Notice of Intended Repatriation: Ohio History Connection, Columbus, OH, 19871-19872 [2024-05851]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 55 / Wednesday, March 20, 2024 / Notices Authority: Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, 25 U.S.C. 3003, and the implementing regulations, 43 CFR 10.10. Dated: March 11, 2024. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2024–05857 Filed 3–19–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0037605; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Inventory Completion: American Museum of Natural History, New York, NY National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) 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. DATES: Repatriation of the human remains in this notice may occur on or after April 19, 2024. ADDRESSES: Nell Murphy, American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th Street, New York, NY 10024, telephone (212) 769–5837, email nmurphy@amnh.org. 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 AMNH, and additional information on the determinations in this notice, including the results of consultation, can be found in the inventory or related records. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: Abstract of Information Available Based on the information available, human remains representing, at least, one individual have been reasonably identified. No associated funerary objects are present. In an unknown year, human remains representing a minimum of one individual were removed from NY, Madison County, Oneida Valley, one mile from Oneida Lake, banks of Oneida Creek, Sterling’s Farm. Walter Hildburg purchased these remains from Sterling in February 1898. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:52 Mar 19, 2024 Jkt 262001 The AMNH acquired the remains of this individual in 1917 as a gift from Walter Hildburgh and accessioned them that same year. No associated funerary objects are present. The following types of information were used to determine affiliation: archeological, biological, geographical, historical, and oral history. While it no longer does so, in the past, the Museum applied potentially hazardous pesticides to items in the collections. Museum records do not list specific objects treated or which of several chemicals used were applied to a particular item. Therefore, those handling this material should follow the advice of industrial hygienists or medical personnel with specialized training in occupational health or with potentially hazardous substances. Cultural Affiliation Based on the information available and the results of consultation, cultural affiliation is clearly identified by the information available about the human remains and associated funerary objects described in this notice. Determinations The AMNH has determined that: • The human remains described in this notice represent the physical remains of one individual of Native American ancestry. • There is a reasonable connection between the human remains and the Oneida Indian Nation. Requests for Repatriation Written requests for repatriation of the human remains in this notice must be sent to the authorized representative identified in this notice under 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 April 19, 2024. If competing requests for repatriation are received, the AMNH 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 AMNH is responsible for sending a copy of this notice to the Indian Tribes and Native PO 00000 Frm 00076 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 19871 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 10.10. Dated: March 11, 2024. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2024–05860 Filed 3–19–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0037612; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Intended Repatriation: Ohio History Connection, Columbus, OH National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Ohio History Connection intends to repatriate certain cultural items that meet the definition of unassociated funerary objects and that have a cultural affiliation with the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice. DATES: Repatriation of the cultural items in this notice may occur on or after April 19, 2024. ADDRESSES: Nekole Alligood, NAGPRA Specialist, Ohio History Connection, 800 E 17th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211, telephone (405) 933–7643, email nalligood@ohiohistory.org. 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 Ohio History Connection, and additional information on the determinations in this notice, including the results of consultation, can be found in the summary or related records. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice. SUMMARY: Abstract of Information Available A total of 11 cultural items have been requested for repatriation. The 11 unassociated funerary objects are objects are one bead, one bar weight, one projectile point, seven gorgets, and one pipe fragment. The cultural items were removed from Hancock County, OH. One bead was removed from a stone burial on the Emanual Smith Farm, in an unknown E:\FR\FM\20MRN1.SGM 20MRN1 19872 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 55 / Wednesday, March 20, 2024 / Notices location within Hancock County, OH. This bead was collected sometime between 1820–1912 and then donated to Ohio History Connection sometime between 1885–1912. The remaining materials were collected from unknown locations within Amanda Township, Hancock County, Ohio by Mr. George W. Van Horn. The materials were donated to Ohio History Connection on March 8, 1905 by the collector. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Determinations The Ohio History Connection has determined that: • The 11 unassociated funerary objects described in this notice are reasonably believed to have been placed intentionally with or near human remains, and are connected, either at the time of death or later as part of the death rite or ceremony of a Native American culture according to the Native American traditional knowledge of a lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization. The unassociated funerary objects have been identified by a preponderance of the evidence as related to human remains, specific individuals, or families, or removed from a specific burial site or burial area of an individual or individuals with cultural affiliation to an Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization. • There is a reasonable connection between the cultural items described in this notice and the Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma; Cayuga Nation; Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma; Kaw Nation, Oklahoma; Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, Michigan; Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, Michigan; Match-e-benash-she-wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians of Michigan; Miami Tribe of Oklahoma; Omaha Tribe of Nebraska; Oneida Indian Nation; Oneida Nation; Onondaga Nation; Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma; Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma; Ponca Tribe of Nebraska; Sac & Fox Nation of Missouri in Kansas and Nebraska; Sac & Fox Nation, Oklahoma; Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa; Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe; Seneca-Cayuga Nation; Shawnee Tribe; Tonawanda Band of Seneca; Tuscarora Nation; and the Wyandotte Nation. Requests for Repatriation Additional, written requests for repatriation of the cultural items in this notice must be sent to the authorized representative identified in this notice under 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:52 Mar 19, 2024 Jkt 262001 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 cultural items in this notice to a requestor may occur on or after April 19, 2024. If competing requests for repatriation are received, the Ohio History Connection 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 Ohio History Connection is responsible for sending a copy of this notice to the Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations identified in this notice and to any other consulting parties. Authority: Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, 25 U.S.C. 3004 and the implementing regulations, 43 CFR 10.9. Dated: March 11, 2024. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2024–05851 Filed 3–19–24; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0037604; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Inventory Completion: University of Tennessee, Department of Anthropology, Knoxville, TN National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the University of Tennessee, Department of Anthropology (UTK), 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 removed from Leavenworth County, KS. DATES: Repatriation of the human remains in this notice may occur on or after April 19, 2024. ADDRESSES: Dr. Ozlem Kilic, University of Tennessee, Office of the Provost, 527 Andy Holt Tower, Knoxville, TN 37996–0152, telephone (865) 974–2454, email okilic@utk.edu and vpaa@utk.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 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00077 Fmt 4703 Description Human remains representing, at minimum, one individual were removed from Leavenworth County, KS, by an unknown party. Based on the single note available, this Ancestor was likely removed in the fall of 1964 and either turned over to or confiscated by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. This individual was likely sent to Dr. William Bass at the University of Kansas for examination and retained by Bass once he determined they were not a missing person or crime victim. This individual was likely brought by Bass to Knoxville when he began working at UTK in 1971. No associated funerary objects are present. Cultural Affiliation BILLING CODE 4312–52–P ACTION: sole responsibility of UTK. 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 UTK. Sfmt 4703 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: biological information, geographical information, historical information. Determinations Pursuant to NAGPRA and its implementing regulations, and after consultation with the appropriate Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations, UTK 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 Nez Perce Tribe. 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. E:\FR\FM\20MRN1.SGM 20MRN1

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-NPS0037612; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]


Notice of Intended Repatriation: Ohio History Connection, 
Columbus, OH

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 Ohio History Connection intends to 
repatriate certain cultural items that meet the definition of 
unassociated funerary objects and that have a cultural affiliation with 
the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice.

DATES: Repatriation of the cultural items in this notice may occur on 
or after April 19, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Nekole Alligood, NAGPRA Specialist, Ohio History Connection, 
800 E 17th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211, telephone (405) 933-7643, 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 
Ohio History Connection, and additional information on the 
determinations in this notice, including the results of consultation, 
can be found in the summary or related records. The National Park 
Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice.

Abstract of Information Available

    A total of 11 cultural items have been requested for repatriation. 
The 11 unassociated funerary objects are objects are one bead, one bar 
weight, one projectile point, seven gorgets, and one pipe fragment.
    The cultural items were removed from Hancock County, OH. One bead 
was removed from a stone burial on the Emanual Smith Farm, in an 
unknown

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location within Hancock County, OH. This bead was collected sometime 
between 1820-1912 and then donated to Ohio History Connection sometime 
between 1885-1912. The remaining materials were collected from unknown 
locations within Amanda Township, Hancock County, Ohio by Mr. George W. 
Van Horn. The materials were donated to Ohio History Connection on 
March 8, 1905 by the collector.

Determinations

    The Ohio History Connection has determined that:
     The 11 unassociated funerary objects described in this 
notice are reasonably believed to have been placed intentionally with 
or near human remains, and are connected, either at the time of death 
or later as part of the death rite or ceremony of a Native American 
culture according to the Native American traditional knowledge of a 
lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization. The 
unassociated funerary objects have been identified by a preponderance 
of the evidence as related to human remains, specific individuals, or 
families, or removed from a specific burial site or burial area of an 
individual or individuals with cultural affiliation to an Indian Tribe 
or Native Hawaiian organization.
     There is a reasonable connection between the cultural 
items described in this notice and the Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of 
Indians of Oklahoma; Cayuga Nation; Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma; 
Kaw Nation, Oklahoma; Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, Michigan; 
Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, Michigan; Match-e-be-nash-
she-wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians of Michigan; Miami Tribe of 
Oklahoma; Omaha Tribe of Nebraska; Oneida Indian Nation; Oneida Nation; 
Onondaga Nation; Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma; Ponca Tribe of Indians of 
Oklahoma; Ponca Tribe of Nebraska; Sac & Fox Nation of Missouri in 
Kansas and Nebraska; Sac & Fox Nation, Oklahoma; Sac & Fox Tribe of the 
Mississippi in Iowa; Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe; Seneca-Cayuga Nation; 
Shawnee Tribe; Tonawanda Band of Seneca; Tuscarora Nation; and the 
Wyandotte Nation.

Requests for Repatriation

    Additional, written requests for repatriation of the cultural items 
in this notice must be sent to the authorized representative identified 
in this notice under 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.
    Repatriation of the cultural items in this notice to a requestor 
may occur on or after April 19, 2024. If competing requests for 
repatriation are received, the Ohio History Connection 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 Ohio History Connection is 
responsible for sending a copy of this notice to the Indian Tribes and 
Native Hawaiian organizations identified in this notice and to any 
other consulting parties.
    Authority: Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, 
25 U.S.C. 3004 and the implementing regulations, 43 CFR 10.9.

    Dated: March 11, 2024.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2024-05851 Filed 3-19-24; 8:45 am]
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