Notice2023-09469
Notice of Inventory Completion: University of Wyoming Human Remains Repository, Laramie, WY
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May 4, 2023
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Abstract
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the University of Wyoming Human Remains Repository has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects and has determined that there is no cultural affiliation between the human remains and associated funerary objects and any Indian Tribe. The human remains and associated funerary objects were removed from Bighorn, Campbell, Carbon, Fremont, Hot Springs, Johnson, Park, Sheridan, and Washakie Counties and other unknown locations in Wyoming or possibly southern Montana.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 86 (Thursday, May 4, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28604-28607]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-09469]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-NPS0035766; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]
Notice of Inventory Completion: University of Wyoming Human
Remains Repository, Laramie, WY
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 University of Wyoming Human Remains
Repository has completed an inventory of human remains and associated
funerary objects and has determined that there is no cultural
affiliation between the human remains and associated funerary objects
and any Indian Tribe. The human remains and associated funerary objects
were removed from Bighorn, Campbell, Carbon, Fremont, Hot Springs,
Johnson, Park, Sheridan, and Washakie Counties and other unknown
locations in Wyoming or possibly southern Montana.
DATES: Disposition of the human remains and associated funerary objects
in this notice may occur on or after June 5, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Dr. Rick L. Weathermon, University of Wyoming Human Remains
Repository, 1000 E. University Avenue, Dept 3431, Laramie, WY 82071,
telephone (307) 766-5136, email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f98b90928eb98c8e8096d79c9d8c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e4968d8f93a491939d8bca818091">[email protected]</span></a>.
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
University of Wyoming Human Remains Repository. 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 University of Wyoming (UW) Human Remains
Repository.
Description
In the 1960s, human remains representing, at minimum, one
individual were removed from site 48WA11, west of the No Wood River in
Washakie County, WY, by a private individual. The human remains were
transferred to the UW Anthropology Department in 1967. The fragmentary
human remains (HR003) represent a female Native American 40-50 years of
age. No associated funerary objects were recovered.
In the 1980s, human remains representing, at minimum, one
individual were removed from the Laddie Creek site 48BH345 on private
ground in Bighorn County, WY, by personnel of the UW Department of
Anthropology during backhoe trenching. The fragmentary human remains
(HR054) represent a Native American adult male. The human remains are
probably Late Plains Archaic (3,500-1,500 years RCYBP), based on
stratigraphic information. No associated funerary objects were
recovered.
In 1989, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual
were removed from private ground at the Shamrock Hills site 48CR4865 in
the Great Divide Basin of Carbon County, WY, by the State
Archaeologist's Office at the request of the landowner. The fragmentary
human remains (HR153) represent a 60+ year old Native American male. No
associated funerary objects were recovered.
In the 1980s, human remains representing, at minimum, one
individual were removed from the D.O. Bead site 48CR4805 in Carbon
County, WY, by personnel of the State Archaeologist's Office at the
request of the landowner. The fragmentary human remains represent a
probable Native American of unknown age and sex (HR154). The human
remains are protohistoric in age based on the associated trade goods.
The one associated funerary object is one lot of glass trade beads.
In 1972, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual
were removed from an unknown location along Sand Creek in the Rawlins
Uplift in Carbon County, WY, by a private individual. The human remains
were later given to the UW Anthropology Department. The fragmentary
human remains (HR199) represent a 60+ year old Native American male. No
associated funerary objects were recovered.
Prior to 1982, human remains representing, at minimum, one
individual were removed from an unknown location in Fremont County, WY,
by the coroner. In 1982, the human remains were transferred to the UW
Anthropology Department. The fragmentary human remains (HR089)
represent a 15-17 year old Native American of unknown sex. No
associated funerary objects were recovered.
Prior to 1980, human remains representing, at minimum, one
individual were removed from an unknown location on Mexican Creek in
the Wind River Mountains, Fremont County, WY, by a private individual.
In the 1980s, the human remains were transferred to the UW Anthropology
Department. The fragmentary human remains (HR167) represent a 35+ year
old Native American of unknown sex. The human remains are protohistoric
based on notes. No associated funerary objects were recovered.
Prior to 1982, human remains representing, at minimum, one
individual were removed from an
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unknown location along the East Fork River, Fremont County, WY, by the
coroner. In 1982, the human remains were transferred to the UW
Anthropology Department. The fragmentary human remains (FC041)
represent a 40-60 year old Native American of unknown sex. No
associated funerary objects were recovered.
In 1973, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual
were removed from an unknown location in Hot Springs County, WY, by law
enforcement. The human remains were later transferred to the UW
Anthropology Department. The fragmentary human remains (FC003)
represent an 11-12 year old male Native American. No associated
funerary objects were recovered.
In the 1960s or 1970s, human remains representing, at minimum, nine
individuals were removed from an unknown location along the future
route of Interstate 90 north of Buffalo, Johnson County, WY, during
construction by Wyoming Archaeological Society. The human remains were
later transferred to the UW Anthropology Department in the 1970s. The
fragmentary human remains include a Native American male, 65+ years
(HR032); a Native American male, 65+ years of age (HR033); a Native
American male, 65+ years (HR034); a Native American male, 65+ years of
age (HR035); a Native American child, unknown sex, 9-11 years (HR036);
a Native American child, 11-13 years of age, possibly male (HR037); a
Native American child about 18 months of age, sex unknown (HR039); a
Native American infant, sex unknown, age 0-6 months (HR040); and a
Native American infant, sex unknown, age 0-6 months (HR041). No
associated funerary objects were recovered.
In the 1960s or 1970s, human remains representing, at minimum, four
individuals were removed from an unknown location on the Cash Ranch
west of Kaycee, Johnson County, WY, by an unknown individual. The human
remains were given to the Wyoming State Museum and transferred to the
UW Anthropology Department in the 1982. The fragmentary human remains
include a Native American female, 24+ years of age (HR098); a Native
American based on museum notes, sex unknown, 15+ years of age (HR099);
a Native American based on museum notes, sex unknown, under 18 years
(HR100); and a Native American based on museum notes, neonate, sex
unknown (HR101). The one associated funerary object is a shaped
belemnite fossil, possibly associated with HR098 based on museum notes.
The object is currently missing, but, if found, will be transferred
with the other cultural items in this notice.
In 1980, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual
were removed from an unknown location near Kaycee in Johnson County,
WY, by law enforcement. The human remains were transferred to the UW
Anthropology Department. The fragmentary human remains (FC024)
represent a female Native American 50+ years of age. No associated
funerary objects were recovered.
In 1976, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual
were removed from an unknown construction location on private ground in
Park County, WY, by BLM personnel. The human remains were transferred
to the UW Anthropology Department. The fragmentary human remains
(HR042) represent a male Native American 17+ years of age. No
associated funerary objects were recovered.
In the 1940s, human remains representing, at minimum, one
individual were removed from Hargreave's Flat on private ground about
nine miles north of Cody, Park County, WY, by Work Projects
Administration crew. The human remains have been at the UW Anthropology
Department since the early 1970s. The fragmentary human remains (HR046)
represent a Native American child 11-13 years of age. The three
associated funerary objects are one clam shell fragment, one gypsum
fragment, and one dog foot bone.
In the 1960s or 1970s, human remains representing, at minimum, four
individuals were removed from site 48SH30 on private ground along Fence
Creek, south of Arvada, Sheridan County, WY, by an unknown individual
following disturbances due to oil drilling. The human remains were
transferred to the UW Anthropology Department in the early 1970s. The
fragmentary human remains include a Native American female, 60+ years
(HR008a); a probably Native American female, 35-50 years (HR008b); a
probable Native American child, age 18-30 months of age (HR008c); and a
probable Native American, sex unknown, about 12 years of age (HR008d).
The three associated funerary objects are one Late Prehistoric arrow
point, one lot of debitage, and one lot of faunal bone.
In 1972, human remains representing, at minimum, five individuals
were removed from site 48WA12 on private ground along the west face of
the Big Horn Mountains, Washakie County, WY, by University of Wyoming
personnel. The human remains have been at the UW Anthropology
Department since 1972. The fragmentary human remains include a Native
American male, about 25 years of age (HR029); a Native American adult
male (HR030); a Native American adult male (HR031a); a probable Native
American child, age 7-8 years of age (HR031b); and a probable Native
American adult of unknown sex (HR031c). The five associated funerary
objects are one lot of reed beads, one lot of red ocher, one lot of
bone tool fragments, one lot of wood, and one shell pendant.
Prior to 1982, human remains representing, at minimum, one
individual were removed from an unknown location in Ten Sleep Canyon,
Washakie County, WY, by a private individual. The human remains were
given to the Fort Casper Museum in 1983 and transferred to the UW
Anthropology Department in 1993. The fragmentary human remains (HR191)
represent a possible Native American (based on museum notes), child,
age 1-2 years. No associated funerary objects were recovered.
Prior to 1983, human remains representing, at minimum, one
individual were removed from an unknown location in WY by a private
individual. The human remains were given to the Wyoming State Museum
prior to 1983 and transferred to the UW Anthropology Department in
1993. The fragmentary human remains (HR102) represent Native American
adult male. No associated funerary objects were recovered.
Prior to 1983, human remains representing, at minimum, one
individual were removed from an unknown location in WY by a private
individual. The human remains were given to the Wyoming State Museum
prior to 1983 and transferred to the UW Anthropology Department in
1993. The fragmentary human remains represent a possible Native
American (HR107), sex unknown, 14-18 years of age. No associated
funerary objects were recovered.
Prior to 1983, human remains representing, at minimum, one
individual were removed from an unknown location in southeast WY by a
private individual. The human remains were given to the Wyoming State
Museum prior to 1983 and transferred to the UW Anthropology Department
in 1993. The fragmentary human remains represent a possible Native
American (HR108) child, six-12 months of age. No associated funerary
objects were recovered.
Prior to 1983, human remains representing, at minimum, one
individual were removed from an
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unknown location in WY by a private individual. The human remains were
given to the Wyoming State Museum prior to 1983 and transferred to the
UW Anthropology Department in 1993. The fragmentary human remains
represent a possible Native American (HR109), sex unknown, 15-22 years
of age. No associated funerary objects were recovered.
Prior to 1992, human remains representing, at minimum, one
individual were removed from an unknown location in WY by a private
individual. The human remains were given to the Pioneer Museum in
Douglas, Converse County, WY, prior to 1992 and transferred to the UW
Anthropology Department in 1992. The fragmentary human remains
represent a possible Native American (HR190), male, adult in age. No
associated funerary objects were recovered.
Prior to 1992, human remains representing, at minimum, one
individual were removed from an unknown location in WY by a private
individual. The human remains were given to Fort Caspar Museum at an
unknown time and transferred to the UW Anthropology Department in 1993.
The fragmentary human remains represent a possible Native American
(HR196), sex unknown, older adult in age. No associated funerary
objects were recovered.
Prior to mid-1980s, human remains representing, at minimum, three
individuals were removed from private lands around Buffalo, Johnson
County, and Sheridan, Sheridan County, WY, and Bighorn County, MT, by a
private individual. The human remains were given to the UW Anthropology
Department in in the mid-1980s. The fragmentary human remains include a
possible Native American male, adult in age (HR218a); a possibly Native
American, possibly male, adult in age (HR218b); and a possible Native
American, possibly male, adult in age (HR218c). No associated funerary
objects were recovered.
Prior to 1972, human remains representing, at minimum, one
individual were removed from an unknown location in WY by an unknown
individual. The fragmentary human remains were subsequently collected
at the Worland Dump near Worland, Washakie County, WY, by local law
enforcement and transferred to the UW Anthropology Department in 1972.
The fragmentary human remains represent a possible Native American
(FC001) male, over 30 years of age. No associated funerary objects were
recovered.
In 1985, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual
were removed from an unknown location in WY by law enforcement. The
human remains were sent to the Wyoming State crime lab and subsequently
transferred to the UW Anthropology Department in 1985. The fragmentary
human remains represent a Native American (FC068) male, over 30 years
of age. No associated funerary objects were recovered.
In 1986, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual
were removed from an unknown location in WY by law enforcement. The
human remains were sent to the Wyoming State Crime Lab and subsequently
transferred to the UW Anthropology Department in 1986. The fragmentary
human remains represent a Native American (FC076) male, 40 to 55 years
of age. No associated funerary objects were recovered.
In 1992, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual
were removed from an unknown location in WY by law enforcement. The
human remains were sent to the Wyoming State Crime Lab and subsequently
transferred to the UW Anthropology Department in 1992. The fragmentary
human remains represent a Native American (FC098) male, 50 to 60 years
of age. No associated funerary objects were recovered.
Prior to 1996, human remains representing, at minimum, one
individual were removed from an unknown location on the Bishop Ranch in
Campbell County, WY, by unknown individuals. The human remains were
given to the Rockpile Museum in Gillette, WY, and subsequently
transferred to the UW Anthropology Department in 1996. The fragmentary
human remains represent a Native American (DB055) female, 20 to 25
years of age. No associated funerary objects were recovered.
In the 1950s or before, human remains representing, at minimum, one
individual were removed from an unknown location in WY by unknown
individuals. The human remains were given to the Pioneer Museum in
Douglas, Converse County, WY, and subsequently transferred to the UW
Anthropology Department in 1997. The fragmentary human remains
represent a Native American (HR225) female, 17 to 20 years of age. No
associated funerary objects were recovered.
In 1986, human remains representing, at minimum, four individuals
were removed from private lands in the Green-Phipps site (48PA911),
Park County, WY, by UW and the State Archaeologist's Office. The human
remains were originally listed as coming from BLM ground, but further
investigation places them a few feet into private lands. The human
remains have been at the UW Anthropology Department since 1986. The
fragmentary human remains represent a Native American male, 50+ years
of age (HR134a); a Native American of unknown sex, 14-17 years of age
(HR134b); a Native American of unknown sex, 5 to 10 years of age
(HR134c); and a Native American of unknown sex, 18-24 years of age
(HR134d). The 82 associated funerary objects are 60 pieces of debitage,
one projectile point, 20 stone or bone beads, and one lot of
unidentified faunal remains.
Aboriginal Land
The human remains and associated funerary objects in this notice
were removed from known geographic locations. These locations are the
aboriginal lands of one or more Indian Tribes. The following
information was used to identify the aboriginal land: a final judgment
of the Indian Claims Commission, a treaties, Acts of Congress, and
Executive Orders.
Determinations
Pursuant to NAGPRA and its implementing regulations, and after
consultation with the appropriate Indian Tribes, the University of
Wyoming Human Remains Repository has determined that:
<bullet> The human remains described in this notice represent the
physical remains of 54 individuals of Native American ancestry.
<bullet> The 95 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> No relationship of shared group identity can be reasonably
traced between the human remains and associated funerary objects and
any Indian Tribe.
<bullet> The human remains and associated funerary objects
described in this notice were removed from the aboriginal land of the
Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck
Indian Reservation, Montana; Blackfeet Tribe of the Blackfeet Indian
Reservation of Montana; Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Oklahoma; Cheyenne
River Sioux Tribe of the Cheyenne River Reservation, South Dakota;
Comanche Nation, Oklahoma; Crow Creek Sioux Tribe of the Crow Creek
Reservation, South Dakota; Crow Tribe of Montana; Fort Belknap Indian
Community of the Fort Belknap Reservation of Montana;
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Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, Michigan; Lower Brule Sioux Tribe of the
Lower Brule Reservation, South Dakota; Nez Perce Tribe; Northern
Arapaho Tribe of the Wind River Reservation, Wyoming; Northern Cheyenne
Tribe of the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation, Montana; Oglala
Sioux Tribe; Rosebud Sioux Tribe of the Rosebud Indian Reservation,
South Dakota; Santee Sioux Nation, Nebraska; Shoshone-Bannock Tribes of
the Fort Hall Reservation; Standing Rock Sioux Tribe of North & South
Dakota; Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, North
Dakota; and the White Mountain Apache Tribe of the Fort Apache
Reservation, Arizona.
Requests for Disposition
Written requests for disposition of the human remains and
associated funerary objects in this notice must be sent to the
Responsible Official identified in ADDRESSES. Requests for disposition
may be submitted by:
1. Any one or more of the Indian Tribes 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, or who shows that the requestor is an aboriginal land
Indian Tribe.
Disposition of the human remains and associated funerary objects
described in this notice to a requestor may occur on or after June 5,
2023. After that date, if no additional requestors have come forward,
transfer of control of the human remains and associated funerary
objects to the Northern Arapaho Tribe of the Wind River Reservation,
Wyoming, may proceed. If competing requests for disposition are
received, the University of Wyoming Human Remains Repository must
determine the most appropriate requestor prior to disposition. Requests
for joint disposition of the human remains and associated funerary
objects are considered a single request and not competing requests. The
University of Wyoming Human Remains Repository 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 and Sec.
10.11.
Dated: April 25, 2023.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2023-09469 Filed 5-3-23; 8:45 am]
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