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Navajo Indians -- Land tenure

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

David M. Brugge Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-770-BC
Abstract This collection contains David Brugge's research used to assist the Navajo Nation in their land claims, in particular the case, Healing vs. Jones, resulting from the Navajo-Hopi Land Dispute. There is also material on the aftermath of the court ruling including post litigation negotiations, political solution, relocation, and resistance to relocation.
Dates: 1583-2009; Majority of material found within 1952-2009

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)