John Redhouse Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-780-BC
Scope and Content
This collection documents John Redhouse's career as an American Indian activist. Materials relate to the activities and projects of the Navajo Sovereignty Project, Tonantzin Land Institute, Native Indian Youth Council, Diné Citizens Against Ruining Our Environment, coal gasification and relocation. Contents include background information on a variety of programs, activity reports, proposals, newsletters, news clippings, articles, and correspondence. This collection provides good background on Native American (particularly Navajo) environmental and sovereignty issues throughout the past 35 years and on the Native organizations that were involved with the issues. The selected writings, news clippings, and articles provide a valuable resource for chronological and issue oriented glimpses into the period.
Dates
- 1972-2023
Creator
- Redhouse, John (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
Limited duplication of CSWR material is allowed for research purposes.User is responsible for compliance with all copyright, privacy, and libel laws. Permission is required for publication or distribution.
Biographical Information
John Redhouse was born and raised in Farmington, New Mexico. He graduated from Farmington High School in 1969. A longtime Indian rights activist, Redhouse worked with Indians Against Exploitation in Gallup, N.M. from 1972-73 and the Coalition for Navajo Liberation in Farmington, N.M. in 1974. He was Associate Director of the National Indian Youth Council in Albuquerque, N.M. from 1974 to 1978. Redhouse also served on the City of Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board in 1978 and the New Mexico State Advisory Committee to the United States Civil Rights Commission in 1978-79. In 1979-80, he worked with the American Indian Environmental Council in Albuquerque (N.M.), Reno (NV), and Flagstaff (AZ). Redhouse was a freelance writer and consultant from 1981-1987. He worked with the Tonantzin Land Institute in Albuquerque from 1988-89. Redhouse has been a consultant since 1990. He is a graduate of the University of New Mexico and a U.S. Army veteran.
Extent
2 boxes (2 cu. ft.)
Abstract
This collection documents John Redhouse's activities and involvement with projects and issues relating to Native sovereignty and environmental justice. Included are proposals, reports, correspondence, news clippings, articles, and publications.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged alphabetically, by subject. Additions are added at the end.
Separated Material
The following publications are catalogued for CSWR general collection:
Hasgood, Eguene. DinéBi-Iná Nahil Ná (Revive the DinéWay): DinéEvictees of District Six Jáditó (DinéNation), Arizona, 1993.
Redhouse, John. Indian Lifestyles In A Reservation Bordertown, 1974.
Redhouse, John. Leasing of Dinetah: An Eastern Havajo Odyssey, 1984.
Redhouse, John. The Forgotten Long Walk: When the Navajos Had Too Many People, 1986.
Redhouse, John. Geopolitics of the Navajo Hopi Land Dispute, 1985.
Redhouse, John. Holy Land: A Navajo Pilgrimage Back to Dinetah, 1985.
Redhouse, John. History of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Water Wars: 1844-1990, 1994.
Tribal Peoples Survival, 1979-1988
Hasgood, Eguene. DinéBi-Iná Nahil Ná (Revive the DinéWay): DinéEvictees of District Six Jáditó (DinéNation), Arizona, 1993.
Redhouse, John. Indian Lifestyles In A Reservation Bordertown, 1974.
Redhouse, John. Leasing of Dinetah: An Eastern Havajo Odyssey, 1984.
Redhouse, John. The Forgotten Long Walk: When the Navajos Had Too Many People, 1986.
Redhouse, John. Geopolitics of the Navajo Hopi Land Dispute, 1985.
Redhouse, John. Holy Land: A Navajo Pilgrimage Back to Dinetah, 1985.
Redhouse, John. History of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Water Wars: 1844-1990, 1994.
Tribal Peoples Survival, 1979-1988
Processing Information
Material added, September 2013; December 2014; November 2016; September 2018
- Coal gasification -- New Mexico--San Juan County
- Diné Citizens against Ruining Our Environment (Organization)
- Energy development -- Navajo Indian Reservation
- Environmental protection -- Navajo Indian Reservation
- Hopi Indians -- Land tenure
- Hopi Indians -- Relocation
- Indians of North America -- Government relations
- Indians of North America -- Legal status, laws, etc.
- National Indian Youth Council
- Navajo Indians -- Land tenure
- Navajo Indians -- Relocation
- Navajo Sovereignty Project
- Tonantzin Land Institute
Creator
- Redhouse, John (Person)
- Title
- Finding Aid of the John Redhouse Papers, 1972-2020
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- N. Sedore-Pena
- Date
- ©2007
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
Revision Statements
- Monday, 20210524: Attribute normal is missing or blank.
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