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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1953
Page
19
A collection of handwritten Santa letters from children naming desired gifts such as bikes dolls tricycles dresses stockings and cowgirl outfits. The notes mention ages grades family members and good behavior with requests addressed to Santa and family members in a communal holiday plea.
A child writes to Santa requesting gifts for family members. The letter asks for a six year old sister a three year old sibling a five month old baby brother a wagon for Christmas and specific toys and items for each child including a doll a rattler a pistol and dishes. The note includes a request for an ear and pistol for the six year old and mentions attending church on Sunday.
A collection of children’s pleas to Santa detailing gift desires. Names include Joyce Marie Griffin Emma Jewel Douglas P Beverly Ann Charlie Avery Griffin Charlie Lee Lowe with requests for bicycles BB guns dolls tricycles a dress a telephone and various toys. The letters convey a nostalgic, affectionate holiday message from youngsters.
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