Tribes of
Siletz Indians of Oregon; Confederated
Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community
of Oregon; and the Confederated Tribes
of the Warm Springs Reservation of
Oregon (hereafter referred to as ‘‘The
Tribes’’).
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History and Description of the Remains
In 1973, human remains representing,
at minimum, seven individuals, were
removed from the Cholick Site (35MU1)
in Multnomah County, OR. The
museum records indicate that the
human remains were excavated during
legally authorized excavations at the
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Cholick Site by University of Oregon
archeologists. The human remains
consist of three adults of indeterminate
sex, one adult male, and one adolescent
and two children of indeterminate sex
(cat. #s 11–535, 11–536, 11–546, and
unnumbered human remains from unit
C and from Feature 8). No known
individuals were identified. No
associated funerary objects are present.
In 1973, human remains representing,
at minimum, one individual, were
removed from the Lyons Site (35MU6)
in Multnomah County, OR. These
human remains were also excavated
during legally authorized work by
University of Oregon archeologists. The
human remains consist of a single
individual of indeterminate age and sex
(cat. #11–545). No known individuals
were identified. The eight associated
funerary objects are two cobble
hammerstones, one metal fragment, and
five glass beads.
In 1973, human remains representing,
at minimum, one individual were
removed from the Meier Site (35CO5) in
Columbia County, OR, during legally
authorized excavations by University of
Oregon archaeologists. The human
remains consist of one tooth from a
single individual of indeterminate age
and sex (no catalog number assigned).
No known individual was identified. No
associated funerary objects are present.
In 1973, human remains representing,
at minimum, one individual were
removed from an unknown location in
Columbia or Multnomah counties, OR.
These human remains were recovered at
the time of the legally authorized
investigations by University of Oregon
archeologists working in the Portland
Basin of the Lower Columbia Valley as
described above. The human remains
consist of a single adult, possibly female
(no catalog number assigned). No
known individual was identified. No
associated funerary objects are present.
According to published materials
referencing the sites and burials above,
the Cholick Site is assigned to the
Multnomah 1 sub-phase of the regional
chronology, dated to 200–1250 CE. One
burial feature (Feature 1) was recorded
during excavations, and charcoal from
the same stratum was radiocarbon-dated
to 1510±90 RYBP. The Lyons and Meier
Sites are assigned to the Multnomah 2
and 3 sub-phases of the Multnomah
Phase (1250–1835 CE). This is
supported by the presence of glass beads
with the Lyons site burial. Historical
documents, ethnographic sources, and
oral history indicate that the
Multnomah people occupied the
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Portland Basin of the Lower Columbia
Valley since pre-contact times. Based on
the museum records of provenience, the
human remains are reasonably believed
to be Multnomah. Descendants of the
Multnomah are members of the
Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde
Community of Oregon.
Determinations Made by the University
of Oregon Museum of Natural and
Cultural History
Officials of the University of Oregon
Museum of Natural and Cultural History
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 eight 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 Confederated Tribes of the
Grand Ronde Community of Oregon.
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 Dr. Pamela Endzweig,
Director of Anthropological Collections,
Museum of Natural and Cultural
History, 1224 University of Oregon,
Eugene, OR 97403–1224, telephone
(541) 346–5120, email endzweig@
uoregon.edu, by January 12, 2024. After
that date, if no additional requestors
have come forward, transfer of control
of the human remains and associated
funerary objects to the Confederated
Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community
of Oregon may proceed.
The University of Oregon Museum of
Natural and Cultural History is
responsible for notifying The Tribes that
this notice has been published.
Dated: December 6, 2023.
Melanie O’Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
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Notice of Inventory Completion: The University of Oregon Museum
of Natural and Cultural History, Eugene, OR
AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural
History 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 University of
Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History. 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
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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 University of Oregon Museum of Natural
and Cultural History at the address in this notice by January 12, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Dr. Pamela Endzweig, Director of Anthropological
Collections, Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1224 University of
Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403-1224, telephone (541) 346-5120, 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 University of
Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History, Eugene, OR. The human
remains and associated funerary objects were removed from four sites in
Multnomah and Columbia counties, OR.
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 was made by the
University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History
professional staff in consultation with representatives of the
Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation; Confederated Tribes
of Siletz Indians of Oregon; Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde
Community of Oregon; and the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs
Reservation of Oregon (hereafter referred to as ``The Tribes'').
History and Description of the Remains
In 1973, human remains representing, at minimum, seven individuals,
were removed from the Cholick Site (35MU1) in Multnomah County, OR. The
museum records indicate that the human remains were excavated during
legally authorized excavations at the Cholick Site by University of
Oregon archeologists. The human remains consist of three adults of
indeterminate sex, one adult male, and one adolescent and two children
of indeterminate sex (cat. #s 11-535, 11-536, 11-546, and unnumbered
human remains from unit C and from Feature 8). No known individuals
were identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
In 1973, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual,
were removed from the Lyons Site (35MU6) in Multnomah County, OR. These
human remains were also excavated during legally authorized work by
University of Oregon archeologists. The human remains consist of a
single individual of indeterminate age and sex (cat. #11-545). No known
individuals were identified. The eight associated funerary objects are
two cobble hammerstones, one metal fragment, and five glass beads.
In 1973, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual
were removed from the Meier Site (35CO5) in Columbia County, OR, during
legally authorized excavations by University of Oregon archaeologists.
The human remains consist of one tooth from a single individual of
indeterminate age and sex (no catalog number assigned). No known
individual was identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
In 1973, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual
were removed from an unknown location in Columbia or Multnomah
counties, OR. These human remains were recovered at the time of the
legally authorized investigations by University of Oregon archeologists
working in the Portland Basin of the Lower Columbia Valley as described
above. The human remains consist of a single adult, possibly female (no
catalog number assigned). No known individual was identified. No
associated funerary objects are present.
According to published materials referencing the sites and burials
above, the Cholick Site is assigned to the Multnomah 1 sub-phase of the
regional chronology, dated to 200-1250 CE. One burial feature (Feature
1) was recorded during excavations, and charcoal from the same stratum
was radiocarbon-dated to 151090 RYBP. The Lyons and Meier
Sites are assigned to the Multnomah 2 and 3 sub-phases of the Multnomah
Phase (1250-1835 CE). This is supported by the presence of glass beads
with the Lyons site burial. Historical documents, ethnographic sources,
and oral history indicate that the Multnomah people occupied the
Portland Basin of the Lower Columbia Valley since pre-contact times.
Based on the museum records of provenience, the human remains are
reasonably believed to be Multnomah. Descendants of the Multnomah are
members of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of
Oregon.
Determinations Made by the University of Oregon Museum of Natural and
Cultural History
Officials of the University of Oregon Museum of Natural and
Cultural History 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 eight 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
Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon.
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 Dr. Pamela Endzweig, Director of
Anthropological Collections, Museum of Natural and Cultural History,
1224 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403-1224, telephone (541) 346-
5120, email [email protected], by January 12, 2024. After that date,
if no additional requestors have come forward, transfer of control of
the human remains and associated funerary objects to the Confederated
Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon may proceed.
The University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History is
responsible for notifying The Tribes that this notice has been
published.
Dated: December 6, 2023.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2023-27369 Filed 12-12-23; 8:45 am]
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