Notice2022-24557
Notice of Inventory Completion: Alabama Department of Archives and History, Montgomery, AL
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Published
November 10, 2022
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Interior DepartmentNational Park Service
Abstract
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Alabama Department of Archives and History (ADAH) has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects and has determined that there is a cultural affiliation between the human remains and associated funerary objects and Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice. The human remains and associated funerary objects were removed from Lowndes County and Montgomery County, AL.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 217 (Thursday, November 10, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 67951-67952]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-24557]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-NPS0034850; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]
Notice of Inventory Completion: Alabama Department of Archives
and History, Montgomery, AL
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 Alabama Department of Archives and
History (ADAH) has completed an inventory of human remains and
associated funerary objects and has determined that there is a cultural
affiliation between the human remains and associated funerary objects
and Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice. The
human remains and associated funerary objects were removed from Lowndes
County and Montgomery County, AL.
DATES: Repatriation of the human remains and associated funerary
objects in this notice may occur on or after December 12, 2022.
ADDRESSES: Kellie Bowers, NAGPRA Coordinator, Alabama Department of
Archives and History, P.O. Box 300100, 624 Washington Avenue,
Montgomery, AL 36130, telephone (334) 353-4731, email
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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
Alabama Department of Archives and History. The National Park Service
is not responsible for the determinations in this notice. Additional
information on the determinations in this notice, including the results
of consultation, can be found in the inventory or related records held
by the Alabama Department of Archives and History.
Description
Lowndes County, AL
On various dates between 1912 and 1916, and at other, unknown
times, human remains representing, at minimum, 26 individuals were
removed from the Pintlala site by members of the Alabama
Anthropological Society. Between 1916 and 1951, these human remains
were donated to the ADAH (Human Remains Identification Numbers 4101,
4138, 4139, 4140, 4170, 4171, 4175, 4176, 4177, 4178, 4179, 4180, 4181,
4182, 4185, 4187, 4188, 4189, 4190, 4191, 4192, 4194, and 4195.) No
known individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are
present.
On February 7, 1916, human remains representing, at minimum, one
individual were removed from the Pintlala site by members of the
Alabama Anthropological Society. Between 1916 and 1951, these human
remains were donated to the ADAH (Human Remains Identification Number
4172). No known individual was identified. The seven associated
funerary objects are one shell tempered vessel (burial urn), and six
ceramic sherds.
On February 7, 1916, human remains representing, at minimum, one
individual were removed from the Pintlala site by members of the
Alabama Anthropological Society. Between 1916 and 1951, these human
remains were donated to the ADAH (Human Remains Identification Number
4173). No known individual was identified. The 30 associated funerary
objects are two shell tempered vessels (burial urns), seven ceramic
sherds, one ceramic disc, ten stone celt fragments, one stone pigment
source, seven stone projectile points, one scraper, and one shell
gorget.
On an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, one
individual were removed from the Pintlala site by members of the
Alabama Anthropological Society. Between 1916 and 1951, these human
remains were donated to the ADAH (Human Remains Identification Number
4174). No known individual was identified. The one associated funerary
object is a shell tempered ceramic sherd.
On February 10, 1916, human remains representing, at minimum, one
individual were removed from the Pintlala site by members of the
Alabama Anthropological Society. Between 1916 and 1951, these human
remains were donated to the ADAH (Human Remains Identification Number
4183). No known individual was identified. The 21 associated funerary
objects are 20 ceramic sherds and one piece of daub (clay mixed with
grass or straw).
On February 10, 1916, human remains representing, at minimum, one
individual were removed from the Pintlala site by members of the
Alabama Anthropological Society. Between 1916 and 1951, these human
remains were donated to the ADAH (Human Remains Identification Number
4186). No known individual was identified. The two associated funerary
objects are one Mississippian plain vessel with strap handles (burial
urn) and one incised ceramic cover vessel.
Montgomery County, AL
At an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, one
individual were removed from the Hoithlewalli site by members of the
Alabama Anthropological Society. Between 1916 and 1951, these human
remains were donated to the ADAH (Human Remains Identification Number
4116). No known individual was identified. The 197 associated funerary
objects are one white clay pipe stem, three celts, 141 assorted
projectile points/knives, 36 flakes, seven preforms, six stone drills,
and three scrapers.
At an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, one
individual were removed from the Hoithlewalli site by members of the
Alabama Anthropological Society. Between 1916 and 1951, these human
remains were donated to the ADAH (Human Remains Identification Number
4122). No known individual was identified. The five associated funerary
objects are one brass cone (``tinkler'') and four white clay pipe stem
fragments.
At an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, one
individual were removed from the Hoithlewalli site by members of the
Alabama Anthropological Society. Between 1916 and 1951, these human
remains were donated to the ADAH (Human Remains Identification Number
4125). No known individual was identified. The 56 associated funerary
objects are two glass beads, two stone discs, three stone celts, three
worked stones, five ceramic discs, five Native American ceramic sherds,
and 36 projectile points.
At an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, three
individuals were removed from the Hoithlewalli site by members of the
Alabama Anthropological Society. Between 1916 and 1951, these human
remains were donated to the ADAH (Human Remains Identification Numbers
4126 and 4128). No known individuals were identified. The 30 associated
funerary objects are two stone celts, 23 Native American ceramic
sherds, three ceramic discs, and two round stones.
Cultural Affiliation
The human remains and associated funerary objects in this notice
are connected to one or more identifiable earlier groups, tribes,
peoples, or cultures. There is a relationship of shared group identity
between the identifiable earlier groups, tribes, peoples, or cultures
and one or more
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Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. The following types of
information were used to reasonably trace the relationship:
archeological, geographical, historical, kinship, and linguistic.
Determinations
Pursuant to NAGPRA and its implementing regulations, and after
consultation with the appropriate Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian
organizations, the Alabama Department of Archives and History has
determined that:
<bullet> The human remains described in this notice represent the
physical remains of 37 individuals of Native American ancestry.
<bullet> The 349 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> There is a relationship of shared group identity that can
be reasonably traced between the human remains and associated funerary
objects described in this notice and the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of
Texas (previously listed as Alabama-Coushatta Tribes of Texas);
Alabama[hyphen]Quassarte Tribal Town; Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana;
Jena Band of Choctaw Indians; Kialegee Tribal Town; Miccosukee Tribe of
Indians; Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians; Poarch Band of Creek
Indians (previously listed as Poarch Band of Creeks); Seminole Tribe of
Florida (previously listed as Seminole Tribe of Florida (Dania, Big
Cypress, Brighton, Hollywood, & Tampa Reservations)); The Choctaw
Nation of Oklahoma; The Muscogee (Creek) Nation; The Seminole Nation of
Oklahoma; and the Thlopthlocco Tribal Town.
Requests for Repatriation
Written requests for repatriation of the human remains and
associated funerary objects in this notice must be sent to the
Responsible Official identified in ADDRESSES. Requests for repatriation
may be submitted by:
1. Any one or more of the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian
organizations 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 the requestor is a lineal
descendant or a culturally affiliated Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian
organization.
Repatriation of the human remains and associated funerary objects
in this notice to a requestor may occur on or after December 12, 2022.
If competing requests for repatriation are received, the Alabama
Department of Archives and History must determine the most appropriate
requestor prior to repatriation. Requests for joint repatriation of the
human remains and associated funerary objects are considered a single
request and not competing requests. The Alabama Department of Archives
and History is responsible for sending a copy of this notice to the
Indian Tribes identified in this notice.
Authority: Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act,
25 U.S.C. 3003, and the implementing regulations, 43 CFR 10.9, Sec.
10.10, and Sec. 10.14.
Dated: November 2, 2022.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2022-24557 Filed 11-9-22; 8:45 am]
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