[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 127 (Friday, July 2, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36035-36038]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-16849]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
Notice of Inventory Completion for Native American Human Remains
and Associated Funerary Objects in the Possession of the Oregon State
Museum of Anthropology, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
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), 43 CFR 10.9,
of the completion of an inventory of human remains and associated
funerary objects in the possession of the Oregon State Museum of
Anthropology, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR.
A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by Oregon State
Museum of Anthropology (OSMA) professional staff in consultation with
representatives of the Shoalwater Bay Tribe of the Shoalwater Bay
Indian Reservation, the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, the
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, Confederated Tribes of Coos,
Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians of Oregon, the Coquille Tribe of
Oregon, the Klamath Indian Tribe of Oregon, and the Quartz Valley
Indian Community of the Quartz Valley Reservation.
In 1935, human remains representing two individuals were recovered
from Ecola Park near Indian Beach, Clatsop County, OR by a trail
building crew and donated to OSMA by a donor whose name is withheld by
OSMA. No known individuals were identified. No associated funerary
objects are present.
Based on archeological context and skeletal morphology, these
individuals have been determined to be Native American. Historic
documents, ethnographic sources, and oral history indicate that Nehalem
and Clatsop peoples have occupied the northern Oregon coast area since
precontact times.
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On an unknown date, human remains representing one individual from
Astoria, OR were donated to OSMA by a donor whose name is withheld by
OSMA. No known individual was identified. The four associated funerary
objects include a bone bipoint, lithic debitage, and worked and
unworked animal bones and teeth.
In 1950, human remains representing one individual from Astoria, OR
were donated to OSMA by a donor whose name is withheld by OSMA. No
known individual was identified. No associated funerary objects are
present.
Based on probable archeological context and skeletal morphology,
these individuals have been determined to be Native American. Historic
documents, ethnographic sources, and oral history indicate that Lower
Chinookan peoples have occupied the Astoria, OR area since precontact
times.
In 1974, human remains representing two individuals were recovered
from the Dunes site (35CLT27), Clatsop County, OR during legally
authorized excavations conducted by Clatsop Community College
archeology field school. In 1995, Clatsop Community College transferred
these human remains to OSMA. No known individuals were identified. No
associated funerary objects are present.
Based on archeological context and skeletal morphology, these
individuals have been determined to be Native American. Historic
documents, ethnographic sources, and oral history indicate that the
Lower Chinookan peoples have occupied the northernmost Oregon coast
area since precontact times.
Based on the above mentioned information, officials of the Oregon
State Museum of Anthropology have determined that, pursuant to 43 CFR
10.2 (d)(1), the human remains listed above represent the physical
remains of six individuals of Native American ancestry. Officials of
the Oregon State Museum of Anthropology have also determined that,
pursuant to 43 CFR 10.2 (d)(2), the four objects listed above 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. Lastly, officials of the Oregon State Museum of Anthropology
have determined that, pursuant to 43 CFR 10.2 (e), there is a
relationship of shared group identity which can be reasonably traced
between these Native American human remains and the Confederated Tribes
of Grand Ronde, Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, and the
Shoalwater Bay Tribe of the Shoalwater Bay Indian Reservation.
In 1960, human remains representing one individual were recovered
from the Iron Gate 2 site, nine miles east of Hornbrook, Siskiyou
County, CA during legally authorized excavations conducted by
University of Oregon archeologists. No known individual was identified.
No associated funerary objects are present.
In 1961, human remains representing one individual recovered during
construction of the Iron Gate Dam, CA were curated at OSMA by the
Sheriff's Office, Siskiyou County, CA. No known individual was
identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
Historical documents, ethnographic sources, and oral history
indicate that Shasta peoples have occupied the Siskiyou County, CA area
since precontact times. Based on the archeological evidence and/or
skeletal material, the individuals from Iron Gate Dam site and the Iron
Gate 2 site are Native American.
Based on the above mentioned information, officials of the Oregon
State Museum of Anthropology have determined that, pursuant to 43 CFR
10.2 (d)(1), the human remains listed above represent the physical
remains of two individuals of Native American ancestry. Officials of
the Oregon State Museum of Anthropology have determined that, pursuant
to 43 CFR 10.2 (e), there is a relationship of shared group identity
which can be reasonably traced between these Native American human
remains and the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Confederated Tribes
of Siletz Indians, and the Quartz Valley Indian Community of the Quartz
Valley Reservation.
In 1963, human remains representing three individuals from the
Border Village site (35KL16) were recovered during legally authorized
excavations conducted by University of Oregon archeologists. No known
individuals were identified. The five associated funerary objects
include a steatite pipe and fragments of an antler spoon.
Historical documents, ethnographic sources, and oral history
indicate that Klamath-Modoc and Shasta-Takelma peoples have occupied
the upper Klamath river area since precontact times. Based on
archeological context, the individuals have been identified as Native
American of probable Klamath-Modoc or Shasta Takelma cultural
affiliation.
Based on the above mentioned information, officials of the Oregon
State Museum of Anthropology have determined that, pursuant to 43 CFR
10.2 (d)(1), the human remains listed above represent the physical
remains of three individuals of Native American ancestry. Officials of
the Oregon State Museum of Anthropology have also determined that,
pursuant to 43 CFR 10.2 (d)(2), the five objects listed above 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. Lastly, officials of the Oregon State Museum of Anthropology
have determined that, pursuant to 43 CFR 10.2 (e), there is a
relationship of shared group identity which can be reasonably traced
between these Native American human remains and associated funerary
objects and the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Confederated Tribes
of Siletz Indians, the Klamath Tribe of Oregon, and the Quartz Valley
Indian Community of the Quartz Valley Reservation.
At an unknown date, human remains representing one individual were
placed in storage at the Museum by an unknown donor. No known
individual was identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
Museum records show these remains were given a general provenience
of ``Oregon Coast''. No other information exists regarding this
individual.
Possibly during the 1940s, human remains representing six
individuals were transferred to the Museum from the University of
Oregon Medical School Crime Detection Laboratory. No known individuals
were identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
Based on skeletal morphology, these individuals have been
identified as Native American. Museum catalogs attribute these human
remains to the Oregon coast.
In 1966, human remains representing one individual were catalogued
in Museum collections. No known individual was identified. No
associated funerary objects are present.
Based on skeletal morphology, this individual has been identified
as Native American. Museum catalogs list a general provenience of the
Oregon coast.
Based on the above mentioned information, officials of the Oregon
State Museum of Anthropology have determined that, pursuant to 43 CFR
10.2 (d)(1), the human remains listed above represent the physical
remains of eight individuals of Native American ancestry. Officials of
the Oregon State Museum of Anthropology have determined that, pursuant
to 43 CFR 10.2 (e), there is a relationship of shared group identity
which can be reasonably traced between these Native American human
remains and the Shoalwater Bay Tribe of the Shoalwater Bay Indian
Reservation, the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, the Confederated
Tribes
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of Siletz Indians, Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and
Siuslaw Indians of Oregon, and the Coquille Tribe of Oregon.
At an unknown date, human remains representing one individual were
donated to the Museum by a donor whose name is withheld by OSMA. No
known individual was identified. No associated funerary objects are
present.
Accession records state the donor found these human remains near
the Santiam River, OR.
In 1962, human remains representing one individual from the Linn 10
site, in the central Willamette Valley, Linn County, OR were recovered
during legally authorized excavations conducted by University of Oregon
archeologists. No known individual was identified. The approximately 56
associated funerary objects include copper, bone, and shell beads,
flaked stone tools, groundstone tools, worked antler tools, and
unworked shell and bone.
Historical documents, ethnographic sources, and oral history
indicate that Kalapuya and Molalla peoples have occupied the central
Willamette Valley since precontact times. Based on archeological
context and/or skeletal morphology, these individuals have been
identified as Native American of possible Kalapuya or Molalla cultural
affiliation.
In 1932, human remains representing 40 individuals from site
35JA130 in Gold Hill, OR during legally authorized excavations
conducted by University of Oregon archeologists. No known individuals
were identified. The approximately 387 associated funerary objects
include chipped and ground stone tools, large obsidian knives, arrow
points, pine nut beads, and glycymeris, olive, and abalone shell beads
and pendants.
In 1940, human remains representing one individual were donated to
the Museum by a donor whose name is withheld by OSMA. No known
individual was identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
Accession notes give a general provenience of Caveman Bridge, Rogue
River, OR; there is no other information with the remains.
Historical documents, ethnographic sources, and oral history
indicate that the Takelma people have occupied the upper Rogue River
Valley since precontact times. Based on archeological context and/or
skeletal morphology, the individuals from site 35JA130 and Caveman
Bridge have been identified as Native American of possible Takelma
cultural affiliation.
In 1961, human remains representing one individual from the site of
the North Eugene High School, Eugene, OR were recovered during legally
authorized excavations conducted by University of Oregon archeologists.
No known individual was identified. No associated funerary objects are
present.
In 1966, human remains representing one individual from the Slate's
Forest Mound site (35LIN20), Linn County, OR were recovered during
legally authorized excavations conducted by University of Oregon
archeologists. No known individual was identified. The approximately
eight associated funerary objects include worked and unworked stone
flakes, a stone chopper, and unmodified bone, shell, and rock.
In 1971, human remains representing approximately seven individuals
from the Lynch site (35LIN36), Linn County, OR were recovered during
legally authorized excavations conducted by University of Oregon
archeologists. No known individuals were identified. The four
associated funerary objects are projectile points.
In 1969, human remains representing approximately eight individuals
from private land at Six Corners near the Tualatin River, OR were
removed and donated to the Museum by a donor whose name is withheld by
OSMA. No known individuals were identified. The approximately 32
associated funerary objects include copper, brass, and iron jewelry;
shell and glass beads; copper buttons; woven hair; animal bones; sinew
and cordage.
In 1966, human remains representing six individuals from the Lingo
site (35LA29), Lane County, OR were recovered during legally authorized
excavations conducted by the University of Oregon Field School. No
known individuals were identified. The three associated funerary
objects include a stone pestle, a beaver mandible, and a shell pendant.
In 1970, human remains representing three individuals from sites
35LIN45 and 35LIN50 in Linn County, OR were recovered during legally
authorized excavations conducted by University of Oregon archeologists.
No known individuals were identified. The 16 associated funerary
objects include a bone bead, worked and unworked animal bones, and
stone projectile points.
Historical documents, ethnographic sources, and oral history
indicate that the Kalapuya people have occupied the southern Willamette
Valley area since precontact times. Based on archeological context and/
or skeletal morphology, the individuals from the North Eugene High
School site, the Slate's Forest Mound site, the Lynch site, the Six
Corners site, the Lingo site, and sites 35LIN45 and 35LIN50 have been
identified as Native American of possible Kalapuya cultural
affiliation.
In 1935, human remains representing two individuals, probably from
Scott Lake near McKenzie Pass, OR were donated to the Museum by a donor
whose name is withheld by OSMA. No known individuals were identified.
No associated funerary objects are present.
In 1940, human remains representing one individual from a site near
Crater Lake, OR were recovered during legally authorized excavations
conducted by University of Oregon archeologists, including former
Museum Director L.S. Cressman. No known individual was identified. No
associated funerary objects are present.
In 1947, human remains representing one individual were donated to
the Museum by a donor whose name is withheld by OSMA. No known
individual was identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
Accession records indicate these human remains were collected from a
road cut located three miles towards Medford from Prospect, OR.
Historical documents, ethnographic sources, and oral history
indicate that the Molalla people have occupied the Cascade Range and
upper Rogue River valley since precontact times. Based on archeological
context and/or skeletal morphology, the individuals from Scott Lake,
Crater Lake, and from near Prospect, OR have been identified as Native
American of possible Molalla cultural affiliation.
In 1947, human remains representing 41 individuals from Fuller
Mound, Yamhill County, OR were donated to the Museum by a donor who
collected these individuals and whose name is withheld by OSMA. No
known individuals were identified. The approximately 35 associated
funerary objects include worked whalebone and other animal bone tools;
shell and glass beads; metal; a stone net sinker; unworked wood, bone,
and shell; and an obsidian blade.
In 1947, human remains representing 19 individuals from the Fanning
Mound, Yamhill County, OR were donated to the Museum by a donor who
collected these individuals from the site and whose name is withheld by
OSMA. No known individuals were identified. The five associated
funerary objects include a stone pestle and worked bone.
In 1959, human remains representing five individuals were donated
to the Museum by a donor whose name is withheld by OSMA. No known
individuals were identified. No
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associated funerary objects are present. Museum records show that the
donor removed these remains from his father's nursery approximately
five miles southwest of McMinnville, OR, east of Highway 18 on the west
bank of the Yamhill River in Yamhill County.
In 1950, human remains representing two individuals were donated to
the Museum by a donor whose name is withheld by OSMA. No known
individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are
present. Accession records indicate these remains were removed from a
``burial mound'' in a field no far from the south bank of Muddy Creek,
two miles east of Highway 99E between Halsey and Harrisburg, and a
short distance northwest of the Rowland schoolhouse in Yamhill County,
OR.
Historical documents, ethnographic sources, and oral history
indicate that the Yamhill and Kalapuya peoples have occupied the
Yamhill County area since precontact times. Based on archeological
context and/or skeletal morphology, these individuals from Yamhill
County have been identified as Native American of possible Yamhill or
Kalapuya cultural affiliation.
In 1947, human remains representing one individual from Netarts
Spit, OR were donated to the Museum from a donor who collected the
remains and whose name is withheld by OSMA. No known individual was
identified. The one associated funerary object is an obsidian point.
In 1956, human remains representing one individual from the Netarts
Spit site (35TI1), Tillamook County, OR were recovered during legally
authorized excavations conducted by University of Oregon archeologists.
No known individual was identified. No associated funerary objects are
present.
In 1991, human remains representing one individual from the Kilchis
Point Village site, Tillamook County, OR were transferred from Portland
State University to the Museum. No known individual was identified. No
associated funerary objects are present.
Historical documents, ethnographic sources, and oral history
indicate that the Tillamook people have occupied the north-central
Oregon coast area since precontact times. Based on archeological
context and/or skeletal morphology, these individuals from Tillamook
County have been identified as Native American of possible Tillamook
cultural affiliation.
Based on the above mentioned information, officials of the Oregon
State Museum of Anthropology have determined that, pursuant to 43 CFR
10.2 (d)(1), the human remains listed above represent the physical
remains of minimum of 143 individuals of Native American ancestry.
Officials of the Oregon State Museum of Anthropology have also
determined that, pursuant to 43 CFR 10.2 (d)(2), the approximately 547
objects listed above 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. Lastly, officials of the Oregon State
Museum of Anthropology have determined that, pursuant to 43 CFR 10.2
(e), there is a relationship of shared group identity which can be
reasonably traced between these Native American human remains and
associated funerary objects and the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
and the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians.
This notice has been sent to officials of the Shoalwater Bay Tribe
of the Shoalwater Bay Indian Reservation, the Confederated Tribes of
Grand Ronde, the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, Confederated
Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians of Oregon, the
Coquille Tribe of Oregon, the Klamath Indian Tribe of Oregon, and the
Quartz Valley Indian Community of the Quartz Valley Reservation.
Representatives of any other Indian tribe that believes itself to be
culturally affiliated with these human remains and associated funerary
objects should contact C. Melvin Aikens, Oregon State Museum of
Anthropology, 1224 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403-1224;
telephone: (541) 346-5115, before [thirty days after publication in the
Federal Register]. Repatriation of the human remains and associated
funerary objects to the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde may begin
after that date if no additional claimants come forward.
The National Park Service is not responsible for the content of or
determinations within this notice.
Dated: June 21, 1999.
Francis P. McManamon,
Departmental Consulting Archeologist,
Manager, Archeology and Ethnography Program.
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