[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 114 (Friday, June 13, 1997)] [Notices] [Page 32369] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-15226] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service Notice of Inventory Completion for Native American Human Remains From Hawaii in the Possession of the Springfield Science Museum, Springfield, MA Editorial Note: This document was inadvertently omitted from the issue of Wednesday, June 11, 1997. AGENCY: National Park Service ACTION: Notice ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 in the possession of the Springfield Science Museum, Springfield, MA. A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by Springfield Science Museum professional staff in consultation with representatives of Hui Malama I Na Kupuna 'O Hawai'i Nei and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Before 1917 (possibly 1898), human remains representing one individual were donated to the Springfield Science Museum by an unknown person. No known individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are present. Morphological evidence indicates this individual is Native Hawaiian based on cranial appearence. This individual was most likely brought back to Springfield, MA, by a whaler or sailor who visited the Hawaiian Islands, then known as the Sandwich Islands. The cranium is labeled ``Sandwich Islands.'' Consultation evidence provided by representatives of Hui Malama I Na Kupuna 'O Hawai'i Nei indicate that shoreline sand dunes, caves, and cliff caves were the locations of exclusively Native Hawaiian burials into the early historic period, and locations easily accessible to whalers and sailors of the period. Based on the above mentioned information, officials of the Springfield Science 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. Lastly, officials of the Springfield Science Museum have 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 Hui Malam I Na Kupuna 'O Hawai'i Nei. This notice has been sent to officials of Hui Malama I Na Kupuna 'O Hawai'i Nei and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Representatives of any other Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization that believes itself to be culturally affiliated with these human remains should contact John Pretola, Curator of Anthropology, Springfield Science Museum, 236 State Street, Springfield, MA 01103, telephone (413) 263-6875, ext. 320, before July 14, 1997. Repatriation of the human remains to Hui Malama I Na Kupuna 'O Hawai'i Nei may begin after that date if no additional claimants come forward. Dated: June 2, 1997. Francis P. McManamon, Departmental Consulting Archeologist, Manager, Archeology and Ethnography Program. [FR Doc. 97-15226 Filed 6-10-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-70-F