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Austin A. Sam Autobiography and Houck Chapter History,

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-656-BC
Abstract The collection contains a typescript photocopy of "Sam's Story: The Autobiography of Austin A. Sam" which details the life of a Navajo Indian living in a "white environment." The collection also contains descriptive materials about the Houck Chapter of the Navajo reservation and material related to Sam's schooling and military service.
Dates: 1952-2010; Majority of material found in 1983-1992

George P. Hammond Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-55-BC
Abstract This collection contains three volumes of a detailed manuscript written by George Peter Hammond entitled "Navajo-Hopi Relations," which addresses the history of these two tribes between 1540 and 1956. The subtext speaks to the role of the U.S. government and military, missionaries, and other tribes in those relations.
Dates: 1933-1956

Robert W. Young Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-672-BC
Abstract This collection contains works and materials written and gathered by Robert W. Young, professor emeritus in linguistics at the University of New Mexico. Materials concern Navajo linguistics, BIA and Navajo tribal government records, customs, livestock, education, employment, natural resources, and other issues.
Dates: 1850-2003 (bulk 1823-1980)

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Aberle, David F. (David Friend), 1918-2004 1
Collier, John, 1884-1968 1
Hammond, George P. (George Peter), 1896-1993 1
Littell, Norman M. (Norman Mather), 1899-1994 1
Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation Commission 1