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Letters from children to Santa Claus compiling a Christmas wish list
A long, fragmented collection of children in Amarillo and surrounding areas writing to Santa Claus. Each note requests toys, dolls, trains, and candy, with mentions of siblings, grandparents, and hometown references. The tone is earnest and festive as youngsters list desired gifts for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimi Elaine Spear
Amarillo
Texas
Santa Claus
Sears
Twila Kaye
Melanie Nawn
Lanny Quinn
Wichita Falls
Grandpa Smith
Twila Kaye Ketchum
Mama
Santa
John
Debbie Oldham
Samnarwood
Texas Dozier Rt. Shamrock
Jeanie Reynolds
Ben Castyret
Jennie
Wellington
Wellington Rotary Club
Lynn Wolf
Craig Bergvall