Owens Valley residents, including men and women, during their occupation of the Alabama Gates, of the Los Angeles Aqueduct. Aqueduct in foreground. Bridge over aqueduct. Telephone poles visible. Photographer's inscription on front of photograph: "The Army of Occupation Los Angeles Acqueduct (sic) Nov. 20, 1924." On left is recorded name of photographer: "Detrick." Title supplied by cataloger.
Water rights--California--Owens Valley Water rights--California--Los Angeles Canals--California--Owens Valley Protest movements--California--Owens Valley
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Center for the Study of Los Angeles Research Collection, Loyola Marymount University
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