Letters to Santa from Denton Children 1953
In Denton Maryland on December 1 1953 two young readers send Santa their lists William F Melvin age six asks for a wrist watch a football a viewmaster a train Misty of Chincoteague and a hunting knife Roland Willis age eight requests a boat a coloring book cowboy boots and a gun Margaret Kerslake ages eight or nine asks for a Cinderella watch a band and gifts for Mrs Santa Claus and parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Santa
Misty
Star
William F. Melvin
Miss Chaffinch
Denton, Md
Mrs. Fisher
Santa Claus
Margaret Kerslake
Typewriter and adding machine request to Fort with Indians
Stewart Butler asks for a typewriter a basketball set and an adding machine for Fort with Indians and soldiers while trying to limit his sister to not too much can have more items but mother restricts brothers and him. His note expresses desire for gifts but parental cap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton, Md
Santa
Stewart Butler
Sandra Bunney Requests Gifts and Fashion Items
A letter from Sandra Bunney asks for a ring and buzz switch board, a Viewmaster, a vanity, a copy of The Adventures of Ambrose, a red dress with white streaks, slips, socks, underwear, undershirts, and other household items. The tone is cordial and requests a variety of personal and gift items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton, Md
Santa
Ambrose
Sandra Bunney
Christmas Wishlist From Denton Third Grader
A 1953 Denton Maryland note from a third grader lists Christmas wishes including a cowboy suit, candy, a viewmaster films, dungarees, books, coloring book, dresses, slippers, and various toys for self and friends. The letter mentions Joyce Porter Eddie Sutton Eddie Hignatt Billy Hall Larry Jones Paul Jones and parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Santa
Joyce Porter
Christmas Wish List With Books Dolls and Gadgets
Beverly Towers lists items for a festive season including two books, doll clothes, kitchen utensils, a Cinderella watch, two guns and holsters. The note presents a personal gift inventory reflecting holiday wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Santa
Beverly Towers
Boy in Mrs Fisher's class seeks bicycle suit gear
A pupil named Robert Downes III requests a bicycle a full cowboy outfit a horse and a pirate gun and asks not to forget Mrs Fisher or any people around the world in his note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton, Md
Santa
Christmas wishes from grateful kids in Mrs. Fisher class
In Denton Maryland on December 2 1953 several third graders send Santa letters. Larry Jones asks for a two gun holster set an army training center a wagon and new clothes while noting to bring gifts for his sister brother mother and himself. Sharon Stockley requests a two wheel bike walkie talkie doll and bulletin board. Marcia Good asks for a ball and a story book and remembers her mother father and siblings. William Bullock lists a ball bat football cap gun flat car belt basketball clay holster set books and a train station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Santa
Army Training Center
Larry Jones
Denton, Md
William Bullock
Rosalie
Grandpop
Mrs. Hignutt
Carl Zlock
Christmas toy requests from multiple children letters
A compilation of handwritten Christmas wish lists from several children. Jerome Butler asks for a toolbox boots and a tent and mentions family and teachers. Carl Zlock requests a large doll baby carriage dishes clothes candy and fruit. Janie Crouse seeks coloring books dolls bicycles comics and games for herself and siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Santa
Janie Crouse
Christmas Wish List From Two Local Children
An eight year old boy Buddy Pine writes to request new toy cars, an Army Fort, a soccer ball, and a train set along with thanks to his parents and teacher Mrs. Fisher. A nine year old girl Sharon Sharp asks for a wrist watch, a Harriet Hubbard Ayer doll, View-Master reels, a Princess Summer Fall hand puppet, a paint set, a trumpet, records, boots, candy nuts and fruit for Christmas, signing with thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Hubbard Ayer
Sharon Sharp
Also Mentioned on This Page
Roland Willis
Chincoteague
Gene Autry
Eddie Sutton
Billy Hall
Larry
Paul Jones
Eddie Hignatt
Edward Adams
Ceason
Alvin E. Simpson
Clover Farm
Greensboro
Maryland
G. Linden Duffey
C. Percival Merrick, Jr
Hobbs & Jarman Co
Stewart
DeWeese
Daddy
Fisher
Ann
Buddy Pine
THE
Clark Shop
Denton, Maryland
Koenig
Gale Electric Company
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!