[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 141 (Friday, July 21, 2000)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-18462]



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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service


Notice of Inventory Completion for Native American Human Remains 
From Hawaii in the Possession of the Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, MA

AGENCY: National Park Service, DoI.

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 from Hawaii in the 
possession of the Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, MA. This notice is being 
published as part of the National Park Service's administrative 
responsibilities under NAGPRA, 43 CFR 10.2 (c). The determinations 
within this notice are the sole responsibility of the museum, 
institution, or Federal Agency who has control of these Native American 
human remains and associated funerary objects. The National Park 
Service is not responsible for the determinations within this notice.
    A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by Peabody 
Essex Museum professional staff in consultation with representatives of 
Hui Malama I Na Kupuna O Hawai'i Nei, Ka Lahui Hawai'i, and the Office 
of Hawaiian Affairs.
    In 1800, human remains representing one individual in the form of a 
fish hook from Hawaii were donated to the Peabody Essex Museum by John 
Derby. No known individual was identified. No associated funerary 
objects are present.
    In 1802, human remains representing one individual in the form of a 
fish hook from Hawaii were donated to the Peabody Essex Museum by 
Captain William Bunker. No known individual was identified. No 
associated funerary objects are present.
    In 1916, human remains representing one individual in the form of a 
fish hook from Hawaii were donated to the Peabody Essex Museum by the 
Museum of the American Indian (Heye Foundation). No known individual 
was identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
    In 1922, human remains representing one individual in the form of a 
fish hook from Hawaii were depositied with the Peabody Essex Museum by 
the Worcester Historical Society. In 1996, these human remains were 
gifted to the Peabody Essex Museum by the Worcester Historical Society. 
No known individual was identified. No associated funerary objects are 
present.
    Before 1868, human remains representing one individual in the form 
of a fish hook were collected from Hawaii by Rev. Asa Thurston. In 
1925, these human remains were donated to the Peabody Essex Museum by 
Stephen W. Phillips. No known individual was identified. No associated 
funerary objects are present.
    Between 1928-1932, human remains representing three individuals in 
the forms of two fish hooks and a fishing net needle were collected 
from Hawaii by F. Walter Bergmann. In 1957, these human remains were 
donated to the Peabody Essex Museum by F. Walter Bergmann. No known 
individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are 
present.
    Consultation evidence presented by representatives of Hui Malama I 
Na Kupuna O Hawai'i Nei indicates these objects are human remains.
    Based on the above mentioned information, officials of the Peabody 
Essex Museum have determined that, pursuant to 43 CFR 10.2 (d)(1), the 
human remains listed above represent the physical remains of at least 
eight individuals of Native American ancestry. Officials of the Peabody 
Essex Museum 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 Hui Malama I Na 
Kupuna O Hawai'i Nei, Ka Lahui Hawai'i, and the Office of Hawaiian 
Affairs.
    This notice has been sent to officials of the Hui Malama I Na 
Kupuna O Hawai'i Nei, Ka Lahui Hawai'i, and the Office of Hawaiian 
Affairs. Representatives of any other Indian tribe that believes itself 
to be culturally affiliated with these human remains should contact 
Christina Hellmich, Director of Collections Management, Peabody Essex 
Museum, East India Square, Salem, MA 01970; telephone (978) 745-1876, 
facimile (978) 744-003, before August 21, 2000. Repatriation of the 
human remains to Hui Malama I Na Kupuna O Hawai'i Nei, Ka Lahui 
Hawai'i, and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs may begin after that date 
if no additional claimants come forward.

    Dated: June 13, 2000.
John Robbins,
Assistant Director, Cultural Resources Stewardship and Partnerships.
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