Some months ago you wrote asking me to organize my memories of "Palmdale before 1945". Your letter has gone unanswered and has been snowed under with other mail which I have tried to care for little by little.

    As a Californian, I have known of Palmdale for many years. My knowledge of Palmdale became a bit more intimate after a friend went there to teach in 1941; even more so after I bought an acre from Palmdale Irrigation District in 1945 and started to clear the ground and build a dwelling.

   Your project interests me, and I have tried to find time to undertake noting some of my memories on paper. However, other demands have interferred, and to date, little progress has been made. This note is to tell you that this item is in my "unfinished business" file. I will get at it some of these days, I hope, and send you something.

    Best regards to Mrs. Gordon and to your daughter. I rejoiced when I read in the AV Press that Barbara's contributions to the community had, in some measure been recognized. I am well aware of the selfless devotion and achievements of Mrs. Gordon, too, on behalf of the community. I enjoyed my association with both of them.

    Palmdale has come into its own in some measure, but I know there are many battles ahead for those who have led the way for the progress made. More power to all of you!

Cordially, Anne Shepard