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Santa Letters from Trinity to Christmas Wish Lists
A collection of Santa Claus requests from Alabama children in 1936, listing each writer's name, hometown, age or grade, and desired gifts. Requests include dolls, wagons, dolls beds, toy trains, Shirley Temple dolls, fruit, candy, nuts, and practical items like watches, bikes, and clothing, with mentions of family members to remember.
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New Center School
Santa Claus
Eugene
May
Hartselle
Route 3
Hillsboro
Ala
Chaleybeate
Santa
Emon School
Mildred James
Eleanor Ruth Earwood
Decatur
Betty Ruth Sharp
Danville
Mrs. Greene
R. W. Jones
Mecca
Gladys Reeves