Notice of Inventory Completion: No Man's Land Museum, Goodwell, OK, 4795-4796 [2025-01010]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 90, No. 10 / Thursday, January 16, 2025 / Notices • The 35 objects of cultural patrimony described in this notice have ongoing historical, traditional, or cultural importance central to the Native American group, including any constituent sub-group (such as a band, clan, lineage, ceremonial society, or other subdivision), according to the Native American traditional knowledge of an Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization. • There is a reasonable connection between the cultural items described in this notice and the Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians of California. 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 February 18, 2025. If competing requests for repatriation are received, the Field 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 Field 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: January 6, 2025. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2025–01012 Filed 1–15–25; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0039317; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Inventory Completion: No Man’s Land Museum, Goodwell, OK VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:42 Jan 15, 2025 Jkt 265001 Abstract of Information Available Human remains representing, at least, one individual have been identified. The six associated funerary objects are five harrell points and one stone knife blade. The individual was excavated by an unknown party on the Sprowles Ranch near Cheyenne, Oklahoma in Roger Mills County and loaned to the No Man’s Land Museum on January 22, 1965. It was in a cairn as evidenced by two photographs that were loaned along with five Harrell points and one stone knife blade. Human remains representing, at least, one individual have been identified. The one associated funerary object is horse bones. The individual was excavated one mile west and one-half mile south of Four Corners on Highway 64 in Texas County, Oklahoma. It was loaned to the No Man’s Land Museum on August 10, 1936. Human remains representing, at least, one individual have been identified. No associated funerary objects are present. The individual adult was removed from a site near Felt, Cimarron County, Oklahoma and donated on May 4, 1974. It is unknown if harmful substances were used. Consultation National Park Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the No Man’s Land Museum has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects and has determined that there is no lineal descendant and no Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization with cultural affiliation. DATES: Upon request, repatriation of the human remains and associated funerary objects in this notice may occur on or after February 18, 2025. ADDRESSES: Sue Weissinger, No Man’s Land Museum, 214 E Avenue, Goodwell, OK 73939, telephone (580) 349–2670, email nmlhs@outlook.com. 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 No Man’s Land Museum, 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. SUMMARY: Invitations to consult were sent to the Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Oklahoma; PO 00000 Frm 00084 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 4795 Comanche Nation, Oklahoma; The Osage Nation; and the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes (Wichita, Keechi, Waco, & Tawakonie), Oklahoma. The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Oklahoma; Comanche Nation, Oklahoma; The Osage Nation; and the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes (Wichita, Keechi, Waco, & Tawakonie), Oklahoma agreed to consult. The Quapaw Nation declined to comment. Cultural Affiliation The following types of information about the cultural affiliation of the human remains and associated funerary objects in this notice are available: anthropological, archaeological, geographical, and expert opinion. The information, including the results of consultation, identified: 1. No earlier group connected to the human remains or associated funerary object. 2. No Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization connected to the human remains or associated funerary objects. 3. No relationship of shared group identity between the earlier group and the Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization that can be reasonably traced through time. Determinations The No Man’s Land Museum has determined that: • The human remains described in this notice represent the physical remains of three individuals of Native American ancestry. • The seven 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. • No known lineal descendant who can trace ancestry to the human remains and associated funerary objects in this notice has been identified. • No Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization with cultural affiliation to the human remains and associated funerary objects in this notice has been clearly or reasonably identified. Requests for Repatriation Written requests for repatriation of the human remains and 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 any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization who shows, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the requestor is a lineal descendant or an Indian Tribe or Native E:\FR\FM\16JAN1.SGM 16JAN1 4796 Federal Register / Vol. 90, No. 10 / Thursday, January 16, 2025 / Notices Hawaiian organization with cultural affiliation. Upon request, repatriation of the human remains and associated funerary objects described in this notice may occur on or after February 18, 2025. If competing requests for repatriation are received, the No Man’s Land 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 No Man’s Land Museum is responsible for sending a copy of this notice to any consulting lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization. Authority: Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, 25 U.S.C. 3003, and the implementing regulations, 43 CFR 10.10. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: January 6, 2025. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. Sweetwater Island (40LD186), Loudon County, TN Ancestral remains of at minimum two individuals were recovered by TDEC– TDOA personnel from Sweetwater Island in the Tennessee River in 1974. No record exists as to the specific circumstances surrounding their collection. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians claimed these ancestors on June 10, 2021. Consultation took place on May 24, June 6, and June 24, 2024. There is no known exposure to hazardous substances or treatments. [FR Doc. 2025–01010 Filed 1–15–25; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0039310; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Inventory Completion: Tennessee Department of Conservation and Environment, Division of Archaeology, Nashville, TN National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Tennessee Department of Conservation and Environment, Division of Archaeology (TDEC–TDOA) 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. DATES: Repatriation of the human remains and associated funerary objects in this notice may occur on or after February 18, 2025. ADDRESSES: Phillip R. Hodge, Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Division of Archaeology (TDEC–TDOA), 1216 Foster Avenue, Cole Building #3, Nashville, TN 37243, telephone (615) 626–2025, email Phil.Hodge@tn.gov. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:42 Jan 15, 2025 Jkt 265001 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 TDEC–TDOA, 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. Abstract of Information Available Human remains representing, at least 13 individuals have been identified. The six associated funerary objects are two deer ulnae, one lot of faunal material, one lot of ceramic sherds, one lot of freshwater shell fragments, and one lot of associated funerary objects that have not been inventoried. Unknown Site, Lenoir City, Loudon County, TN Ancestral remains of at minimum two individuals and three associated funerary objects consisting of one lot of ceramic sherds, one lot of freshwater shell fragments, and one lot of faunal material were recovered during construction in Lenoir City, Tennessee in June 2023. Those were turned over to local law enforcement, transferred to the Knox County Forensic Center, and then transferred to the TDEC–TDOA for repatriation. These ancestors and associated funerary objects had not been previously reported to National NAGPRA. Consultation took place on May 24, June 6, and June 24, 2024. There is no known exposure to hazardous substances or treatments. In consultation on May 24, 2024 TDEC– TDOA suggested that these ancestors be included in the current claim. All Tribal Partners have agreed to this course of action. McMahan Mound (40SV1), Sevierville, Sevier County, TN Ancestral remains of at minimum two individuals and one lot of associated funerary objects that have not been PO 00000 Frm 00085 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 inventoried were recovered by TDEC– TDOA in 1976 prior to construction of a highway bypass. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians claimed these ancestors on June 10, 2021. The original TDEC–TDOA NAGPRA inventory lists a single individual from this site. During review of site documentation prior to consultation, TDEC–TDOA staff identified a second ancestor as well as artifacts from associated feature fill. Consultation took place on May 24, June 6, and June 24, 2024. Tribal partners requested in consultation on May 24, 2024 that the associated funerary objects be lotted and not formally inventoried. There is no known exposure to hazardous substances or treatments. Great Smoky Mountain Children’s Home (40SV53), Sevierville, Sevier County, TN Ancestral remains of a minimum number of three commingled individuals were exposed by mechanical excavation at the Great Smoky Mountain Children’s Home in Sevierville, Tennessee in 2014. Those remains were transferred to the Division of Archaeology for repatriation. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians claimed these ancestors on June 10, 2021. Consultation took place on May 24, June 6, and June 24, 2024. There is no known exposure to hazardous substances or treatments. Unknown Site, Sevierville, Sevier County TN Ancestral remains of a minimum of four individuals and two associated funerary objects consisting of two deer ulnae, originate from an unknown site in Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee. Original NAGPRA inventory sheet suggest they were collected in 1931. No additional records exist as to the timing, donor, or circumstances of acquisition. Consultation took place on May 24, June 6, and June 24, 2024. In consultation on May 24, 2024 TDEC– TDOA suggested that these ancestors be included in the current claim. All Tribal Partners have agreed to this course of action. There is no known exposure to hazardous substances or treatments. 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 human remains and associated funerary objects described in this notice. Determinations The TDEC–TDOA has determined that: E:\FR\FM\16JAN1.SGM 16JAN1

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-NPS0039317; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]


Notice of Inventory Completion: No Man's Land Museum, Goodwell, 
OK

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 No Man's Land Museum has completed an 
inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects and has 
determined that there is no lineal descendant and no Indian Tribe or 
Native Hawaiian organization with cultural affiliation.

DATES: Upon request, repatriation of the human remains and associated 
funerary objects in this notice may occur on or after February 18, 
2025.

ADDRESSES: Sue Weissinger, No Man's Land Museum, 214 E Avenue, 
Goodwell, OK 73939, telephone (580) 349-2670, 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 No 
Man's Land Museum, 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.

Abstract of Information Available

    Human remains representing, at least, one individual have been 
identified. The six associated funerary objects are five harrell points 
and one stone knife blade. The individual was excavated by an unknown 
party on the Sprowles Ranch near Cheyenne, Oklahoma in Roger Mills 
County and loaned to the No Man's Land Museum on January 22, 1965. It 
was in a cairn as evidenced by two photographs that were loaned along 
with five Harrell points and one stone knife blade.
    Human remains representing, at least, one individual have been 
identified. The one associated funerary object is horse bones. The 
individual was excavated one mile west and one-half mile south of Four 
Corners on Highway 64 in Texas County, Oklahoma. It was loaned to the 
No Man's Land Museum on August 10, 1936.
    Human remains representing, at least, one individual have been 
identified. No associated funerary objects are present. The individual 
adult was removed from a site near Felt, Cimarron County, Oklahoma and 
donated on May 4, 1974.
    It is unknown if harmful substances were used.

Consultation

    Invitations to consult were sent to the Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; 
Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Oklahoma; Comanche Nation, Oklahoma; The 
Osage Nation; and the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes (Wichita, Keechi, 
Waco, & Tawakonie), Oklahoma. The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, 
Oklahoma; Comanche Nation, Oklahoma; The Osage Nation; and the Wichita 
and Affiliated Tribes (Wichita, Keechi, Waco, & Tawakonie), Oklahoma 
agreed to consult. The Quapaw Nation declined to comment.

Cultural Affiliation

    The following types of information about the cultural affiliation 
of the human remains and associated funerary objects in this notice are 
available: anthropological, archaeological, geographical, and expert 
opinion. The information, including the results of consultation, 
identified:
    1. No earlier group connected to the human remains or associated 
funerary object.
    2. No Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization connected to the 
human remains or associated funerary objects.
    3. No relationship of shared group identity between the earlier 
group and the Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization that can be 
reasonably traced through time.

Determinations

    The No Man's Land Museum has determined that:
     The human remains described in this notice represent the 
physical remains of three individuals of Native American ancestry.
     The seven 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.
     No known lineal descendant who can trace ancestry to the 
human remains and associated funerary objects in this notice has been 
identified.
     No Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization with 
cultural affiliation to the human remains and associated funerary 
objects in this notice has been clearly or reasonably identified.

Requests for Repatriation

    Written requests for repatriation of the human remains and 
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 any lineal descendant, 
Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization who shows, by a 
preponderance of the evidence, that the requestor is a lineal 
descendant or an Indian Tribe or Native

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Hawaiian organization with cultural affiliation.
    Upon request, repatriation of the human remains and associated 
funerary objects described in this notice may occur on or after 
February 18, 2025. If competing requests for repatriation are received, 
the No Man's Land 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 No Man's Land Museum is responsible for 
sending a copy of this notice to any consulting lineal descendant, 
Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization.
    Authority: Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, 
25 U.S.C. 3003, and the implementing regulations, 43 CFR 10.10.

    Dated: January 6, 2025.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2025-01010 Filed 1-15-25; 8:45 am]
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