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Box Inventory #001
Tax chart for years 1918-1933. Includes school district assessment, water district, and amount turned over to water board by county.
"Copy of Report of William J. Maloney, Patrolman, Palm Canyons, Agua Caliente Indian Reservation, California." Discusses level of visitors to the Indian Canyons during 1922-23; discusses problems such as littering and removal of palms. Expresses frustration that Indians would not help prevent burning of palm trees.
Hand-written, unsigned report stating the number of visitors to the Indian Canyons during the 1924-25 season. Suggests improvements such as better roads, parking, tables, trash cans, etc.
President of the Andreas Canyon Club to Nellie Coffman. Expresses desire for a National Monument and frustration that Indian Agent Ellis would not work with the Andreas Canyon Club and its aims.
Walter Woehlke to H. L. Coffman. Accuses H. L. Coffman of viewing Indians as "a Methodist businessman." Mentions Collier's article and his investigation of the reservation and Dr. Hubert's disapproval of the allotment scheme.
To Nellie Coffman. The Indian Defense Association asks Nellie Coffman for confirmation that Lee Arenas has accepted and is promoting allotments (per Francisco Patencio's letter).
A. D. Wilson to Mission Indian Agency (John Dady). Reports on conditions at reservation camp grounds. Camping grounds of Marcus Pete, Juana Hatchitt, Willie Belardo, Miguel Saturnino (Courtemouche), and Lee Arenas are reviewed.
John Dady to L. T. Mott (Asst. State Housing Commissioner). Asks for inspection of reservation auto camps.
John Dady to Willie Marcus (Policeman, United States Indian Bureau). Encloses report of A. D. Wilson on his inspection report of reservation camping grounds. Supplies a list of upgrades which must take place due to the reservation being subject to the rules of the State Health Department and State House Commissioner.
J. D. Dunshee to Stella Atwood. Thanks Atwood for information provided in her letter concerning Palm Springs auto camps; forwards letter to the Department of Immigration and Housing.
Vincent Brown to Stella Atwood. Confirms receipt of Atwood's letter and reports that an inspection will begin the following week.
John Dady to Tribal Committee. Responding to a complaint, Dady requests plumbing upgrades to the bathhouse.
Harold Ickes to Will Rogers (Chairman, Committee on Indian Affairs). Per request, Ickes provides a report on H. R. 8600 -- a bill to make a long term lease for the Agua Caliente Band. Supports premise of bill but objects to certain portions.
John Dady to H. A. Atwood. Per request, encloses bill relating to the leasing of reservation lands. Also includes a draft of a 99-year lease bill.
F. V. Shannon to Harold Ickes. Forwards questions raised by a meeting og the Chamber of Commerce in regard to long term leasing of Indian lands. Asks if leased land remains under federal jurisdiction, if it would be possible to have leased land be subject to local jurisdictions and be taxed, if state statues against gambling and liquor would remain intact. Expresses concern that a leasehold without taxation would compete against established businesses of the Chamber of Commerce.
John Collier to F. V. Shannon (Chamber of Commerce). In response to Shannon's letter (see item #15), Collier clarifies that State sanitation laws apply to Indian lands, that giving up tax-exempt status might be possible were compensatory advantages offered to the band, that anti-gambling laws would apply to non-Indian people whether on or off the reservation.
John Dady (Mission Indian Agency) to Marcus Pete (Spokesman, Agua Caliente Band). Informs Marcus that he's received letters in his nameauthored by other individuals. Asks for guidance on leasing Section 18 for airport purposes, use of tribal funds for community services such as water, housing, fire engine, bathhouse improvement, and sewer right of way. Insists that the Band acts without the guidance of "white advisors."
Power of Attorney contract drawn for Anthony Andreas and John Andreas.
Guy Pinney to Earl Coffman. Informs Coffman that he has met with E. R. Smith and R. S. Damon, telling them that "a sale in bulk would put all airport sites into the control of private hands."
John to Nellis Coffman. Responds to Coffman's telegram, stating that Sam Collins has withdrawn his Bill to lease the Palm Springs Indian Reservation.
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