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Lecture 2: Anatomy and the History of Biological Anthropology Lecture 2: Anatomy and the History of Biological Anthropology
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Important Reminder
Ethics Warning
Case Study: Milwaukee County Poor Farm Cemetery Project (2013)
Historical Context
The Poor Farm System
Cemetery Information
Excavation Project Details
Stakeholders Involved
Burial Register
Demographics from Cemetery 2
Key Findings
Total Individuals Recovered (2013 Excavation)
Age Distribution of Juveniles
Adult Demographics
Historical Context of Anatomical Study
18th Century Practices
Evidence of Medical Training
What We Can Learn
Ethical Responsibilities with Human Remains
When Human Remains Are Found
Who Is Responsible?
Historical Collections and Ethics
19th-20th Century Collection Practices
Current Status
NAGPRA: Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act
Key Requirements
Repatriation Process
2024 Repatriation Statistics
Major Institutional Holdings (as of January 2025)
American Museum of Natural History
Harvard University
UC Berkeley
UW-Madison NAGPRA Compliance
Timeline and Progress
Repatriation Success
Special Case: Smithsonian Institution
Key Takeaways