Manuscripts
The Water Rights of the Pueblo Los Angeles: written testimony of William B. Stern
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A History of Hispanic-American Rights and Usage with Respect to Land and Water in California: first draft
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A History of Hispanic-American Rights and Usage with Respect to Land and Water in California: second draft
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A History of Hispanic-American Rights and Usage with Respect to Land and Water in California: next to last draft
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Los Angeles city water rights collection
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The collection includes the research material used by Rolle and the others to create the evidence used in the case including copies of original land deeds, journal articles, maps, and original manuscripts by Rolle (including A History of Hispanic-American Rights and Usage with Respect to Land and Water in California). It also includes copies of several of the legal documents from the case including the decision by Judge Edmund M. Moor, the defendants' combined trial brief, the reporters' daily transcripts, as well as the manuscript prepared by Rolle and Engstrand entitled: A Study of Laws and Customs Pertaining to the Use of Water in California and Spain Mexico (3 volumes). There are a few letters between Rolle and the lawyers involved in the case. Many of the items have Andrew F. Rolle's handwritten comments and edits. Subjects in the collection include: history of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County, San Fernando, Burbank, Glendale; water rights and sources in the area; the Indians of the area; the missions in California; original land tenure and ranchos.
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Memorandum Decision by Judge Edmund M. Moor in City of Los Angeles vs. City of San Fernando et al
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Defendants' Combined Trial Brief in City of Los Angeles vs. City of San Fernando et al Volume II
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