Navajo Indians -- Government relations
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:
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
Ellen Kemper papers concerning Navajo Hopi relocation
Collection
Identifier: MSS-939-BC
Abstract
The collection focuses on resistance and litigation in response to the forced relocation of the Navajo, pursuant to Public Law 93-531 (Navajo-Hopi Land Settlement Act of 1974).
Dates:
1964-1996; Majority of material found within 1986-1989
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
Lisa Law Big Mountain Weaving Project and Santa Fe Big Mountain Defense Support Group Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-857-BC
Abstract
This collection contains the papers of activist, photographer, and documentary filmmaker Lisa Law pertaining to the Santa Fe Big Mountain Defense Support Group and the Big Mountain Weaving Project.
Dates:
1974-2007; Majority of material found within 1985-1989
Pueblo Lands Board Records,
Collection
Identifier: 1974-013
Scope and Content
Collection consists primarily of memorandums, documents from hearings, and minutes of meetings of the Pueblo Lands Board. Also included are letters sent and received by Roberts Walker, Chairman of the Pueblo Lands Board, and letters received by Herbert J. Hagerman, U.S. Indian Commissioner authorized to negotiate with the Pueblos. Individual files are present for the Pueblos of Nambe, Pojoaque, Tesuque, Laguna, and Acoma. Materials concerning the Navajo are also present in this collection.
Dates:
1924-1930.
Rachel Walcott Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-543-BC
Scope and Content
The Rachel Walcott papers represent a bureaucratic dialogue between various government agencies concerning the murder of Samuel T. Walcott and James McNally, allegedly by two Navajo Indians on March 31, 1884, in the Territory of Arizona. The Indians, Osh-ka-ni-ne and Ten-nai-tso-si were pursued and arrested on July 10, and July 18, 1884. Interestingly, McNalley's remains were never recovered and this has led to the rise of local folk tales. The collection is comprised of...
Dates:
1883-1902
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)
Sophie D. Aberle Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-509-BC
Abstract
This collection documents the professional and personal interests of Sophie D. Aberle. There is an abundance of research materials pertaining to the Pueblo and Navajo Indians, as well as general Native American issues, including relocation. Records pertaining to Aberle's tenure with the United Pueblos Agency, the Commission on the Rights, Liberties, and Responsibilities of the American Indian, and the National Science Board are included in the collection.
Dates:
1913-1987