Notice2022-11638
Notice of Inventory Completion: Walsh Gallery, Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ
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May 31, 2022
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Abstract
The Walsh Gallery at Seton Hall University 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 Walsh Gallery. 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 87, Number 104 (Tuesday, May 31, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32440-32443]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-11638]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-NPS0033967; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]
Notice of Inventory Completion: Walsh Gallery, Seton Hall
University, South Orange, NJ
AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Walsh Gallery at Seton Hall University 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 Walsh Gallery. 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 Walsh Gallery at the address in this
notice by June 30, 2022.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Laura Hapke, Collections Manager,
Walsh Gallery, University Libraries, Seton Hall University, 400 South
Orange Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079, telephone (973) 275-2165, email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#dcb0bda9aebdf2b4bdacb7b99cafb4a9f2b9b8a9"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="cca0adb9beade2a4adbca7a98cbfa4b9e2a9a8b9">[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
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Walsh Gallery, Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ. The human
remains and associated funerary objects were removed from Sussex
County, NJ, and Orange County, NY.
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 Walsh
Gallery professional staff in consultation with representatives of the
Delaware Nation, Oklahoma; Delaware Tribe of Indians; and the
Stockbridge Munsee Community, Wisconsin (hereafter referred to as ``The
Tribes'').
History and Description of the Remains
In 1941, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual
were removed from Burial 1 at the Rosenkrans site in Sussex County, NJ.
Lewis Haggerty excavated the site following the discovery of two slate
gorgets. In 1976, Haggerty shipped the human remains and associated
funerary objects from this collection to experts at the Smithsonian
Institution, the State University College at Buffalo, and other,
unrecorded institutions for research purposes. In 1981, these human
remains, and their associated funerary objects were donated to Seton
Hall University's Archaeology Department, and in 2015, the collection
was transferred to the Walsh Gallery. The human remains belong to an
individual of unknown sex 10-15 years old. No known individual was
identified. The 19 associated funerary objects are five gorgets, the
charred remains of a dog or wolf, two pendants, nine points, one knife,
and one adz.
In 1943 or 1948, human remains representing, at minimum, one
individual were removed from Burial 2 at the Rosenkrans site in Sussex
County, NJ. This burial site was first excavated by Kenneth Gleason and
Gustave Dumont in 1943. It was subsequently excavated by Lewis Haggerty
in 1948. Gustave Dumont lent some of the associated funerary objects
excavated from this burial to Herbert Kraft for an article Kraft wrote
in 1976. In 1976, Lewis Haggerty shipped the human remains and their
associated funerary objects to experts at the Smithsonian Institution,
the State University College at Buffalo, and other, unrecorded
institutions for research purposes. In 1976, copper beads from Burial 2
were sent to the General Electric Company Materials and Process
Laboratory in Syracuse, NY, where tests showed that the copper
originated in Michigan. In 1981, these human remains and associated
funerary objects were donated to Seton Hall University's Archaeology
Department, and in 2015, the collection was transferred to the Walsh
Gallery. The human remains belong to a young child of unknown sex. No
known individual was identified. The 155 associated funerary objects
are 146 copper beads, seven projectile points, one drill, and one red
ocher.
Between 1947 and 1948, human remains representing, at minimum, two
individuals were removed from Burial 3 at the Rosenkrans site in Sussex
County, NJ. This burial was excavated by Lewis Haggerty. The burial was
covered with a slab of sandstone nearly a meter long, and the human
remains had been interred on a wooden slab and surrounded with sand. In
1976, Haggerty shipped the human remains and their associated funerary
objects to experts at the Smithsonian Institution, the State University
College at Buffalo, and other, unrecorded institutions for research
purposes. In 1981, these human remains and associated funerary objects
were donated to Seton Hall University's Archaeology Department, and in
2015, the collection was transferred to the Walsh Gallery. The human
remains belong to an adult male 40-50 years old, and a child 1-2 years
old. No known individuals were identified. The 158 associated funerary
objects are seven points, one drill, one red ocher, and 149 copper
beads.
Between 1947 and 1948, human remains representing, at minimum, one
individual were removed from Burial 4 at the Rosenkrans site in Sussex
County, NJ. This burial was excavated by Lewis Haggerty and Gustave
Dumont. In 1976, Haggerty shipped the human remains and their
associated funerary objects to experts at the Smithsonian Institution,
the State University College at Buffalo, and other, unrecorded
institutions for research purposes. In 1981, these human remains and
associated funerary objects were donated to Seton Hall University's
Archaeology Department, and in 2015, the collection was transferred to
the Walsh Gallery. The human remains belong to a young adult of unknown
sex 15-30 years old. No known individual was identified. The 14
associated funerary objects are one copper boatstone, one limestone
block-end-tube, one jasper drill, eight copper beads, one red ocher,
and two pieces of unidentified material.
Between 1947 and 1948, human remains representing, at minimum, two
individuals were removed from Burial 5 at the Rosenkrans site in Sussex
County, NJ. This burial was excavated by Lewis Haggerty. An analysis
performed by Herbert Kraft in 1976 could not determine whether the two
individuals were intentionally buried together or were buried in the
same place at different times. After excavation, the human remains, and
their associated funerary objects stayed in Haggerty's custody. In
1976, Haggerty shipped the human remains and their associated funerary
objects to experts at the Smithsonian Institution, the State University
College at Buffalo, and other, unrecorded institutions for purposes of
research. Charcoal from Burial 5 carbon dated by DICAR Radioisotopes
Laboratory sometime between 1963 and 1976 yielded an estimated date for
the burial of 420 B.C.E. In 1976, copper beads from Burial 5 were sent
to the General Electric Company Materials and Process Laboratory in
Syracuse, NY, where tests showed that the copper originated in
Michigan. In 1981, these human remains, and their associated funerary
objects were donated to Seton Hall University's Archaeology Department,
and in 2015, the collection was transferred to the Walsh Gallery. The
human remains belong to a child of unknown sex 8-10 years old and a
baby 6 months old. No known individuals were identified. The 352
associated funerary objects are 348 copper beads, two swatches of
cloth, one gorget, and one copper celt.
Between 1947 and 1948, human remains representing, at minimum, two
individuals were removed from Burial 6 at the Rosenkrans site in Sussex
County, NJ. This burial was excavated by Lewis Haggerty. After
excavation, the human remains stayed in Haggerty's custody. In 1976,
Haggerty shipped the human remains to experts at the Smithsonian
Institution, the State University College at Buffalo, and other,
unrecorded institutions for research purposes. In 1981, these human
remains were donated to Seton Hall University's Archaeology Department,
and in 2015, they were transferred to the Walsh Gallery. The human
remains belong to an adolescent of unknown sex 10-16 years old and an
adult of unknown sex at least 25 years old. No known individuals were
identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
Between 1947 and 1948, human remains representing, at minimum, one
individual were removed from Burial 7 at the Rosenkrans site in Sussex
County,
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NJ. This burial was excavated by Lewis Haggerty. After excavation, the
human remains, and their associated funerary objects stayed in
Haggerty's custody. In 1976, Haggerty shipped the human remains and
their associated funerary objects to experts at the Smithsonian
Institution, the State University College at Buffalo, and other,
unrecorded institutions for research purposes. In 1981, these human
remains, and their associated funerary objects were donated to Seton
Hall University's Archaeology Department, and in 2015, the collection
was transferred to the Walsh Gallery. The human remains belong to an
adult of undetermined age and sex. No known individual was identified.
The 31 associated funerary objects are one charred pignut, one
carbonized cloth, one bird remain, one turtle remain, one partial elk
femur, nine projectile points, one banner stone, one antler point, two
boatstones, one blocked-end tube, six whetstones, one lot of celt
fragments, one shattered chopper, one side scraper, one pebble
smoothing stone, one flake knife or scraper, and one pipe.
Between 1947 and 1948, human remains representing, at minimum, one
individual were removed from Burial 8 at the Rosenkrans site in Sussex
County, NJ. This burial was excavated by Lewis Haggerty. Two large
stones covered the burial. After excavation, the human remains, and
their associated funerary objects stayed in Haggerty's custody. In
1976, Haggerty shipped the human remains and their associated funerary
objects to experts at the Smithsonian Institution, the State University
College at Buffalo, and other, unrecorded institutions for research
purposes. In 1981, these human remains, and their associated funerary
objects were donated to Seton Hall University's Archaeology Department,
and in 2015, the collection was transferred to the Walsh Gallery. The
human remains belong to a male 40-50 years old. His front teeth had
been either modified or injured during his lifetime, leading Herbert
Kraft to hypothesize that the decedent was a shaman. No known
individual was identified. The three associated funerary objects are
three points.
Between 1947 and 1948, human remains representing, at minimum, one
individual were removed from Burial 9 at the Rosenkrans site in Sussex
County, NJ. This burial was excavated by Lewis Haggerty. Three large
stones covered the burial (the stones do not appear to have been
collected by Haggerty). After excavation, the human remains, and their
associated funerary objects stayed in Haggerty's custody. Human remains
from Burial 9 carbon dated by a researcher named Ritchie sometime
between 1963 and 1976 yielded an estimated date for the burial of 610
B.C.E. In 1976, Haggerty shipped the human remains and their associated
funerary objects to experts at the Smithsonian Institution, the State
University College at Buffalo, and other, unrecorded institutions for
research purposes. In 1981, these human remains and associated funerary
objects were donated to Seton Hall University's Archaeology Department,
and in 2015, the collection was transferred to the Walsh Gallery. The
human remains belong to an adult of undetermined sex 20-30 years old.
No known individual was identified. The 13 associated funerary objects
are nine projectile points, one boatstone, one steatite cone, one lot
containing copper beads, charcoal and ash, and one copper awl. The
copper awl is currently missing.
Between 1947 and 1948, human remains representing, at minimum, two
individuals were removed from Burial 10 at the Rosenkrans site in
Sussex County, NJ. This burial was excavated by Lewis Haggerty. After
excavation, the human remains, and their associated funerary objects
stayed in Haggerty's custody. In 1976, Haggerty shipped the human
remains and their associated funerary objects to experts at the
Smithsonian Institution, the State University College at Buffalo, and
other, unrecorded institutions for research purposes. In 1981, these
human remains, and their associated funerary objects were donated to
Seton Hall University's Archaeology Department, and in 2015, the
collection was transferred to the Walsh Gallery. The human remains
belong to an adult of unknown sex 35-45 years old and a baby 6 months
old. The collections manager at Seton Hall University suspects that the
elements comprising the adult's skull were coated in a varnish sometime
after excavation. No known individuals were identified. The 34
associated funerary objects are one weasel skull, five blocked-end
tubes, one boatstone, two drills, one blade, 12 shell beads, one
gorget, one unfinished gorget, and 10 projectile points.
In 1947 or 1948, human remains representing, at minimum, one
individual were removed from Burial 11 at the Rosenkrans site in Sussex
County, NJ. This burial was excavated by Lewis Haggerty. After
excavation, the human remains, and their associated funerary objects
stayed in Haggerty's custody. In 1976, Haggerty shipped the human
remains and their associated funerary objects to experts at the
Smithsonian Institution, the State University College at Buffalo, and
other, unrecorded institutions for research purposes. In 1981, these
human remains, and their associated funerary objects were donated to
Seton Hall University's Archaeology Department, and in 2015, the
collection was transferred to the Walsh Gallery. The human remains
belong to an adult of unknown sex 20-25 years old. No known individual
was identified. The 15 associated funerary objects are 15 copper beads.
In 1947 or 1948, human remains representing, at minimum, one
individual were removed from Rosenkrans site Burial 12 in Sussex
County, NJ. This burial was excavated by Lewis Haggerty. After
excavation, the human remains, and their associated funerary objects
stayed in Haggerty's custody. In 1976, Haggerty shipped the human
remains and their associated funerary objects to experts at the
Smithsonian Institution, the State University College at Buffalo, and
other, unrecorded institutions for research purposes. In 1981, these
human remains, and their associated funerary objects were donated to
Seton Hall University's Archaeology Department, and in 2015, the
collection was transferred to the Walsh Gallery. The human remains
belong to a child of unknown sex approximately 9 years old. No known
individual was identified. The 196 associated funerary objects are 106
copper beads and 90 shell beads.
In 1947 or 1948, human remains representing, at minimum, one
individual were removed from Burial 13 at the Rosenkrans site in Sussex
County, NJ. This burial was excavated by Lewis Haggerty. After
excavation, the human remains, and their associated funerary objects
stayed in Haggerty's custody. In 1976, Haggerty shipped the human
remains and their associated funerary objects to experts at the
Smithsonian Institution, the State University College at Buffalo, and
other, unrecorded institutions for research purposes. In 1981, these
human remains, and their associated funerary objects were donated to
Seton Hall University's Archaeology Department, and in 2015, the
collection was transferred to the Walsh Gallery. The human remains
belong to a child of unknown sex 3-4 years old. No known individual was
identified. The 40 associated funerary objects are 39 copper beads and
one shard of pottery.
Based on the radiocarbon dates from Burial 9 and Burial 5, the
human remains from the Rosenkrans site are estimated to date between
approximately 610 B.C.E. and 420 B.C.E. At least 13 burials were
excavated at the Rosenkrans site. According to Kraft,
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most of these burials are secondary interments, which according to him
explains the incomplete nature of the human remains. Based on
archeological information, these human remains are Native American.
Herbert Kraft identified the human remains and associated funerary
objects as ``Middlesex'' and ``Adena-like'' in an article he published
in 1976, and as ``Adena Middlesex'' in the Seton Hall University's
accession records.
At an unknown date likely between 1950 and 1970, human remains
representing, at minimum, one individual were removed from Mashipacong
Island in Sussex County, NJ. The human remains were collected by Philip
Launer and donated to Seton Hall University in 1988. The human remains
belong to an individual of unknown age and sex. No known individual was
identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
Herbert Kraft's 1985 archaeological survey of Mashipacong Island
notes that the artifacts found on different parts of the island show
that it was inhabited in the Archaic and Woodland periods. These human
remains are believed to be Native American based on geographical
information and because Launer focused exclusively on Native American
archeology.
At an unknown date likely between 1940 and 1960, human remains
representing, at minimum, one individual were removed from Skunk Run in
Sussex County, NJ. According to a 1960 report by Philip Launer
published in the Bulletin of the Archaeological Society of New Jersey,
``on the upper terrace, a single burial with no grave goods was
shattered by Mr. Mettler's plow. The plow-shattered bones were
collected (. . .)'' and saved by Launer until they were donated to
Seton Hall University in 1988. In 2015, the University's archeological
collection was transferred to the Walsh Gallery. The human remains
belong to an individual of unknown age and sex. No known individual was
identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
The Skunk Run site is believed to be pre-contact in date. Point
types collected by Launer suggest the site was inhabited in the Late
Archaic to Middle Woodland periods. Launer believed the site was
inhabited mostly in the Archaic period, but no date for the human
remains was ever recorded in the University's records. The human
remains were determined to be Native American based on geographical
information.
Between 1955 and 1958, human remains representing, at minimum, one
individual were removed by unknown individuals and under unknown
circumstances from a site near Port Jervis in Orange, NY. In 1981,
these human remains were donated to Seton Hall University, and in 2015,
the University's archeological collection was transferred to the Walsh
Gallery. The human remains belong to an individual of unknown age and
sex. No known individual was identified. No associated funerary objects
are present. The human remains were determined to be Native American
based on geographical information.
Determinations Made by the Walsh Gallery, Seton Hall University
Officials of the Walsh Gallery, Seton Hall University have
determined that:
<bullet> Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the human remains described
in this notice represent the physical remains of 20 individuals of
Native American ancestry.
<bullet> Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(3)(A), the 1,029 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 Laura Hapke, Walsh Gallery, University
Libraries, Seton Hall University, 400 South Orange Avenue, South
Orange, NJ 07079, telephone 973-275-2165, email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1b777a6e697a35737a6b707e5b68736e357e7f6e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a8c4c9dddac986c0c9d8c3cde8dbc0dd86cdccdd">[email protected]</span></a>, by
June 30, 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 Walsh Gallery, Seton Hall University is responsible for
notifying The Tribes that this notice has been published.
Dated: May 25, 2022.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2022-11638 Filed 5-27-22; 8:45 am]
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