The first thing is to acquire, if possible, either a building site or a building; but pending the possibility of doing this, which no doubt will involve considerable expenditure, he advises you to go on augmenting the Hazíratu’l-Quds Fund. He would like you to please forward him a list of all the places where there are Bahá’ís throughout Alaskan territory, specifying whether it is an Assembly, a Group or an isolated Centre. Although he attaches great importance to the opening of new Centres throughout any territory, including, of course, Alaska, he wishes you to give special attention to sending a pioneer to Point Barrow, beyond the Arctic Circle. He feels that there is a great significance in having believers serving so far north; and he hopes that one of the friends will be able to secure some employment there and proceed to act as a pioneer in this highly meritorious field. All the news that you gave him was good news, and he appreciated it deeply. You may be sure that his loving prayers will surround you and all the friends, as they labour to carry the Faith throughout Alaskan territory, and to hasten the day when it will have its own independent National Spiritual Assembly. With Bahá’í love, R. Rabbani [From the Guardian:] May the Beloved bless your efforts, guide your steps, and enable you to win great victories in the service of His Faith. Your true brother, Shoghi (18) January 28, 1955 (18) January 28, 1955 Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the Anchorage Recording District Dear Bahá’í Sister: Your letter of January 19th, written on behalf of the Spiritual Assembly of the Anchorage Recording District, has been received by the beloved Guardian, and he has instructed me to send you this note in reply. He was indeed happy to hear that the Anchorage Recording District Assembly is now incorporated, thus broadening still further the foundations of the Administrative Order of the Faith. He would appreciate receiving a copy of your Certificate of Incorporation, to be added to the many now on display in the Mansion of Bahjí. The devoted services of the dear friends there are deeply appreciated, and he sends his loving greetings to you all. With warm Bahá’í love, R. Rabbani [From the Guardian:] Assuring you of my loving prayers for the success of the efforts which you and your fellow-workers are exerting for the promotion of our beloved Faith, Your true brother, Shoghi (19) March 1, 1955 (19) March 1, 1955 Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Anchorage Dear Bahá’í Sister: Your letter of June 25, 1954, with enclosure, has been received by the beloved Guardian, and he has instructed me to answer you on his behalf. He was indeed happy to learn that, through the dispersal of the friends in Anchorage to three other cities, the goal set by the Alaska Teaching Committee for the last year was achieved. This is indeed most encouraging news.