Dear Steve,
Thank you for your welcome letter of 22 December, 1992. I would have answered sooner but been away from Vacaville.
I enjoyed reading the interview by John Morrison in 8/8/87. It was my first opportunity to read the material. I remember at the time that my dear wife Burnaze was dying of cancer. (She died 9/16/87). I was not feeling too good at the time. Thanks for letting my read the material. I more than approve the material.
The report 13 September, 1988 was very interesting. Some of the questions you asked were very good. I answered to the best of my memory. I was somewhat vague in my response to the questions. The questions were interesting and of intelligent thought.
In some of my comments I was not too certain of myself and might have appeared to be irritated pardon me for using the “Oh hell” remark. You did an excellent job asking me those questions. I also approve this interesting report of 13 September, 1988.
Regarding the Crater Lake Lodge Entrance dated 14 September, 1931, I did not make the drawing. I believe either Scofield Long or Lyle Skidmore of San Francisco did the drawing.
On 24 September, 1992, I sent Superintendent Dave Morris material and a photograph to his office. I had had no reply.
I regret that I could not attend the Crater Lake 90th Year Celebration. Although I sent information on Crater Lake to Frank Lange, Chairman, I was somewhat surprised that he did not reply.
Steve, I have enjoyed working with you the past five years. You have done an outstanding job. Thanks for the Oregon Caves report. I hope to be in Oregon this spring. Will keep you informed.
Sincerely,
Signed by Francis G. Lange
