Nuclear Power, 1978-2002.
Sub-Series
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
This collection contains news clippings, newsletters, articles, correspondence, reports, and research materials relating to Native American support groups and issues concerning natural resources, energy development and exploitation, the Navajo-Hopi land dispute, and issues of native rights and sovereignty. The bulk of the material in this collection focuses on 1974-1983. The collection contains documents from the Committee on Native American Struggles (CONAS), Native American Solidarity Committee (NASC), Big Mountain Support Committee, Southwest Research and Information Center, National Indian Youth Council, Navajo-Hopi Land Dispute Commission, Native American Environmental Council, and Citizens against Radioactive Dumping.
The collection is divided into 3 overlapping series: Natural Resources/Energy; Navajo-Hopi Land Dispute; and Rights/Sovereignty. The Natural Resources/Energy series contains materials on coal and uranium mining, nuclear power, WIPP, and general materials on energy and mineral exploitation/development on native lands. Navajo-Hopi Land Dispute materials include documents, statements, correspondence, press materials, news clippings, papers, reports, etc. documenting details, problems, and legal ramifications of the relocation plan. The Rights/Sovereignty series consists of press releases, news clippings, and articles providing insight into topics such as fishing rights, Indian jurisdiction, and the Fourth Russell Tribunal on the Rights of the Indians of the Americas.
The collection is divided into 3 overlapping series: Natural Resources/Energy; Navajo-Hopi Land Dispute; and Rights/Sovereignty. The Natural Resources/Energy series contains materials on coal and uranium mining, nuclear power, WIPP, and general materials on energy and mineral exploitation/development on native lands. Navajo-Hopi Land Dispute materials include documents, statements, correspondence, press materials, news clippings, papers, reports, etc. documenting details, problems, and legal ramifications of the relocation plan. The Rights/Sovereignty series consists of press releases, news clippings, and articles providing insight into topics such as fishing rights, Indian jurisdiction, and the Fourth Russell Tribunal on the Rights of the Indians of the Americas.
Dates
- 1978-2002.
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 box (1 cu. ft.), plus 1 oversize folder
Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu