Notice2022-07603
Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural Items: The University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
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Published
April 8, 2022
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 items listed in this notice meet the definition of sacred objects. Lineal descendants or representatives of any Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that wish to claim these cultural items should submit a written request to the University of California, Berkeley. If no additional claimants come forward, transfer of control of the cultural items to the lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations stated in this notice may proceed.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 68 (Friday, April 8, 2022)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-07603]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-NPS0033682; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]
Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural Items: The 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 items listed in this notice meet the
definition of sacred objects. Lineal descendants or representatives of
any Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this
notice that wish to claim these cultural items should submit a written
request to the University of California, Berkeley. If no additional
claimants come forward, transfer of control of the cultural items 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 these cultural items 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 May 9, 2022.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Thomas Torma, University of
California, Berkeley; 200 California Hall, Berkeley, CA 94720 telephone
(510) 672-5388, email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7c085208130e111d3c1e190e171910190552191809"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3b4f154f5449565a7b595e49505e575e42155e5f4e">[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 cultural items under the
control of the University of California, Berkeley, in Berkeley, CA,
that meet the definition of sacred objects 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 items. The National Park Service is not responsible
for the determinations in this notice.
History and Description of the Cultural Items
In December of 1949, 28 cultural items were removed from the
Sulphur Bank Round House in Lake County, CA, when Francis Riddell and
Thomas Meighan visited Sulfur Bank with the intention of purchasing
Sarah Brigham's Big Head Regalia. Sarah Brigham was a Maru or A'bqo,
who used the regalia during traditional religious ceremonies. Riddell
and Meighan reported that, John Kelsey, the leader of the dance house,
informed them the items were now in the possession of Sarah Brigham's
son, Tom Morinda. According to the testimony of Fritz Riddell, they
paid $25.00 to bail Tom Morinda out of prison in exchange for the
items, which were almost immediately accessioned into the collection.
On December 12, 2021, Bonny Morinda and her son, Robert Geary,
requested the return of these 28 items. They presented evidence to show
that they are the direct lineal descendants of Sarah Brigham and Tom
Morinda, they are present day adherents of the Big Head Ceremony,
Robert Geary is a present-day Maru or A'bqo, and these items are needed
for the practice of the ceremony.
The 28 sacred objects are one lot of spines, one lot of bandoliers,
one lot of feathers, one lot of flags, one lot of hairpins, one lot of
skirts, one lot of whistles, one set of arrows, one quiver, one awl,
one belt, one blue cloth, one bow, one choker, one cloth, one feather
blind, one lot of head nets, one headdress, one headdress foundation,
one headdress ring, one top knot, one visor, one lot of necklaces, one
ribbon, one lot of pendants, one rattle, one repair kit, and one tule
necklace.
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 28 cultural items
described above are specific ceremonial objects needed by traditional
Native American religious leaders for the practice of traditional
Native American religions by their present-day adherents.
<bullet> Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3005(a)(5)(A) and 43 CFR 10.2(b)(1),
Bonny Morinda and Robert Geary are the direct lineal descendants of the
individuals who owned the sacred objects.
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
these cultural items should submit a written request with information
in support of the claim to Dr. Thomas Torma, University of California,
Berkeley; 200 California Hall, Berkeley, CA 94720 telephone (510) 672-
5388, email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#fb8fd58f9489969abb999e89909e979e82d59e9f8e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b9cd97cdd6cbd4d8f9dbdccbd2dcd5dcc097dcddcc">[email protected]</span></a>, by May 9, 2022. After that date, if
no additional claimants have come forward, transfer of control of the
sacred objects to Bonny Morinda and Robert Geary may proceed.
The University of California, Berkeley is responsible for notifying
Bonny Morinda, Robert Geary, and the Elem Indian Colony of Pomo Indians
of the Sulphur Bank Rancheria, California that this notice has been
published.
Dated: April 1, 2022.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2022-07603 Filed 4-7-22; 8:45 am]
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