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William Bluehouse Johnson - #18

 Series

Scope and Contents

Abstract: 3/15/2013; 6/8/2013. In tape one, Bluehouse discusses his home and community life. He outlines his early education and daily routine in boarding school. He also discusses Catholicism in Isleta. He concludes with discussing his involvement in the relocation program and his time in California during the American Indian Movement. In tape two, Bluehouse discusses his time at UNM and involvement in KIVA Club. He focuses on various groups of activism and Larry Casuse. He also elaborates on the role of music in his education and personal life. He was part of several Native bands, including XIT.

Dates

  • 2012-2015

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English, with Native American language interspersed in some of the interviews

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 5 Boxes (44 interviews)

Abstract

William Bluehouse Johnson (Isleta Pueblo and Navajo) received a Bachelor of University Studies and Juris Doctorate from the University of New Mexico. He was raised in the Pueblo of Isleta. He adopted the last name Bluehouse, to honor his Navajo Grandfather. He has practiced law since 1991. He has served in numerous judicial capacities including Chief Justice at Isleta Appellate Court, Judge Pro Tempore at Acoma and Cochiti Tribal Courts and Tribal Judge at both Acoma and Laguna Tribal Courts. He also worked as a Prosecutor for the Yavapai-Apache Nation and the Zuni Pueblo.

General

Keywords/Topics: Albuquerque Indian School; BIA Isleta Day School; St. Michaels boarding school; Relocation "Employment Assistanceā€; The Thunderbirds; Hector Garcia; KIVA Club; Vietnam War activism; Chicano Movement; American Indian Movement; Frank Francisco Holguin; Larry Caususe; XIT; Lincoln Street Exit; Redbone; Indian bands

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