Dear Santa: I am a little girl 7 years old. I want you to bring me a doll, a doll carriage, some candy, nuts and fruits. Yours truly, Wanda Massengill The Kingsport News, December 2, 1919; transcribed by Amanda Jowers Dear Santa: I am a little girl 5 years old. I want a doll carriage, a set of dishes, a little house, a table, candy, nuts and fruits. Don't forget papa and mamma. Your little girl, Waneta Massengill The Kingsport News, December 2, 1919; transcribed by Amanda Jowers Dear Santa: I am a little boy 3 years old. I want a wagon, horn, a box of peanut candy and fruits and nuts. Yours truly, Carvel Massengill The Kingsport News, December 2, 1919; transcribed by Amanda Jowers For Uncle Santa Dear Santa Claus: I am 6 years old I go to school. I want you to bring me a sleeping doll with curly hair, a little store, a little iron and ironing board, a little tub and wash board, a little tub and wash board and a doll bed. Please don't think I am asking for too much. Your loving little niece, Lois Cox The Kingsport News, December, 1919; transcribed by Amanda Jowers Tricycle For Two Here Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy 4 years old. I would like for you to bring me a toy dump truck, a doll and a tricycle for me and sister to both use, a lot of candy, and nuts and chewing gum. Your little bou, G. Earl Devault P.S. - And don't forget the peanuts. The Kingsport News, December 5, 1919; transcribed by Amanda Jowers She Can Chew Gum, Santa Dear Old Santa: I am a tiny little girl 2 years old. Please bring me a doll, some candy and nuts, and don't forget some chewing gum, for I can chew gum just like a big girl, and I want a kiddie car. Your little girl, Juanita Devault The Kingsport News, December 5, 1919; transcribed by Amanda Jowers And a Doll, Please Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 5 years old. I would like for you to bring me a real nice doll, some candy and nuts, and a nice book, and a tricycle for me and little brother to ride. Your little girl, Clara Mae Devault The Kingsport News, December 5, 1919; transcribed by Amanda Jowers Don't Forget Poor, He Asks Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy seven years old. I am going to school every day. I want you to bring me that little bicycle that I saw at the Kingsport Stores, some candy and nuts and a book. Dear Old Santa, don't forget the poor children and bring them some nice things. Your little boy, Carl E. Devault The Kingsport News, December 5, 1919; transcribed by Amanda Jowers Tie For Papa Dear Santa: I am a little girl 6 years old. I want a doll and a doll carriage, figs, raisins and candy, a tie for papa and a handkerchief for mamma. Aileen Bernelle Hays P.S. - Please don't forget us. The Kingsport News, December 9, 1919; transcribed by Amanda Jowers Rattler For Brother Dear Santa: I am a little girl 8 years old. I want you to bring me a cap, some candy, nuts and oranges. I have a baby brother; I want you to bring him a rattler with a rubber ring. Your truly, Nannie Kate Hays The Kingsport News, December 9, 1919; transcribed by Amanda Jowers Doll and Dishes Here Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl five years old. I want you to bring me a doll and a set of dishes and some fruits, candy and nuts. Your little friend, Hazel Penley The Kingsport News, December 9, 1919; transcribed by Amanda Jowers Fourteen Inch Doll, Santa Dearest Santa Claus: I am a little girl ten years old. I want you to bring me a doll about fourteen inches high, and a little piano, some fruits, candy and nuts. Yours truly, Mae Penley The Kingsport News, December 9, 1919; transcribed by Amanda Jowers And a Table, Please Dearest Santa Claus: I am a little girl eight years old. I want you to bring me a doll and a table, and fruits, and candy and nuts. Yours truly, Nancy Penley The Kingsport News, December 9, 1919; transcribed by Amanda Jowers Also a Piano Dear Santa Claus: I am a girl 11 years old. Will you please bring me a doll and piano, a set of dishes and fruits, nuts and candy. Your truly, Bertha Monk, Pulp Row House No. 11 The Kingsport News, December 9, 1919; transcribed by Amanda Jowers Wanted-A "Tricycle" Dear Santa Claus: I am a boy 8 years old. Will you please bring me a tricycle and fruits, candy and nuts? Your truly, Eli Monk The Kingsport News, December 9, 1919; transcribed by Amanda Jowers A Gun For Him Dear Santa Claus: I am a boy 2 years old. Will you please bring me a wagon, a horn and a gun. Your truly, Carter Greear Monk. The Kingsport News, December 9, 1919; transcribed by Amanda Jowers Bring Him a Knife Dear Santa Claus: I am a boy 8 years old. I want you to bring me a wagon and a knife, fruits, nuts, and candy. Your truly, Clarence Penly. Pulp Row House No. 9 The Kingsport News, December 9, 1919; transcribed by Amanda Jowers Remember Little Sister Dear Santa Claus: I am a boy 6 years old. Please bring me some pretty toys, nuts, fruits and candy and a gun. Yours truly, Rafford Penly P.S. - Please do not forget my little sister. Please bring her a nice doll and a doll carriage, a rocking chair. Your truly, Sibyle Penly. The Kingsport News, December 9, 1919; transcribed by Amanda Jowers Wants a Santa Face My Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy six years old. I am staying with my grandmother. I am a good little boy. I have learned all my letters and can spell a few words. I want you to bring me a tricycle, a book for painting, story book, French-harp, I want you to please bring me a face like yours to scare Uncle Jim and Uncle Joe, also a cap to wear with my new suit, candy, oranges and nuts. I want you to bring me anything else that you want me to have. Lovingly, I am one of your little boys, Master Bill Kyle The Kingsport News, December 9, 1919; transcribed by Amanda Jowers A Box of Colors Dear Santa: I am a little girl nine years old. I want you to bring me a box of colors and a story book and a doll trunk and nuts and candy and brother a story book. Yours truly, Bertha M'Culley The Kingsport News, December 9, 1919; transcribed by Amanda Jowers He Wants a Wagon Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy 3 years old. I would like for you to bring me a little wagon, a rocking chair, some candy, peanuts, chewing gum and fruits. Your little boy, S. G. Crussell, Reedy Creek. The Kingsport News, December 9, 1919; transcribed by Amanda Jowers He Wants a Wagon Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy 3 years old. I would like for you to bring me a little wagon, a rocking chair, some candy, peanuts, chewing gum and fruits. Your little boy, S. G. Crussell, Reedy Creek. The Kingsport News, December 9, 1919; transcribed by Amanda Jowers Another Sleeping Doll Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl eight years old. I want you to bring me a sleeping doll, go-cart, a bed, raincoat, story book and some candies and fruits. Now, Santa, don't forget my little sister. Sallie Booher, 879 Dale St. The Kingsport News, December 12, 1919; transcribed by Amanda Jowers For Her, Also Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl five years old. I have been going to school all year and am learning to read. Please bring me a sleeping doll, go-cart, bed, pocket book, story book, a trunk and some candy and fruits. Yours truly, Nora Booher. The Kingsport News, December 12, 1919; transcribed by Amanda Jowers A Sleeping Doll Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 8 years old. I go to school every day. I am in the second grade. I want you to bring me a sleeping doll and some nuts and don't forget my little brother and sister. From your little girl, Ruby Mullins, Powell Station. The Kingsport News, December 12, 1919; transcribed by Amanda Jowers Also Wants a Doll Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 7 years old. I go to school every day. If you please, bring me a doll, and candy and some chewing gum. Your little girl, Mamie Mae Mullins, Powell Station. The Kingsport News, December 12, 1919; transcribed by Amanda Jowers A Lot of Toys Here Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy 8 years old. I want you to bring me a lot of toys and some candy and some nuts, oranges and apples. Good night, William Pardue. The Kingsport News, December 12, 1919; transcribed by Amanda Jowers He Wants a Ball Dear Santa Claus: I am a boy 3 years old. Please bring me a ball, some candy, nuts and oranges. Please do not forget my sister Fay. She wants a doll. Yours truly, Harlie Cartright, Adams Chapel. The Kingsport News, December 19, 1919; transcribed by Amanda Jowers Anything, Santa Dear Santa: I am a little girl 7 years old. I want you to bring me a doll and anything else that you want me to have. Please don't forget my sisters and brothers. Yours truly, Madeline Cartright. Adams Chapel The Kingsport News, December 19, 1919; transcribed by Amanda Jowers A Writing Desk Dear Santa Claus: I am a girl eight years old. I want you to bring me a writing desk, story book and candy, nuts and fruit. Please don't forget my little sisters, Fae and Jessie. Velma Holt, Bountville, Tenn. The Kingsport News, December 19, 1919; transcribed by Amanda Jowers A Doll and Cradle Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl seven years old. I go to school. I want you to bring me a doll and doll carriage and a cradle, some candy and nuts. Jessie Holt, Blountville, Tenn. The Kingsport News, December 19, 1919; transcribed by Amanda Jowers And a Doll Bed Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl three years old. I want you to bring me a doll and doll bed. Also candy, apples and oranges. Fae Holt, Bountville, Tenn. The Kingsport News, December 19, 1919; transcribed by Amanda Jowers A Range Wanted Dear Santa: Please bring me a little Majestic Range like mother's, a little doll carriage, a doll, a girl's bicycle and lots of candy and nuts. Margaret Nelms. The Kingsport News, December 19, 1919; transcribed by Amanda Jowers A Tractor Engine Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy 5 years old. I want to go to school with sister, but the teacher says I'm not old enough. Please bring me a traction engine, Lizzy Andy, cyclone top, bed room slippers and some candy and nuts, oranges and peanuts. Your little boy, Elmer M'Coy. The Kingsport News, December 19, 1919; transcribed by Amanda Jowers Don't Forget Little Niece Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 9 years old. I go to school and I am in the third grade and I want you to bring me a doll and some candy, nuts, oranges and some pretty toys and don't forget my little niece. Good night, Helen Burton. The Kingsport News, December 19, 1919; transcribed by Amanda Jowers A Tricycle Dear Mr. Santa, I am a little boy just 8 years old, and I go to school every day, and have not missed a day this year, and I am in the second grade. So I want you to bring me a tricycle, a horn, and a drum, and also bring me lots of candy and nuts, Your little boy, Herman Roller. The Kingsport News, December 19, 1919; transcribed by Amanda Jowers She Goes To Sunday School Dear Santa: I am a little girl five years old, and I go to Sunday School every Sunday. I want you to bring me a doll, a little cook stove and some little dishes, candy, fruits and nuts. And Santa Claus, don't forget the poor little boys and girls. Your little friend, Clara Ruth Ratliff. The Kingsport News, December 19, 1919; transcribed by Amanda Jowers First Call For Kitty Dear Santa: Please bring me a dollie, a rattle and a kitty, for Christmas. Bring all the other little folks a nice present, too. From Edythe Mayme Plye. 619 Wanola Avenue The Kingsport News, December 23, 1919; transcribed by Amanda Jowers One More, Santa Dear Santa: Please bring me a wagon and a teddy bear, a kitty and some candy and raisins. I will be a good boy and go to bed early Christmas eve. Don't forget all the little poor children. From William Robt. Pyle, Jr. 619 Wanola Avenue. The Kingsport News, December 23, 1919; transcribed by Amanda Jowers HOME