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Description
Land lease agreement for 1 acre of the Guadalupe M. Dominguez allotment of Rancho San Pedro. The lease begins August 15, 1938 and ends August 14, 1939. Lease yearly rent is $25. Additional text is added to the agreement relating to sub-leasing and proof of United States citizenship required by the company for compliance with the Alien Land act of California. Lease is signed by Matsio and the lessor.
Alien land laws Farm tenancy Immigration and citizenship Industry and employment--Agriculture Japanese American farmers--California Japanese--Legal status, laws, etc.--California
Place
Los Angeles, California
Source
CSU Dominguez Hills Department of Archives and Special Collections
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