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Repatriations | Oneida Nation of New York & Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin

Through consultation with the Oneida Nation of New York and the Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin, the human remains of two individuals were determined to be culturally affiliated with both groups.

In 1944, human remains representing two individuals were removed from the Ellenwood site, Munnsville, NY by Mr. (Elton?) Lake. In 1944, these human remains were donated to the University of Pennsylvania Museum by George Roberts of Sharon Hill, PA. No known individuals were identified. The four associated funerary objects included three iron fragments and mirror glass. Based on accession information and associated funerary objects, these individuals have been determined to be Native American from the early historic period. Based on historic documents, the Ellenwood site has been identified as an Oneida village and cemetery occupied during the 17th century. Representatives of the Oneida Indian Nation of New York presented geographical and historical evidence during consultation indicating cultural affiliation with the Ellenwood site.

A relationship of shared group identity can be reasonably traced between these Native American human remains and associated funerary objects and the Oneida Indian Nation of New York and the Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin. In agreement with the Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin these human remains were repatriated by the Oneida Nation of New York.

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