Realia, 1942 - 2001
Series — Box: 5
Scope and Contents
This box contains two t-shirts, one original turquoise military cover for the Navajo Code Talkers Association, a medal awarded to William Dean Wilson by the Native American Warrior Veterans Memorial Association, a Navajo Code Talker Association pin, chevrons, a tie clip, and two other military related pins. It also includes two sets of military dog tags, a plaque for twenty-eight years of service to the Navajo Nation, and a white shell necklace given as a gift to each original Navajo Code Talker from the U.S. Office of the Northern Marianas Delegate to the House of Representatives during the Congressional medal ceremony at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda in 2001. Also, included is a medallion with a wooden stand commemorating Tinian and the Northern Marianas and a New Mexico ribbon. It also includes a DVD of photographs of Navajo Plains dance regalia; original items were returned to the family.
Dates
- 1942 - 2001
Conditions Governing Access
Access to this collection is restricted until 2026. Prior to this date, researchers seeking access should request written permission from the donor. Please consult with CSWR staff for guidance.
Extent
From the Collection: 5 boxes, 2 oversize folders
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
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