Woman Greets Father Christmas at Door
Roseliep Christmas Postcard Collection
Roseliep, Raymond
Christmas Postcards
Father Christmas
A woman in a red blouse, blue skirt, and white apron has opened the door for Father Christmas. She is holding a brass lamp with a pink shade as Father Christmas makes his way into the room. He is dressed in gray and carrying a bundle of packages and toys under his arm. An evergreen tree is already propped inside the house. The bottom of the card reads "God Jul" and has a handwritten message as well.
Raymond Roseliep Collection. Finding aids for the collection can be found at <a href="http://libguides.loras.edu/special/roseliep"> http://libguides.loras.edu/special/roseliep</a>
Date postcard was scanned:20170425
Bernhard, Hannah
The Loras College Library rights statement is located at <a href="http://libguides.loras.edu/special/rights">http://libguides.loras.edu/special/rights</a>
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Box 6, Tab 15
Woman Examines Egg
Roseliep Christmas Postcard Collection
Roseliep, Raymond
Christmas Postcards
Against the background of a dark room, a woman in a red dress and white apron holds up an egg to a lamp flame. There is a basket with more eggs on her arm, and other items piled on the table. There are indistinguishable words printed underneath the scene.
Raymond Roseliep Collection. Finding aids for the collection can be found at <a href="http://libguides.loras.edu/special/roseliep"> http://libguides.loras.edu/special/roseliep</a>
Date postcard was scanned:20170501
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Box 4, Tab 7
Woman and Turkey with Ocean Ship in Background
Roseliep Christmas Postcard Collection
Roseliep, Raymond
Christmas Postcards
The card, done in black and white, features a woman in a long dress and bonnet. Standing at her feet is a turkey. In the top portion of the card, there is an inset of a sailing ship on the water. Above that is the greeting "Best Thanksgiving wishes".
Raymond Roseliep Collection. Finding aids for the collection can be found at <a href="http://libguides.loras.edu/special/roseliep"> http://libguides.loras.edu/special/roseliep</a>
Date postcard was scanned:20170420
Bernhard, Hannah
The Loras College Library rights statement is located at <a href="http://libguides.loras.edu/special/rights">http://libguides.loras.edu/special/rights</a>
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Box 4, Tab 3
Woman and Soldier Say Farewell
Roseliep Christmas Postcard Collection
Roseliep, Raymond
Christmas Postcards
In the center of the card, a girl in a blue dress and white apron is being held by a soldier in green with a sword. Behind them is a gated fense, trees, and flowers. The German print reads "[Morgen marschiren wir, :||: ade, :||: / Wie lieblich sang die Nachtigall, / Vor meinos Siobchens haus, / Vorklungen ist nun Sang und Schall, / Das Sieben ist nun aus. / [E]s [nufs] geschieden sein. Ade!" The general meaning is the man is marching to war and saying goodbye. There is handwriting on the card as well.
Raymond Roseliep Collection. Finding aids for the collection can be found at <a href="http://libguides.loras.edu/special/roseliep"> http://libguides.loras.edu/special/roseliep</a>
Date postcard was scanned:20170501
Bernhard, Hannah
The Loras College Library rights statement is located at <a href="http://libguides.loras.edu/special/rights">http://libguides.loras.edu/special/rights</a>
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Box 4, Tab 6
Woman and Poem
Roseliep Christmas Postcard Collection
Roseliep, Raymond
Christmas Postcards
The greeting card is oriented horizontally. It features a woman's brown-haired head and shoulders on the left. Only her profile is visible as she is looking off to the left side of the card. The poem reads "Here's to turkey when you're hungry / Champagne when you're dry / A pretty girl when you need her / And Heaven when you die." There is handwriting along the bottom as well.
Raymond Roseliep Collection. Finding aids for the collection can be found at <a href="http://libguides.loras.edu/special/roseliep"> http://libguides.loras.edu/special/roseliep</a>
Date postcard was scanned:20170420
Bernhard, Hannah
The Loras College Library rights statement is located at <a href="http://libguides.loras.edu/special/rights">http://libguides.loras.edu/special/rights</a>
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Box 4, Tab 1
Woman and Man Pick Apples
Roseliep Christmas Postcard Collection
Roseliep, Raymond
Christmas Postcards
A woman in a yellow dress is starting to bend down to put two red apples into her already-full basket. A man in a gray suit and brown hat leans onto her elbow from behind. The apple tree's branches and fruit extend over their heads. There is text printed faintly in the upper left.
Raymond Roseliep Collection. Finding aids for the collection can be found at <a href="http://libguides.loras.edu/special/roseliep"> http://libguides.loras.edu/special/roseliep</a>
Date postcard was scanned:2010501
Bernhard, Hannah
The Loras College Library rights statement is located at <a href="http://libguides.loras.edu/special/rights">http://libguides.loras.edu/special/rights</a>
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Box 4, Tab 6
Witch with Butterfly Wings Emerges Out of Nutshell
Roseliep Christmas Postcard Collection
Roseliep, Raymond
Christmas Postcards
Against a starburst background, a witch in a white and gold dress emerges from a large nutshell that has split in half. She has on a crown with a star and lifts a wand in her right hand. Her wings are butterfly-shaped and decorated with four jack-o-lanterns. "A Lucky Halloween" is printed across the top of the card and, at the bottom, "May the Hallowe'en nutshell / unto you a good fortune tell."
Raymond Roseliep Collection. Finding aids for the collection can be found at <a href="http://libguides.loras.edu/special/roseliep"> http://libguides.loras.edu/special/roseliep</a>
Date postcard was scanned:20170420
Bernhard, Hannah
The Loras College Library rights statement is located at <a href="http://libguides.loras.edu/special/rights">http://libguides.loras.edu/special/rights</a>
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Box 4, Tab 4
Witch Talks to Three Cats
Roseliep Christmas Postcard Collection
Roseliep, Raymond
Christmas Postcards
A young witch dressed in yellow is seated at the right side of the card. Her broomstick lies in front of her, and three black cats sit next to it. The print at the top reads "This little witch of Hallowe'en, / Is telling to her cats a greeting / Which on their broomsticks they're to carry you / With wishes for a speedy meeting."
Raymond Roseliep Collection. Finding aids for the collection can be found at <a href="http://libguides.loras.edu/special/roseliep"> http://libguides.loras.edu/special/roseliep</a>
Date postcard was scanned:20170420
Bernhard, Hannah
The Loras College Library rights statement is located at <a href="http://libguides.loras.edu/special/rights">http://libguides.loras.edu/special/rights</a>
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Box 4, Tab 4
Witch and Cat Ride in Gourd Car
Roseliep Christmas Postcard Collection
Roseliep, Raymond
Christmas Postcards
The center of the card is taken up by a car made out of a striped gourd - its wheels are slices of squash too. A pumpkin or vegetable of some sort with a face is driving, while a witch in black and red with her broomstick and black cat ride in the back. In the upper left is a crescent moon with bat flying under it. "Halloween" is printed in the bottom right.
Raymond Roseliep Collection. Finding aids for the collection can be found at <a href="http://libguides.loras.edu/special/roseliep"> http://libguides.loras.edu/special/roseliep</a>
Date postcard was scanned:20170420
Bernhard, Hannah
The Loras College Library rights statement is located at <a href="http://libguides.loras.edu/special/rights">http://libguides.loras.edu/special/rights</a>
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Box 4, Tab 4
Witch and Cat on Broomstick
Roseliep Christmas Postcard Collection
Roseliep, Raymond
Christmas Postcards
A witch wearing a red dress and hat as well as pointy black shoes is riding on a broomstick. A pumpkin with a face is stuck onto the front of it, and she controls it using reins. A frightened black cat with a red ribbon on its tail perches on her shoulder. There are stars around them. At the top of the card there is an owl in a tree and two bats flying in front of a crescent moon. At the bottom, a row of jack-o-lanterns scares another black cat. "A Jolly Hallowe'en" is printed above them.
Raymond Roseliep Collection. Finding aids for the collection can be found at <a href="http://libguides.loras.edu/special/roseliep"> http://libguides.loras.edu/special/roseliep</a>
Date postcard was scanned:20170420
Bernhard, Hannah
The Loras College Library rights statement is located at <a href="http://libguides.loras.edu/special/rights">http://libguides.loras.edu/special/rights</a>
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Box 4, Tab 4