From: JBarnholdt@aol.com
Date: Thu, 25 Mar 1999 11:51:57 EST
To: r.marks@ieee.org
Subject: Jeanette Nolan

Hello, 
   After having watched the "Oscars" this past week, I was reminded once
again, how much I admired "Jeanette Nolan" ~ seeing her wonderful smile, as
they showed some of the entertainers that passed away this past year.  I have
to admit, I was rather surprised because when I was growing up, and throughout
her career, beginning for me with her role on "Gunsmoke" as Dirty Sally, I
thought I was the only one who adored this gracious lady.  In many ways, she
always reminded me of my own Grandmother, who lived out in the country, away
from the city, without a phone, just like the character, that Jeanette played.
So from that early moment on, I felt that Jeanette was one of the most
talented, and charming actresses around.  
   Sadly I had an address, in which I could have written her a letter, through
the agency handling her appearances, but after having not seen her for many,
many years I thought that she might have passed away.  I was always afraid
that if I wrote my letter, it would be returned confirming that thought.  So
as long as I didn't know, I felt she was always there.  
   Then when I heard she was going to be in Robert Redford's new movie ~ I was
thrilled!  I was so happy to know that she was still with us, and that once
again she would be gracing the screen with her incredible presence!    
   Unfortunately shortly after the movie's premiere, she passed away.  Leaving
me once again, with this incredible feeling that I didn't send her a "Thank
You" for all of the years, in which she touched my life.  I have to say, out
of all the entertainers in the Hollywood community, she was "one" of only a
couple individuals that I ever would have considered writing a letter to ~
because I knew it would have meant a great deal to her.  
   So when I was browsing through the internet, I was surprised by the number
of news stories about her and her life.  I had no idea of the length of her
career, nor the number of appearances that she had made over the years.  Which
is astounding!  She was constantly busy!   Given the number of comments about
her, I have to wonder:  did she know how much she was loved and admired?  
   Even today, when I happened to find your page, devoted to her, I was
touched once again.  I've often thought about still writing my letter, but
then I'm not sure if they would forward it, if that's possible to her family.
Would you happen to have an address that would be better suited, for someone
that knew her, rather than just the agency that I have?  Do you think they
would send this on to her family?   
   I can't "Thank You" enough for allowing me the opportunity to take a moment
of your time, because this has allowed me to express my heartfelt "thanks" to
someone, that admired her as much as myself.   

Thank You, 

Jeff Barnholdt
2221 So 48th St. 
Lincoln, NE 68506 
Email: JBarnholdt@aol.com