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Earl Coffman Papers

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Earl Coffman Papers 2006.046 1 Earl Coffman Papers

Accession number: 2006.046

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Descriptive Summary Title: Earl Coffman Papers Dates: 1923-1949 Accession number: 2006.046 Creator: Coffman, Earl Collector: Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce Collection Size: 2.1 linear feet500 items Repository: Agua Caliente Cultural Museum Palm Springs, California 92262 Abstract: Correspondence, telegrams, transcripts, and other documentation created and/or collected between the years 1923-1949, pertaining to relations between the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce and the Agua Caliente Band of Mission Indians. The Indian Affairs Committee, a subcommittee of the Chamber of Commerce, was made up of non-Indian business owners who organized their interests through pooled resources. Phil Swing, the subcommittee's lawyer, pursued the group's interests at the national level in Washington D.C. Earl Coffman, son of Nellie Coffman, acted as president. Notable events recorded include the attempts of the Chamber of Commerce to seize control of the Indian Canyons and Agua Caliente Hot Spring on Section 14, the Indian Affairs Committee's demand for retraction of Indian Canyons entrance and horse riding fees, the arrest of the Agua Caliente Band's traditional leaders, the 1937 federal takeover of the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation, and other topics pertaining to tribal land rights and sovereignty. Physical location: Stored off site. Advance notice required for access. Languages: Languages represented in the collection: English Access Collection is open for research. Publication Rights Ownership of the physical collection belongs to the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum. Literary rights, including copyright, are retained by the creators and their heirs. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine who holds the copyright and pursue the copyright owner or his or her heir for permission to publish where the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum does not hold the copyright. For research purposes only. All copies and reproductions by permission of copyright holder[s]. Preferred Citation [Identification of item], Earl Coffman Papers, 2006.046, Agua Caliente Cultural Museum. Acquisition Information Transferred from the Palm Springs Art Museum. Biography / Administrative History Earl Coffman acted as president of the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce's Indian Affairs Committee. The Indian Affairs Committee was made up of non-Indian business owners who organized their economic and political interests through pooled resources.

Earl Coffman Papers 2006.046 2 Scope and Content of Collection Correspondence, telegrams, transcripts, and other documentation created and/or collected between the years 1923-1949, pertaining to relations between the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce and the Agua Caliente Band of Mission Indians. Notable events recorded include the attempts of the Chamber of Commerce to seize control of the Indian Canyons and Agua Caliente Hot Spring on Section 14, the Indian Affairs Committee's demand for retraction of Indian Canyons entrance and horse riding fees, the arrest of the Agua Caliente Band's traditional leaders, the 1937 federal takeover of the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation, and other topics pertaining to tribal land rights and sovereignty. Indexing Terms The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection. Coffman, Earl Swing, Phil Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce Indian Affairs Committee Agua Caliente Band of Mission Indians Palm Springs Atwood, Stella Coffman, Nellie Agua Caliente Indian Reservation Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Coffman, Nellie Paramount Pictures Corporation Murray, Welwood McCallum, John Guthrie Atwood, Stella Lipps, Thomas Roberson, George Roberson, Elta White, Cornelia McManus, Austin White, Isabel Coffman, Helen Bayless Garlick, Hobart Powers, Nora Judd Brophy, William Crocker, Francis Agua Caliente Hot Spring Indian Canyons Palm Canyon Andreas Canyon San Jacinto National Monument Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Allotments Termination Indian Defense Association Agua Caliente Bathhouse Palm Springs Property Owners Association Maloney, William Ellis, Charles

Earl Coffman Papers 2006.046 3 Arenas, Guadalupe Patencio, Francisco Wilson, A.D. Peter, Marcus Hatchitt, Juana Belardo, Willie Marcus Miguel, Saturnino Mott, L.T. Dady, John Ickes, Harold Rogers, Will Atwood, H.A. Willis,Purl Sloan, Thomas Andreas, Anothony Andreas, John Rosencrans, William Collier, John Patencio, Albert Santiago, Baristo Sol Willis, Purl Castillo, Adam Pinney, Warren Hicks, Alvah Boyd, Phil Pinney, Warren Pinney, Guy Boyd, Philip L. Quackenbush, H.H. Rosencrans Report Smart, Leta Myers Forlein, Jack Sheppard, Harry Segundo, Clemente Lugo, Lena California Federation of Women's Clubs Imperial Irrigation District Metropolitan Water District Whitewater Mutual Water Company Palm Springs Water Company American Indian Defense Association Coffman, Earl Wadsworth, H.E. Miguel, Richard Amado St. Marie, Ruth Boyd, Florian Rosencrans, William Desert Inn

Earl Coffman Papers 2006.046 4 Box 2006.046.001 Box Inventory #001 1923-1937 Physical Description: 1 box;128 folders142 items

Folder 1 Tax chart for years 1918-1933. Includes school district assessment, water district, and amount turned over to water board by county. 1918-1933 Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: Tax Chart

Folder 2 "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. May, 1923 Creator/Collector: William J. Maloney Physical Description: Report

Folder 3 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. 1924-25 Creator/Collector: Department of the Interior Physical Description: Report

Folder 4 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. November 30, 1923 Creator/Collector: President, Andreas Canyon Club Physical Description: Letter

Folder 5 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. May 3, 1924 Creator/Collector: Walter Woehlke-Sunset Magazine Physical Description: Letter

Folder 6 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). August 3, 1927 Creator/Collector: Indian Defense Association Physical Description: Letter

Folder 7 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. November 28, 1934 Creator/Collector: A. D. Wilson Physical Description: Letter

Folder 8 John Dady to L. T. Mott (Asst. State Housing Commissioner). Asks for inspection of reservation auto camps. December 4, 1934 Creator/Collector: John Dady-Mission Indian Agency Physical Description: Letter

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Folder 9 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. December 4, 1934 Creator/Collector: John Dady-Mission Indian Agency Physical Description: Letter

Folder 10 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. December 4, 1934 Creator/Collector: J. D. Dunshee-Department of Public Health Physical Description: Letter

Folder 11 Vincent Brown to Stella Atwood. Confirms receipt of Atwood's letter and reports that an inspection will begin the following week. December 7, 1934 Creator/Collector: Vincent Brown-Division of Immigration and Housing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 12 John Dady to Tribal Committee. Responding to a complaint, Dady requests plumbing upgrades to the bathhouse. December 11, 1934 Creator/Collector: John Dady-Mission Indian Agency Physical Description: Letter

Folder 13 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. July 13, 1935 Creator/Collector: Harold Ickes-Secretary of the Interior Physical Description: Letter

Folder 14 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. August 28, 1935 Creator/Collector: John Dady-Mission Indian Agent Physical Description: Letter + Bill Draft (H. R. 8600)

Folder 15 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. October 3, 1935 Creator/Collector: F. V. Shannon-Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce Physical Description: Letter

Folder 16 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. October 10, 1935 Creator/Collector: John Collier Physical Description: Letter

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Folder 17 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." December 17, 1935 Creator/Collector: John Dady Physical Description: Letter

Folder 18 Power of Attorney contract drawn for Anthony Andreas and John Andreas. December 28, 1935 Creator/Collector: Thomas Salon Physical Description: Contract

Folder 19 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." January 8, 1936 Creator/Collector: Guy Pinney Physical Description: Letter

Folder 20 John to Nellis Coffman. Responds to Coffman's telegram, stating that Sam Collins has withdrawn his Bill to lease the Palm Springs Indian Reservation. January 15, 1936 Creator/Collector: John-House of Representatives Physical Description: Letter

Folder 21 Elmer Thomas to Nellie Coffman. Informs Coffman that he's suggested to John Collier that Indian land in Palm Springs could be developed to great value with proper business management and Collier asked the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce to undertake a study (see item #22: "Rosencrans Report") on this topic. Suggests that the Indians should not be made aware of it. Asks Coffman to look into the Chamber of Commerce for details. February 19, 1936 Creator/Collector: Elmer Thomas-United States Senate Physical Description: Letter

Folder 22 Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce for John Collier. "Rosencrans Report" appraises lands and suggests relocation tribal members to Section 35, disposing of the remainder through land sale "for the care and maintenance of the Indian tribe." Leasing is seen as being too problematic and "detrimental to the community." Section 14, according to the report, should be sold to the City of Palm Springs for use as a free bathing facility, with a separate facility for Indian use. January 19, 1937 Creator/Collector: Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce-W. S. Rosencrans Physical Description: Report ("Rosencrans Report")

Folder 23 Transcript of testimony taken before a Committee selected by the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce by request of John Collier, comprised of William Rosencrans, Dr George Clements, Edwin Hart, Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce, and home owners. Discussed is how to best develop reservation lands, with stated preference being a sale of Indian lands. Testimony taken for a report (Rosencrans Report) to be submitted to the Bureau of Indian Affairs (see item#22). April 15, 1936 Creator/Collector: Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Select Committee Physical Description: Transcript

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Folder 24 Tribal Committee to Earl Coffman. Responding to a 4-18-1936 Limelight News article, the Tribal Committee admonishes Coffman and the Chamber of Commerce Indian Committee for collaborating with John Collier to sell offf reservation lands. (see item #22.) April 30, 1936 Creator/Collector: Willie Marcus, Albert Patencio, Baristo Sol, Francisco Patencio Physical Description: Letter

Folder 25 Earl Coffman to John Collier. Informs Collier that a letter to Collier by Adam Castillo and Purl Willis dater 4-10-1936 was published in the Limelight Newspaper. Mentions the completion of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce meeting on the disposition of reservation lands. April 28, 1936 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 26 John Collier to Earl Coffman. Informs Coffman that he has seen the advertisement written by Adam Castillo and Purl Willis, stating that they are misinformed. Praises article concerning the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce meeting on the disposition of reservation lands. May 4, 1936 Creator/Collector: John Collier Physical Description: Letter

Folder 27 Elmer Thomas to Nellie Coffman. Requests action on his request that the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce form a committe to survey and form an opinion of finding a solution to "the Indian problem." July 1, 1936 Creator/Collector: Elmer Thomas-United States Senate Physical Description: Letter

Folder 28 Coffman to Elmer Thomas. Replies to Thomas (see item #27) in regard to the activities of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Committee and the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce Committee. Describes current leasing of Indian lands as a "mixed blessing" for both Indians and non-Indians. Describes the public school system as "a problem" because more than 60% of its pupils live on the reservation. July 16, 1936 Creator/Collector: Nellie Coffman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 29 Elmer Thomas to Nellie Coffman. Looks forward to a formal report from the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Committee. Describes Palm Springs and its land reality as "handicapped." September 17, 1936 Creator/Collector: Elmer Thomas, United States Senate Physical Description: Letter

Folder 30A Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce and other groups to John Collier. Requests immediate dissolution of the tribal committee to be replaced by a federal agent. Novermber 5, 1936 Creator/Collector: Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce, Indian Affairs Committee and others Physical Description: Telegram Draft

Folder 30B Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce (and other groups) to John Collier. Requests immediate dissolution of the tribal committee to be replaced by a federal agent. Novermber 16, 1936 Creator/Collector: Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce, Indian Affairs Committee + others Physical Description: Telegram Draft (supplement)

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Folder 30C Edward Flynn to Harold Ickes. Encloses copy of telegram from Indian Affairs Committee to John Collier. Attests to a "distressing situation" and requests "summary action." November 17, 1936 Creator/Collector: Edward Flynn Physical Description: Letter

Folder 31 John Wosky to Earl Coffman. Confirms Coffman's letter to C. G. Thomson. Asks that Coffman forward the Indian Affairs Committee report to their office. November 20, 1936 Creator/Collector: John Wosky-National Park Service Physical Description: Letter

Folder 32 Elmer Thomas to Earl Coffman. Confirms receipt of the submitted report. November 24, 1936 Creator/Collector: Elmer Thomas-United States Senate Physical Description: Letter

Folder 33 Warren Pinney (Associated Civic Organizations of Palm Springs) to John Collier. Protests that "white leadership" of the tribe is negotiating a long term lease in the heart of Palm Springs. December 1, 1936 Creator/Collector: Warren Pinney Physical Description: Night Letter

Folder 34A Alvah Hicks to Phil Boyd. Submits check with understanding that like amount is submitted by Austin McManus, December 2, 1936 Creator/Collector: Alvah Hicks Physical Description: Letter

Folder 34B Austin McManus to Philip Boyd. Encloses check for $1000.00 and states expectation to serve on the finance committee. December 4, 1936 Creator/Collector: Austin McManus Physical Description: Letter

Folder 35 National Park Service to Earl Coffman. Welcomes copy of the Chamber of Commerce's report being sent to him. Mentions speaking to several people regarding monument status for Palm Canyon. December 4, 1936 Creator/Collector: National Park Service Physical Description: Letter

Folder 36 Guy Pinney to Earl Coffman. Reports speaking to Dady regarding auto lease and that Dady confirmed the Department would not aprrove it by reason of being "injurous to adjacent property, owned privately" and for depreciating Indian land. Presents research findings on airport lease. December 6, 1936 Creator/Collector: Guy Pinney-Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce Physical Description: Letter

Folder 37 Warren Pinney to Philip Boyd. Forwards check for $1000.00 for the "Indian Defense Fund." Asks that it is refunded should the total raised not be greater than $8,000.00. December 9, 1936 Creator/Collector: Warren Pinney Physical Description: Letter

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Folder 38 Earl Coffman to John Williams. Acknowledges receipt of $200.00 check. December 9, 1936 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 39 Earl Coffman to C. G. Thomson (National Park Service). Expresses encouragement that the National Park Service will consider administering the Indian Canyons. (See item #35.) Informs that the Tribal Committee is negotiating leases on reservation land and that 1150 white people occupy reservation lands "illegally." Asks for a consrvator to direct the affairs of the band. December 9, 1936 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 40 San Francisco Chronicle to Earl Coffman. Encloses news clippings on "the Indain situation." Mentions speaking with McAdoo about the proposal to "raise a half million dollars to buy the Mud Springs and pay off a few of the squaws." December 16, 1936 Creator/Collector: San Francisco Chronicle (Earl) Physical Description: Letter

Folder 41 Earl Coffman to Phil Swing. Announces he is sending details regarding a conversation with Forbes. December 19, 1936 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Telegram

Folder 42 Warren Pinney to Phil Swing. Asks questions regarding jurisdiction of reservation lands should the City of Palm Springs incorporate. Suggests that the Indian Canyons and hot springs should be set aside as a National Monument. Expresses desire that reservation lands be sold and confidentially admits that leasing is looked down upon so that existing businesses on non-reservation lands will not have to compete with new businesses. Desires rights of ways across Indian lands, to secure long term airport lease, "proper administration" of tribal funds. Asks Swing to represent the Chamber of Commerce in Washington DC. December 19, 1936 Creator/Collector: Warren Pinney Physical Description: Letter

Folder 43 Alvah Hicks to E. K. Burlew (Secretary of the Interior). Forwards a report prepared by the Indain Affairs Committtee. December 31, 1936 Creator/Collector: Alvah Hicks Physical Description: Letter

Folder 44 Earl Coffman to Earl Behrens (San Francisco Chronicle). Informs Behrens that confidential information has been made available to the effect that the Bureau of Indian Affairs will intoduce a bill to provide for the public sale of Indian lands and one that will set aside the Indian Canyons as a National Monument. Also announces that tribal self-government was abolish as of Jan. 1, 1937. Asks that the land sale be treated in the press as a "great service rendered to the Indians by the Bureau." January 6, 1937 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

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Folder 45 Earl Coffman to C. G. Thomson (National Park Service). Informs Thomson that the Bureau of Indian Affairs has drafted a bill to sell Agua Caliente landsd at a public sale, with the exception of one or two sections reserved for home sites; the Indian Canyons will be sold to a private group who will deed them to the National Park Service. Asks if Thomson knows of federal funds available to make this purchase. Mentions that Dady and Quackenbush have taken over control of the reservation. January 7, 1937 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 46 Earl Coffman to W. W. Lermann. Informs Lermann that Dady told Coffman confidentially that the Bureau of Indian Affairs had decided that an outright sale would be the "only solution," reserving one or two sections for Indian homes. Asks if Lermann has a syndicate in mind that would be willing to purchase "20,000 to 30,000 acres of well-located land in this desert region, which yearly is becoming increasingly popular as a winter retreat." January 8, 1937 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 47 Guy Pinney to Earl Coffman. Informs Coffman that he's called upon C. R. Smith and Ralph Damon of American Airlines. Expresses desire to ask Collier for a short term lease with option to purchase, for airport purposes. Assumes attitude that the land sale bill is not the Chamber of Commerce's but written and sponsored by the Interior Department. January 13, 1937 Creator/Collector: Guy Pinney Physical Description: Letter

Folder 48 Guy Pinney to Earl Coffman. Asks for unfavorable information about Hugh Sanders and James Lamatte, attorneys asked to oppose Thomas Sloan. Asks for help to stop Creel who is calling the group "thieves." December 14, 1936? Creator/Collector: Guy Pinney Physical Description: Telegram

Folder 49A Guy Pinney to Warren Pinney. Requests postcard views of the Indian Canyons, especially Tahquitz Canyon. January 15, 1937 Creator/Collector: Guy Pinney Physical Description: Telegram

Folder 49B Earl Coffman to Guy Pinney. Forwards a view of Tahquitz Canyon, Andreas Canyon, and Muttay Canyon, per Pinney's request. January 15, 1937 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 50 Guy Pinney to Earl Coffman. Reports on progress of land sale bill, particularly in regard to inclusion of the Indian Canyons and hot springs of Section 14. January 16, 1937 Creator/Collector: Guy Pinney Physical Description: Letter

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Folder 51 Earl Coffman to Guy Pinney. Confirms receipt of letters and telegram naming Creel and Sanders LaMott as problems. Mentions George Lorimer of the Saturday Evening Post is staying at the Desert Inn and is a friend of Creel. States unwillingness to exclude Tahquitz Canyon and hot springs from National Monument. Asks that Section 18 be designated in the bill for the airport purposes. January 19, 1937 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 52 Guy Pinney to Earl Coffman. Reports on the status of the land sale bill and its particulars, including inclusion of the hot springs, airport lease, and road right of way. January 23, 1937 Creator/Collector: Guy Pinney Physical Description: Letter

Folder 53 James Findlay (Special Agent) to Earl Coffman. Thanks Coffman for the use of a Palm Springs historical booklet in his preparation for his investigation of local matters. January 23, 1937 Creator/Collector: James Findlay Physical Description: Letter

Folder 54 Guy Pinney to Earl Coffman. Updates Coffman on status of land sale bill. Asks for opinion on Rosencrans suggestions for obtaining 20 acres around the hot springs. January 30, 1937 Creator/Collector: Guy Pinney Physical Description: Letter

Folder 55 Leta Myers Smart to Earl Coffman. Forwards excerpt from Indian Truth Magazine date Feb. 1937, p. 3. Envelope addressed to Indian "Welfare" Committee. February 1937 Creator/Collector: Indian Truth-Leta Myers Smart Physical Description: Magazine Excerpt + Envelope

Folder 56A Earl Coffman to Guy Pinney. Informs that maps are ready and that Col. Thompson is due in Washington DC within a few days. February 4, 1937 Creator/Collector: Earl coffman Physical Description: Telegram

Folder 56B Guy Pinney to Earl Coffman. Asks Coffman to send surveyors maps showing established and new roads desired. February 4, 1937 Creator/Collector: Guy Pinney Physical Description: Telegram

Folder 57 H. H. Arnold to George Roberson. Offers Pinney the benefit of his experience in the problems of airport requirements so far as the needs of the Service. February 5, 1937 Creator/Collector: H. H. Arnold-Office of Chief of the Air Corps Physical Description: Letter

Folder 58 Guy Pinney to Earl Coffman. Updates on land sale bill's status. Mentions Thomas Sloan's petition in his own suit. February 10, 1937 Creator/Collector: Guy Pinney Physical Description: Letter

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Folder 59 National Park Service to Earl Coffman. Confidentially informs Coffman that the Superintendent of the National Park Service has been prepared to recommend monument boundries for the Indian Canyons. February 10, 1937 Creator/Collector: National Park Service Physical Description: Letter

Folder 60 Earl Coffman to Guy Pinney. Asks Pinney to focus his efforts on obtaining rights of way and Section 18 (and a portion of Section 14) for airports purposes. February 15, 1937 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 61 Guy Pinney to Warren Pinney. Outlines proposed lease for Section 18 airport. Requests information on how much land is desired surrounding the hot springs on Section 14. February 15, 1937 Creator/Collector: Guy Pinney Physical Description: Telegram

Folder 62 Philip Boyd to Guy Pinney. Forwards payment for lobbying services in Washington DC. Expresses pleasure that the Rosencrans Report suggests selling off reservation lands to solve "the Indian problem." February 16, 1937 Creator/Collector: Philip Boyd Physical Description: Letter

Folder 63 Earl Coffman to Guy Pinney. Reappraises the purchase value of Section 14 (whole section) at $320,000, half section at $200,000. February 16, 1937 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 64A Earl Coffman to A. K. Bourne. Requests funds for the lobbying efforts of the Chamber of Commerce Indian Affairs Committee "to solve the whole Indian problem for all time." Suggests that the recent removal of trailer camp grounds are evidence of the committee's work. February 18, 1937 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 64B Earl Coffman to Hmphrey Birge. Requests funds for the lobbying efforts of the Chamber of Commerce Indian Affairs Committee "to solve the whole Indian problem for all time." Suggests that the recent removal of trailer camp grounds are evidence of the committee's work. February 18, 1937 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 65 Guy Pinney to Earl Coffman. Sends updates on status of land sale bill. February 20, 1937 Creator/Collector: Guy Pinney Physical Description: Letter

Folder 66 Leta Myers Smart to Earl Coffman. Forwards excerpt from Indian Truth Magazines dated Feb. 1937, p. 3. Envelope addressed to Indian "Welfare" Committee. February 1937 Creator/Collector: Indian Truth-Leta Myers Smart Physical Description: Magazine Excerpt + Envelope

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Folder 67 A list of objectives, including installation of reservation manager, prevention of long term leases, rights of way, National Monument status for Indian Canyons, Section 18 lease, sale of reservation lands. Physical Description: List

Folder 68 Funds collected and disbursed by the Chamber of Commerce "to improve relations between the white citizens...and the Agua Caliente Band of Mission Indians." Financial report covering Dec. 7, 1936 to Dec. 15, 1937. December 15, 1937 Creator/Collector: Budget Committee of the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce Physical Description: Financial Report

Folder 69 Indian Affairs Committee to Harry Sheppard. Demonstrates support for Sheppard in regard to upcoming legislation affecting Palm Springs reservation lands. March 4, 1937 Creator/Collector: Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce Indian Affairs Committee Physical Description: Letter

Folder 70 Harry Sheppard to Earl Coffman. Claims he will do his utmost that Palm Springs land legislation is enacted into law. March 11, 1937 Creator/Collector: Harry Sheppard Physical Description: Letter

Folder 71 Ulric Mengert to M. K. Sniffen (Indian Rights Association). Offers the legal opinion that non-performance by the Secretary of the Interior does not invalidate one's right to allotment. This being the case, land sale bill S-1424 is a denial of this proposition. March 17, 1937 Creator/Collector: Uliric Mengert-Montgomery and McCracken Law Offices Physical Description: Letter

Folder 72 Anson Bushnell to Earl Coffman. Informs that the article "U.S. Curbs Indian Racket in West" has appeared in the March 30, 1937 issue on p. 6. April 7, 1937 Creator/Collector: Anson Bushnell-Christen Science Monitor Physical Description: Letter

Folder 73 Elmer Thomson to Earl Coffman. Suggests "getting Indians in accord" with the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce's recommendations in regard to land legislation. April 9, 1937? Creator/Collector: Elmer Thomson Physical Description: Telegram

Folder 74 Harry Sheppard to Earl Coffman. Informs that the Indian Affairs Committee is holding hearings and that he will protect the interests of all parties concerned. April 9, 1937 Creator/Collector: Harry Sheppard Physical Description: Letter

Folder 75 Will Rogers confirms Coffman's letter in support of S-1424. April 9, 1937 Creator/Collector: Will Rogers-House of Representatives Physical Description: Letter

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Folder 76 Phil Swing to Earl Coffman. Informs Coffman that's spoken to A. A. Gorud, attorney for the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, stating that Gorud is opposed to leases and is in favor of land sale, that he does not want a public sale, that George Malone had indicated he represented or could represent capitalists interested in purchasing the land, and that a million dollars for the land would be "plenty for the Indians." Advises Coffman to not openly oppose Thomas Sloan and his pro=allotment efforts; agress that the land sale will not be possible if allotments are validated. April 10, 1937 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 77 Phil Swing to Warren Pinney. States that Thomas Sloan will soon leave Washington DC at the conclusion of allotment hearings: suggests that the land sale bill be held back until Sloan has departed. States that Harry Sheppard had complained about receiving protests from various sources. April 20, 1937 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 78 Phil Swing to Warren Pinney. Sends updates on the land sale bill; states that an amendment compensating for land improvements will improve chances of the bill passing. Mentions that some Committee members have shown sympathy for Thomas Sloan's allotment cause. Will look into whether a "cooling off" period after alloment hearing is advisable. April 15, 1937 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 79 Phil Swing to Warren Pinney. States that the amendment to compensate for land improvements has been worked out. Mentions that Senator O'Malley has been opposed the repeal of the allotment law. April 29, 1937 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 80 Phil Swing to Earl Coffman. Sends updates on the land sale legislation. Mentions that Harry Sheppard feels that Thomas Sloan has some legal basis for his clain that allotments are vested rights; suggests not fighting Sloan too bitterly in case he wins and presenting the land sale legislation in conunction with the allotment repeal bill so that "good reason" can be shown for supporting the repeal bill. May 10, 1937 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 81 Phil Swing to Earl Coffman. Forwards copies of hearings to repeal the allotment law relating to Indians of the Mission Indian Reservation. Mentions that the land sale bill will soon be ready for introdction. May 25, 1937 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 82 Charles West to Speaker of the House of Representatives. Introduces legislation that will sell the bulk of reservation lands, depositing proceeds for the band, reserving small tracts upon which to build homes "and otherwise rehabilitate the Indians." Sale to be contigent upon the majority consent of the tribe, or by a Board of Appraisers if the merits of their objects are deemed as unreasonable. May 28, 1937 Creator/Collector: Charles West (Secretary of the Interior) Physical Description: Letter

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Folder 83 Phil Swing to Earl Coffman, Warren Pinney, Guy Pinney. Sends updates on the status of the land sale bill, encloses draft bill, and offers on how to proceed. Mentions opposition to the allotment repeal bill. Bill includes clause to override tribal majority rejection of the sale if their opinion is deemed "unreasonable or capricious" by a Board of Appraisers. June 3, 1937 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter + Bill (Draft)

Folder 84A Phil Swing to Earl Coffman, Warren Pinney, Guy Pinney. Explains that Harry Sheppard will not introduce the land sale bill in case it does not pass, freeing himself to introduce a compromise bill. Suggests introducing Nathan Margold (Solicitor for the Interior Department) to the Chamber of Commerce's perspectives while he is in California. June 10, 1937 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 84B "A Bill to authorize the sale of part of the lands belonging to the Palm Springs or Agua Caliente Band of Mission Indians, and for other purposes." June 9, 1937 Creator/Collector: 75th Congress, 1st Session Physical Description: Bill (H. R. 7450)

Folder 85 E. Morgan Pryse to Phil Swing. Requests that Dady expedite right of way matters. June 11, 1937 Creator/Collector: E. Morgan Pryse-Office of Indian Affairs Physical Description: Letter

Folder 86 Warren Pinney to Harry Sheppard. Forwards resolution of the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce approving action of the County of Riverside in making an application for the purchase of Section 18 for airport pursposes. Includes list of amendments. June 12, 1937 Creator/Collector: Warren Pinney Physical Description: Letter + Amendment List

Folder 87 Warren Pinney to Phil Swing. Forwards details on points they are opposed to in the land sale bill draft. Suggests that the consent of the tribe should be obtained after the sale, that the hot springs be included in the National Monument or be made available for purchase by a civic body, that majority consent of the tribe should not be a requirement, etc. Forwards payment for lobbying services rendered. June 12, 1937 Creator/Collector: Warren Pinney Physical Description: Letter

Folder 88 Phil Swing to Warren Pinney. Suggests legislation to lease land for the airport with an option to buy. States that Harry Sheppard has been helpful in regard to the land sale bill. June 19, 1937 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 89 Phil Boyd to Earl Coffman. Reports on funds available and expended in the Indian Affairs Committee's Special Committee Fund. June 24, 1937 Creator/Collector: Phil Boyd Physical Description: Letter

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Folder 90 Phil Swing to Earl Coffman, Warren Pinney, and Guy Pinney. Confirms that Harry Sheppard seems willing to help approve the land sale legislation. Discusses meeting with Purl Willis and hearing his objectives, including restoration of tribal committee control, removal of Quackenbush, and possibly sale of some lands, and of airport land at a given price. July 14, 1937 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 91 Phil Swing to Earl Coffman, Warren Pinney, Guy Pinney. Sends updates on airport lease negotiations with Harry Sheppard. Informs that the Purl Willis group had withdrawn their consent to any roads after being misled by Quackenbush. Requests more information on priority roads to apply for. July 20, 1937 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 92 Phil Swing to Warren Pinney. Forwards a draft bill crafted by Zimmerman, Stuart, and Swing. Outlines points that the Indian Affairs Committee will not like, including requiring tribal majority consent and the airport lease contains no option to purchase. July 27, 1937 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter + Bill (draft)

Folder 93 Phil Swing to Warren Pinney. Forwards copy of H. R. 8026: "A Bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to lease or sell certain lands of the Agua Caliente or Palm Springs Reservation, California, for public airport use, and for other purposes." July 28, 1937 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter + Bill (H. R. 8026)

Folder 94 Earl Coffman to Phil Swing. Finds the airport leasing bill "fairly satisfactory" with some caveats. July 30, 1937 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Night Letter

Folder 95 William K. Young to John Dockweiler. Asks Carl Anderson for help in acquiring Section 18 for airport purposes. August 4, 1937 Creator/Collector: William Young Physical Description: Letter

Folder 96A Earl Coffman to Phil Swing. Confirms receipt of H. R. 8026 copy. Forwards a letter from Fredrick Collett and a copy of his reply. August 6, 1937 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 96B Earl Coffman to F. G. Collett. Thanks Collett for his letter. States that the Chamber of Commerce is "entirely divorced from any commercial interests." States he will take immediate steps to correct unfavorable impressions in accordance with this suggestion. August 6, 1937 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

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Folder 97 Phil Swing to Warren Pinney. Sends updates as to airport legislation and roads. August 6, 1937 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 98 Phil Swing to Warren Pinney. Reports on the status of S. 2888, stating that Purl Willis, Thomas Sloan, and the Indian Bureau all approved of it. August 9, 1937 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 99 Phil Swing to Earl Coffman. Reports that the airport bill was favorably reported. Asks that the Chamber of Commerce contact Senator McAdoo and stress its importance. August 9, 1937 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Telegram

Folder 100 Phil Swing to Earl Coffman. Confirms receipt of Coffman's letter regarding the alleged "derogatory testimony" of Purl Willis with reference to the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce. Asks Coffman to ignore the matter and "maintain a dignified silence." Reports on the Secretary of Interior's letter recommending rights of way for roads. August 10, 1937 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 101 Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce to William McAdoo. Urges McAdoo's support of S. 2888. Stresses that current facilities inadequate and that lease will provide Indians with substantial revenue. August 11, 1937 Creator/Collector: Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce-Earl Coffman Physical Description: Night Letter

Folder 102 William McAdoo to Earl Coffman. States that he is actively supporting S. 2888 and that the Committee of Indian Affairs has made a favorable report on it. August 14, 1937 Creator/Collector: William McAdoo Physical Description: Telegram

Folder 103 Phil Swing to Warren Pinney. States that S. 2888 has passed in the Senate and that Sheppard's bill (S. 8026) was dropped in order to expedite final adoption. Suggests that the lease rental not to be too low so as to obtain India approval. Asks that Harry Sheppard, Elmer Thomas, Hiram Johnson, and William McAdoo be thanked for their support and cooperation. August 16, 1937 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 104 Earl Coffman to Phil Swing. Confirms receipt of S. 2888. States that he's learned from Quackenbush and Baker rumors that the Allotment Repeal Bill and Land Sale bills had passed. Asks if this is accurate information. August 20, 1937 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

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Folder 105 Guy Pinney to Phil Swing. States that problems have arisen in establishing an airport on Section 18 due to the States Highway Commission's plans to build a highway through the same plot. Explains that one reason for tribal withdrawl of support for rights of way for roads is the complexity of collecting tolls at the canyons (per tribal advisor named Sommers). August 24, 1937 Creator/Collector: Guy Pinney Physical Description: Letter

Folder 106A Earl Coffman to William McAdoo. From letter in thanks for supporting S. 2888. August 20, 1937 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman-Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce Indian Affairs Committee Physical Description: Letter

Folder 106B Earl Coffman to Harry Sheppard. From letter in thanks for supporting S. 2888. August 20, 1937 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman-Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce Indian Affairs Committee Physical Description: Letter

Folder 106C Earl Coffman to Elmer Thomas. From letter in thanks for supporting S. 2888. August 20, 1937 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman-Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce Indian Affairs Committee Physical Description: Letter

Folder 106D Earl Coffman to Hiram Johnson. From letter in thanks for supporting S. 2888. August 20, 1937 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman-Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce Indian Affairs Committee Physical Description: Letter

Folder 106E Earl Coffman to William Young. Thanks Young for his kindness in soliciting Dockweiler's interest in the airport bill. August 20, 1937 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman-Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce Indian Affairs Committee Physical Description: Letter

Folder 106F Earl Coffman to John Dockweiler. From letter in thanks for supporting S. 2888. August 20, 1937 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman-Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce Indian Affairs Committee Physical Description: Letter

Folder 107 Phil Swing to Earl Coffman. States that S. 2888 has gone to the President for his signature. Suggests that $300 per year would be an adequate lease rental for Section 18. Offers suggestions as to how to proceed with crafting the lease. August 21, 1937 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

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Folder 108 Phil Swing to Earl Coffman, Warren Pinney, Guy Pinney. Reports on status of Riverside County requests for rights of way for streets and roads and on the airport lease. August 24, 1937 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 109 William McAdoo to Earl Coffman. States that he was happy to help secure Palm Springs' airport. August 25, 1937 Creator/Collector: William McAdoo Physical Description: Letter

Folder 110 Phil Swing to Warren Pinney. States that S. 2888 has not been signed by the President and offers suggestions on how to proceed with lease negotiations. August 25, 1937 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 111 Phil Swing to Guy Pinney. Confirms receipt of updates on incorportation and informs that S. 2888 was signed by the President. Reports on rights of way progress for streets and roads and that the State Highway Commission cannot locate the application for a road through Section 18. August 27, 1937 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 112 Earl Coffman to Phil Swing. Reports on various bills: S. 1651 (California Jurisdiction Bill in regard to unratified treatise), S. 2589 and H. R. 7450 (land sale bills), S. 1424 and H. R. 5297 (to repeal the allotment law). August 26, 1937 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 113 Elmer Thomas to Earl Coffman. Confirms receipt of letter. August 28, 1937 Creator/Collector: Elmer Thomas Physical Description: Letter

Folder 114 Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce to Harold Ickes. States concern that federal control of the reservation may cease. Praises Quackenbush's accomplishments while in control. Requests Ickes' intended course of action. September 2, 1937 Creator/Collector: Palms Springs Chamber of Commerce Physical Description: Letter

Folder 115 To Phil Swing. States that confidential information has reached him regarding the possible restoration of the tribal committee. Confirms he has written a letter of protest to the Secretary of the Interior. September 3, 1937 Creator/Collector: Unknown Physical Description: Letter

Folder 116 Phil Swing to Earl Coffman. Suggests that the decision not to deal with Purl Willis causes more problems than it solves. Suggests that Coffman get in touch with Thomas Sloan regarding the airport lease. September 7, 1937 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

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Folder 117 Phil Swing to Earl Coffman. Confirms receipt of copy of letter sent to Secretary of the Interior protesting restoration of the tribal committee. Swing mentions reitering this opinion to Secretary Ickes in person, stating that Ickeds was anxious to "get away from the charge that the Indians were being governed by a dictatorship." Forwards a copy of the airport law. ITEM MISSING September 8, 1937 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 118A Harry Sheppard to Earl Coffman. Encloses copy of airport Law No. 375 September 10, 1937 Creator/Collector: Harry Sheppard Physical Description: Letter

Folder 118B "To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to lease or sell certain lands of the Agua Caliente or Palm Springs Reservation, California, for public airport use, and for other purposes." August 8, 1937 Creator/Collector: 75th Congress, 1st Session Physical Description: Public Law No. 375-S.2888 (Airport Law)

Folder 119 Phil Swing to Earl Coffman, Warren Pinney, Guy Pinney. Forwards updates on National Monument status in regard to roads, airport lease, and restoration of the tribal committee. September 13, 1937 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 120 Guy Pinney to Phil Swing. Confirms receipt of Commissioner of Indian Affair's statements on tribal self-government. Describes groups that oppose federal control of the reservation and why. Refutes idea that a dictatorship exists, "only persuasion and common sense reasoning." September 14, 1937 Creator/Collector: Guy Pinney Physical Description: Letter

Folder 121 Earl Coffman to Phil Swing. Thanks Swing for supporting federal contol of the reservation. States that in absence of federal control, majority rule would be an acceptable arrangement. September 15, 1937 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 122 Guy Pinney to Phil Swing. States the opinion the Purl Willis has no effect on tribal members opinions in regard to allotments. Suggests that the Indian Affairs Committee may be disposed to drafting an airport lease if tribal majority approval must be obtained through Willis. September 15, 1937 Creator/Collector: Guy Pinney Physical Description: Letter

Folder 123 Earl Coffman to Harry Sheppard. Thanks Sheppard for his part in securing passage of the airport bill; states that the Committee is cognizant of Sheppard's interest in the "Indian problems" and "just and friendly disposition" of reservation lands. September 15, 1937 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

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Folder 124 John Dockweiler to Earl Coffman. Thanks the Chamber of Commerce for its letter thanking Dockweiler for his help in the passage of S. 2888. September 17, 1937 Creator/Collector: John Dockweiler Physical Description: Letter

Folder 125 Phil Swing to Earl Coffman, Warren Pinney, Guy Pinney. States that Zimmerman of the Bureau of Indian Affairs has agreed that majority rule for the tribe would be an acceptable solution. Sends updates on obtaining road rights of way. September 20, 1937 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 126 Earl Coffman? to Phil Swing. Feels that majority rule will not work because "they are not capable of managing their property nor the business affairs of their tribe. "Describes difficulty in having the group meet together due to internal divisions. September 27, 1937 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman? Physical Description: Letter

Folder 127 Phil Swing to Earl Coffman, Warren Pinney, Guy Pinney. Informs that Riverside County will recommend that the Secretary of the Interior grant rights of way on Palm Springs reservation lands. October 2, 1937 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 128 Phil Swing to Earl Coffman, Warren Pinney, Guy Pinney. States that Zimmerman's intention is to approve all Riverside County applications for roads rights of way, with conditions. States that Collier is opposed to the idea of continuing federal supervision of the reservation and that no change of personnel is contemplated. October 7, 1937 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Box 2006.046.002 Box Inventory #002 1937-1938 Physical Description: 1 box;119 folders142 items

Folder 1 Earl Coffman to Phil Swing. States that he is disturbed by the idea of Tribal Committee being restored. Feels that "some such menace" will be faced until "final disposition of Indain lands is accomplished." October 9, 1937 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 2 Phil Swing to Earl Coffman, Warren Pinney, Guy Pinney. Sends updates on obtaining rights of way on reservation lands. States that two conditions were added to its letter of recommendation for granting them: that construction of the canyon road should be subject to Park Service approval, and that the Bureau of Indian Affairs reserves the right to collect tolls on behalf of the tribe. October 12, 1937 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 3A Earl Coffman to Phil Swing. States that immediate action on rights of way is desirable due to equipment being available in Palm Springs. October 14, 1937? Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Telegram

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Folder 3B Phil Swing to Earl Coffman. Sends updates on obtaining rights of way on reservation lands. October 15, 1937 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Telegram

Folder 4 Phil Swing to Earl Coffman. Sends updates on obtaining rights of way on reservation lands. States that a telegram from the Tribal Committee demanding that it be reinstated was received by Dady and that it upset him. Also mentions that Dady has been offered another position; Swing expresses concern that his departure will appear to be a success for Purl Willis. October 20, 1937 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 5 Phil Swing to Earl Coffman. Informs that the rights of way have been granted with conditions. Asks that neither the rights of way or Dady's promotion be given publicity. October 25, 1937 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 6 Earl Coffman to Phil Swing. Acknowledges that rights of way have been granted across reservation lands. Forwards a check to Phil Swing. November 5, 1937 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 7 Felix Cohen to Philip Swing. States that Indians have the power to fix conditions of entry on tribal land and that this has been recognized from the earliest days of the Republic. Includes a list of court cases that support the statement. November 9, 1937 Creator/Collector: Felix Cohen Physical Description: Letter + List

Folder 8A John Collier to ?. States that he has received dozens of telegrams from Palm Springs and that the tribe's susceptibility to "outside undesirable influence" is "without relevancy." Describes the right to meet, discuss, pass resolutions, etc as a "basic human right." States that at the present time there is not plan to re-establish a tribal committee. November 15, 1937 Creator/Collector: John Collier Physical Description: Telegram

Folder 8B Earl Coffman to Phil Swing. Explains that protest telegrams were sent due to rumored contemplated return to tribe control. Describes tribe as "backward and incompetent group of Indians acting under destructive adive of Willis." November 15, 1937 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman-Palm Springs Indian Affairs Committee Physical Description: Night Letter

Folder 8C Harold Thoreson to Earl Coffman. States that Collier has assured that "no action would be taken" pending Harry Sheppard's return to Washington. November 12, 1937 Creator/Collector: Harold P Thoreson Physical Description: Telegram

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Folder 9A Phil Swing to Felix Cohen (Assistant Solicitor, Interiro Department). Replies to Cohen's statement (see item #7) on the issue of tribal sovereignty, stating that he feels his position is destructive. November 15, 1937 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter + Memorandum

Folder 10 Earl Coffman to Phil Swing. Confirms sending a night letter stating that Willie Marcus, Francisco Patencio, Albert Patencio, Baristo Sol, Adam Castillo, and Purl Willis have been arrested for embezzlement of tribal funds and for conspiracy to overthrow constituted authorities. Explains that the Tribal Committee, headed by Willie Marcus, was formed after federal control on the reservation, at the suggestion of Purl Willis. November 20, 1937 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 11 Earl Coffman to Phil Swing. Expresses frustration that locals were not involved in the decision making process to arrest the Tribal Committee; suggests that even under majority rule, the tribe is not competent to handle its affairs. November 21, 1937 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 12 Harry sheppard to Earl Coffman. Asks Coffman to end the community's deluge of telegrams as it is causing embarrassment. November 15, 1937 Creator/Collector: Harry Sheppard Physical Description: Letter

Folder 13 George Gannon to Earl Coffman. Tenders resignation from the Indian Affairs Committee due to his involvement in supporting allotments with attorneys Thomas Sloan and Summers. November 18, 1937 Creator/Collector: George Gannon Physical Description: Letter

Folder 9B "Memorandum of Authorities on the Power of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to Regulate, Administer and Control Indian Property and Indian Affairs." Argues against self-government due to lack of treaties between the federal government and Western tribes. November 15, 1937 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Memorandum

Folder 14 Indian Affairs Committee to Harry Sheppard. Agrees with Sheppard's advice. Suggests that changes to the management of tribal affairs may have "disastrous" ramifications. November 22, 1937 Creator/Collector: Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce Indian Affairs Committee Physical Description: Letter

Folder 15 Earl Coffman to George Gannon. Accepts Gannon's resignation and expresses desire to discuss allotments with him in the future. Hopes that they may work together to "solve the entire local Indian problem." November 23, 1937 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

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Folder 16A Phil Swing to Felix Cohen (Interior Department). Argues against tribal sovereignty for lack of treaties between the U.S. and Western tribes. November 23, 1937 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 16B "Cherokee Indians Make Last Stand Against Government" NA Creator/Collector: The Morning Post (El Centro, California) Physical Description: News Article

Folder 17 Phil Swing to Earl Coffman. Wonders if the arrest of the Tribal Committee wil make a martyr out of Purl Willis or destroy his influence. Wonders if Collier's letters reprinted in 1935 hearings have affected his decision to grant greater authority. Encloses copy of letter sent from Swing to Felix Cohen (see item #16) together with a news article demonstrating Interior Department "troubles" with Indain rights. November 24, 1937 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 18 Phil Swing to Earl Coffman. States that Quackenbush may have acted independently of Washington in arresting Purl Willis and wonders if a tribal backlash will occur. Informs that the Commissioner of Indian Affairs has flown to Los Angeles to investigate. November 29, 1937 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 19 To Phil Swing. Expresses desire to see that Purl Willis is prosecuted vigorously; fears that "final disposition" of reservation lands will take many years to occur. Informs that they have sent a conciliatory letter to John Collier. November 30, 1937 Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: Letter

Folder 20A To John Collier. Responds to Collier's press statement that he has released the Tribal Committee prisoners pending trial. States desire to cooperate witht the government to "protect and improve" the tribe. November 30, 1937 Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: Letter

Folder 20B States the John Collier has released the Tribal Committee, Purl Willis, and Adam Castillo as prisoners pending trial. NA Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: Press Statement

Folder 21 Earl Coffman to Harry Sheppard. Asks if progress has been made on the Section 18 lease for airport purposes. December 3, 1937 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 22 John Collier to Earl Coffman. Thanks Earl Coffman for his encouraging letter (see item #20) December 6, 1937 Creator/Collector: John Collier Physical Description: Letter

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Folder 23 Harry Sheppard to Earl Coffman. Sends updates on the airport lease, specifying that it must be an open airport. December 8, 1937 Creator/Collector: Harry Sheppard Physical Description: Letter

Folder 24 Phil Swing to Earl Coffman. Forwards answers to Coffman's questions, stating that Sheppard sought to divorce the Indian Canyons completely from the tribe were National Monument status to be finalized, that allotments could not be taken away if "vested," and that Harold Quackenbush would likely not receive disciplinary action for the arrest of the Tribal Committee. December 10, 1937 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 25 Earl Coffman to John Collier. States that the Indian Affairs Committee did not incite the communication between Grace Williams and Mr. Ickes regarding objections to the storm drain. December 11, 1937 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 26 Harry Sheppard to Earl Coffman. Confirms receipt of Grace Williams' complaint to Mr. Ickes. December 15, 1937 Creator/Collector: Harry Sheppard Physical Description: Letter

Folder 27 "Special Committee Fund" -funds collected and disbursed under the direction of the Budget Committee of the Indian Affairs Committee. December 7, 1937 Creator/Collector: Budget Committee of the Indian Affairs Committee Physical Description: Financial Report

Folder 28 Harry Sheppard to Earl Coffman. Expresses interest in having all parties get together to consummate airport lease before other legislation pertaining to Palm Springs "situation" is handled. January 5, 1938 Creator/Collector: Harry Sheppard Physical Description: Telegram

Folder 29 Check request for Guy Pinney services rendered in the amount of $54.00. January 20, 1938 Creator/Collector: Indian Affairs Committee Budget Committee Physical Description: Receipt

Folder 30 Phil Swing to Earl Coffman. Sends updates on the airport lease, land sale bill, and the Jurisdiction Bill (Court of Claims). January 25, 1938 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 31 Phil Swing to Warren Pinney. Forwards updates on the airport lease. States that Purl Willis has arrived in Washington DC with three tribal members. February 1, 1938 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

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Folder 32 Phil Swing to Earl Coffman, Warren Pinney, Guy Pinney. States that Purl Willis has arrived in Washington DC and is complaining about rights of way of being granted without Indian permission, Harold Quackenbush's leases made without input, and the current wording of the land sale bill which allows the Secretary of the Interior to make the sale even without majority consent. February 7, 1938 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 33 Phil Swing to Warren Pinney - Airport Committee. States that the airport lease has been written but that it does not include the option to buy. February 10, 1938 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 34 Phil Swing to Warren Pinney - Airport Committee. States that's convinced Mr. Reeves to overrule his assistant and hold that an Act of Congress authorizes a lease with an option to purchase. February 14, 1938 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 35 Vice Chairman to Phil Swing. Expresses concern that the airport lease requiring flood lights is problematic. Asks that the lease draft be sent to the Indian Affairs Committee before it is sent to the tribe. Feels of Indians: "...when once fixed in their minds, though wrongly, they rarely change, and if possible, never concede." February 18, 1938 Creator/Collector: Vice Chairman, Indian Affairs Committee Physical Description: Letter

Folder 36 Philip Boyd to Phil Swing. Forwards check for $250.00 to Swing per Earl Coffman's request. February 18, 1938 Creator/Collector: Philip Boyd Physical Description: Letter

Folder 37 Guy Pinney to Phil Swing. Asks that amendments be sent on for the Land Sale bill. February 19, 1938 Creator/Collector: Guy Pinney Physical Description: Letter

Folder 38 W. P. Whitsett of Metropolitan Water District of southern California to Will Hays of Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America. Introduces Earl Coffman as Whitsett's friend and his wish to discuss proposed development. February 21, 1938 Creator/Collector: W. P. Whitsett Physical Description: Letter

Folder 39 Phil Swing to Warren Pinney. Forwards updates on the airport lease. Criticizes liability portions of its wording. February 22, 1938 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

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Folder 40 Kenneth Meiklejohn to John Collier. States that he's reviewed Harold Quackenbush's report charging Willie Marcus, Francisco Patencio, Albert Patencio, Baristo Sol, Purl Willis, and Adam Castillo with criminal charges, leading to their arrest. Summarizes events leading up to federal control of the reservation. Feels that the charges made by Quackenbush did not merit actions taken. February 25, 1938 Creator/Collector: Kenneth Meiklejohn Physical Description: Memorandum

Folder 41 Phil Swing to Warren Pinney. Forwards a new draft to the airport lease and asks for feedback. Suggests that certain accomodations must be made to win approval. February 26, 1938 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 42 Phil Swing to Warren Pinney. Mentions that he has discussed the airport lease with Purl Willis and that Willis is asking $1,000/month in rental and that he would like to participate in profits from concessions. Also states that Willis has created a set of amendments for the Land Sale bill, to include a tribal qualified veto. March 2, 1938 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 43 Phil Swing to Warren Pinney. Forwards updates on legislation pending. In regard to the airport lease, states that Purl Willis is asking for increased rent and complains that the tribe has not been provided a copy of the lease. In regard to the Land Sale legislation, states that Thomas Sloan has asked for a delay until his hearings are over and that Purl Willis has amendments to offer, including the use of appraisers to determine the value of reservation lands. Requests photos of the Indian Canyons and hot springs. March 9, 1938 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 44 Phil Swing to Earl Coffman. Requests that Coffman mail letters to Senators Johnson and McAdoo requesting amendments to S. 2589. March 10, 1938 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Telegram

Folder 45A Indian Affairs Committee Chairman to Hiram Johnson. Forwards a series of suggested amendments to S.2589. Requests that the Indian Canyons (including entrances) and hot springs be reserved for inclusion in the National Monument. March 12, 1938 Creator/Collector: Chairman, Indian Affairs Committee Physical Description: Letter

Folder 45B Indian Affairs committee Chairman to William McAdoo. Forwards a series of suggested amendments to S. 2589. Requests that the Indian Canyons (including entrances) and hot springs be reserved for inclusion in the National Monument. March 12, 1938 Creator/Collector: Chairman, Indian Affairs Committee Physical Description: Letter

Folder 45C "Amendments to S. 2589." NA Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: List

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Folder 46A Earl Coffman of Indian Affairs Committee to Hiram Johnson. States that the Committee is strongly opposed to the reprint of S2589 due to inadequate protections. March 13, 1938 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman-Indian Affairs Committee Physical Description: Telegram

Folder 46B Earl Coffman - Indian Affairs Committee to Hiram Johnson. States that the Committee is strongly opposed to the reprint of S. 2589 due to inadequate protections. March 13, 1938 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman-Indian Affairs Committee Physical Description: Telegram

Folder 47A Earl Coffman to Hiram Johnson. Forwards corrections to proposed amendments to S. 2589. March 13, 1938 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Telegram

Folder 47B Earl Coffman to William McAdoo. Forwards corrections to proposed amendments to S. 2589. March 13, 1938 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Telegram

Folder 48 Earl Coffman to Phil Swing. Confirms sending amendment corrections to Senators McAdoo and Johnson. March 13, 1938 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Telegram

Folder 49 Phil Swing to Earl Coffman. Summarizes hearings on H. R. 7450, Land Sale bill. States that the first witness, John Collier, spoke in favor of the bill and that O'Mallory took the side of Thomas Sloan's clients. Also states that second witness Purl Willis spoke in favor of the bill and was diverted by O'Mallory into a discussion of the arrest of the Tribal Committee without proof of a crime. Mentions that Harry Sheppard will hold up the land sale bill to exert pressure upon Purl Willis to secure approval of the airport lease. March 15, 1938 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 50 Earl Coffman to Phil Swing. States that corrections to amendments were airmailed but referred to incorrect lines. Makes additional suggestions. States opposition to reprint version due to inadequate protections. March 13, 1938 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Telegram

Folder 51 Indian Affairs Committee to Elmer Thomas. States that the Indian Affairs Committee is strongly opposed to the reprint of S-2589 due to inadequate protections. March 13, 1938 Creator/Collector: Indian Affairs Committee-Earl Coffman Physical Description: Telegram

Folder 52 Earl Coffman to William McAdoo. States that the Committee is preparing a slight modification to S. 2589. March 15, 1938 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Telegram

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Folder 53 Guy Pinney to Phil Swing. Requests that Swing wire McAdoo and Johnson that modifications of committee print S. 2589 are being prepared. March 15, 1938 Creator/Collector: Guy Pinney Physical Description: Telegram

Folder 54 Phil Swing to Warren Pinney. Sends updates on airport lease progress, states that Willis will likely increase rental price. Mentions Purl Willis' airing of grievances againtst Harold Quackenbush and that the Commissioner testified that Quackenbush acted without knowledge or John Dady's. Requests additional information to reply to charges, including how funds were utilized at the 1937 Fiesta. March 17, 1938 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 55 To Phil Swing. States that the Committee is not willing to consider an airport lease over $640 per annum and that the committee is against the Land Sale unless it reserves the Indian Canyons and hot springs from sale, must reserve Section 18, the land sale must be public. Also feel that Quackenbush-Dady should not be transfered. March 19, 1938 Creator/Collector: Indian Affair Committee Physical Description: Letter

Folder 56 Phil Swing to Warren Pinney. States that the land sale hearings are proceeding with Purl Willis providing considerable testimony. Mentions discussing the airport lease with Harry Sheppard, Zimmerman, Purl Willis, Clemente Segundo, and Adam Castillo after the hearings with Willis asking for $1200 and full veto power. Regrets Coffman's expressed desire to discredit Willis rather than work out a deal. March 23, 1938 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 57 Phil Swing to Warren Pinney. States that the tribe will accept $640 rental for half of Section 18. Suggests that the Chamber of Commerce agree to $1000 for entire parcel. March 23, 1938 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Inter-Departmental Communication

Folder 58 Warren Pinney to Phil Swing. Suggests an airport rental of $640 for first five years with an increased rent thereafter. March 24, 1938 Creator/Collector: Warren Pinney Physical Description: Telegram

Folder 59 Indian Affairs Committee to William McAdoo. Forwards a detailed series of proposed amendments to S. 2589. March 24, 1938 Creator/Collector: Indian Affairs Committee-Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce Physical Description: Letter

Folder 60 Guy Pinney to Phil Swing. States that the tribal meeting has been postponed by a week due to the death of Miguel Saturnino. March 25, 1938 Creator/Collector: Guy Pinney Physical Description: Telegram

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Folder 61 Hiram Johnson to Earl Coffman. States that proposed amendments to S. 2589 will be considered. March 25, 1938 Creator/Collector: Hiram Johnson Physical Description: Telegram

Folder 62 Phil Swing to Warren Pinney. States that hearings are playing out like a cat and dog game between Purl Willis and Thomas Sloan. Suggests treating criticism of the Chamber of Commerce with dignified silence. Believes that the Park Service will reserve the springs for use as their National Monument headquarters. Reconfirms that Purl Willis will not accept $640 as rental for all of Section 18. March 25, 1938 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 63 Phil Swing to Earl Coffman. Sends further updates on the land slae bill hearings. States that Adam Castillo has provided testimony and endorsed the bill but complained of Harold Quackenbush, John Dady, and the Indian Affairs Committee; also states that Miss Jamison of the Indian Federation (which the Thomas Sloan clients belong) was against it. States that Quackenbush and Dady will be called to anwer Willis' charges; supplies galley proof of help prepare Quackenbush. States that the opposition has framed the Chamber of Commerce and Quackenbush as an alliance. March 30, 1938 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 64 NA 1938 Creator/Collector: Congress Physical Description: Excerpt from Congressional Record-Senate

Folder 65 To Warren Pinney. States that Purl Willis, Clemente Segundo, and Adam Castillo still demand $1200 a year for airport lease rental. Encourages Pinney to accept the comprimise offer. March 30, 1938 Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: Letter

Folder 66 Leta Myers Smart to John Collier. States that the Indian Store operating on reservation land belonging to Marcus Pete is in fact owned and operated by the Murray brothers and that Marcus Pete is being taken advantage of for the purpose of avoiding taxation. April 4, 1938 Creator/Collector: Leta Myers Smart Physical Description: Letter

Folder 67 Leta Myers Smart to Earl Coffman. Asks Earl Coffman if he can help provide funds for her expenses while in Washington DC in her attempt to resolve the Marcus Pete-Indian Store-Murray brothers problem. April 7, 1938 Creator/Collector: Leta Myers Smart Physical Description: Letter

Folder 68 Statement of Leta Myers Smart at H. R. 7450. Believes that legislation should require majority vote of adult members. April 20, 1938 Creator/Collector: Leta Myers Smart Physical Description: Statement

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Folder 69 To Phil Swing. Disagrees with Swing's suggestion that the Chamber of Commerce approach the Land Sale as having "no more interest than any other community of American citizens." States that unless amendments are made, the Chamber will be against the legislation. April 13, 1938 Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: Letter

Folder 70 Phil Swing to Earl Coffman. Provides updates on the House Land Sale bill. States that both he and the Park Service provided testimony earlier in the day. States that the Park Service offered amendments reserving from sale the mouths of the five Indian Canyons, including the hot springs and eight acres around it as an administration site. April 13, 1938 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 71 George McMullin. States that because the newly incorporated city will not be able to collect taxes for some time, certain supplies will need to be donated. April 14, 1938 Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: Letter

Folder 72 Earl Coffman to Phil Swing. Asks for clarification on rumored change of administration of reservation. States that City Council, President William Rosencrans of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, and George Clements are ready to supply vigorous protests to avoid "disorganized control" by Tribal Committee. April 14, 1938 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Night Letter

Folder 73A Guy Pinney to Phil Swing. States that voters have approved incorporation; discusses various road and rights of way issues. Includes copy of letter written to Harry Shepard. April 16, 1938 Creator/Collector: Guy Pinney Physical Description: Letter

Folder 73B Guy Pinney? to Harry Sheppard. States that the Chamber is not wholeheartedly in favor of the Land Sale bill but feel it may be the best solution, but will be against it if certain amendments are not made. April 15, 1938 Creator/Collector: Guy Pinney? Physical Description: Letter

Folder 74 To Earl Coffman. Remonstrates against idea that the Land Sale must be all or nothing, in regard to amendments and opinions forwarded by Earl Coffman. States that Leta Myers Smart's testimony was adverse to the Chamber's position in that she felt that tribal veto power was a must. Informs that John Collier has refused to approve the reservation of the hot springs and the area around it from the sale. Informs that Quackenbush and Dady will appear next week to answer Willis' charges. Suggests that the Chamber of Commerce address charges by Willis in a written statement. April 20, 1938 Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: Letter

Folder 75 Guy Pinney to Phil Swing. Asks if the community's support of Harold Quackenbush and John Dady will be useful or otherwise. States that community's dislike of Purl Willis is common to most people and groups. April 21, 1938 Creator/Collector: Guy Pinney Physical Description: Letter

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Folder 76 To Phil Swing. States that the Chamber of Commerce suffers from a public perception problem that it wants the Land Sale when it does not, preferring instead to "rational" administration of the reservation. Describes the land sale bill as a Bureau of Indian Affairs "pet idea" and that it is they who have drafted it. States that the Chamber will be positively opposed to the bill if precautions preventing sale to private interests and Indian Canyon reservations amendments are not made. Is of the opinion that the canyons "may be taken from the Indians, if done honorably, but they must not take them away from the public." April 24, 1938 Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: Letter

Folder 77 To Phil Swing. Forwards statistics on miles included in grant, miles of road to Indian Canyons, miles of improved roads, miles of rights of way obtained, inaccessible road mileage, and miles of unused roads. April 25, 1938 Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: Letter

Folder 78 W. H. Code to Nellie Coffman. Flatters Coffman on her work in promoting Palm Springs and increasing land values. Asks her to keep the firm mind in case engineering work should be required in her area. April 26, 1938 Creator/Collector: W. H. Code Physical Description: Letter

Folder 79A "Collett Barred at Indian Inquiry" April 26, 1938 Creator/Collector: Riverside Press Enterprise Physical Description: News Article

Folder 79B "Palm Springs Indian Arrests Held Error" April 30, 1938 Creator/Collector: Times Physical Description: News Article

Folder 80 Phil Swing to Earl Coffman. Expresses desire to hear of Harold Quackenbush's and John Dady's testimony at the Land Sale hearings. Enquires about funding sources for National Monument. States the Desert Inn will close and more time will be devoted to the "Indian problem." April 28, 1938 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 81 Guy Pinney to Harry Sheppard. Agrees with statements that the Indian Canyons must be reserved from sale or the Land Sale bill should be killed. April 27, 1938 Creator/Collector: Guy Pinney Physical Description: Telegram

Folder 82 Phil Swing to Earl Coffman. Informs speaking with John Dady and Harold Quackenbush regarding charges made against them, stating that Dady is sick and nervous. Informs that the Land Sale bill has been completely rewritten and does not exclude the Indian Canyons from sale and notes other charges. April 26, 1938 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

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Folder 83 Guy Pinney to Phil Swing. Explains why he feels the Indian Canyon entrances must not be controlled privately. Wonders if the Bureau of Indian Affairs is sponsoring the bill for reasons other than resolving the "Indian problem." April 26, 1938 Creator/Collector: Guy Pinney Physical Description: Letter

Folder 84 Phil Swing to Earl Coffman. States that Harry Sheppard leans towards selling the reservation to one buyer with the exception of the Indian Canyons, hot springs, Section 18, and sections to be used for Indian homesites. Asks Coffman his opinion and if he wishes to submit a written statement. April 23, 1938 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 85 Earl Coffman to Phil Swing. States that Guy Pinney will collect road information per Swing's request and that Harold Quackenbush will return testimony papers he's been studying in preparation for his trip to Washington DC. April 22, 1938 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 86 Phil Swing to Earl Coffman. Feels that Harold Quackenbush is making a good impression during Land Sale hearings in defense of his actions. Expresses frustrations that John Collier has inserted letters that states that Quackenbush acted beyond his authority in arresting Tribal Committee. April 28, 1938 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 87 Phil Swing to Earl Coffman. States that amendments have been made in the Land Sale bill to exclude Indian Canyon entrances but that withdrawl was limited to three years, thereafter opening them to private development if money were not raised to purchase them. States that John Collier has denied that Quackenbush had the authority to arrest the Tribal Committee but confirmed that Collier had ordered an investigation of Purl Willis. April 29, 1938 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 88 Summarizes the work/accomplishments of the Indian Affairs Committee, lists members and their contributions, and asks for additional members/funds to continue their work. May 1, 1938 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 89A Coffman to Phil Swing. Asks for Swing to wire Harold Quackenbush in Minneapolis the importance of returning to Washington DC. May 1, 1938 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Telegram

Folder 89B Warren Pinney and Earl Coffman to Harry sheppard. Requests that S.W. quater of Section 2 be reserved from sale. May 2, 1938 Creator/Collector: Warren Pinney, Earl Coffman Physical Description: Telegram

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Folder 90A Phil Swing to Earl Coffman. States that John Collier has decided to excuse Harold Quackenbush to save him $100 in expenses returning to Wahsington DC. May 2, 1938 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Telegram

Folder 90B Coffman to Phil Swing. Believes that it is imperative that Harold Quackenbush return to Washington DC for hearings. May 2, 1938 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Telegram

Folder 90C Coffman-Pinney to Phil Swing. Asks if refuting statements made in testimonies would be best in writing or personal appearance. May 2, 1938 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman, Warren Pinney Physical Description: Telegram

Folder 91 Phil Swing to Earl Coffman. States that the latest draft of legislation reserves the canyons from sale for only three years. States that he's wired Harold Quackenbush asking him to return to Washington DC. May 2, 1938 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 92A Harry Sheppard to Earl Coffman and Guy Pinney. States that he'll try his best to reserve S.W. portion of Section 2 from sale. Will request that a written statement be allowed to address charges made against the Chamber of Commerce. May 3, 1938 Creator/Collector: Harry Sheppard Physical Description: Telegram

Folder 92B Coffman-Pinney to Harry Sheppard. Requests that Section 2 S.W. section be reserved from sale of the Chamber will be opposed to the bill and purchase National Monument lands. Asks Sheppard why Collier has never entered the Rosencrans Report into the hearings documentation. May 3, 1938 Creator/Collector: Coffman-Pinney Physical Description: Telegram

Folder 93 Phil Swing to Earl Coffman. States that Harold Quackenbush will return to Washington DC, asks that the Chamber of Commerce's reply to Purl Willis' testimony be dignified and brief, and sends updates on the substitute bill. May 3, 1938 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 94 Phil Swing to Earl Coffman. Offers updates on Land Sale testimonies. States that John Dady's testimony has gone in circles. May 4, 1938 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 95A Earl Coffman to Harry Sheppard. Asks if Purl Willis' statement that Harold Quackenbush will be transfered is accurate. Asks for clatification. May 10, 1938 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Telegram

Folder 95B Phil Swing to Earl Coffman. Asks that Coffman call him at the hotel. May 10, 1938 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Telegram

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Folder 96 Phil Swing to Earl Coffman. States that Coffman's letter asking about rumors of Harold Quackenbush being transferred was shown to Harry Sheppard and Zimmerman. Harry Sheppard stated that he will confront John Collier on the issue. Informs that the substitute bill has not yet been to the Committee. May 12, 1938 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 97 Harold Quackenbush to Earl Coffman. Provides a time for the arrest of the Tribal Committee. Refers to Tribal Committee actions as "embezzlement and fraud." May 15, 1938? Creator/Collector: Harold Quackenbush Physical Description: Telegram

Folder 98 Legally evaluates timeline of events leading to the arrest of the Tribal Committee and suggests that Purl Willis should be arrested again before John Collier has time to re-establish the Tribal Committee. May 16, 1938 Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: Letter

Folder 99 Phil Swing to Earl Coffman. Asks Coffman to send non=form telegrams from organizations in support of Harold Quackenbush and John Dady. May 16, 1938 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Telegram

Folder 100 Earl Coffman to H. A. Atwood. Asks for assistance in making sure that Harold Quackenbush and John Dady are not transferred. Hopes that prosecution of Purl Willis will proceed. May 17, 1938 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 101 Earl Coffman to George Clements. Asks for assistance in making sure that Harold Quackenbush and John Dady are not transferred. Hopes that prosecution of Purl Willis will proceed. May 17, 1938 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 102 Portion with information on S. 1424 circled (directing the making of allotments). May 5?? Creator/Collector: Congress Physical Description: Congressional Record - Senate

Folder 103 Geo. Clements to Warren Pinney. Confirms sending letter to John Collier advising against discrediting John Dady or Harold Quackenbush. May 18, 1938 Creator/Collector: Geo. P. Clements - Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Physical Description: Letter

Folder 104 Harold Quackenbush to Earl Coffman. Asks the Chamber of Commerce to send $100 to cover his expenses for the second trip to Washington DC. Expresses pleasure at what he's been able to accomplish. May 18, 1938 Creator/Collector: Harold Quackenbush Physical Description: Letter

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Folder 105 Phil Swing to Earl Coffman. States that John Dady's and Harold Quackenbush's testimonies have come to an end; that Mr. O'Malley attempted to "entangle Quackenbush is a complicated discussion of Indian law." Feels taht John Collier will "leave the situation alone" in regard to the rumored transfer of Quackenbush. States that Harry Sheppard's support has been a "main reliance." May 18, 1938 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 106A Earl Coffman to Phil Swing. Expresses encouragement that Harold Quackenbush and John Dady may remain at their posts longer so as to not "satisfy the grudge of Willis or any other leech who lives on the credulity and emotions of the Indians and their ill formed champions." May 21, 1938 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 106B Crosthwait to Carl Hamilton. States that Harold Quackenbush's and John Dady's transfer is not contemplated. May 23, 1938? Creator/Collector: Crosthwait - Assistant to the Commissioner Physical Description: Telegram

Folder 107 Phil Swing to Earl Coffman. States that he's reviewed the substitute bill proposed by the Department of the Interior and has prepared amendments for Harry Sheppard. May 24, 1938 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 108A Geo Clements to Warren Pinney. Forwards text written by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs stating that while transfer of Harold Quackenbush and John Dady is not planned, their future cannot be guaranteed nor can they be given absolute power as suggested. Also states that the tribal has power to choose its own advisors and that they will not be excluded from Congressional affairs. Expresses regrets that the land sale was prevented from enactment due to tribal factionalism. May 23, 1938 Creator/Collector: Geo. Clements - Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Physical Description: Letter

Folder 108B Note containing amendment suggestions-demands in regard to the Land Sale bill. NA Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: Note

Folder 108C NA May 26, 1938? Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: Envelope

Folder 109 Phil Swing to Earl Coffman. States that he's read the substitution bill and that amendments will be required. May 23, 1938 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 110 Phil Swing to Earl Coffman. Informs that the House Committee on Indian Affairs did not meet. May 26, 1938 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

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Folder 111 Phil Swing to Earl Coffman. States that hearings on H. R. 7450 have ended and that supplemental statements have been granted to Thomas Sloan, Willie Marcus, and Purl Willis. June 1, 1938 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 112 Forwars check for $100.00 for the Indian Affairs Committee. June 1, 1938 Creator/Collector: Secretary of Earle Anthony Physical Description: Letter

Folder 113 Phil Swing to Earl Coffman. States that the land sale bill has been tabled. States that Harry Sheppard has a plan to meet with the Indian Affairs Committee once he returns to California to "ensure quiet and orderly proceedings on and in connection with the Indian land." June 8, 1938 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 114 City Attorney to Ben Harrison (United States District Attorney). Asks why the U.S. District Attorney has not prosecuted Purl Willis. Expresses concern that Purl Willis may be considered as a Federal Officer in charge of the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation. Includes written note from Phil Swing to "Roy." Letter drafted by the Chamber of Commerce? June 9, 1938 Creator/Collector: City Attorney, Palm Springs Physical Description: Letter (Draft)

Folder 115 "Proposed Amendments Permitting A State Park to Preserve the Palm Canyons in the Event the National Monument Proposed If the Bill Should Fail of be Abandoned" NA Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: Proposed Amendments

Folder 116 Harry Sheppard to Earl Coffman and Guy Pinney. Informs that the Land Sale bill has been pigeon-holed so that amendments can be integrated during the next session. Feels that testimonies of Purl Willis and Willie Marcus were discredited during hearings. June 9, 1938 Creator/Collector: Harry Sheppard Physical Description: Letter

Folder 117 Thomas Lipps to Earl Coffman. Encloses payment form Mrs. Wilshire. June 14, 1938 Creator/Collector: Thomas Lipps Physical Description: Letter

Folder 118 To Mary Wilshire. Thanks Mary Wilshire for her contribution to the Indian Affairs Committee. June 14, 1938 Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: Letter

Folder 119 Earl Coffman to Harry Sheppard. Asks to meet with Sheppard to discuss Indian affairs. June 18, 1938 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

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Folder 1 Earl Coffman to Phil Swing. States that the Committee of Indian Affairs is satisfied with the result of the Land Sale hearings. States that retention of John Dady and Harold Quackenbush alone would be a gain. June 18, 1938 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 2 Donald Brodie to Earl Coffman. Encloses check to assist the Indian Affairs Committee. June 22, 1938 Creator/Collector: Donald Brodie Physical Description: Letter

Folder 3 Leta Myers Smart to Harold Quackenbush. Thanks Quackenbush for commenting on the Marcus Pete-Robert Murray tax situation. Suggests that Quackenbush leave Palm Springs on his accord rather than wait to be fired. June 22, 1938 Creator/Collector: Leta Myers Smart Physical Description: Letter

Folder 4 "Federation Fights Exploitation of Indians" July 2, 1938 Creator/Collector: Los Angeles Times Physical Description: Article

Folder 5 Harry sheppard to Earl Coffman. Requests a meeting at Banning. Addresses being criticized in regard to actions on H. R. 7450. July 2, 1938 Creator/Collector: Harry Sheppard Physical Description: Letter

Folder 6 Harold Quackenbush to Earl Coffman. Suggests that Earl Coffman get in touch with Louise Gillespie of the California Federation of Women's Clubs in order to work against the influence of Purl Willis. July 2, 1938 Creator/Collector: Harold Quackenbush Physical Description: Letter

Folder 7 Phil Boyd to Harold Quackenbush. Thanks Quackenbush for his services and wishes success in his new responsibilities. June 6, 1938 Creator/Collector: Phil Boyd Physical Description: Letter

Folder 8 From ? to Earl Coffman. Encloses check. Expresses displeasure linking author with Doc Cliffton July 14, 1938 Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: Letter

Folder 9 Phil Swing to Earl Coffman. Acknowledges payment. States he will be in Washington for another month to represent the Imperial Irrigation District. July 6, 1938 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 10 C. H. Sweetser (District Engineer) to A. C. Fulmor (County surveyor). States that Palm Canyon road does not meet requirements for federal funds. July 7, 1938 Creator/Collector: C. H. Sweetser Physical Description: Letter

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Folder 11 From Clark Kee to Warren Pinney. Sends updates regarding airport land negotiations. July 9, 1938 Creator/Collector: Clark Kee Physical Description: Letter

Folder 12 Harld Quackenbush to R. McKenzie. States that it will be less expensive for Riverside County to maintain Palm Canyon Drive than the Department of the Interior-Bureau of Indian Affairs. July 11, 1938 Creator/Collector: Harold Quackenbush Physical Description: Letter

Folder 13 Phil Swing to Warren Pinney. Sends updates on airport and rights of way negotiations. July 15, 1938 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 14 Earl Coffman to A. C. Fulmor (County Surveyor). Asks for federal funds to improve Garnet Road and Edom Road. July 18, 1938 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 15 Earl Coffman to Phil Swing. Forwards a check and states that Harold Quackenbush's commission has been renewed. July 18, 1938 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 16 Warren Pinney to Earl Coffman. Encloses letter from Phil Swing. Sends updates regarding the airport. July 22, 1938 Creator/Collector: Warren Pinney Physical Description: Letter

Folder 17 Phil Swing to Earl Coffman. Forwards Land Sale hearings transcripts. Denies he is a "lobbyist." July 23, 1938 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 18 Earl Coffman to Verna Larson. Acknowledges donation to the Indian Affairs Committee in form letter. August 9, 1938 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 18 Earl Coffman to Donald Brodie. Acknowledges donation to the Indian Affairs Committee in form letter. August 9, 1938 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 18 Earl Coffman to Mary Wilshire. Acknowledges donation to the Indian Affairs Committee in form letter. August 9, 1938 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

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Folder 19 Earl Coffman to Phil Swing. Thanks Swing for H. R. 7450 transcripts, asks for further information on Purl Willis' prosecution. August 9, 1938 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 20 Phil Swing to Warren Pinney. Asks for clarification on Section 18 leasing. August 15, 1938 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 21 Earl Coffman to Irving Snyder. Thanks Snyder for donation to the Indian Affairs Committee. August 25, 1938 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 21 Earl Coffman to Bank of America. Deposits check of Irving Snyder. August 25, 1938 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 22 Earl Coffman to R. L. Cowgill (Riverside County Chamber of Commerce). Thanks Cowgill for Stella Atwood's address. August 23, 1938 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 23 Phil Swing to Earl Coffman. States that he's inquiring regarding status of Harold Quackenbush and the arrest of the Tribal Committee. August 25, 1938 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 24 Earl Coffman to Phil Swing. Requests a meeting in La Jolla or Palm Springs. September 9, 1938 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 25 To Earl Coffman. Forwards a donation check for $50.00. September 10, 1938 Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: Letter

Folder 26 Phil Swing to Earl Coffman. Asks Coffman to plan a luncheon in the off chance Secretary Ickes may stop through Palm Springs. September 11, 1938 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 27 Earl Coffman to Hobart Garlick. Returns $50.00 check which Phil Swing did not accept. Requests $30.00 to return to Louis Gillespie home by taxi. November 1, 1938 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 28 J. R. Osherenko to Earl Coffman. Gives a negative opinion of Jack Forlein. November 2, 1938 Creator/Collector: J. R. Osherenko Physical Description: Letter

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Folder 29 Harry Sheppard to Earl Coffman. States that Mr. Chamberlin is "endeavoring to defear" him (Sheppard) in Palm Springs. Confirms he will act in the interest of Palm Springs' citizens. November 7, 1938 Creator/Collector: Harry Sheppard Physical Description: Letter

Folder 30 Phil Swing to Earl Coffman. suggests that Harry Sheppard send off a list of amendments to the Bureau of Indian Affairs in regard to proposed legislation. November 16, 1938 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 31 Earl Coffman to Hobart Garlick. Encloses bill from Tanner Motor Livery. December 6, 1938 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 32 Louis Gillespie to John Collier. Requests the government to purchase lands adjacent to the reservation. Suggests that advisors to tribal factions are taking advantage of them. December 10, 1938 Creator/Collector: Louis Gillespie Physical Description: Letter

Folder 33 Louis Gillespie to Earl Coffman. Informs Coffman she has written to the authoritites and suggests metioning literature given to her by Purl Willis that is not very flattering to John Collier. December 11, 1938 Creator/Collector: Louis Gillespie Physical Description: Letter

Folder 34 Phil Swing to Earl Coffman. Offers to take messages to Harry Sheppard while is away. December 14, 1938 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 35 Delwin Smith to Earl Coffman. Informs that Sheridan Downey has received Coffman's letter. December 17, 1938 Creator/Collector: Delwin Smith Physical Description: Letter

Folder 36 John Collier to Louis Gillespie. Informs that a Mr. Shipe and Mr. Faris have been sent to Palm Springs to protect the interests of the City of Palm Springs. Thanks Gillespie for her cooperation and help. December 21, 1938 Creator/Collector: John Collier Physical Description: Letter

Folder 37 Earl Coffman to Louis Gillespie. Believes that Gillespie's letter to John Collier will convince him of the seriousness of the problem. Asks that Gillespie pursue copies of draft legislation from Walter Woelhke. December 23, 1938 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

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Folder 38 To John Collier. Expresses desire to learn more about proposed legislation. January 12, 1939 Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: Letter

Folder 39 To Walter Woehlke. Asks to view proposed legislation. January 12, 1939 Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: Letter

Folder 40 Louis Gillespie to Earl Coffman. Asks if Coffman has read Walter Woehlike's article in the January issue of Indians at Work. January 18, 1939 Creator/Collector: Louis Gillespie Physical Description: Letter

Folder 41 Phil Swing to Earl Coffman. States that Walter Woehlke believes that Section 14 should not be sold and retained as income producing property. Swing suggests that the reservation status quo be maintained and pursing control of the Indian Canyons only. February 20, 1939 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 42 Louis Gillespie to Earl Coffman. Informs that Walter Woehlke states that no Palm Springs legislation has been drafted. February 28, 1939 Creator/Collector: Louis Gillespie Physical Description: Letter

Folder 43 Earl Coffman to Louis Gillespie. Suggests that the new strategy of the Indian Affairs Committee is to obtain National Monument status for the Indian Canyons, addressing the issues specifically rather than on the whole. March 3, 1939 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 44 Earl Coffman to Phil Swing. States that funding of Swing's idea would be impossible due to declining interest in the Indian Affairs Committee and subsequent lack of funding. March 14, 1939 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 45 Louis Gillespie to Earl Coffman. States that she is in accord with Coffman's opinion that the tribe should be remibursed or have the Park Service operate the National Monument for the financial benefit of the tribe. March 17, 1939 Creator/Collector: Louis Gillespie Physical Description: Letter

Folder 46 C. J. Endres to A. F. Hicks. Requests information on behalf of Harold Ickes in regard to Phil Swing's employment by the Chamber of Commerce Indian Affairs Committee and activities in Washington DC. March 17, 1939 Creator/Collector: C. J. Endres Physical Description: Letter

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Folder 47 Earl Coffman to Phil Swing. Sends copies of Endres' letter (see folder #46) and informs Phil Swing that the records of the Chamber of Commerce will be open to inspection. March 18, 1939 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 48 Alvah Hicks to C. J. Endres. States that Earl Coffman was president of the Chamber of Commerce and that he will be willing to make the organization's records available. March 18, 1939 Creator/Collector: Alvah Hicks Physical Description: Letter

Folder 49 Phil Swing to Earl Coffman. States that "P.W.A. has no longer right to investigate the files of the Palm Springs businessmen" but feels it can be of no harm. March 20, 1939 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 50 Expresses concern that self-management will become a form of government for the tribe. May 6, 1939 Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: Memorandum

Folder 51 Harold Quackenbush to Earl Coffman. States he will have one more try with the commissioner with reference to his report and plan. Signed as "Soon to be, Ex-Special Officer in Charge." May 7, 1939 Creator/Collector: Harold Quackenbush Physical Description: Letter

Folder 52 States that he's had meetings with John Collier; that Collier has asked for a delay in proceedings against Purl Willis and the Tribal Committee. May 10, 1939 Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: Memorandum

Folder 53 Harold Quackenbush to S.L.A. Marshall (Detroit News). Asks for introduction to new Attorney General to consummate a federal court case. May 10, 1939 Creator/Collector: Harold Quackenbush Physical Description: Letter

Folder 54 Palm Springs Band to John Collier. A petition for self-government covering elections, development, allotments, land use, and more. April 15, 1939 Creator/Collector: Palm Springs Band of Mission Indians Physical Description: Letter-Petition

Folder 55 Philip Boyd to Walter Woehlke. In response to 1939 petition (see folder #54) for self-government, Boyd states that leasehold rents are seen as undesirable due to lack of desirable investments in the inability to levy taxes on these lands; sees sale of Indian lands as desirable. Explains other perceived community problems. June 28, 1939 Creator/Collector: Philip Boyd Physical Description: Letter

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Folder 56a "Palm Springs and the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation: An outline of their relations, and suggestions for improvements and betterments" Argues for the sale of Indian lands to resolve the inability to control Indian lands. Argues against leasing of Indian lands due to perceived unfair tax advantages. Suggests that the Indian Canyons and hot springs be converted into public parks and that the tribe be relocated. Pages 1 through 18. NA Creator/Collector: Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce Physical Description: Report

Folder 56b "Palm Springs and the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation: An outline of their relations, and suggestions for improvements and betterments" Argues for the sale of Indian lands to resolve the inability to control Indian lands. Argues against leasing of Indian lands due to perceived unfair tax advantages. Suggests that the Indian Canyons and hot springs be converted into public parks and that the tribe be relocated. Pages 19 through 36. NA Creator/Collector: Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce Physical Description: Report

Folder 57 Philip Boyd to Sheridan Downey. Informs Sheridan Downey that the tribe's application for self-management has been approved by John Collier, under the direction of John Advisor, and that Harold Quackenbush has been transfered. States that "Palm Springs" is against proposed legislation that would lease Indian lands for 25-year terms. June 29, 1939 Creator/Collector: Philip Boyd Physical Description: Letter

Folder 58 Earl Coffman to Harold Quackenbush. Thanks Quackenbush for his work. July 7, 1939 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 59 Harold Quackenbush to Earl Coffman. Expresses gratitude for Coffman's letter of thanks. (See folder #58.) July 7, 1939 Creator/Collector: Harold Quackenbush Physical Description: Letter

Folder 60 Elmer Thomas to Earl Coffman. Feels that the only way to resolve problems in Palm Springs is to sell of Indian lands. Promises to not take actions contrary to the "representatives of the Palm Springs community." July 18, 1939 Creator/Collector: Elmer Thomas Physical Description: Letter

Folder 60 Elmer Thomas to Warren Pinney. Feels that the only way to resolve problems in Palm Springs is to sell of Indian lands. Promises to not take actions contrary to the "representatives of the Palm Springs community." July 18, 1939 Creator/Collector: Elmer Thomas Physical Description: Letter

Folder 61 Earl Coffman to Elmer Thomas. States that the Bureau of Indian Affairs has "undone all the good work by [Harold] Quackenbush." Asks that no legislation be introduced that would legalize long term leasing. August 1, 1939 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

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Folder 62 Elmer Thomas to Earl Coffman. Assures that no legislation will be enacted which goes against the wishes of Palm Springs citizens. August 9, 1939 Creator/Collector: Elmer Thomas Physical Description: Letter

Folder 63 Harry Sheppard to Philip Boyd. Forwards information on the Deficiency Bill on the employment of the a tribal manager. November 7, 1939 Creator/Collector: Harry Sheppard Physical Description: Letter

Folder 64 Philip Boyd to Earl Coffman. Forwards information on the Deficiency Bill on the employment of the a tribal manager. November 16, 1939 Creator/Collector: Philip Boyd Physical Description: Letter

Folder 65 Hiram Johnson to Earl Coffman. Acknowledges receipt of letter pertaining to the leasing of lands to the City of Palm Springs for airport purposes. January 11, 1940 Creator/Collector: Hiram Johnson Physical Description: Letter

Folder 66 "S. 3137: A Bill to ratify a lease entered into by certain Mission Indians of California." January 18, 1940 Creator/Collector: 76th Congress - 3D Session Physical Description: Bill

Folder 67 Harold Quackenbush to Louis Mueller. Relates car breaking down in Arizona and injuring himself. February 18, 1940 Creator/Collector: Harold Quackenbush Physical Description: Letter

Folder 68 Philip Boyd to Walter Woehlke. March 6, 1940 Creator/Collector: Philip Boyd Physical Description: Letter

Folder 69 Clark Kee to Philip Boyd. States that the airport bill is likely to pass any day. March 16, 1940 Creator/Collector: Clark Kee Physical Description: Letter

Folder 70 Walter Woehlke to Philip Boyd. Responds to request regarding the status of airport legislation. Complains that the airport lease was poorly drafted. March 21, 1940 Creator/Collector: Walter Woehlke Physical Description: Letter

Folder 71 Harold Quackenbush to Earl Coffman. Writes of his new apartment in Arizona. March 22, 1940 Creator/Collector: Harold Quackenbush Physical Description: Letter

Folder 72 Philip Boyd to Harry Sheppard. Forwards copies of Clark Kee and Walter Woehlike correspondence regarding airport legislation progress. April 2, 1940 Creator/Collector: Philip boyd Physical Description: Letter

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Folder 73 Millard Wright to Harold Quackenbush. Offers quote to restore burned palm trees to a more sightly appearance. May 2, 1940 Creator/Collector: Millard R. Wright Co. Physical Description: Letter

Folder 74 Harold Quackenbush to Elmer Thomas. Forwards a background of the 1911 Tahquitz Water Agreement and information on its revision; inquires regarding land sale syndicates and legislation. May 16, 1940 Creator/Collector: Harold Quackenbush Physical Description: Letter

Folder 75 Harry Sheppard to Philip Boyd. Reports that he "raised hell" about the tone of Walter Woehlke's letter and its criticism of the airport lease language. April 15, 1940 Creator/Collector: Harry Sheppard Physical Description: Letter

Folder 76 Harold Quackenbush to John Dady. Asks for funds to "restore" burned palms to Palm Canyon. May 16, 1940 Creator/Collector: Harold Quackenbush Physical Description: Letter

Folder 77 Harold Quackenbush to John Dady. Feels that non-Indians residing reservation lands should be taxed possessory interest taxes. May 16, 1940 Creator/Collector: Harold Quackenbush Physical Description: Letter

Folder 78 "H. R. 7738: An Act to amend the Act entitled 'An Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to lease or ell certain lands of the Agua Caliente or Palm Springs Reservation, California, for public airport use, and for other purposes.'" May 28, 1940 Creator/Collector: 76th Congress, 3D Session Physical Description: Act

Folder 79 Elmer Thomas to Earl Coffman. Acknowledges lack of tribal support for Act but hopes to see bill amended and acted upon. June 5, 1940 Creator/Collector: Elmer Thomas Physical Description: Telegram

Folder 80 Harold Quackenbush to Earl Coffman. Suggests that bill was introduced by the Hays syndicate. States that the Tahquitz Water Agreement revision has been approved. June 6, 1940 Creator/Collector: Harold Quackenbush Physical Description: Letter

Folder 81 Harold Quackenbush to Elmer Thomas. States that no one locally knew about the introduction of H. R. 7738. June 6, 1940 Creator/Collector: Harold Quackenbush Physical Description: Letter

Folder 82 Harold Quackenbush to Elmer Thomas. Revises opinion that tribal members do not have serious objects to H. R. 7738. States that Will Hays has held a meeting with City of Palm Springs officials on legislation that would sell all or part of the reservation. June 12, 1940 Creator/Collector: Harold Quackenbush Physical Description: Letter

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Folder 83 Harold Quackenbush to Earl Coffman. Forwards updates on the restoration of palms following the Palm Canyon fire, possessory taxes on reservation lands, and the result of the Tahquitz Water Agreement revision. July 16, 1940 Creator/Collector: Harold Quackenbush Physical Description: Letter

Folder 84 Oscar Chapman to Phillip Boyd. Forwards airport lease draft and comments on enforcement of health and sanitary standards on reservation lands. Feels that possessory taxes on reservation lands are valid. July 31, 1940 Creator/Collector: Oscan Chapman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 85 To Harold Quackenbush. Thanks Quackenbush for updates on Palm Canyon restoration. August 2, 1940 Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: Letter

Folder 86 John Dady to Earl Coffman. States that Nellie Coffman asks that Earl Coffman forward telegrams to John Collier she has written herself arguing against the transfer of John Dady. States that he is to be replaced by Alida Bowler formerly of the American Indian Defense Association. August 16, 1940 Creator/Collector: John Dady Physical Description: Letter

Folder 87 John Dady to Harold Quackenbush. Thanks Quackenbush for completing the 1911 Tahquitz Water Agreement revision. Notes that the final signature was obtained from Nora Judd Powers. June 24, 1940 Creator/Collector: John Dady Physical Description: Letter

Folder 88 Nellie Coffman to Earl Coffman. States that John Dady has come to her greatly upset that he is to be transferred. Asks Earl to send telegrams to John Collier both as an individual and as chairman of the Indain Affairs Committee. August 17, 1940 Creator/Collector: Nellie Coffman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 89 John Dady to Earl Coffman. Follows up on request to write to John Collier protesting John Dady's transfer by asking Coffman not to mention where the request originated. Feels he is to be replaced unfairly by Alida Bowler. August 23, 1940 Creator/Collector: John Dady Physical Description: Letter

Folder 90 Harold Quackenbush to Earl Coffman. States that the transfer of John Dady is unfortunate but feels he can be of no help due to the Hatch Bill. Asks that the Chamber of Commerce support the appointment of Carl Eardley due to his participation and knowledge of the 1938 hearings. August 24, 1940 Creator/Collector: Harold Quackenbush Physical Description: Letter

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Folder 91 Harry Sheppard to Earl Coffman. States he is against the transfer of John Dady and his replacement by a woman. Feels the transfer lends prestige to Purl Willis and Thomas Sloan. September 3, 1940 Creator/Collector: Harry Sheppard Physical Description: Letter

Folder 92 Harold Quackenbush to Earl Coffman. Thanks Coffman for advocating against the transfer of John Dady. September 9, 1940 Creator/Collector: Harold Quackenbush Physical Description: Letter

Folder 93 To Harold Quackenbush. States that author cannot be too active in the matter of John Dady's transfer so as to not embarras his present employers. August 30, 1940 Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: Letter

Folder 94 To Harry Sheppard. Asks that John Dady not be transferred. August 30, 1940 Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: Letter

Folder 95 To Hiram Johnson. Asks that John Dady not be transferred. August 30, 1940 Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: Letter

Folder 96 To Daisy Gowd. Requests that the Indians of the valley would like to be investigated. August 30, 1940 Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: Letter

Folder 97 To Elmer Thomas. Requests that John Dady not be transferred. August 30, 1940 Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: Letter

Folder 98 To John Dady. Expresses concern that Dady may be transferred but cannot be more aggressive due to embarrassment that might be caused to the author's present employers. August 30, 1940 Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: Letter

Folder 99 John Collier to Agua Caliente Band of Mission Indains. Replies to follow-up rescinding resolution to revoke the petition for self-government. John Dady responds to points that may have contributed to the desire to revoke it and does not accept the request due to its binding nature. Includes copy of petition for self-government with tribal roll. September 4, 1940 Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: Letter + Petition

Folder 100 Elmer Thomas to Earl Coffman. Confirms receiving Coffman's letter regarding the transfer of John Dady; states he will do what he can to retain him. September 5, 1940 Creator/Collector: Elmer Thomas Physical Description: Letter

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Folder 101 Daisy Goad to Earl Coffman. Imagines that the Indians "down there are a bit out of line" and should be investigated. September 5, 1940 Creator/Collector: Daisy Goad Physical Description: Letter

Folder 102 Earl Coffman to John Phillips. Asks to meet with a contact in Washington to discuss the sale of reservation lands. May 23, 1945 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman, William Brophy Physical Description: Letter

Folder 103 John Phillips to Earl Coffman. Attempts to organize a meeting between William Brophy and Coffman to discuss sale of reservation lands. May 26, 1945 Creator/Collector: John Phillips Physical Description: Telegram

Folder 104 W. P. Rowe to Earl Coffman (Palm Springs Golf Course Committee). Provides potential locations for a public gold course. May 29, 1945 Creator/Collector: W. P. Rowe Physical Description: Letter

Folder 105 Earl Coffman to John Phillips. Wishes meet with Phillips regarding acquiring an airport land lease, granting Western Air Lines and American Airlines rights to carry civilain passengers, and golf course matters. May 31, 1945 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 106 Frederick Colburn to Earl Coffman. Feels that "all sections within city limits should be obtained for white development," and finds the building of a public golf course to be the most pressing issue. June 12, 1945 Creator/Collector: Frederick Colburn Physical Description: Letter

Folder 107 John Phillips to Earl Coffman. States that an appointment has been scheduled between William Brophy, Phillips, and Coffman. June 5, 1945 Creator/Collector: John Phillips Physical Description: Letter

Folder 108 Earl Coffman to John Phillips. States that he's given the Chamber of Commerce a report of sessions with General George and William Brophy in Washington DC, and will do the same with the City of Palm Springs. July 6, 1945 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 109 Earl Coffman to William Brophy. Thanks for meeting Coffman in Washington DC and asks to accompany Brophy with John Dady to Palm Springs for an inspection trip. July 6, 1945 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 110 Earl Coffman to John Phillips. States that he's received long term lease legislation and is concerned that it will negatively affect the white community due to the "unfair distribution of tax burdern." July 20, 1945 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

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Folder 111 John Phillips to Earl Coffman. States there will be no more Senate Indian Affairs Committee meeting before Fall. July 23, 1945 Creator/Collector: John Phillips Physical Description: Letter

Folder 112 John Phillips to Earl Coffman. Sends updates on William Brophy's trip to the Western U.S. August 1, 1945 Creator/Collector: John Phillips Physical Description: Letter

Folder 113 Earl Coffman to William Colburn. September 3, 1945 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 114 Earl Coffman to William Brophy. Expresses disappointment that William Brophy did not come to Palm Springs for an inspection and to discuss development of reservation lands. September 3, 1945 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 115 William Brophy to Earl Coffman. Appologizes that he could not travel to Palm Springs to study the Palm Springs land issues; will advise Coffman once his staff have studied Coffman's proposals. September 11, 1945 Creator/Collector: William Brophy Physical Description: Letter

Folder 116 William Brophy to Earl Coffman. Advises that the present litigation Lee Arenas vs. United States will determine how to proceed with formulation of plans for "proper utiliztion" of reservation lands. September 28, 1945 Creator/Collector: William Brophy Physical Description: Letter

Folder 117 "Map Shows Indian Land Sales to U.S." October 20, ???? Creator/Collector: The Times Physical Description: News Article

Folder 118 Earl Coffman to Bureau of Indian Affairs. States desire to obtain a map showing Indian territory having lapsed into the public domain. October 31, 1945 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 119 Harry Harper to William Brophy. States desire for Brophy to visit Palm Springs. Thanks Harper for forwarding tax decisions information. January 1, 1946 Creator/Collector: Harry Harper Physical Description: Letter

Folder 120 William Brophy to Harry Harper. Regrets that he cannot visit Palm Springs soon but informs that Walter Woehlke will do so. January 9, 1946 Creator/Collector: William Brophy Physical Description: Letter

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Folder 121 John Dady to Commissioner of Indian Affairs. Suggests that the Palm Springs Water Company install a required pipeline. June 21, 1946 Creator/Collector: John Dady Physical Description: Letter

Folder 122 Nellie Coffman to John Dady. Thanks Dady for his efforts "for the betterment of the Palm Springs Indians." June 26, 1946 Creator/Collector: Nellie Coffman Physical Description: Letter

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Folder 1 H. E. Wadsworth to Earl Coffman. Replies that he only has the 1923 allotment schedule and does not have the 1927 schedule. Expresses desire for hot springs reserve lease for sanitorium purposes. January 13, 1947 Creator/Collector: Harry Wadsworth Physical Description: Letter

Folder 2 Earl Coffman to C. H. Perdew. Forwards toll charges for enterance to Indian Canyons. Asks if a monthly payment for Desert Inn guests can be arranged. February 13, 1947 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 3 "Interior Dept. Wants State Take Over Calif. Indians" April 24, 1947 Creator/Collector: Limelight News Physical Description: News Article

Folder 4 Requests additional copies of letter to Herbert Samson (Chairman Indian Affairs Committee), William Alisworth (City Manager), William Colburn, Frank Cather. Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Memo

Folder 5 Harry Wadsworth to Earl Coffman. Explains that Section 10 was tentatively alloted to Amado Miguel, Ruth St Marie, and Anna Pierce but that they were not approved. States that competency must be proven before fee patente are issued. February 18, 1947 Creator/Collector: H. E. Wadsworth Physical Description: Letter

Folder 6 Earl Coffman to Harry Harper. Forwards Harry Wadsworth's letter on Section 10 tenative allotments (see folder #5) and suggests securing Section 10 for golf course purposes. February 20, 1947 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 7 Earl Coffman to Harry Wadsworth. Thanks Wadsworth for clarifying allotment procedures. February 20, 1947 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

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Folder 8 Earl Coffman to Herbert Samson. Forwards copy of H. E. Wadsworth's letter on Section 10 allotments (see folder #5). February 20, 1947 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 9A "S. 1685: A Bill to remove restrictions on the property and moneys belonging to the individual enrolled members of the Hoopa, Mission, and Sacramento Tribes of California, to provide for the liquidation of tribal property and distribution of the proceeds thereof, to confer complete citizenship upon such Indians, and for other purposes." July 16, 1947 Creator/Collector: 80th Congress, 1st Session Physical Description: Bill: S. 1685

Folder 9B Report on S. 1685. Suggests that S. 1685 is a prelude to the Department of the Interior's withdrawl from California. States that attorney Eugene Graves is encouraging the tribe to support long-term leases rather than land sale. Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: Report

Folder 10 "S. 186: A Bill to emancipate United States Indians in certain cases." January 5, 1949 Creator/Collector: 81th Congress, 1st Session Physical Description: Bill: S. 186

Folder 11A "H. R. 6273: A Bill to provide for disposition of lands on the Cabazon, Augustine, and Torres-Martinez Indian Reservations." April 20, 1948 Creator/Collector: 80th Congress, 2nd Session Physical Description: Bill: H. R. 6273

Folder 11B JP to Earl Coffman. comments on H. R. 6273. May 7, 1948 Creator/Collector: JP Physical Description: Note

Folder 12 "H. R. 6457: A Bill to provide for disposition of lands on the Cabazon, Augustine, and Torres-Martinez Indian Reservations." May 5, 1948 Creator/Collector: 80th Congress, 2nd Session Physical Description: Bill: H. R. 6457

Folder 14 "H. R. 6051: A Bill to provide for the relief and welfare of the Agua Caliente Band of Mission Indians of Palm Springs, California; for the withdrawl of Federal supervision; for the control of its property by its tribal council; for a corporation of its members to manage and improve its lands; for certain alloments, patents, and leases; and for other purposes." March 30, 1948 Creator/Collector: 80th Congress, 2nd Session Physical Description: Bill: H. R. 6051

Folder 15 States that Harry Harper has additional copies of document. Creator/Collector: John Phillips Physical Description: Note

Folder 16 Lyle Newcomer to Earl Coffman. Forwards copy of H. R. 4616 and news article. June 13, 1949 Creator/Collector: Lyle Newcomer Physical Description: Letter

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Folder 17 Earl Coffman to Lyle Newcomer. Returns copy of H. R. 4616. June 14, 1949 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 18A "Indians Want Freedom: Tribe Tells U. S. Agents of situation, Want To Be Free From White Man's Rule Is Testimony" March 19, 1948 Creator/Collector: Desert Sun Physical Description: News Artilce

Folder 18B "Indian Powwow on Lands Bill This Sunday" March 12, 1948 Creator/Collector: Limelight News Physical Description: News Artilce

Folder 19 "Re Status of Palm Canyon and Indian Lands" Wish list or plan for disposing of reservation lands and expansion of Palm Springs. ???? Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: List

Folder 20 Bob Wolcott to Earl Coffman. Asks Coffman to be interviewed by NBC regarding the "Indian land situation." ???? Creator/Collector: Bob Wolcott Physical Description: Letter

Folder 21 "Statement on the Palm Springs Situation" Offers an interpretation of land use issues in Palm Springs and possible future actions. ???? Creator/Collector: Walter Woehlke Physical Description: Statement

Folder 22 Yellow Cab Company tickets (2). List of surnames. ???? Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: Tickets and List

Folder 23 To Sam Collins. Argues against leases for reservation lands on the basis they would represent a tax-haven for competing businesses. December 30, 1935 Creator/Collector: Atchinson, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Company Physical Description: Letter

Folder 24 Frank Bennett to Indian Affairs Committee members. Announces that regular meetings will be called to discuss problems relating to Indians and their reservation lands. Lists Indian Affairs Committee members names. May 15, 1936 Creator/Collector: Frank Bennett Physical Description: Letter

Folder 25 Gene to Earl Coffman. States that Sam will do everything to kill proposed legislation. Creator/Collector: Gene Physical Description: Letter

Folder 26A Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce to Josephine Vorous, Public Stenographer. January 13, 1937 Creator/Collector: Palm Springs Camber of Commerce Physical Description: Receipt

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Folder 26B Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce to Josephine Vorous, Public Stenographer. January 11, 1937 Creator/Collector: Palm Springs Camber of Commerce Physical Description: Receipt

Folder 26C Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce to Josephine Vorous, Public Stenographer. January 16, 1937 Creator/Collector: Palm Springs Camber of Commerce Physical Description: Receipt

Folder 26D Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce to Josephine Vorous, Public Stenographer. January 15, 1937 Creator/Collector: Palm Springs Camber of Commerce Physical Description: Receipt

Folder 26E Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce to Josephine Vorous, Public Stenographer. January 23, 1937 Creator/Collector: Palm Springs Camber of Commerce Physical Description: Receipt

Folder 26F Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce to Josephine Vorous, Public Stenographer. February 11, 1937 Creator/Collector: Palm Springs Camber of Commerce Physical Description: Receipt

Folder 27A Receipt February 18, 1937 Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: Receipt

Folder 27B Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce to Josephine Vorous, Public Stenographer. February 20, 1937 Creator/Collector: Palm Springs Camber of Commerce Physical Description: Receipt

Folder 28A Department of the Interior to Guy Pinney. January 15, 1937 Creator/Collector: Department of the Interior Physical Description: Receipt

Folder 28B Department of the Interior to Guy Pinney. January 25, 1937 Creator/Collector: Department of the Interior Physical Description: Receipt

Folder 29 Phil Swing to Indian Affairs Committee. January 15, 1937 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Receipt

Folder 30 Beryl Mercer to Special Committee Philip Boyd. January 4, 1937 Creator/Collector: Beryl Mercer Physical Description: Invoice

Folder 31A Phil Swing to Indian Affairs Committee. February 10, 1937 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Invoice

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Folder 31B Phil Swing to Indian Affairs Committee for representing the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce in April. 1937 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Invoice

Folder 32 Indian Affairs Committee to Guy Pinney. October 1937 Creator/Collector: Guy Pinney Physical Description: Receipt

Folder 33 Indian Affairs Committee to Guy Pinney. October 1937 Creator/Collector: Guy Pinney Physical Description: Receipt

Folder 34 Shannon to Marie Scott. November 16, 1937 Creator/Collector: Shannon, Sec Physical Description: Receipt

Folder 35 Indian Affairs Committee to Guy Pinney. December 1, 1937 Creator/Collector: Budget Committee Physical Description: Receipt

Folder 36 Harold Quackenbush to Marie Scott. November 29, 1937 Creator/Collector: Harold Quackenbush Physical Description: Receipt

Folder 37 National Park Service to Earl Coffman. Thanks Coffman for his report analyzing the "complex land problems at Palm Springs." Plans visit to study "the new monument." December 24, 1936 Creator/Collector: National Park Service Physical Description: Letter

Folder 38 "Condensed Statement of Receipts and Disbursements of the Special Committee Fund of the Indian Affairs Committee of the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce, for the Period December 7, 1936 to December 15, 1937" December 15, 1937 Creator/Collector: Philip Boyd Physical Description: Statement

Folder 39 "Special Committee Fund. Financial Report covering period December 16th to May 4th, 1938" May 4, 1938 Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: Financial Report

Folder 40 Philip Boyd to Guy Pinney. Thanks Pinney for "insuring the safety of our interests from any developments which might jeopardize the future of Palm Springs." States that Colonel Thompson should be shown more than casual interest in cooperating with them. February 16, 1937 Creator/Collector: Philip Boyd Physical Description: Letter

Folder 41 Indian Affairs Committee to Guy Pinney. April 1937 Creator/Collector: Indian Affairs Committee Physical Description: Receipt

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Folder 42 Issued to Guy Pinney between January 1937 and February 1937. January 1937 Creator/Collector: Ambassador Hotel Physical Description: Receipts

Folder 43 Issued to Guy Pinney. January 19, 1937 Creator/Collector: The Emerson Physical Description: Receipt

Folder 44 List of expenses by date, 1-04 through 1-16. January 4, ???? Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: List

Folder 45 List of expenses. January 16, ???? Creator/Collector: Phil Boyd Physical Description: List

Folder 46 List of expenses: 2-07 to 2-27. February 7, ???? Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: List

Folder 47 "Special Committee Fund. Collected and disbursed under the direction of the Budget Committee of the Indian Affairs Committee of the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce, to improve the relations between the white citizens and property owners of the community of Palm Springs and the Agua Caliente Band of Mission Indians etc" Covers period 12-7-1936 to 12-15-1937. December 7, 1936 Creator/Collector: Indian Affairs Committee Physical Description: Financial Report

Folder 48 Agreement to pay into the treasury of the Indian Affairs Committee. Signed by subscribers with a dollar amount appearing next to each signature. December 1936 Creator/Collector: Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce, Indian Affairs Committee Physical Description: Agreement

Folder 49 Guy Pinney to Philip Boyd. Encloses stenographer's bill. January 11, 1937 Creator/Collector: Guy Pinney Physical Description: Letter

Folder 50 Guy Pinney to Philip Boyd. Encloses itemized expenses and statement of Phil Swing. January 16, 1937 Creator/Collector: Guy Pinney Physical Description: Letter

Folder 51 Encloses subscription to the Indian Affairs Committee "towards solving of the Indian problem in this vicinity." February 23, 1937 Creator/Collector: Villa-Jean Physical Description: Letter

Folder 52 M. H. Birge to Earl Coffman. Forwards subscription to the Indian Affairs Committee. February 24, 1937 Creator/Collector: M. H. Birge Physical Description: Form

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Folder 53 An agreement to pay into the Indian Affairs Committee treasury. Lists subscribers and amounts due. December 1936 Creator/Collector: Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce, Indian Affairs Committee Physical Description: Contract

Folder 54 Chairman of Indian Affairs Committee to Earl. Reports on amount available in Indian Affairs Committee treasury and amount outstanding. June 24, 1937 Creator/Collector: Chairman of Indian Affairs Committee Physical Description: Letter

Folder 55 To Earl Coffman. Forwars a bill for services "in the Indian matter." June 24, 1937 Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: Letter

Folder 56 Earl Coffman to Indian Affairs Committee. Forwards a financial statement to subscribers of the Indian Affairs Committee. Asks for continued vigilance in regard to upcoming legislation that would dispose reservation lands. December 22, 1937 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 57 Lists names of subscribers and dollar amounts. Creator/Collector: Boyd Physical Description: List

Folder 58 Agreement from stating that Indian Affairs Committee monies may be used for any activity covered by the Budget Committee. Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: Form

Folder 59 Agreement that subscribers agree that funds may be used for Indian Affairs Committee purposes. Includes names of subscribers and dollar amounts. December 1936 Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: Contract

Folder 60 Forwards a full refund for unused transportation. Creator/Collector: Santa Fe Passenger Department Physical Description: Letter

Folder 61 General Passenger Traffic Manager to Guy Pinney. Forwards refund. August 31, 1937 Creator/Collector: Baltimore and Ohio Railroad-The Alton Railroad Physical Description: Letter

Folder 62 Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce to Harold Ickes. Write in defense of Harold Quackenbush in response to rumors he may be transferred. September 2, 1937 Creator/Collector: Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce Physical Description: Letter

Folder 63 "An Act To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to lease or sell certain lands of the Agua Caliente or Palm Springs Reservation, California, for public airport use, and for other purposes." August 25, 1937 Creator/Collector: 75th Congress, 1st Session Physical Description: Bill: S. 2888

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Folder 64 Felix Cohen to Philip Swing. Forwards cases which supports the right of tribe's to fix conditions of entry upon tribal land. November 9, 1937 Creator/Collector: Felix Cohen Physical Description: Letter

Folder 65 May 1937 newsletter of Indian Truth. Includes article on the Indian Rights Association protest against H. R. 5297 and S. 1424 that would repeal the making of allotments. Notes that communal ownership may result in an arbitrary sale of reservation lands without regard for the wishes of tribal members. May 1937 Creator/Collector: Indian Rights Association Physical Description: Newsletter

Folder 66 Harold Hicks to Earl Coffman. Wishes to reappoint the Committee on Indian Affairs. May 19, 1937 Creator/Collector: Harold Hicks Physical Description: Letter

Folder 67 "Special Committee Fund at the disposal of the Committe on Indian Affairs. 12-7-1936 to 3-20-1937" December 7, 1936 Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: Report

Folder 68 Agreement that funds may be utilized to fund affairs approved by the Budget Committee. May 1, 1937 Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: Agreement

Folder 69 Phil Boyd to Earl Coffman. Asks for funds for Guy Pinney. June 24, 1937 Creator/Collector: Phil Boyd Physical Description: Letter

Folder 70 Guy Pinney to Earl Coffman. Forwards bill for services "in the Indian matter." June 24, 1937 Creator/Collector: Guy Pinney Physical Description: Letter

Folder 71 Indian Affairs Committee to Guy Pinney. Creator/Collector: Indian Affairs Committee Physical Description: Receipt

Folder 72 A draft bill to sell off reservation lands and create a National Monument. Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: Bill (Draft)

Folder 73 "A Bill to repeal that provision in the Act of March 2, 1917 (29 Stat. L. 976), directing the making of allotments to Indians of the Mission Indian Reservations, California." February 8, 1937 Creator/Collector: 75th Congress, 1st Session Physical Description: Bill (S. 1424)

Folder 74 "A Bill to authorize the sale or part of the lands belonging to the Palm Springs or Agua Caliente Band of Mission Indians, and for other purposes." June 9, 1937 Creator/Collector: 75th Congress, 1st Session Physical Description: Bill (H. R. 7450)

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Folder 75 To Phil Swing. Forwards road information with approximate mileage. April 25, 1938 Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: Letter

Folder 76 "A Bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to lease of sell certain lands of the Agua Caliente or Palm Springs Reservation, California, for public airport use, and for other purposes." August 9, 1937 Creator/Collector: 75th Congress, 1st Session Physical Description: Bill (S. 2888)

Folder 77 List of edits. Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: Edits

Folder 78 Agreement that subscribers' funds will be used to fund Indian Affairs Committee activities. April 1938 Creator/Collector: Indian Affairs Committee Physical Description: Agreement

Folder 79 Board of Supervisors votes that Riverside County should repair road leading to Palm Canyon. April 19, 1938 Creator/Collector: Riverside Press Enterprise Physical Description: News Article

Folder 80 Authorizes and instructs R. L. McKenzie, Road Superintendent, to maintain and repair Palm Canyon Road. April 18, 1938 Creator/Collector: Riverside County Board of Supervisors Physical Description: Order

Folder 81 Lela Myer Smart to Phil Swing. Forwards her memo to the Members of the House Indian Committee re: H. R. 7450. Argues against the passing of H. R. 7450 and the selling off of Indian lands due to many unsolved problems, such as the airport lease, water rights, rights-of-way, sewage systems, John Dady and Harold Quackenbush acting as agents of the white community, the Murray brothers treatment of Marcus Pete, and tribal roll issue. May 4, 1938 Creator/Collector: Lela Myer Smart Physical Description: Letter

Folder 82 Earl Coffman to Indian Affairs Committee donors. Requests funds to promote the interests of the Indian Affairs Committee and its members. May 1, 1938 Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Letter

Folder 83 List names: Indian Affairs Committee members? 1938? Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: List

Folder 84 NA 1938 Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: List and Bank of America Signature Card

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Folder 85 Phil Swing to Phil Boyd. Acknowledges letter and payment received. February 26, 1938 Creator/Collector: Phil Swing Physical Description: Letter

Folder 86 List names: Indian Affairs Committee donors? Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: List

Folder 87 "Possible donors to Special Fund." Includes list of checked names. Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: List + Receipt

Folder 88 "Special Committee Fund: Financial Report covering period December 16th to May 4th, 1938." Includes receipts and disbursements. May 4, 1938 Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: Financial Report

Folder 89 List of expenses. November 15, ???? Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: List

Folder 90 "Notes on the Forline Petition." Argues against the John Forline plan for selling reservation lands on account of its affording the tribe to choose its own business manager. Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: Document

Folder 91 Notifies public that the adult members of the reservation have voted to change the toll rate for horseback riding to $1.00 for one season. February 1, 1938 Creator/Collector: Harold Quackenbush Physical Description: Letter-Notice

Folder 92 Lease for airport use by the City of Palm Springs. December 4, 1938 Creator/Collector: Agua Caliente Band of Mission Indians Physical Description: Lease

Folder 93 "Nation Takes Over Indain Affairs in Palm Springs." Includes original envelope for news clippings and photograph. January 5, 1937 Creator/Collector: Los Angeles Times Physical Description: News Article + Envelope

Folder 94 "U.S. May End Palm Springs Tax Evasion: State Asks Federal Aid to Halt Nose-Thumping of 'Utopia' Residents" States that Richard Collins, chairman of the State Board of Equalization, has requested federal authorities to halt tax evasion. December 6, 1936 Creator/Collector: San Francisco Chronicle Physical Description: News Article

Folder 95A "Resort Bill To Be Killed" January 10, 1936 Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: News Article

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Folder 95B "W.P.A. Speeds Work on 616 Airport Jobs: Program So Far Authorized Over 50% Complete, Hopkins Report Shows" November 29, 1936 Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: News Article

Folder 96 "Palm Springs Indians Get Cash Managers: Disputes Over Tourist Income Bring Government Action; Profits to Be Divided Evenly" January 5, 1937 Creator/Collector: Los Angeles Examiner Physical Description: News Article

Folder 97 "Palm Springs Indian Lands Ruled Tribal" July 25, 1938 Creator/Collector: Los Angeles Examiner Physical Description: News Article

Folder 98A "Indians Lose Land Plea: Court Rules Property in Palm Springs Must Remain Tribal Asset" July 25, 1938 Creator/Collector: Los Angeles Times Physical Description: News Article

Folder 98B "Rule on Lands of Palm Springs Tribe" July 25, 1938 Creator/Collector: Herald Physical Description: News Article

Folder 98C "W.P.A. Airport Work Reported Half Finished: Construction Begun on 616 Projects at 446 Sites" Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: News Article

Folder 99A "Group Studies Indina Land Situation Here" January 30, 1948 Creator/Collector: Desert Sun Physical Description: News Article

Folder 99B "Renew Indian Land Topic: Congress Determined to Divorce California Indians from Indian Bureau Is Report" February 27, 1948 Creator/Collector: Desert Sun Physical Description: News Article

Folder 100 "Arenas Decision to Set Off New Suits" June 13, 1947 Creator/Collector: Desert Sun Physical Description: News Article

Folder 101 "City Not Affected in Arenas Ruling" "See Benefit For Village in Decision: Lee Arenas Says He Will Not Sell When Title Cleared" December 20, 1946 Creator/Collector: Desert Sun Physical Description: News Article

Folder 102A "Indian Lands Committee to Plan Zoning" November 15, 1946 Creator/Collector: Desert Sun Physical Description: News Article

Folder 102B "Court Upholds Indian's Right to Lands at Palm Springs" December 13, 1946 Creator/Collector: Los Angeles Examiner Physical Description: News Article

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Folder 102C "Indians To Meet To Discuss Claims To Be Presented U.S." December 6, 1946 Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: News Article

Folder 102D "Court Upholds Indian Claim at Palm Springs" December 13, 1946 Creator/Collector: Los Angeles Times Physical Description: News Article

Folder 103 "Indian Land Case Again in Litigation: Interior Department Asks for Appeal to U.S. Supreme Court" December 24, 1946 Creator/Collector: Desert Sun Physical Description: News Article

Folder 104A "Indian Land Situation Not Yet Decided: Washington Reports Indicate Appeal; Attorney Says No" January 24, 1947 Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: News Article

Folder 104B "Earl Coffman Gives Village Plug Over Air" February 14, 1947 Creator/Collector: Desert Sun Physical Description: News Article

Folder 105A "Interior Dept. Wants State Take Over Calif. Indians: State Has Cash, U.S. Official Says" April 24, 1947 Creator/Collector: Limelight News Physical Description: News Article

Folder 105B "Krug Says Arenas Decision Is Inter-Indian Dispute" January 4, 1947 Creator/Collector: Limelight News Physical Description: News Article + Envelope

Folder 106A "Bill to Give Indians Reservation Without Strings Is Introduced" April 6, 1948 Creator/Collector: Limelight News Physical Description: News Article

Folder 106B "Another Indian Land Measure Is Introduced" April 6, 1948 Creator/Collector: Desert Sun Physical Description: News Article

Folder 107 "Opinions of the People: Discrediting Indian Bureau" December 1947 Creator/Collector: Purl Willis Physical Description: News Article

Folder 108 "Indian Bureau Again Gets a Wigging" Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: News Article

Folder 109A Grace Williams to Harold Ickes. Describes the creation of a shanty town on Section 14 and a ditch which threatens to damage property on an adjacent section. December 11, 1937 Creator/Collector: Limelight News - Grace Williams Physical Description: Letter to the Editor

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Folder 109B Full copy of 12-11-1937 issue. December 11, 1937 Creator/Collector: Limelight News Physical Description: Newspaper

Folder 110a Transcript of testimony taken before a Committee selected by the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce by request of John Collier, comprised of William Rosencrans, Dr George Clements, Edwin Hart, Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce, and home owners. Discussed is how to best develop reservation lands, with stated preference being a sale of Indian lands. Testimony taken for a report (Rosencrans Report) to be submitted to the Burear of Indian Affairs (see item #22, box .001). Pages 1 to 10. April 15, 1936 Creator/Collector: Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Physical Description: Transcriptr

Folder 110b Transcript of testimony taken before a Committee selected by the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce by request of John Collier, comprised of William Rosencrans, Dr George Clements, Edwin Hart, Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce, and home owners. Discussed is how to best develop reservation lands, with stated preference being a sale of Indian lands. Testimony taken for a report (Rosencrans Report) to be submitted to the Burear of Indian Affairs (see item #22, box .001). Pages 11 to 20. April 15, 1936 Creator/Collector: Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Physical Description: Transcriptr

Box 2006.046.005 Box Inventory #005 1932-1940 Physical Description: 1 box;120 folders

Folder 1 Map showing sections 3-36. List breaks down land into lots and shows owner names and addresses. Includes Tahquitz Park, Smoke Tree Ranch, Araby Tract, Palos Verdes Tract. Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: Map + List

Folder 2 "U.S. Curbs Indian Racket in West" p. 6p. March 30, 1937 Creator/Collector: Christian Science Monitor Physical Description: News Article

Folder 3 "Local Indians and Cal. Tech. Tangle" December 11, 1937 Creator/Collector: Limelight News Physical Description: News Article

Folder 4 "Study of the Social Conditions of the Reservation Mission Indians of San Diego County, California - January 15 to April 15, 1932" Study of reservation conditions sponsored by San Diego County, Federal Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the State Department of Social Welfare. Includes statistics re: Pala, Campo, Capitan Grande, Cuyapaipe, Inaja, Laguna, Manzanita, Mesa Grande, Pala, Pauma, Rincon, San Pasqual, Santa Ysabel, Sycuan, La Posta, La Jolla, and Los Coyotes reservations. January 15, 1932 Creator/Collector: San Diego County Welfare Commission, State Dept of Social Welfare Physical Description: Report

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Folder 5 Revised 1911 Tahquitz Creek water use agreement between the United States and "landowners" Nellie Coffman, George Roberson, Elta Harrison Roberson, Earl Coffman, Helen Bayless Coffman, Desert Inn, Cornelia White, Austin McManus, Ralph Matteson, Lttie Matteson, Hobart Garlick, Garlick Holding Company, Estate of Willitts Hole, Estate of Mary Hole, Samuel Ringdge, Pauline Abbott, Stewart Abbott, Isabel White Chase, Nora Judd Powers, and City of Palm Springs. 1940 Creator/Collector: John Dady Physical Description: Contract-Agreement

Folder 6 To Harry [Sheppard?]. Requests copies of S. 1424 and S. 2589. Threatens "fireworks" if toll charges are imposed on horse riders or Indian Canyon tourists. Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: Telegram

Folder 7 To John Collier. Announces re-formation of tribal committee headed by Willie Marcus (spokesman), Albert Patencio, Francisco Patencio, and Baristo Sol. Demands right to hold tribal election and take charge of all tribal affairs. Demands removal of Harold Quackenbush, federal agent. Protests creation of drainage ditch on corner of Section 14. Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: Telegram

Folder 8 Offers to come back early to "start an uprising that needs investigating." Creator/Collector: Daisy (United States Senate) Physical Description: Memorandum

Folder 9 "Palm Springs" Indians Truth newsletter article re: desire of the Chamber of Commerce to purchase reservation lands. Creator/Collector: Indian Truth Physical Description: News Article

Folder 10 Earl Coffman to Phil Swing. States that Willie Marcus, Francisco Patencio, Albert Patencio, Baristo Sol, Adam Castillo, and Sovereinty, Tribal committee Purl Willis have been arrested for conspiracy to defraud government for embezzling funds on information obtained by Harold Quackenbush. Creator/Collector: Earl Coffman Physical Description: Telegram

Folder 11 Guy Pinney to Earl Coffman. Asks that Colonel Thompson include Tahquitz Canyon and 10-20 acres at the hot springs for inclusion in the National Monument. Creator/Collector: Guy Pinney Physical Description: Telegram

Folder 12A Forwards documents per Senator's request. Creator/Collector: Daisy (United States Senate) Physical Description: Memorandum

Folder 12B Secretary to the Commissioner William Brophy. Informs that Brophy is away but correspondence will be forwarded to him. Creator/Collector: Department of Interior Physical Description: Letter

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Folder 12C Offers a background of William Brophy and his wife Sophie Aberle. Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: Note

Folder 13 "Substitutes for Mr. Swing's Amendments-Provisions relating to sale of Hot Springs" Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: Note

Folder 14 J.M. Stewart (United States Department of the Interior) to Harold Quackenbush. Returns special report loaned to Stewart during visit at Riverside. Creator/Collector: J. M. Stewart Physical Description: Letter

Folder 15 To Phil Swing. Specifies Indian Affairs Committee requirements for airport lease. Supplies Swing with contrary arguments to the opinion the tribe is under attack from wealthy white residents. Offers a number of racialist "points" to counter this accusation. Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: Letter (Draft)

Folder 16 99 year lease. Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: Lease

Folder 17 Stella Atwood to Nellie Coffman. Encloses Dr. Wilson's report and John Dady's instructions. Informs of her meeting with John Dady and John Collier. Discusses long term leases. Creator/Collector: Stella Atwood Physical Description: Letter

Folder 18 Palm Canyons Protective Society to Citizens of Southern California and Others. Argues for protection of canyons and palm oases. Creator/Collector: Palm Canyons Protective Society Physical Description: NA

Folder 19 Map showing "new concrete pipeline to Indian lands" and "stone cement ditch." Map also shows vineyard, orange grove, and properties of Earl Coffman, Welwood Murray, Crocker, Davis, and original street names (Main Street, Spring Street, Main Avenue, East, Park Street). Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: Map

Folder 20 "Suggested Resolution for Adoption by the Indian Affairs Committee of the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce" Creator/Collector: NA Physical Description: Resolution

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