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Letters to Santa Claus from many children
A collection of handwritten Christmas requests from numerous young children across Missouri, listing desired toys, clothes, and games. Names include Eric Jason Jones, April Down Jones, Susan Jane Rose, Kimberly Ann Barnes, Kent Norfleet, Jeremy and Travis Prince, George Huffman, Kristine Mathews, Ken Mathews, Debbie Bates, Lisa Gibbons, Melisa Jean Hudson, Melinda Ann Hudson, Trevia Daniel, Andy Hawkins, Jay Spencer, Kyle Worley, Chris McCarthy, Darla Weber, Kenna Lea Weber, and others. Each letter mentions gratitude for prior gifts and asks for specific items such as toys, dolls, games, furniture, and clothing, with reindeer treats implied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Jack Schwarre
Brad
Denise Barnes
Susan Jane Rose
Centralia
Kimberly Ann Barnes
Columbia
Matthew
Jenny
Mark
Brian
Papa Joe
Grandma
Grandpa
Grandma Totten
Ryan Christopher Totten
Laddonia
Patty
Snoopy
Jeremy and
Travis Prince
George Huffman
Mrs. Claus
Mexico
Raggedy Ann
Andy
Kristine Mathews
Debbie Bates
Cooper Ave
Dr. Paris
Lisa Gibbons
Mindy Ann
Melisa Jean Hudson
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