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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.
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.
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).
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.)
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.
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.
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."
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.
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."
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.
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.
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."
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.
Elmer Thomas to Earl Coffman. Confirms receipt of the submitted report.
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.
Alvah Hicks to Phil Boyd. Submits check with understanding that like amount is submitted by Austin McManus,
Austin McManus to Philip Boyd. Encloses check for $1000.00 and states expectation to serve on the finance committee.
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.
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.
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.
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