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"Dear Santa Claus

I have tried to be a good girl. For Christmas I would like Baby Tear Drops, a Pillsbury cake mix set, a little nurse set, no16, and Flex-O-Link. Please bring Mommy a jam dish no.48.

Love Shirley"

Letters to Santa Claus, 1958
T. Eaton Company Records
Reference Code: F 229-162-0-570
Archives of Ontario

Eaton's Christmas Catalogue, 1962: Child's baking set

Eaton's Christmas Catalogue, 1962
T. Eaton Company Records
Reference Code: F 229-231-0-26
Archives of Ontario





Eaton's Christmas Catalogue, 1962: Toy doctor sets

Eaton's Christmas Catalogue, 1962
T. Eaton Company Records
Reference Code: F 229-231-0-26
Archives of Ontario

Eaton's Christmas Catalogue, 1962: Dolls in bridal gowns

Eaton's Christmas Catalogue, 1962
T. Eaton Company Records
Reference Code: F 229-231-0-26
Archives of Ontario





"Dear Santa:

My name is Wade and I am five years old. I would like a pair of skiis for Xmas also a toboggan and a dump truck and a Hands Down game.

I am a good boy.

Wade"

Letters to Santa Claus, 1958
T. Eaton Company Records
Reference Code: F 229-162-0-570
Archives of Ontario

Eaton's Christmas Catalogue, 1962: Boy in flying saucer sled

Eaton's Christmas Catalogue, 1962
T. Eaton Company Records
Reference Code: F 229-231-0-26
Archives of Ontario





Eaton's Christmas Catalogue, 1962: Boys in hockey gear

Eaton's Christmas Catalogue, 1962
T. Eaton Company Records
Reference Code: F 229-231-0-26
Archives of Ontario

Eaton's Christmas Catalogue, 1962: Toy hockey games

Eaton's Christmas Catalogue, 1962
T. Eaton Company Records
Reference Code: F 229-231-0-26
Archives of Ontario





Eaton's Christmas Catalogue, 1962: Toy characters and dolls

Eaton's Christmas Catalogue, 1962
T. Eaton Company Records
Reference Code: F 229-231-0-26
Archives of Ontario

"Dear Santa

My name is Joanne. I have been half good and half bad. I will leave you cookies and bread and milk and sugar for your reindeers.

I am in grade one and I will try to be a better girl. I would like a Baby Precious doll.

Joanne"


Letters to Santa Claus, 1958
T. Eaton Company Records
Reference Code: F 229-162-0-570
Archives of Ontario<





Eaton's Christmas Catalogue, 1962: Toy bedroom set

Eaton's Christmas Catalogue, 1962
T. Eaton Company Records
Reference Code: F 229-231-0-26
Archives of Ontario





Eaton's Christmas Catalogue, 1962: Doll carriage

Eaton's Christmas Catalogue, 1962
T. Eaton Company Records
Reference Code: F 229-231-0-26
Archives of Ontario

Eaton's Christmas Catalogue, 1962: Farm set

Eaton's Christmas Catalogue, 1962
T. Eaton Company Records
Reference Code: F 229-231-0-26
Archives of Ontario





"Dear Santa,

My name is Sharon. I hear you on C.F.R.B. Why don't you write any more Santagrams to us?


I would like a pogo stick or a new pair of skates.

Brucie, my 2 year old cousin would like a toy boar & motor.

I'm sure he would also want a replacement for his teddy bear's nose which he chew into bits.

Sharon"


Letters to Santa Claus, 1958
T. Eaton Company Records
F 229-162-0-570
Archives of Ontario

Eaton's Christmas Catalogue, 1962: Doll and clothing

Eaton's Christmas Catalogue, 1962
T. Eaton Company Records
Reference Code: F 229-231-0-26
Archives of Ontario





Eaton's Christmas Catalogue, 1962: Bulldozer and power shovel

Eaton's Christmas Catalogue, 1962
T. Eaton Company Records
Reference Code: F 229-231-0-26
Archives of Ontario

"Dear Santa Claus.

Thank you for the birds that sing.
Thank you for the toys you bring.

This year I would like a trumpet, steam shovel, dump truck (steel), Sound o'Power (gun) Super City.

Thank you.

I hope you are feeling well.

Love
Jeffrey"

Letters to Santa Claus, 1958
T. Eaton Company Records
Reference Code: F 229-162-0-570
Archives of Ontario





Eaton's Christmas Catalogue, 1962: GIve-a-Show  Projector

Eaton's Christmas Catalogue, 1962
T. Eaton Company Records
Reference Code: F 229-231-0-26
Archives of Ontario