Katchongva (Chief Dan) Collection, 1970-1971

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Summary

Title:
Chief Dan Katchongva Collection
Dates:
1970-1971
Creators:
Katchongva, Dan, Chief
Abstract:
Chief Dan Katchongva (1860-1972) was born in Old Oraibi, Arizona. He was a tradional leader and Hopi Chief at Hotevilla, Arizona. This collection consists of material primarily created between 1970-1971. They include photocopies of correspondence from Chief Dan Katchongva to tribal, church, and government leaders; press clippings; and posters related to unidentified flying object (UFO) sightings near Prescott, Arizona and its relation to a Hopi prophecy.
Extent:
0.25 Linear Feet (3 folders, 1 oversized folder)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Chief Dan Katchongva Collection, 1970-1971, Braun Research Library Collection, Autry Museum of the American West, Los Angeles; MS.502; [folder number] [folder title][date].

Background

Scope and content:

This collections consists of photocopies of correspondence from Chief Dan Katchongva to tribal, church, and government leaders; press clippings; and posters. The press clippings and posters relate to unidentified flying object (UFO) sightings near Prescott, Arizona and its relation to a Hopi prophecy.

In the letters, Katchongva demands return of stolen lands, opposes the Hopi Tribal Council and the Peabody Coal Company, and describes true Hopi religion and warns of the "Great Day of Purification" coming soon. All letters written and signed via Katchongva's secretary, Nonnie Skidmore.

Biographical / historical:

Chief Dan Katchongva (1860 January 1 - 1972 February 22) was born in Old Oraibi, Arizona. He was a traditional leader and Hopi Chief at Hotevilla, Arizona.

Processing information:

Processed by Glenna Schroeder, circa 1977-1981. Finding aid completed by Anna Liza Posas, 2013. Final processing of collection and publication of finding aid made possible by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Anna Liza Posas
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-02-24 18:33:38 +0000 .

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Preferred citation:

Chief Dan Katchongva Collection, 1970-1971, Braun Research Library Collection, Autry Museum of the American West, Los Angeles; MS.502; [folder number] [folder title][date].

Location of this collection:
4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA 90027, US
Contact:
(747) 201-8448
rroom@theautry.org
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