Background, Advocacy, Publicity, 1981-1994
Series
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The collection focuses on strategy and litigation emanating from the Big Mountain Legal Office (AZ) in response to actions and legislation of the Navajo-Hopi Indian Relocation Commission and the United States Congress. Included are legal briefs, testimony, background materials, documents, newsletters (Big Mountain Legal Office newsletter, Navajo & Hopi Indian Relocation Commission program update and report), articles and press clippings. Navajo advocacy dominates the collection, with the first amendment lawsuit, "In Defense of Sacred Lands" a focal point. There is a small amount of material pertaining to the Hopi perspective.
Dates
- 1981-1994
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 box (1 cu. ft.)
Creator
- From the Collection: Kemper, Ellen R. (Person)
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
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