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Show Relations with Non- Indians - 586 at Bluff and suggests increasing dormitory capacity at Blanding and establishing one at Monticello. Reports conflicts with whites over use of range lands. NA/ RG75/ 56619- 1930- Con Ute 806 Oct. 30, 1933 (?) Letter to John Collier Objects to the location of Ute Mountain District at Ignacio, that Mexicans are hired as farmer and stockmen, prohibition of credit to the Indians by traders, favors to Frank Pyle, Navajos getting the CC jobs, and asks for an investigation of his charges. Aug. 2, 1934 Thompson, Ben H., Acting Chief, Wildlife Div., U. S. Nat'l Park Service Letter to James Stewart Reports a pack trip across the Indian reservation near the Mesa Verde National Park. Noticed little utilization by the Indians. Offers suggestions. NA/ RG75/ 54817- 1933- Con Ute 30712 July 25, 1938 Peck, Allen, S. Regional Forester, Rocky Mtn. Region Letter to S. F. Stacher, Con. Ute Agency Peck provides list of national forests west of north- south line through Pagosa Springs, Co. and dates of establishment. [ July], 1940 Narrative Report, Forestry and Grazing Advocates increase in cattle for Ute Mountain. States Ute Mountain Indians are natural cowboys but resent sheep raising. Allen Canyon Utes and Paiutes have problems competing with white ranchers. Little work done on the Ute Mountain Reservation by the Division of Forestry and Grazing. Submits recommendations for the future |