Notice2021-27359
Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural Items: University of California, Berkeley; Berkeley, CA
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Published
December 17, 2021
Issuing agencies
Interior DepartmentNational Park Service
Abstract
The University of California, Berkeley, in consultation with the appropriate Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, has determined that the cultural item listed in this notice meets the definition of a sacred object and object of cultural patrimony. Lineal descendants or representatives of any Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that wish to claim this cultural item should submit a written request to the University of California, Berkeley. If no additional claimants come forward, transfer of control of the cultural item 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 240 (Friday, December 17, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 71656-71657]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-27359]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-NPS0033142; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]
Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural Items: University of
California, Berkeley; Berkeley, CA
AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The University of California, Berkeley, in consultation with
the appropriate Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, has
determined that the cultural item listed in this notice meets the
definition of a sacred object and object of cultural patrimony. Lineal
descendants or representatives of any Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian
organization not identified in this notice that wish to claim this
cultural item should submit a written request to the University of
California, Berkeley. If no additional claimants come forward, transfer
of control of the cultural item 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
claim this cultural item should submit a written request with
information in support of the claim to the University of California,
Berkeley at the address in this notice by January 18, 2022.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Thomas Torma, NAGPRA Liaison,
University of California, Berkeley; Government and Community Relations,
Office of the Chancellor; University of California, Berkeley; 200
California Hall, Room 215A, Berkeley, CA 94720, telephone (510) 672-
5388, email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#582c762c372a3539183a3d2a333d343d21763d3c2d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b8cc96ccd7cad5d9f8daddcad3ddd4ddc196dddccd">[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. 3005, of the intent to repatriate a cultural item under the
control of the University of California, Berkeley; Berkeley, CA, that
meets the definition of a sacred object and object of cultural
patrimony under 25 U.S.C. 3001.
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 cultural item. The National Park Service is not responsible
for the determinations in this notice.
History and Description of the Cultural Item
In 1904, one cultural item was removed from Valley Center in San
Diego County, CA. The object in question is a basket that was
transferred to the University of California, Berkeley (Berkeley) by
Philip Stedman Sparkman. Sparkman ran a general store in Valley Center,
which is located a short distance from the Rincon Reservation. It came
to Berkeley as part of a package that was sent to Kroeber in August or
September of 1904 and was accessioned in 1905. While there is no
information in the letter accompanying the package about how Sparkman
came to have the basket, some language in his letters to Kroeber
suggests that he did not pay for it.
The item does not appear to have left the museum since it was
accessioned in 1905. The one sacred object and object of cultural
patrimony is a basket.
The one cultural item listed above is culturally affiliated with
the Rincon Band of Luiseno Mission Indians of Rincon Reservation,
California. This affiliation is supported by museum records,
ethnographic sources, historical sources and newspapers, oral
tradition, and other information provided through consultation with
tribal representatives.
Determinations Made by the University of California, Berkeley
Officials of the University of California, Berkeley have determined
that:
<bullet> Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(3)(C), the one cultural item
described above is a specific ceremonial object needed by traditional
Native American religious leaders for the practice of traditional
Native American religions by their present-day adherents.
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<bullet> Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(3)(D), the one cultural item
described above has ongoing historical, traditional, or cultural
importance central to the Native American group or culture itself,
rather than property owned by an individual.
<bullet> Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(2), there is a relationship of
shared group identity that can be reasonably traced between the sacred
object and object of cultural patrimony and the Rincon Band of Luiseno
Mission Indians of Rincon Reservation, California.
Additional Requestors and Disposition
Lineal descendants or representatives of any Indian Tribe or Native
Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that wish to claim
this cultural item should submit a written request with information in
support of the claim to Dr. Thomas Torma, NAGPRA Liaison, University of
California, Berkeley; Government and Community Relations, Office of the
Chancellor; University of California, Berkeley; 200 California Hall,
Room 215A, Berkeley, CA 94720, telephone (510) 672-5388, email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#45316b312a372824052720372e2029203c6b202130"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="97e3b9e3f8e5faf6d7f5f2e5fcf2fbf2eeb9f2f3e2">[email protected]</span></a>, by January 18, 2022. After that date, if no
additional claimants have come forward, transfer of control of the
sacred object and object of cultural patrimony to the Rincon Band of
Luiseno Mission Indians of Rincon Reservation, California may proceed.
The University of California, Berkeley is responsible for notifying
the Rincon Band of Luiseno Mission Indians of Rincon Reservation,
California that this notice has been published.
Dated: December 10, 2021.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2021-27359 Filed 12-16-21; 8:45 am]
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