Bernard Nietschmann papers, 1965-2000

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Bernard Nietschmann papers, 1965-2000

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Includes correspondence, field notes, writings, teaching materials, project files, grants reports, committee and conference files, and maps.

24 cartons, 6 oversize folders (30 linear feet)

UC Berkeley Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7971209

UC Berkeley Libraries

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Maya Atlas.

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University of California, Berkeley. Dept. of Geography.

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Nietschmann, Bernard

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Bernard 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 indigeno...

Maya Mapping Project.

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