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Santa Claus Letters Highlight Christmas Wishes Across Alabama
A 1994 scrapbook excerpt reproduces 1934 Santa letters from Decatur and other Alabama towns. Children request dolls, trains, tricycles, toy guns, yur own items, plus fruits, nuts, candy, and messages for parents, siblings, and teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bist Moulton
Decatur
Ala
Santa Claus
Mama Nell
Charlotte Ann Langly
Moulton St
Harteelle
Hollis Sparkman
Johnson Street
Santa
Jimmy Ratlifp
Athens
Athens Public School
Mrs. Bradley
Doris Romine
Sarah Witt Freeman
Billie
Courtland
Ruth Hendon
Robert Lee Hendon
Somerville, Ale
Somerville
Ruth Hines
David Owens
Trinity
Gilbert Fowler
Billy
Betty Jean Ryan
Seventh Ave
Alabama
Martha
Harriett Glenn
Collier