Letters to Santa: children list gifts for Christmas
A collage of Christmas letters from multiple children requesting toys and gifts for Santa. Names include Jeffrey Klein Karen Kaye Stahihut Judy Kirchhoff Kristine Kraig Mike Jeanne Lynne Stahlhut Judith Schuldt Kevin and Gene, with items such as trucks, dolls, Magnatel games, Etch a Sketch, Lincoln logs, Barbie sets, and farm or fort sets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Karen Kaye Stahihut
North Pole
Tammy
Kristine
Kraig
Mike
Judy Kirchhoff
Christmas Wishes From Town Children Told In Notes
A reader message page from Tripoli Iowa shares Christmas gift lists from local children and guardians. Several youngsters request dolls, clothes, toy animals, watches, and games, with parents signing on to confirm ages and requests for Santa.
Barbie and friends trunk set with hangers
A collection includes Barbie and Ken dolls with a mid century style sports car and Suburban shopper accessories. Also listed are a Sophisticated lady, Bride dream outfit, slack set, Candy Striper Volunteer items, a Barbie wig, and three blouse items in mint yellow and blue with slippers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbie
Ken
Also Mentioned on This Page
Friend
Jeffrey Klein
With Love
Jeanne Lynne Stahlhut
Judith Schuldt
Kevin
Johnson
Kent Vincent
Keith
Donald
Gene
Tripoli
Iowa
Jeanette Kay Miller
Jane Mahlstedt
Kaye Leisinger
Linda
Susan
Betty
Todd Drewis
Dixie Lee Lampe
Kent
Lorence H. Platte
B & B Coop. Oil CO
H. E. Dettmer
Waverly
Wilbert Buhr
Victor Mack
Keith Schroeder
Kuethe Livestock
Horton
Wendall
Milton
Bert Bock
Fred
Carnation Dairy
Clarence Miller
Meier Shoe Shop
Arence
Wolay Greys
Peoples
Tripoli Hardware
Miranda
Erwald
Delores
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