E. Richard Hart Papers (Accn 1251)
The E. Richard Hart Papers (ca. 1970-1995) consists of original manuscripts, correspondence, oral interview transcripts,
and extensive research materials, including photocopied secondary sources, used to document Zuni history from the time of
early European contact. Hart, a historical researcher, writer, editor, and director/organizer of intellectual conferences and
institutions focusing on the environment and culture of the West, also prepared and presented historical background for the
court cases that, over a period of years, secured rights and properties for the Zunis. Much of this collection contains
research and drafts of the historical, anthropological, botanical, geographical, and geological papers written by Hart and
others. Hart also worked with the Western Shoshone tribes, and some of that material is also found here. In addition,
extensive historical research materials used for conferences, papers, and published articles and books are included. An
inventory is available.