Notice of Intended Repatriation: Field Museum, Chicago, IL, 4794-4795 [2025-01012]

Download as PDF 4794 Federal Register / Vol. 90, No. 10 / Thursday, January 16, 2025 / Notices Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands intends to carry out the disposition of human remains and an associated funerary object removed from Federal or Tribal lands to the lineal descendants, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization with priority for disposition in this notice. DATES: Disposition of the human remains associated funerary object in this notice may occur on or after February 18, 2025. If no claim for disposition is received by January 16, 2026, the human remains and associated funerary object in this notice will become unclaimed human remains and associated funerary object. ADDRESSES: Jack Isaacs, Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands, Forest Supervisor, 125 North Main Street, Chadron, NE 69337, telephone (308) 430–1379, email jack.isaacs@usda.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 Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands, and additional information on the human remains and associated funerary object in this notice, including the results of consultation, can be found in the related records. The National Park Service is not responsible for the identifications in this notice. Abstract of Information Available ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Based on the information available, human remains representing, at least, one individual has been reasonably identified. The one associated funerary object is a projectile point. On November 17, 2021, in Sioux County, Nebraska human remains (a skull with teeth, two small bones, a long bone, two femur bones and two long slender bones) and a single associated cultural item (projectile point) were removed. Part of the burial remains in situ and will be removed so the remains of the ancestor can be reunited per the wishes of the Tribe listed in this notice. death or later as part of the death rite or ceremony. • The Oglala Sioux Tribe has priority for disposition of the human remains and associated funerary object described in this notice. Claims for Disposition Written claims for disposition of the human remains and associated funerary object in this notice must be sent to the appropriate official identified in this notice under ADDRESSES. If no claim for disposition is received by January 16, 2026, the human remains and associated funerary object in this notice will become unclaimed human remains and associated funerary object. Claims for disposition may be submitted by: 1. Any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization 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 they have priority for disposition. Disposition of the human remains and associated funerary object in this notice may occur on or after February 18, 2025. If competing claims for disposition are received, the Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands must determine the most appropriate claimant prior to disposition. Requests for joint disposition of the human remains and associated funerary object are considered a single request and not competing requests. The Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands is responsible for sending a copy of this notice to the lineal descendants, 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. 3002, and the implementing regulations, 43 CFR 10.7. Dated: January 6, 2025. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2025–01016 Filed 1–15–25; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P Determinations DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR The Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands has determined that: • The human remains described in this notice represent the physical remains of one individual of Native American ancestry. • The one object described in this notice are reasonably believed to have been placed intentionally with or near individual human remains at the time of National Park Service VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:42 Jan 15, 2025 Jkt 265001 [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0039321; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Intended Repatriation: Field Museum, Chicago, IL National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: PO 00000 Frm 00083 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Field Museum 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 February 18, 2025. ADDRESSES: June Carpenter, NAGPRA Director, Field Museum, 1400 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605, telephone (312) 665–7820, email jcarpenter@fieldmuseum.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 Field 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. SUMMARY: Abstract of Information Available A total of 54 cultural items have been requested for repatriation. The 19 sacred objects are two baskets, two lots of tobacco, three pipes, two meal plaques, one soup paddle, two game balls, two flutes, two ear sticks, one stick covered in quail scalps, and two bunches of human hair. The 35 objects of cultural patrimony are six baskets, one weft case, one basket warp, one leach mat, seven bone awls, one amole brush, 10 bird snares, one pigeon snare pole, one bone die, one lance and hoop game, three charm stones, one yarn belt, and one gorget. In 1901, the cultural items were removed from Fresno, Madera, and Mariposa Counties in California. The items were collected by Dr. John Hudson on behalf of the Field Museum during a two-year expedition among the Native populations of California and accessioned by the Museum in 1901. Determinations The Field Museum has determined that: • The 19 sacred objects described in this notice are specific ceremonial objects needed by a traditional Native American religious leader for presentday adherents to practice traditional Native American religion, according to the Native American traditional knowledge of a lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization. E:\FR\FM\16JAN1.SGM 16JAN1 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

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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 10 (Thursday, January 16, 2025)]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

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Notice of Intended Repatriation: Field Museum, Chicago, IL

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 Field Museum 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 February 18, 2025.

ADDRESSES: June Carpenter, NAGPRA Director, Field Museum, 1400 S Lake 
Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605, telephone (312) 665-7820, 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 
Field 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 54 cultural items have been requested for repatriation. 
The 19 sacred objects are two baskets, two lots of tobacco, three 
pipes, two meal plaques, one soup paddle, two game balls, two flutes, 
two ear sticks, one stick covered in quail scalps, and two bunches of 
human hair. The 35 objects of cultural patrimony are six baskets, one 
weft case, one basket warp, one leach mat, seven bone awls, one amole 
brush, 10 bird snares, one pigeon snare pole, one bone die, one lance 
and hoop game, three charm stones, one yarn belt, and one gorget. In 
1901, the cultural items were removed from Fresno, Madera, and Mariposa 
Counties in California. The items were collected by Dr. John Hudson on 
behalf of the Field Museum during a two-year expedition among the 
Native populations of California and accessioned by the Museum in 1901.

Determinations

    The Field Museum has determined that:
     The 19 sacred objects described in this notice are 
specific ceremonial objects needed by a traditional Native American 
religious leader for present-day adherents to practice traditional 
Native American religion, according to the Native American traditional 
knowledge of a lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian 
organization.

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     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


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