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Compensation for Navajo Uranium Miners collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-936-BC

Scope and Content

Materials related to the passage of the original federal compensation program for uranium miners. These consist of Congressional hearing testimony, legislative history of the law passed by Congress, and a few other items.

Dates

  • 1989-2004

Creator

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.

Biography / History

Earl Mettler is an attorney who represented Navajo uranium miners in their quest for compensation for cancer and silicosis due to radiation exposure.

Extent

1 box (.25 cu. ft.)

Abstract

This small collection consists of records related to compensation for Navajo uranium miners who contracted cancer and silicosis due to radiation exposure.
Title
Finding aid of the Compensation for Navajo Uranium Miners collection, 1989-2004
Status
Completed
Date
© 2014
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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