Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Legal Proceedings Involving the Pit River Indian Tribe Land Ownership Rights 1934-06-18 1934-06-18 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 91st (1969-1971) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_9_2_67_12_0000, Box, 67, 12, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_12_0006 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_12_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Pit%20River%20Indians%20Correspondence,%20Injunction,%20Background,%201969-1970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_12_0006_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/884529 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_12_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Pit%20River%20Indians%20Correspondence,%20Injunction,%20Background,%201969-1970/CAC_CC_009_2_67_12_0006.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Claims; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; United States Modoc Indians 16 Pages 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. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Dispute over XL Ranch Indian Reservation: Historical Injustices and Current Controversies 1969-01-01 1969-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 91st (1969-1971) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_9_2_67_12_0000, Box, 67, 12, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_12_0005 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_12_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Pit%20River%20Indians%20Correspondence,%20Injunction,%20Background,%201969-1970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_12_0005_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/884528 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_12_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Pit%20River%20Indians%20Correspondence,%20Injunction,%20Background,%201969-1970/CAC_CC_009_2_67_12_0005.pdf correspondence Native Americans Armed Forces; Indians of North America--Oklahoma Modoc Indians 25 Pages The Pit River Indians historically occupied a large area of land in California, which was taken by the Federal Government without compensation. In 1938, funds were appropriated for the purchase of a reservation for the Pit River Indians, leading to the establishment of the XL Ranch Indian Reservation. However, there is a dispute over who should benefit from the reservation, with a small group known as the Pit River Home and Agricultural Cooperative Association monopolizing the land. This group has excluded other Pit River Indians from the reservation, leading to bitterness and resentment among the community. The Bureau of Indian Affairs has shown favoritism towards the Association, further exacerbating the dispute. There are also concerns about the lack of communication and resources provided to the broader Pit River Tribe. Overall, there is a complex and ongoing dispute over the ownership and management of the XL Ranch Indian Reservation. Text