Notice of Intended Repatriation: New York State Museum, Albany, NY, 65929-65930 [2024-17981]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 156 / Tuesday, August 13, 2024 / Notices Alexandra Lucas, Government and Community Relations, Office of the Chancellor, University of California, Berkeley, 200 California Hall, Berkeley, CA 94720, telephone (510) 570–0964, email nagpra-ucb@ berkeley.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 University of California, Berkeley, and additional information on the determinations in this notice, including the results of consultation, can be found in its inventory or related records. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice. ADDRESSES: Abstract of Information Available In October 1948, Albert Mohr and David Allen Fredrickson removed 17 lots of associated funerary objects from CA–GLE–1, CA–GLE–2, CA–GLE–5, CA–GLE–6, CA–GLE–7, CA–GLE–9, CA–GLE–10, and CA–GLE–11 in Glenn County, CA. The University of California Museum of Anthropology (today the Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology) appropriated the 17 lots of associated funerary objects from the University of California Archaeological Survey in October 1948. The associated funerary objects are worked stone and stone fragments. Collections and collection spaces at the Phoebe A Hearst Museum of Anthropology were treated with substances for preservation and pest control, some potentially hazardous. No records have been found to date at the Museum to indicate whether or not chemicals or natural substances were used prior to 1960. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Cultural Affiliation Based on the information available and the results of consultation, cultural affiliation is reasonably identified by the geographical location or acquisition history of the associated funerary objects described in this notice. Determinations The University of California, Berkeley has determined that: • The 17 objects described in this notice are reasonably believed to have been placed intentionally with or near individual human remains at the time of death or later as part of the death rite or ceremony. • There is a connection between the human remains and associated funerary objects described in this notice and the Grindstone Indian Rancheria of WintunWailaki Indians of California and the VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:55 Aug 12, 2024 Jkt 262001 Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians of California. Requests for Repatriation Written requests for repatriation of the associated funerary objects 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 an Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization with cultural affiliation. Repatriation of the associated funerary objects described in this notice to a requestor may occur on or after September 12, 2024. If competing requests for repatriation are received, the University of California, Berkeley must determine the most appropriate requestor prior to repatriation. Requests for joint repatriation of the associated funerary objects are considered a single request and not competing requests. The University of California, Berkeley 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 10.10. Dated: August 1, 2024. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2024–17975 Filed 8–12–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0038480; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Intended Repatriation: New York State Museum, Albany, NY National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the New York State Museum 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. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00094 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 65929 Repatriation of the cultural items in this notice may occur on or after September 12, 2024. ADDRESSES: Lisa Anderson, New York State Museum, 3049 Cultural Education Center, Albany, NY 12230, telephone (518) 486–2020, email lisa.anderson@ nysed.gov. DATES: 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 New York State Museum, 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Abstract of Information Available A total of 12 cultural items have been requested for repatriation. The 12 unassociated funerary objects are seven pottery sherds, one cache blade, two end scrapers, and one projectile point from the Hunter site, Jefferson County, NY, acquired through excavations by Dr. William A. Ritchie of the NYSM in 1952; and one sample of carbonized corn from Jefferson County, NY, and acquired from Mr. Alvin H. Dewey in 1918. Determinations The New York State Museum has determined that: • The 12 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 Oneida Indian Nation and the Onondaga Nation. Requests for Repatriation Additional, written requests for repatriation of the cultural items in this notice must be sent to the authorized E:\FR\FM\13AUN1.SGM 13AUN1 65930 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 156 / Tuesday, August 13, 2024 / Notices 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 September 12, 2024. If competing requests for repatriation are received, the New York State Museum 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 New York State Museum 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: August 1, 2024. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0038472; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Inventory Completion: Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: 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 are known lineal descendants connected to the human remains in this notice. DATES: Repatriation of the human remains in this notice may occur on or after September 12, 2024. ADDRESSES: Jane Pickering, Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, 11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138, telephone (617) 496–2374, email jpickering@fas.harvard.edu. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:55 Aug 12, 2024 Jkt 262001 Abstract of Information Available Based on the information available, human remains representing one individual has been reasonably identified. The human remains were collected at the Sherman Institute, Riverside County, CA and are hair clippings collected from one individual, Naomi Walker, who was recorded as being 19 years old and identified as ‘‘Walapai.’’ Samuel 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. Lineal Descendant Based on the information available and the results of consultation, a lineal descendant is connected to the human remains described in this notice. [FR Doc. 2024–17981 Filed 8–12–24; 8:45 am] ACTION: 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, 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Determinations The PMAE has determined that: • The human remains described in this notice represent the physical remains of one individual of Native American ancestry. • Jason W. Davis is connected to the human remains described in this notice. 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. The known lineal descendant connected to the human remains. 2. Any other lineal descendant not identified who shows, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the requestor is a lineal descendant. Repatriation of the human remains in this notice to a requestor may occur on or after September 12, 2024. If competing requests for repatriation are received, the PMAE must determine the most appropriate requestor prior to repatriation. The PMAE is responsible for sending a copy of this notice to the lineal descendant and any other consulting parties. PO 00000 Frm 00095 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Authority: Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, 25 U.S.C. 3003, and the implementing regulations, 43 CFR 10.10. Dated: August 1, 2024. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2024–17974 Filed 8–12–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0038475; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Intended Repatriation: Portland State University, Portland, OR National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), Portland State University intends to repatriate certain cultural items that meet the definition of sacred objects or objects of cultural patrimony 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 September 12, 2024. ADDRESSES: Reno Nims, Portland State University, Research & Graduate Studies, P.O. Box 751, Portland, OR 97207, telephone (503) 725–6611, email nagpra@pdx.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 Portland State University, 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 71 cultural items have been requested for repatriation. The 63 sacred objects are stone projectile points and stone flakes that were removed from Cascadia Cave (35–LIN–11) in Linn County, OR in 1964 by PSU under the direction of Thomas Newman, a faculty member in the Anthropology Department. These cultural items were identified as sacred objects during NAGPRA Summary consultations in 2023. E:\FR\FM\13AUN1.SGM 13AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 156 (Tuesday, August 13, 2024)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2024-17981]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-NPS0038480; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]


Notice of Intended Repatriation: New York State Museum, Albany, 
NY

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 New York State Museum 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 September 12, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Lisa Anderson, New York State Museum, 3049 Cultural 
Education Center, Albany, NY 12230, telephone (518) 486-2020, 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 
New York State Museum, 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 12 cultural items have been requested for repatriation. 
The 12 unassociated funerary objects are seven pottery sherds, one 
cache blade, two end scrapers, and one projectile point from the Hunter 
site, Jefferson County, NY, acquired through excavations by Dr. William 
A. Ritchie of the NYSM in 1952; and one sample of carbonized corn from 
Jefferson County, NY, and acquired from Mr. Alvin H. Dewey in 1918.

Determinations

    The New York State Museum has determined that:
     The 12 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 Oneida Indian Nation and the 
Onondaga Nation.

Requests for Repatriation

    Additional, written requests for repatriation of the cultural items 
in this notice must be sent to the authorized

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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 September 12, 2024. If competing requests for 
repatriation are received, the New York State Museum 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 New York State Museum 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: August 1, 2024.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2024-17981 Filed 8-12-24; 8:45 am]
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