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Letters to Santa Claus from area children
A collection of handwritten Christmas requests from multiple children, listing desired gifts such as dolls, bicycles, games, clothing, candy, fruit, nuts, and a few items like toy guns and holsters. The notes mention family members and a home address at 604 W Main Street, reflecting a nostalgic December ballad of holiday wishes.
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Santa
Roy Rogers
Trigger
Sam Houston
Frances M. Horlica
Santa Claus
Carol
Bobbie
Main Street
Carol and
Bobby Vaughan