Tag: 1962

The resulting Committee for Pascua Community Housing (CPCH) in July 1962, chaired by Painter and co-chaired by Spicer, was the primary advocate for a Yaqui relocation and housing plan. (p. 202)   Muriel Painter had been a dedicated ally of the Tucson Yaquis for decades. Deeply involved in chronicling their …

Udall told Valencia that there was a “good chance” a bill could be passed in Congress to provide the land for Yaqui resettlement, and the CPHC sprang into action to capitalize on his apparent optimism. (p. 203) Chapter 10, Note 18 . . . for sources and discussion of the …