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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1905
Page
2
A Bay of December letters to Santa Claus from Georgia children across Atlanta Columbus Cartersville Meriwether Watkinsville and Dawson express wishes for dolls trains toys and festive items for themselves and siblings. The notes reveal young writers seeking warmth family connection and holiday joy with multiple addresses and personal stories included.
The missives from Dahlonega Rome and surrounding areas show children naming gifts such as dolls trains candy and a bed for Santa Claus. Messages include greetings from five to eight year olds and a note about sending pictures with requests and personal details.
A collection of handwritten holiday letters from children in Georgia requesting toys and treats for Christmas. Messages include requests for rifles, wagons, cap pistols, drums, candy, fruits, popcorn, clothing, and other gifts, with personal notes and family references.
A flood of letters from young readers ask Santa Claus for toys clothes and treats. Requests include dolls doll carriages trains trumpets bicycles and firearms toy kitchens and stoves plus fruit candy nuts and cookies. Several children note their good behavior and share family details and photos.
A jumble of child wish lists from Blakely and surrounding Georgia towns. Youngsters request dolls, wagons, toy rifles, firecrackers, candy, oranges, and small gifts for siblings. Many note ages and family details, with Santa asked to bring items and sometimes to save or share with relatives.
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