97-16167. Notice of Inventory Completion for Native American Human Remains From Washington County, ME in the Possession of the Maine State Museum, Augusta, ME  

  • [Federal Register Volume 62, Number 119 (Friday, June 20, 1997)]
    [Notices]
    [Page 33676]
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    [FR Doc No: 97-16167]
    
    
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    DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
    
    National Park Service
    
    
    Notice of Inventory Completion for Native American Human Remains 
    From Washington County, ME in the Possession of the Maine State Museum, 
    Augusta, ME
    
    AGENCY: National Park Service
    
    ACTION: Notice
    
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        Notice is hereby given in accordance with provisions of the Native 
    American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 
    3003 (d), of the completion of an inventory of human remains and from 
    Washington County, ME in the possession of the Maine State Museum, 
    Augusta, ME.
        A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by Maine State 
    Museum professional staff in consultation with representatives of the 
    Aroostook Band of MicMacs, Houlton Band of Maliseets, Passamaquoddy 
    Tribe, and the Penobscot Indian Nation.
        During the 19th century, human remains representing one individual 
    were recovered from an unknown site in Lubec, Washington County, ME, by 
    an unknown individual. These human remains were transferred to the 
    Maine State Museum in 1989 by the Smithsonian Institution. No known 
    individual was identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
        Osteological evidence indicates this individual is morphologially 
    consistent with contemporary Native Americans. The overall condition of 
    these human remains indicates they are probably attributable to the 
    16th century. Washington County, ME is located within the historically 
    documented territory of the Etchemin, from whom the Passamaquoddy Tribe 
    descends. There is no evidence of any other cultural group living in 
    this area during the 16th century.
        Based on the above mentioned information, officials of the Maine 
    State Museum have determined that, pursuant to 43 CFR 10.2 (d)(1), the 
    human remains listed above represent the physical remains of one 
    individual of Native American ancestry. Officials of the Maine State 
    Museum have also determined that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 (2), there 
    is a relationship of shared group identity which can be reasonably 
    traced between these Native American human remains and the 
    Passamaquoddy Tribe.
        This notice has been sent to officials of the Aroostook Band of 
    MicMacs, Houlton Band of Maliseets, Passamaquoddy Tribe, and the 
    Penobscot Indian Nation. Representatives of any other Indian tribe that 
    believes itself to be culturally affiliated with these human remains 
    should contact Dr. Bruce Bourque, Chief Archaeologist, Maine State 
    Museum, 83 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333; telephone (207) 287-
    2301, before July 21, 1997. Repatriation of the human remains to the 
    Passamaquoddy Tribe may begin after that date if no additional 
    claimants come forward.
    Dated: June 12, 1997.
    Francis P. McManamon,
        Departmental Consulting Archeologist,
    Manager, Archeology and Ethnography Program.
    [FR Doc. 97-16167 Filed 6-19-97; 8:45 am]
    BILLING CODE 4310-70-F
    
    
    

Document Information

Published:
06/20/1997
Department:
National Park Service
Entry Type:
Notice
Action:
Notice
Document Number:
97-16167
Pages:
33676-33676 (1 pages)
PDF File:
97-16167.pdf