Notice2021-26781
Notice of Inventory Completion: Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
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December 10, 2021
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Abstract
The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History (Museum) at the University of Oklahoma has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects, in consultation with the appropriate Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, and has determined that there is a cultural affiliation between the human remains and associated funerary objects and present-day Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. Lineal descendants or representatives of any Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that wish to request transfer of control of these human remains and associated funerary objects should submit a written request to the Museum. If no additional requestors come forward, transfer of control of the human remains and associated funerary objects to the lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations stated in this notice may proceed.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 235 (Friday, December 10, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 70523-70524]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-26781]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-NPS0033081; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]
Notice of Inventory Completion: Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of
Natural History, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History (Museum) at
the University of Oklahoma has completed an inventory of human remains
and associated funerary objects, in consultation with the appropriate
Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, and has determined that
there is a cultural affiliation between the human remains and
associated funerary objects and present-day Indian Tribes or Native
Hawaiian organizations. Lineal descendants or representatives of any
Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this
notice that wish to request transfer of control of these human remains
and associated funerary objects should submit a written request to the
Museum. If no additional requestors come forward, transfer of control
of the human remains and associated funerary objects to the lineal
descendants, Indian Tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations stated in
this notice may proceed.
DATES: Lineal descendants or representatives of any Indian Tribe or
Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that wish to
request transfer of control of these human remains and associated
funerary objects should submit a written request with information in
support of the request to the Museum at the address in this notice by
January 10, 2022.
ADDRESSES: Dr. Marc Levine, Associate Curator of Archaeology, Sam Noble
Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, University of Oklahoma, 2401
Chautauqua Avenue, Norman, OK 73072-7029, telephone (405) 325-1994,
email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#177a7b72617e797257786239727362"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b4d9d8d1c2dddad1f4dbc19ad1d0c1">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is here given in accordance with the
Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25
U.S.C. 3003, of the completion of an inventory of human remains and
associated funerary objects under the control of the Sam Noble Oklahoma
Museum of Natural History, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK. The
human remains and associated funerary objects were removed from Wilcox
County, AL, and Pittsburg County, OK.
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This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's
administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003(d)(3). The
determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the
museum, institution, or Federal agency that has control of the Native
American human remains and associated funerary objects. The National
Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice.
Consultation
A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by the Sam
Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History professional staff in
consultation with representatives of The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and
The Muscogee (Creek) Nation (hereafter referred to as ``The Tribes'').
History and Description of the Remains
Sometime prior to 1970, human remains representing, at minimum, one
individual were removed from an unknown site (1Wx00) in Wilcox County,
AL. The human remains were obtained by a University of Oklahoma student
prior to 1970, and subsequently were brought to the Museum. The
fragmentary human remains belong to a female 35-50 years old. No known
individual was identified. No associated funerary objects were present.
The human remains were interred during the pre-contact era. Based
on geographical, historical, and linguistic evidence, as well oral
history and other information gained through tribal consultation, this
individual was most likely associated with one of the Muskogean
language speaking groups and, consequently, is culturally affiliated
with The Tribes.
In 1951, human remains representing, at minimum, four individuals
were removed from a field at the Moody site (34Ps28) in Pittsburg
County, OK. The human remains and associated funerary objects were
recovered by archeologists from the University of Oklahoma.
Subsequently, they were turned over to the Museum. The human remains
include the complete skeletons of a young adult male 20-35 years old; a
young adult female 20-35 years old; the partial skeleton of a young
adult male 20-35 years old; and the fragmentary remains of an infant 1-
3 years old. No known individuals were identified. The 408 associated
funerary objects include 70 ceramic sherds, 12 porcelain sherds, one
porcelain saucer fragment, one tea cup fragment with floral designs, 73
animal teeth and bone fragments, seven glass fragments, one ceramic
pipe bowl fragment, 195 stone flakes, six projectile points, two
projectile point fragments, one stone scraper, one gunflint, one stone
cobble, four unidentified metal fragments, one tin cup, one brass
ornament harness fragment, one brass spoon fragment, one steel
fragment, one iron forged tomahawk head, two iron knives with bone
handles, two iron bullet molds, one iron forged chain link, two
unidentified iron fragments, one iron wrench, two bags of charred wood
mixed with daub fragments or matrix, two charcoal fragments, and 16
fragments of daub.
The Moody site has been dated to the period A.D. 1850-1900. Based
on archeological, geographical, linguistic, and historical evidence, as
well oral history and information gained through tribal consultation,
this site was most likely occupied by one of the Muskogean language
speaking groups. Consequently, these individuals are culturally
affiliated with The Tribes.
Determinations Made by the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
Officials of the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History have
determined that:
<bullet> Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the human remains described
in this notice represent the physical remains of five individuals of
Native American ancestry.
<bullet> Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(3)(A), the 408 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.
<bullet> Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(2), there is a relationship of
shared group identity that can be reasonably traced between the Native
American human remains and associated funerary objects and The Tribes.
Additional Requestors and Disposition
Lineal descendants or representatives of any Indian Tribe or Native
Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that wish to
request transfer of control of these human remains and associated
funerary objects should submit a written request with information in
support of the request to Dr. Marc Levine, Associate Curator of
Archaeology, Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, University
of Oklahoma, 2401 Chautauqua Avenue, Norman, OK 73072-7029, telephone
(405) 325-1994, email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#8de0e1e8fbe4e3e8cde2f8a3e8e9f8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="24494841524d4a41644b510a414051">[email protected]</span></a>, by January 10, 2022. After that
date, if no additional requestors have come forward, transfer of
control of the human remains and associated funerary objects to The
Tribes may proceed. The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History is
responsible for notifying The Tribes that this notice has been
published.
Dated: December 3, 2021.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2021-26781 Filed 12-9-21; 8:45 am]
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