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Norman M. Littell papers, 1929-1969 (bulk 1953-1966).
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Title:

Norman M. Littell papers, 1929-1969 (bulk 1953-1966)

Creator/Contributor:

Littell, Norman M. (Norman Mather), 1899-1994, creator

Creator/Contributor:

Navajo Tribal Council

Creator/Contributor:

United States, Indian Claims Commission.

Abstract:

Professional files, including correspondence and notes, datebooks, reports and dockets, and exhibit materials, of Norman M. Littell. Most files relate to his tenure as General Council for the Navajo Indians from 1947 to 1967, including files relating to the Hopi-Navajo Land Claims Case, as well as other legal issues throughout the Southwest.

Date:

1953 (issued)

Subject:

n-us-ca
Navajo Indians -- Claims
Navajo Indians -- Land tenure
Hopi Indians -- Claims
Hopi Indians -- Land tenure
Indians of North America -- Claims
Indian reservations -- Southwest, New
Indian land transfers -- Southwest, New
Indians of North America -- Law and legislation
Indians of North America -- Legal status, laws, etc
Navajo -- Réclamations
Navajo -- Terres
Hopi -- Réclamations
Peuples autochtones -- Réclamations
Peuples autochtones -- Terres -- États-Unis (Nouveau Sud-Ouest)
Hopi Indians
Hopi Indians -- Land tenure
Indian land transfers
Indian reservations
Indians of North America
Indians of North America -- Legal status, laws, etc
Navajo Indians
Navajo Indians -- Land tenure
New Southwest
Littell, Norman M. (Norman Mather) -- 1899-1994 -- Archives
Healing, Dewey
Jones, Paul
Littell, Norman M. (Norman Mather) -- 1899-1994

Note:

UNARRANGED COLLECTION. UNAVAILABLE FOR USE. Inquiries regarding these materials should be directed, in writing, to the Head of Public Services, The Bancroft Library.
RESTRICTED COLLECTION. Collection sealed until January 1, 2055. Inquiries regarding these materials should be directed, in writing, to the Head of Public Services, The Bancroft Library.
COLLECTION STORED, IN PART, OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.
Gift; Of Norman Littell; 1971.
Related collection: George P. Hammond papers (BANC MSS 70/89 c).
Related collection: Papers relating to Healing v. Jones (Hopi-Navajo Land Claims Case) (BANC MSS 71/294 c).
Related collection: Documents relating to Navajo Indians : prepared for use in litigation before Indian Claims Commission (BANC MSS C-A 401).
Norman M. Littell was born in 1899 in Indianapolis to Dr. Joseph and Clara Munger Littell. He attended Wabash College and continued his education at Oxford after he was awarded a Rhodes scholarship. He graduated from the University of Washington's law school in 1927. Littell married Katherine Mather on June 14, 1930. The couple had two children, Katherine and Norman. Littell was the Assistant Attorney General of the U.S. in charge of Public Lands Division, U.S. Dept. of Justice 1939-1944 and was the general counsel and claims attorney for the Navajo Tribe of Indians, 1947-1967. Littell died on December 5, 1994.
Preferred citation: Norman M. Littell papers, BANC MSS 71/233 c, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.
In English.

Type:

Archives.
Claims.

Physical Description:

print
166 cartons, 27 rolls, 1 package, 9 oversize folders (175.25 linear feet)

Language:

English

Identifier:

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Origin:

No place, unknown, or undetermined

Copyright Note:

UNARRANGED COLLECTION. UNAVAILABLE FOR USE. Inquiries regarding these materials should be directed, in writing, to the Head of Public Services, The Bancroft Library.
RESTRICTED COLLECTION. Collection sealed until January 1, 2055. Inquiries regarding these materials should be directed, in writing, to the Head of Public Services, The Bancroft Library.
COLLECTION STORED, IN PART, OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.

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