essay

Zuni history and anthropology

zuni and the courts : a struggle for sovereign land rights • Lawrence, Kan. • Published In 1995 • Pages: 21-26

By: Eggan, Fred.

Abstract
This is a brief historical account of the origin of the village of Zuni from the sixteenth century to the twentieth, including information on socio-political organization, Zuni-Spanish relations, and quarrels with the Navaho over reservation land. Eggan also presents a short biographical sketch of Frank Hamillton Cushing and his role and work with the Zuni in the late nineteenth century.
Subjects
History
Real property
External relations
Tribe and nation
Form and rules of government
culture
Zuni
HRAF PubDate
2009
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle; 2007
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
1540-1978
Coverage Place
Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico, United States
Notes
Fred Eggan
Includes bibliographical references
LCCN
94044026
LCSH
Zuni Indians