Notice of Inventory Completion: Alabama Department of Archives and History, Montgomery, AL, 88645-88646 [2023-28185]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 245 / Friday, December 22, 2023 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0037125; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Inventory Completion: Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology, Brown University, Bristol, RI National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology, Brown University (Haffenreffer Museum) has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects and has determined that there is a cultural affiliation between the human remains and associated funerary objects and Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice. The human remains and associated funerary objects were removed from an area near Phoenix, AZ, and an unknown geographic location, AZ. DATES: Repatriation of the human remains and associated funerary objects in this notice may occur on or after January 22, 2024. ADDRESSES: Thierry Gentis, Brown University, Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology, 300 Tower Street, Bristol, RI 02889, telephone (401) 863–5702, email thierry_gentis@brown.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 Haffenreffer Museum. 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 Haffenreffer Museum. SUMMARY: ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Description Between 1917 and 1935, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual were removed from an area near Phoenix, AZ, during archeological excavations. On an unknown date, the individual became part of Rudolph Haffenreffer’s collection. At the time of removal, it was uncertain if this collection included human remains. In 2012, Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology staff determined that one of the bones is human. The five associated funerary objects are one lot of faunal bone fragments; one Glycymeris VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:10 Dec 21, 2023 Jkt 262001 shell bracelet; one lot of shell fragments; one lot of Puebloan pottery sherds; and one lot of lithics. Human remains representing, at minimum, one individual were removed from an unknown geographic location, AZ. On an unknown date, Rudolf Haffenreffer acquired the individual. The two associated funerary objects are one buffware cremation urn and one lot of charcoal. 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: geographic information, archaeological information, and oral tradition. Determinations Pursuant to NAGPRA and it’s implementing regulations, and after consultation with the appropriate Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations, the Haffenreffer Museum has determined that: • The human remains described in this notice represent the physical remains of two individuals of Native American ancestry. • The seven 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 Ak-Chin Indian Community; Gila River Indian Community of 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. 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 00087 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 88645 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 January 22, 2024. If competing requests for repatriation are received, the Haffenreffer 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 Haffenreffer Museum 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, 10.10, and 10.14. Dated: December 13, 2023. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Prog. [FR Doc. 2023–28180 Filed 12–21–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0037132; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Inventory Completion: Alabama Department of Archives and History, Montgomery, AL National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Alabama Department of Archives and History (ADAH) has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects and has determined that there is a cultural affiliation between the human remains and associated funerary objects and Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice. The human remains and associated funerary objects were removed from Elmore County, AL. DATES: Repatriation of the human remains and associated funerary objects in this notice may occur on or after January 22, 2024. ADDRESSES: Kellie Bowers, NAGPRA Coordinator, the Alabama Department of Archives and History, P.O. Box 300100, SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\22DEN1.SGM 22DEN1 88646 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 245 / Friday, December 22, 2023 / Notices 624 Washington Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36130, telephone (334) 353–4731, email nagpra.adah@ archives.alabama.gov. 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 Alabama Department of Archives and History. 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 Alabama Department of Archives and History. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Description Elmore County, AL On February 19, 1929, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual were removed from the Tuckabatchee site by members of the Alabama Anthropological Society. Between 1916 and 1951, the human remains were donated to the ADAH (Human Remains Identification Number 4119). The 524 associated funerary objects are three shell beads, two brass trade bells, 485 glass beads, one awl, three wire bracelets, one fragment of worked stone (undetermined), five brass tubes, one kettle fragment, six buttons, four ‘‘tinklers,’’ one cone earring (brass and lead), and 12 shell pendants. On April 18, 1913, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual were removed from the Jackson Lake site by members of the Alabama Anthropological Society. Between 1916 and 1951, the human remains were donated to the ADAH (Human Remains Identification Number 4134). No associated funerary objects are present. On April 18, 1913, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual were removed from the Jackson Lake site by members of the Alabama Anthropological Society. Between 1916 and 1951, the human remains were donated to the ADAH (Human Remains Identification Number 4135). No associated funerary objects are present. On April 18, 1913, human remains representing, at minimum, two individuals were removed from the Jackson Lake site by members of the Alabama Anthropological Society. Between 1916 and 1951, the human remains were donated to the ADAH (Human Remains Identification Number 4136). No associated funerary objects are present. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:10 Dec 21, 2023 Jkt 262001 On April 18, 1913, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual were removed from the Jackson Lake site by members of the Alabama Anthropological Society. Between 1916 and 1951, the human remains were donated to the ADAH (Human Remains Identification Number 4137). No associated funerary objects are present. On April 18, 1913, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual were removed from the Jackson Lake site by members of the Alabama Anthropological Society. Between 1916 and 1951, the human remains were donated to the ADAH (Human Remains Identification Number 4184). The 115 associated funerary objects are 112 ceramic sherds, one shell pendant, one bone pin, and one piece of daub. On April 18, 1913, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual were removed from the Jackson Lake site by members of the Alabama Anthropological Society. Between 1916 and 1951, the human remains were donated to the ADAH (Human Remains Identification Number 4193). 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 information, geographical information, historical information, kinship, and linguistics. Determinations Pursuant to NAGPRA and its implementing regulations, and after consultation with the appropriate Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations, the Alabama Department of Archives and History has determined that: • The human remains described in this notice represent the physical remains of eight individuals of Native American ancestry. • The 639 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. PO 00000 Frm 00088 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 • 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 Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma; AlabamaCoushatta Tribe of Texas; AlabamaQuassarte Tribal Town; Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana; Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma; Kialegee Tribal Town; Miccosukee Tribe of Indians; Poarch Band of Creek Indians; Seminole Tribe of Florida; Shawnee Tribe; The Muscogee (Creek) Nation; The Seminole Nation of Oklahoma; and the Thlopthlocco Tribal Town. 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. 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 January 22, 2024. If competing requests for repatriation are received, the Alabama Department of Archives and History 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 Alabama Department of Archives and History is responsible for sending a copy of this notice to the Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations 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: December 13, 2023. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2023–28185 Filed 12–21–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P E:\FR\FM\22DEN1.SGM 22DEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-NPS0037132; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]


Notice of Inventory Completion: Alabama Department of Archives 
and History, Montgomery, AL

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 Alabama Department of Archives and 
History (ADAH) has completed an inventory of human remains and 
associated funerary objects and has determined that there is a cultural 
affiliation between the human remains and associated funerary objects 
and Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice. The 
human remains and associated funerary objects were removed from Elmore 
County, AL.

DATES: Repatriation of the human remains and associated funerary 
objects in this notice may occur on or after January 22, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Kellie Bowers, NAGPRA Coordinator, the Alabama Department of 
Archives and History, P.O. Box 300100,

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624 Washington Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36130, telephone (334) 353-4731, 
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 
Alabama Department of Archives and History. 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 Alabama Department of Archives and History.

Description

Elmore County, AL

    On February 19, 1929, human remains representing, at minimum, one 
individual were removed from the Tuckabatchee site by members of the 
Alabama Anthropological Society. Between 1916 and 1951, the human 
remains were donated to the ADAH (Human Remains Identification Number 
4119). The 524 associated funerary objects are three shell beads, two 
brass trade bells, 485 glass beads, one awl, three wire bracelets, one 
fragment of worked stone (undetermined), five brass tubes, one kettle 
fragment, six buttons, four ``tinklers,'' one cone earring (brass and 
lead), and 12 shell pendants.
    On April 18, 1913, human remains representing, at minimum, one 
individual were removed from the Jackson Lake site by members of the 
Alabama Anthropological Society. Between 1916 and 1951, the human 
remains were donated to the ADAH (Human Remains Identification Number 
4134). No associated funerary objects are present.
    On April 18, 1913, human remains representing, at minimum, one 
individual were removed from the Jackson Lake site by members of the 
Alabama Anthropological Society. Between 1916 and 1951, the human 
remains were donated to the ADAH (Human Remains Identification Number 
4135). No associated funerary objects are present.
    On April 18, 1913, human remains representing, at minimum, two 
individuals were removed from the Jackson Lake site by members of the 
Alabama Anthropological Society. Between 1916 and 1951, the human 
remains were donated to the ADAH (Human Remains Identification Number 
4136). No associated funerary objects are present.
    On April 18, 1913, human remains representing, at minimum, one 
individual were removed from the Jackson Lake site by members of the 
Alabama Anthropological Society. Between 1916 and 1951, the human 
remains were donated to the ADAH (Human Remains Identification Number 
4137). No associated funerary objects are present.
    On April 18, 1913, human remains representing, at minimum, one 
individual were removed from the Jackson Lake site by members of the 
Alabama Anthropological Society. Between 1916 and 1951, the human 
remains were donated to the ADAH (Human Remains Identification Number 
4184). The 115 associated funerary objects are 112 ceramic sherds, one 
shell pendant, one bone pin, and one piece of daub.
    On April 18, 1913, human remains representing, at minimum, one 
individual were removed from the Jackson Lake site by members of the 
Alabama Anthropological Society. Between 1916 and 1951, the human 
remains were donated to the ADAH (Human Remains Identification Number 
4193). 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 information, geographical information, 
historical information, kinship, and linguistics.

Determinations

    Pursuant to NAGPRA and its implementing regulations, and after 
consultation with the appropriate Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian 
organizations, the Alabama Department of Archives and History has 
determined that:
     The human remains described in this notice represent the 
physical remains of eight individuals of Native American ancestry.
     The 639 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 Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of 
Indians of Oklahoma; Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas; Alabama-
Quassarte Tribal Town; Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana; Eastern Shawnee 
Tribe of Oklahoma; Kialegee Tribal Town; Miccosukee Tribe of Indians; 
Poarch Band of Creek Indians; Seminole Tribe of Florida; Shawnee Tribe; 
The Muscogee (Creek) Nation; The Seminole Nation of Oklahoma; and the 
Thlopthlocco Tribal Town.

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.
    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 January 22, 2024. 
If competing requests for repatriation are received, the Alabama 
Department of Archives and History 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 Alabama Department of Archives 
and History is responsible for sending a copy of this notice to the 
Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations 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: December 13, 2023.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2023-28185 Filed 12-21-23; 8:45 am]
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