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Agreement of March 29, 1920

 
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Title
Agreement of March 29, 1920
Date
29 March 1920
Description
Contract agreement between the City of Los Angeles and the United States Reclamation Service regarding surveys and investigations in Owens Valley. Shown here is one of two agreements requested by J. D. Black, and sent from Phil D. Swing, House of Representatives. See also agreement of March 9, 1921, and letter from Phil D. Swing to J. D. Black.
Format Extent
6 pages
Subject
United States. Bureau of Reclamation; Bien, Morris; Robertson, Howard; Vroman, James P.; Burnell, Charles S.; Eberhard, Ray C.; Water rights--California--Owens Valley; Water rights--California--Los Angeles; Administrative Records; Legal instruments
Note
To meet the need for water of its growing population, the City of Los Angeles began acquiring water rights in the Owens Valley in 1905. The Los Angeles Aqueduct was completed in 1913 to bring Owens Valley water to the city. During the 1920s, the City of Los Angeles began additional large-scale purchases of land in the Owens Valley to increase its supply of water from the valley, resulting in the city's almost complete control of the valley's agricultural land. This led to a decline in the valley's agricultural infrastructure and economy.
Collection
J. D. Black Papers, CSLA-15, Series 1. Owens Valley Water Controversy Records; Box No. 9; Folder No. 11
Type
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Language
eng
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