book chapter

A Navaho struggle for land

New Mexico historical review • 21 • Published In 1946 • Pages: 1-21

By: Reeve, Frank Driver.

Abstract

This is a detailed account of the struggle of the Navajo between 1877-1887 to gain access to the San Juan River by retaining control of a small strip of land along the south bank. Long and involved litigation with and depredations against Euro-American settlers finally ended with governmental ruling joining the land to the reservation. The author points out, however, that 'this struggle is an episode in the history of the land problem that still plagues the Navajo and the government of the United States.

HRAF PubDate

2004

Region

North America

Sub Region

Southwest and Basin

Document Type

book chapter

Evaluation

Creator Type

Historian

Document Rating

4: Excellent Secondary Data

Analyst

Katchen S. Coley ; 1951-1953

Field Date

no date

Coverage Date

1877-1887

Coverage Place

New Mexico, United States

Notes

Frank D. Reeve

This document consists of excerpts

Includes bibliographical references

LCCN

28000527

LCSH

Navajo Indians