I have your circular letter requesting historical information. A noble undertaking and I am for it. The only information I have is what I have taken from the Valley Press. When we decided to sell our home Ethel induced me to start packing all my stuff which I did. This stuff is in boxes stacked in our garage. And how many times I wish I had not done so.

    Mrs. Grace A. Winnett, 21336 Ft. Tejon Rd., Llano Calif. Phone 944-1031 - has been working on the historical facts along our Foothill area. I do not know how far along she is with the task. Her health has been up and down. Then she visits with children here and there. You might contact her. Cali Le Page could give you some information. He is Postmaster in Pearblossom. Perhaps at a later date I could dig up something. OK? Ethel and I send our best to you and Viola.
Luther Little

The following is an article which appeared in the Antelope Valley Press.

J. Shelton Gordon Seeks Stones from Oldlimers

    J. Shelton Gordon, resident of Palmdale for over 25 years, has been getting together letters, stories, biographies and reminiscences from "old timers" here in the Palmdale area and South Antelope Valley.

    He is getting them retyped and reproduced at Broker's Co'Op. 7Seae are being put on 8 1/2x14 paper and will be bound at the top with the clip opening at the back so one can add stories himself from tine to time.

    "Old Timer's that have been over looked or have failed so far to send in their stories are invited to do so on or before the closing date August 1, 1971. If these stories of happenings here in the valley are not made of record soon the generations that had these ex periences will be gone "To the great beyond" and then the history will be lost or will have to come second hand from grandchildren and great grand children, Gordon said.

    Persons that came to Palmdale and South Antelope Valley before 1950 have a good story to tell. People will be interested in hearing about those days. Some of the stories and letters that Gordon has so far received give vital and most interesting information as far back as 1900 and even before that.

    Letters and requests have been sent out to many of the families in the area. Many have already responded. Those that have not yet sent in their letter are urged now to do so. Not knowing all of the old families no doubt some have been over- looked But if that is the case their story is utmost importance Please send them to J. Shelton Gordon, 38144 Sixth St East Palmdale, Calif. 93550.

    It is the Intention of Mr. Gordon that when these stories, and letters are reproduced to send to each one of the "Old Timers" that sent in their stories a bound copy of the complete manuscript.

    This is done in appreciation by J. Shelton Gordon ant Viola F. Gordon for the many friendships that they have made through the years in South Antelope Valley. "We hope that this effort will be of some value in preserving priceless happenings that have given this Valley its heritage and give the opportunity to the "Old Timers" a chance to tell their "Incredible Tales", Gordon said