The rapid expansion of the Faith in Alaska has delighted the heart of the Guardian. The way the believers have scattered in order to create new Centers, shows their great devotion and courage. He is now looking forward to the time when the friends there will have their own Hazíratu’l-Quds. Please convey the loving greetings of the Guardian to all the Alaska Bahá’ís; and assure them of his deep appreciation of their sacrificial services, and their determination to broaden the basis of their Faith in that country. All these efforts will hasten the day when Alaska will have its own National Spiritual Assembly. His prayers are ever with the friends as they pursue their noble task. With warm Bahá’í greetings, R. Rabbani [From the Guardian:] Assuring you of my loving prayers for the success of your deeply appreciated endeavours for the promotion of our beloved Faith, Your true brother, Shoghi (20) May 7, 1955 (20) May 7, 1955 Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the Anchorage Recording District Dear Bahá’í Sister: Your letter of April 6th with enclosures has been received by the beloved Guardian, and he has instructed me to answer you on his behalf. The contribution you enclosed from the Bahá’ís of Anchorage Recording District is greatly appreciated. Receipt is enclosed herewith. The Guardian greatly appreciated receiving the incorporation papers from the Anchorage District Assembly. He feels the incorporation of this Assembly an historical event. He likewise appreciates the map which you sent showing the area involved in the recording district, as well as the location of the Bahá’í property. So far as the use of the land is concerned, this is something which will have to be determined as time goes on, and particularly when Alaska establishes their National Assembly. The Guardian sincerely hopes all the friends in Alaska will redouble their teaching efforts, so that the Faith may become firmly established. The work of the Alaska Bahá’ís has so encouraged the Guardian that he has announced the formation of the National Spiritual Assembly for Alaska in 1957. It is evident that intensive teaching work must be done between now and that date, so that there will be a sufficient number of Assemblies and a wide enough basis of the Faith throughout Alaska to build up a proper foundation for this crowning institution. The challenge has now come to the Alaska Bahá’ís. We all hope and pray they will be assisted in their strenuous efforts. The Guardian assures you of his prayers in your behalf. He sends you his loving greetings. Faithfully yours, Leroy Ioas Assistant Secretary (21) July 1, 1955 (21) July 1, 1955 Northern Peoples Teaching Committee Dear Bahá’í Friends: Your letter of May 2nd with enclosures has been received by the beloved Guardian, and he has instructed me to answer you on his behalf. He appreciates receiving the pamphlet and the photograph which you sent him.