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Dear Santa Claus Letters From Iowa Children Christmas Wish List
A flood of childhood letters to Santa recounts a wishful chorus of gifts from wrist watches and dolls to trains, games, and Christmas trees. Young writers across multiple grades request items for themselves and their families, while urging Santa to visit towns on specific Saturdays and to remember the sick and needy.
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Santa Claus
Ruby
Helen Hill
LeeLou
Miss Milroy
New Hampton
Jeanette Morf
P. S
Mrs. Santa Claus