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Legal Proceedings Involving the Pit River Indian Tribe Land Ownership Rights, 1934-06-18

 Item — Box: 67, Folder: 12
Identifier: CAC_CC_009_2_67_12_0006
Legal Proceedings Involving the Pit River Indian Tribe Land Ownership Rights, 1934-06-18
Legal Proceedings Involving the Pit River Indian Tribe Land Ownership Rights, 1934-06-18

Scope and Contents

This text is a legal complaint filed by the Pit River Indian Tribe against government officials regarding the designation of beneficiaries for the XL Ranch Indian Reservation in California. The plaintiffs are seeking injunctive relief and mandamus to ensure compliance with the Fifth Amendment and federal law in the decision-making process. The complaint outlines the history of the XL Ranch, the involvement of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the traditional significance of the land to the Pit River Indians.

Dates

  • Creation: 1934-06-18

Full Extent

16 pages

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Abstract

91st (1969-1971)

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General

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Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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