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Dear Santa Letters from Bedford Girls and Boys
A long list of Christmas requests from Bedford and nearby towns dated December 1934 through November, featuring children asking for dolls, toy trains, sleds, overalls, sewing sets, candy and nuts, teddy bears, and other gifts. Letters mention family details, ages, and school grades, reflecting a community holiday appeal.
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Bedford
Dec
Santa Claus
Duane Gillette
Santa
Roma Hatfield
Verlin Burns
Sarita
Shirley Ann
Verlin
Rex Wyckoff
S Bedford
Francis Burns