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Glen A. Settle
(see bottom of page for bio, and included notes Could indicate RS, even notability)
 * Jake Dearborn was an early settler in the AV (b. 1872), plenty in the area still bears the Dearborn name. Is half brother of John Covington (see below)
 * Cathy Hansen wrote for the Mojave Desert News, was a VP of the Mojave Chamber of Commerce, Director of the East Kern Airport District Board
 * Jake Dearborn was an early settler in the AV (b. 1872), plenty in the area still bears the Dearborn name. Is half brother of John Covington (see below)
 * Cathy Hansen wrote for the Mojave Desert News, was a VP of the Mojave Chamber of Commerce, Director of the East Kern Airport District Board
 * Cathy Hansen wrote for the Mojave Desert News, was a VP of the Mojave Chamber of Commerce, Director of the East Kern Airport District Board
 * Cathy Hansen wrote for the Mojave Desert News, was a VP of the Mojave Chamber of Commerce, Director of the East Kern Airport District Board
 * Cathy Hansen wrote for the Mojave Desert News, was a VP of the Mojave Chamber of Commerce, Director of the East Kern Airport District Board
 * Cathy Hansen wrote for the Mojave Desert News, was a VP of the Mojave Chamber of Commerce, Director of the East Kern Airport District Board
 * Cathy Hansen wrote for the Mojave Desert News, was a VP of the Mojave Chamber of Commerce, Director of the East Kern Airport District Board
 * Cathy Hansen wrote for the Mojave Desert News, was a VP of the Mojave Chamber of Commerce, Director of the East Kern Airport District Board


 * cited in Gardiner book (see section below)
 * Lucie Morris was a teacher at the AV Joint Union High School, Lancaster from 1927 to 1940. She carried out extensive research on the history of Lancaster and the AV, partially for a paper, "History of Lancaster", which she wrote as partial fulfillment for her Master of Arts at USC. She collected a large number of articles related to the AV in LA-area newspapers from the 1880s. The Lancaster branch of the LA County Public Library has one of the handful of copies of her research in their Local History archive section. This section of the book is of those clippings (ie. no WP:OR)
 * cited in Gardiner (see section below)
 * Cited in Miller (see section below)
 * cited in Gardiner (see section below)
 * Cited in Miller (see section below)
 * Cited in Miller (see section below)
 * Cited in Miller (see section below)


 * cited in Leadabrand (see section below)
 * cited in Gardiner (see section below)
 * cited in Durham (see section below)
 * (Pages 17–18 originally appeared in Antelope Valley Ledger-Gazette, May 7, 1915, Lancaster, California). Sister married John Searles, who discovered borax at Searles Lake. Covington notable in area for being part of the men who herded all the antelope in the valley and counted (in tens) 7000 antelope (as mentioned in AV L-G).
 * (Pages 17–18 originally appeared in Antelope Valley Ledger-Gazette, May 7, 1915, Lancaster, California). Sister married John Searles, who discovered borax at Searles Lake. Covington notable in area for being part of the men who herded all the antelope in the valley and counted (in tens) 7000 antelope (as mentioned in AV L-G).
 * (Pages 17–18 originally appeared in Antelope Valley Ledger-Gazette, May 7, 1915, Lancaster, California). Sister married John Searles, who discovered borax at Searles Lake. Covington notable in area for being part of the men who herded all the antelope in the valley and counted (in tens) 7000 antelope (as mentioned in AV L-G).


 * cited in Gardiner (see section below)
 * cited in Gardiner (see section below)
 * cited in Gardiner (see section below)


 * cited in Gardiner (see section below)
 * cited in Gardiner (see section below)
 * cited in Gardiner (see section below)



Grace Pickus
Grace Pickus was (is?) a life-long resident of the Antelope Valley/Lancaster, and was a member of the Kern Antelope Historical Society. Probably not notable herself, but if the KAHS is deemed to be a RS, then these three books shouldn't be a problem. They mostly have information repeated in other publications anyway, but some is not.

Others

 * http://www.amzn.com/B0023CQPCA
 * http://www.amzn.com/B0023CQPCA

West Antelope Valley Historical Society

 * Dr. Bruce Love at the Archaeological Institute of America
 * Leona Valley town council uses some of De Witt's writings for their history: http://leonavalleytowncouncil.org/Documents/LV%20Historical.pdf At the time of this and the following three publications, he was President of the WAVHS.
 * Leona Valley town council uses some of De Witt's writings for their history: http://leonavalleytowncouncil.org/Documents/LV%20Historical.pdf At the time of this and the following three publications, he was President of the WAVHS.


 * John "Jack" A. Heyser drove the first 101-mile Rim of the World in 1910, also, ,
 * John "Jack" A. Heyser drove the first 101-mile Rim of the World in 1910, also, ,
 * John "Jack" A. Heyser drove the first 101-mile Rim of the World in 1910, also, ,
 * John "Jack" A. Heyser drove the first 101-mile Rim of the World in 1910, also, ,


 * Prepared as a part of the Kern County general plan udlate of the Rosamond area done by Pyramid Archaeology of Palmdale, CA. Dr. Bruce Love owned of Pyramid Archaeology.
 * David Day Earle is now President of the West Antelope Valley Historical Society http://www.hoovers.com/company/West_Antelope_Valley_Historical_Society/kjthxfhk-1.html
 * Prepared as a part of the Kern County general plan udlate of the Rosamond area done by Pyramid Archaeology of Palmdale, CA. Dr. Bruce Love owned of Pyramid Archaeology.
 * David Day Earle is now President of the West Antelope Valley Historical Society http://www.hoovers.com/company/West_Antelope_Valley_Historical_Society/kjthxfhk-1.html
 * Prepared as a part of the Kern County general plan udlate of the Rosamond area done by Pyramid Archaeology of Palmdale, CA. Dr. Bruce Love owned of Pyramid Archaeology.
 * David Day Earle is now President of the West Antelope Valley Historical Society http://www.hoovers.com/company/West_Antelope_Valley_Historical_Society/kjthxfhk-1.html
 * David Day Earle is now President of the West Antelope Valley Historical Society http://www.hoovers.com/company/West_Antelope_Valley_Historical_Society/kjthxfhk-1.html
 * David Day Earle is now President of the West Antelope Valley Historical Society http://www.hoovers.com/company/West_Antelope_Valley_Historical_Society/kjthxfhk-1.html


 * At the time of publication, Stark was President of the WAVHS, and is now VP.
 * At the time of publication, Stark was President of the WAVHS, and is now VP.
 * At the time of publication, Stark was President of the WAVHS, and is now VP.


 * Shelton has been the President of the Palmdale Chamber of Commerce, and President of the AV Board of Trade for 17 years. Also received the Award of Merit from LA County Board of Supervisors.
 * Shelton has been the President of the Palmdale Chamber of Commerce, and President of the AV Board of Trade for 17 years. Also received the Award of Merit from LA County Board of Supervisors.
 * Shelton has been the President of the Palmdale Chamber of Commerce, and President of the AV Board of Trade for 17 years. Also received the Award of Merit from LA County Board of Supervisors.

Other local publishers and authors

 * Cited in Varney book listed in section below
 * Ron Miller has authored a number of books on the history of mining and Indians in Southern California. See Amazon listing
 * cited in Durham book listed in section below
 * Ron Miller has authored a number of books on the history of mining and Indians in Southern California. See Amazon listing
 * cited in Durham book listed in section below


 * Professor emeritus of history at USC College and historian of early California history. See obits at LA Times, HSSC and USC Died Jan 22 2011
 * Professor emeritus of history at USC College and historian of early California history. See obits at LA Times, HSSC and USC Died Jan 22 2011


 * Curator of the Antelope Valley Indian Museum, a California State Park
 * Curator of the Antelope Valley Indian Museum, a California State Park


 * http://www.bonniedstone.com
 * http://www.bonniedstone.com
 * http://www.bonniedstone.com


 * First mayor of City of Palmdale
 * First mayor of City of Palmdale


 * Unsure about these. Paper-bound, appear self-published. No copyright or publisher information that is normally found in a book. I originally got these from a local library. Amazon shows two other ornithology book listings, published by Finer Ornithology Institute. Also, Kimball L. Garrett of the Ornithology Collections Manager, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County states that Feiner has given a ovenbird's body to the museum, and the LA Times has a brief statement from him about swallows . A search for '"Aaron Feiner" ornithology' returns 8 G-hits
 * Unsure about these. Paper-bound, appear self-published. No copyright or publisher information that is normally found in a book. I originally got these from a local library. Amazon shows two other ornithology book listings, published by Finer Ornithology Institute. Also, Kimball L. Garrett of the Ornithology Collections Manager, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County states that Feiner has given a ovenbird's body to the museum, and the LA Times has a brief statement from him about swallows . A search for '"Aaron Feiner" ornithology' returns 8 G-hits
 * Unsure about these. Paper-bound, appear self-published. No copyright or publisher information that is normally found in a book. I originally got these from a local library. Amazon shows two other ornithology book listings, published by Finer Ornithology Institute. Also, Kimball L. Garrett of the Ornithology Collections Manager, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County states that Feiner has given a ovenbird's body to the museum, and the LA Times has a brief statement from him about swallows . A search for '"Aaron Feiner" ornithology' returns 8 G-hits

National publishers

 * cited in Gardiner (see above)
 * cited in Gardiner (see above)
 * cited in Gardiner (see above)
 * cited in Gardiner (see above)
 * cited in Gardiner (see above)
 * cited in Gardiner (see above)


 * Gurba is the director of the Lancaster Museum of Art and History
 * Gurba is the director of the Lancaster Museum of Art and History


 * Russ Leadabrand bio at LA Times
 * This book is cited in the Varney book below vvvvvvvvvvvvvv
 * Russ Leadabrand bio at LA Times
 * This book is cited in the Varney book below vvvvvvvvvvvvvv
 * Russ Leadabrand bio at LA Times
 * This book is cited in the Varney book below vvvvvvvvvvvvvv


 * A 1987 edition of this book is cited in the Varney book above ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
 * A 1987 edition of this book is cited in the Varney book above ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
 * A 1987 edition of this book is cited in the Varney book above ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^




 * Cited in Durham book (listed above)
 * Cited in Durham book (listed above)


 * Cited in Durham book (listed above)
 * Cited in Durham book (listed above)



Magazines and newspapers

 * Alexander, Mary Beth. "'Mr. Palmdale' feted at Park Ceremony. Antelope Valley Daily News, April 4, 1994
 * "Antelope Valley History". Antelope Valley Press. January 1, 2000
 * Antelope Valley Ledger-Gazette, May 15, 1916; August 1924; May 2, 1930; November 7, 1930; December 18, 1931; October 31, 1295; February 27, 1941; February 19, 1953
 * Antelope Valley Press, December 16, 1923; December 16, 1973; March 22, 1988
 * "AV Celebrating 60 Years". Antelope Valley Press September 8, 1989
 * Benac, Nancy. "War showcases new air power" AV Press December 20, 2001
 * Breault, Rich. "AV Chambers prepare for centennial". AV Press. November 18, 2001
 * Breault, Rich. "Pickus' latest work another Antelope Valley History Lesson". AV Press July 31, 2000
 * "Building Boom for Lancaster in 1921" AV Ledger-Gazette, Jan 7, 1921
 * Century of Mumaws in Valley" AV Press August 23, 1999
 * "Defense Bill: $26 million for Edwards, China Lake projects" AV Presss December 21, 2001
 * "Dig find points to Indians here 5,110 years ago" AV Press January 20, 1989
 * Francis, Thomas "Anthropologist tells of AV's early folks" AV Press October 3, 1999
 * Gatlin, Allison. "Global Hawk goes Navy, to bring jobs to Valley" AV Press Dec 5, 2001
 * Hendrickson, Steve "Memories of black pioneers; Western Hotel exhibit tells their stories" AV Press Jan 17, 1993
 * Hendrickson, Steve "Sheriff sniffs out contraband hooch" 75th Anniversary Edition, AV Press April 22, 1990
 * Kearns, Sean Various articles under "The Grand Tour - Rosamond" AV Press August 16, 1998
 * Kemble, Lavender "High Desert: Home to stars" Welcome to the Antelope Valley Your Guide to High Desert Living, AV Press October 28, 2001
 * "Lancaster 1930-45; Depression, World War shake town of 1,550" AV Press February 16, 1984
 * Lee, Linda "Palmdale's old school finds new home" 75th anniversarry edition AV Press April 22, 1990
 * "Let there be light" AV Ledger Gazette June 2, 1916
 * Maresh, Michael "Park to preserve historical home" AV Press Aug 24, 2000
 * Palmdale Post July 17, 1915
 * Palmdale Reporter December 15, 1923
 * Remember When... Our 75th Year, AV Press 1915-1960
 * Skeen, Jim "Tale of foul-mouthed aviator told, retold: 'Don't call me "madam"'" 75th Anniv ed AV Press April 22, 1990
 * Thompson, Carole "Lancaster landmark weathers the years" 75th ........... 
 * Thompson, Carole, "Tropico Gold Mine gives mute tribute to rich past" 75th ..........
 * Valaitis, Robin and Bostwick, Charles F "Valley sites are namely in honor of pioneers" AV Press July 10, 1988
 * Wilson, Bob "Antelope Valley boasts long, varied history" Welcome to the Antelope................ Oct 28, 2001
 * Wilson, Bob "Vity annexes land for primitive park" AV Press May 20, 1997
 * Wilson, Bob "City plans extension of parks" AV Press July 4, 2001
 * Wilson, Bob "Historic home to be moved at Harris Homes' expense" AV Press Dec 5, 2001
 * Worden, Leon "Movie Trivia from Beale's Cut" Santa Clarita The Signal March 9, 1997
 * Worden, Leon "New study will snag SCV historians" The Signal August 14, 1996
 * Worden, Leon "Some history texts need rewriting" The Signal Jan 24, 1996
 * Zahn, Brenda "Ancient tusk comes to light; Freeway work unearths more than expected" AV Press March 26, 1997
 * Zahn, Brenda "Ancient tusk comes to light; Freeway work unearths more than expected" AV Press March 26, 1997

Websites
"Florence Pancho Barnes - Aviator's Companion" Office of Public Affairs, EAFB, Air Force Flight Test Center.

Information on Glen Settle and KAHS
H. Clifford "Cliff" Burton emigrated to the AV in 1900 from England with his parents. Burton became a major stockholder of Tropico Mines in Rosamond, CA. After serving in WW2 he returned to the AV and with brother Cecil became sole owners of Tropico. Became one of CA's most successful gold miners. Had a daughter, Doreen. Tropico Mines provides settings for Peter Gunn, The Invaders, Lassie, Travellers Insurance commercials, The Party, Doc Elliot. Bonanza, Hich Chapparal, Rat Patrol, Gunsmoke, Nickols, Cannon, The 6 Million Dollar Man, Apple Dumpling Gang, Blazing Saddles, Deacon, The High Noon Dog all filmed there, too. In 1930s the price of gold increases and Tropico becomes a major Californian mine, milling many tons of ore. Tropico expands operations, replaces old milling equipment with new ball mills and a cyanide recovery process. Begin custom milling on large scale for local small mines and begins supplying most other local mines with equipment and tools. Begin receiving unrefined ore from as far away as AZ and NV. By 1939, over 400 mines ship ore to Burtons and was Southern CA's largest custom recovery operations. Burtons later expand to Ruth Mine in Trona, which also had a mill, and Fortuna Mine in Yuma, AZ.

Cecil Burton dies 1947, Clifford dies 1949. Doreen Burton marries Glen Settle in 1948.

Glen Settle born 1911 in the AV (Palmdale). Worked at AV Produce, became partner in business in 1933. Appeared in small parts in films, including One Run Elmer, Late 30s AV Produce becomes AV Distributing Company, trucking beverages, frozen food. Opened valley's first soda bottling plant with financial backing from Tropico. In 1942 begin producing Antelope Beverages brand of sodas, and obtains franchises for Squirt and other sodas.

H Clifford's son Clifford G, daughter Doreen and son-in-law Glen (after selling AV Distribution) operate the mine but with rising inflation, cost of mining and milling gold was reaching the $35 per ounce price for gold set by government regulation. Many smaller mines begin to close. Tropico install a floatation recovery process to mill the more complex mines. Mine closes 1956 after operating continuously since 1894. Cliff G move to Bishop and works at Tungsten Mine.

Prior to closure, Tropico receives number of enquiries from LA Chamber of Commerce and other orgs to operate tours of Tropico so people, esp. school children can see and experience a real "hard rock" CA operational mine. Being too busy, the offers are always rejected until after closure. Tropico Gold Camp Museum opens January 1958. Old mine warehouse converted into a museum, with a coulpe of watchmen houses. Writers, artists, geologists, newspapers, historians, schools, librarians, prospectors all visit Tropico in the first year. Camp moves in number of animals. Quail, condors, chipmunks, lizards, toads, snakes, wildcats, bobcats, owls, bats, CA Fish & Game imports chukar partridge from India. Museum holds artifacts from mines in Oregon, NV, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, CA Mother lode, Alaska, Yukon, from mines, antique stores and ghost towns. Antelope Valley's oldest structures are moved to Tropico for preservation, old railroad buildings, old Palmdale schoolhouse, some old houses, Rosamond's first Post Office, store and hotel. Tropico Gold Camp establishes Kern-Antelope Historical Society for preservation of such, and other Antelope Valley, southern Kern County records, artifacts, etc.

Glen Settle is museum director, curator, also becomes inaugural Director of the Kern-Antelope Historical Society. In 1967 is appointed to California State Historical Landmarks Committee by Governor Ronald Reagan, served for 10 years and was Chairman for two years from 1971. Was technical advisor and set locator on tv shows and films, and worked on Slim Barnard's Happy Wanderer TV Travel series. Named Landmark Chairman for the Conference of California Historical Societies.

1960 Tropico holds first World Championship Gold Panning Contest. Becomes annual event. 1966 Camp hosts Tropico Time Tunnel (see page 1 New York Times, Jan 29, 1967). Camp operates until 1990s, then closes. Some buildings, such as first Palmdale schoolhouse moved back to Palmdale, now in a City Park. Other buildings still at Tropico. Donates all artefacts and papers to local man named Strasburg on promise of donating to a local library upon his death. Strasburg dies, leaving all to Palmdale City Library, which establishes the Strasburg Collection. Doreen Settle dies early 2000s, Glen Settle dies late 2000s or 2010. KAVS gradually winds down as members (mostly old people) die.

Questions
Does this have the potential to turn into an article about Glen Settle, Tropico or H. Clifford Burton? (Have plenty more information on all three)