David M. Brugge papers, 1904-2004

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Brugge, David M. David M. Brugge papers, 1904-2004

David M. Brugge papers, 1904-2004

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/74281945

The Personal Papers and Research series contains material on some of David Brugge's writings including his book, The Navajo-Hopi Land Dispute. There is information on the awards this book was nominated for, news releases, reviews and Brugge's responses, letters from the editor about the book and related correspondence such as requests for use of illustrations. The research includes news clippings, 1964-2002, the transcript for a 1989 interview with Robert L. Bennett, articles on relocation, environmental and economic issues, biographical information on Norman M. Littell, Navajo General Counsel and Claims Attorney, and other articles relating to the Navajo-Hopi Land Dispute. The correspondence in this series is arranged by date. The majority of the Congressional correspondence is about Public Law 93-531 (Navajo-Hopi Land Settlement Act of 1974). Healing vs. Jones. David Brugge was part of the research team that prepared evidence for the Healing vs. Jones trial. As a result of the trial, the Court gave the Hopi Tribe exclusive ownership of District 6 but declared the rest of the disputed land was held jointly by both tribes. Materials related to the trial research are contained in this collection. Brugge investigated Navajo archaeological sites, prepared exhibits and assisted attorneys with preliminary interviews of elderly Navajo who could possibly appear as witnesses. In the Healing vs. Jones series are found copies of exhibits for the trial including maps, site reports, tree-ring data, photographs, pottery charts, Navajo place names, ethnobotany exhibits and testimonies. The two subseries Post Litigation Negotiations and Political Solution, and Relocation and Resistance, contain articles, newspaper clippings, testimonies, documents, interview transcriptions, correspondence, reports, excerpts from federal regulations, maps and conference papers. Subjects such as Black Mesa, Arizona, the United Nations Religious Freedom Hearing on behalf of the Navajo, organized resistance to relocation, impact of relocation and Peabody Western Coal Company are covered. Also are found Navajo-Hopi Relocation Commission updates and reports, 1981-1987, including an analysis by Brugge of the monthly meetings, meeting minutes and notes. The Moenkopi Project series contains information on land status, boundary line proposals, grazing and land use, field surveys including field notes, a final report with maps, notes on meetings regarding the Navajo-Hopi Boundary Matter, survey with the Grazing Committee, Navajo Chapter meetings in 1967 at Pinon, Tolani Lakes, White Cone and Window Rock, Advisory Committee meeting minutes and 1967-1968 Navajo-Hopi Negotiating Committee minutes and notes. The Oversize Series contains maps, documents, periodicals and other publications, 1908-1990.

4 boxes (4 cu. ft.) + 1 oversize folder

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