[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 186 (Thursday, September 24, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60263-60264]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-21080]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-NPS0030809; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]


Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural Items: Oshkosh Public 
Museum, Oshkosh, WI

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Oshkosh Public Museum, in consultation with the 
appropriate Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, has 
determined that the cultural item listed in this notice meets the 
definition of object of cultural patrimony. Lineal descendants or 
representatives of any Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization not 
identified in this notice that wish to claim this cultural item should 
submit a written request to the Oshkosh Public Museum. If no additional 
claimants come forward, transfer of control of the cultural item to the 
lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations 
stated in this notice may proceed.

DATES: Lineal descendants or representatives of any Indian Tribe or 
Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that wish to 
claim this cultural item should submit a written request with 
information in support of the claim to the Oshkosh Public Museum at the 
address in this notice by October 26, 2020.

ADDRESSES: Emily Rock, Registrar, Oshkosh Public Museum, 1331 Algoma 
Blvd., Oshkosh, WI 54901, telephone (920) 236-5766, email 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is here given in accordance with the 
Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 
U.S.C. 3005, of the intent to repatriate a cultural item under the 
control of the Oshkosh Public Museum, Oshkosh, WI, that meets the 
definition of object of cultural patrimony under 25 U.S.C. 3001.
    This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's 
administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003(d)(3). The 
determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the 
museum, institution, or Federal agency that has control of the Native 
American cultural items. The National Park Service is not responsible 
for the determinations in this notice.

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History and Description of the Cultural Item

    In 1934, one cultural item was loaned to the Oshkosh Public Museum 
by Fred McKay, who had obtained it from the Quinney family at an 
unknown date. As this item was never reclaimed by the lender, in 2002, 
under the 1993 Wisconsin Act 18 Abandoned Loans procedures, the Oshkosh 
Public Museum accessioned the item. The object of cultural patrimony is 
an ornately carved powder horn that belonged to John W. Quinney (1797-
1855), Sachem of the Stockbridge-Munsee Tribe from 1852-1855. Quinney 
was a renowned orator and lobbyist for the Stockbridge Munsee who 
negotiated with the United States on behalf of his people, and his 
leadership is credited with helping their Tribe survive difficult 
times.
    According to the Stockbridge Munsee Community, Wisconsin, because 
of Quinney's importance to the Community, the powder horn is a symbol 
of the Tribe's cultural identity. Based on the information presented by 
the Stockbridge Munsee Community, Wisconsin, the Oshkosh Public Museum 
has determined that the powder horn meets the definition of an object 
of cultural patrimony.

Determinations Made by the Oshkosh Public Museum

    Officials of the Oshkosh Public Museum have determined that:
     Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(3)(D), the one cultural item 
described above has ongoing historical, traditional, or cultural 
importance central to the Native American group or culture itself, 
rather than property owned by an individual.
     Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(2), there is a relationship of 
shared group identity that can be reasonably traced between the object 
of cultural patrimony and the Stockbridge Munsee Community, Wisconsin.

Additional Requestors and Disposition

    Lineal descendants or representatives of any Indian Tribe or Native 
Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that wish to claim 
this cultural item should submit a written request with information in 
support of the claim to Emily Rock, Registrar, Oshkosh Public Museum, 
1331 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh, WI 54901, telephone (920) 236-5766, email 
[email protected], by October 26, 2020. After that date, if no 
additional claimants have come forward, transfer of control of the 
object of cultural patrimony to the Stockbridge Munsee Community, 
Wisconsin may proceed.
    The Oshkosh Public Museum is responsible for notifying the 
Stockbridge Munsee Community, Wisconsin that this notice has been 
published.

    Dated: August 24, 2020.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2020-21080 Filed 9-23-20; 8:45 am]
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