Nietschmann, Bernard
Variant namesBernard Nietschmann (1941-2000) served as a professor in the Dept. of Geography at the University of California, Berkeley, from 1977 until 2000. Nietschmann was known for his groundbreaking field work with the Miskito of Nicaragua, as well as his negotiation on their behalf with the Sandanista government to protect Miskito land from government encroachment. He also headed the Maya Mapping Project, using cultural geography to help identify and defend the land rights of the Maya and other indigenous groups around the world. In addition, Nietschmann published extensive studies on sea turtles in Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and the Torres Strait.
From the description of Bernard Nietschmann papers, 1965-2000 (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 681974301
From the description of Photographs from the Bernard Nietschmann papers [graphic]. ca. 1893-ca. 1997, bulk ca. 1969-ca. 1997. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 707941587
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| creatorOf | Nietschmann, Bernard. Bernard Nietschmann papers, 1965-2000 | UC Berkeley Libraries | |
| referencedIn | Carr, Archie Fairly, 1909-1987. Correspondence, 1930-1987. | University of Florida | |
| creatorOf | Nietschmann, Bernard. Photographs from the Bernard Nietschmann papers [graphic]. | UC Berkeley Libraries | |
| referencedIn | RISM Vertical Files, Bulk, 1960-2000, Bulk, 1960-2000 1900-2004 | New York University. Archives |
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| associatedWith | Carr, Archie Fairly, 1909-1987. | person |
| associatedWith | Maya Atlas. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Maya Mapping Project. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | United States. Hydrographic Office. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | University of California, Berkeley. Dept. of Geography. | corporateBody |
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| Central America | |||
| Torres Strait | |||
| Nicaragua | |||
| Nicaragua | |||
| Carribean Sea | |||
| Costa Rica | |||
| Central America | |||
| Belize | |||
| Caribbean Sea |
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| Cultural geography |
| Ethnology |
| Guerrilla warfare |
| Indians of Central America |
| Indians of Central America |
| Indians of Central America |
| Indigenous peoples |
| Land reform |
| Marine animals |
| Mayas |
| Miskito Indians |
| Miskito Indians |
| Miskito Indians |
| Sea turtles |
| Sea turtles |
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Birth 1941-04-09
Death 2000
Americans
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