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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.)

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