Father Christmas, Angels, and Stars
Roseliep Christmas Postcard Collection
Roseliep, Raymond
Christmas Postcards
Father Christmas
Father Christmas is dressed in a long red coat and hat with white trim. On his left shoulder is an overflowing bag with toys, and on his right he holds a lighted and decorated tree. Surrounding him are small angels in pastel colors with golden halos. All are perched on a fluffy white cloud with faint blue sky and many golden stars as a background. "Herzliche WeihnachtsgriBe" is the greeting at the bottom of the card.
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: 20170419
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>
JPEG
German
Image
RoseliepPostcards_206_007
Box 2, Tab 6
Jesus on a Cloud with Angels
Roseliep Christmas Postcard Collection
Roseliep, Raymond
Christmas Postcards
The card's scene is bordered in a very ornate pattern of golden bells, stars, and flowers on a rich blue background. In the center, Jesus stands in a golden robe, crowned by a halo. He is holding a lighted and decorated Christmas tree. Jesus stands on a cloud above a town., the heads and wings of four angels accompanying him. "Christmas Wishes" is printed at the bottom of the card with handwriting below.
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>
JPEG
English
Image
RoseliepPostcards_402_009
Box 4, Tab 2
Jesus Ascends in Clouds
Roseliep Christmas Postcard Collection
Roseliep, Raymond
Christmas Postcards
Jesus is dressed in a white robe with blue cloack as he ascends into the clouds. Around him are many cherubs and angels. Below him, the eleven apostles watch.
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>
JPEG
Image
RoseliepPostcards_411_009
Box 4, Tab 11
Jesus Ascends
Roseliep Christmas Postcard Collection
Roseliep, Raymond
Christmas Postcards
The card is depicting either the Ascension or Transfiguration, but more likely the Ascension. Jesus is above a crowd of people, ascending into the clouds and framed by a golden light. To his left and rigth are two other male figures. Below him is a crowd of both men and women who seem to be upset by his leaving. There are words too faint to read printed below.
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>
JPEG
Image
RoseliepPostcards_411_013
Box 4, Tab 11
Angel Welcomes Woman in Clouds
Roseliep Christmas Postcard Collection
Roseliep, Raymond
Christmas Postcards
A white-robed female angel with golden wings is supporting a brown-robed, brown-haired woman with one hand and has her other hand upraised to the stars above. The other woman appears confused and has a hand raised to her head. They are standing on clouds.
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>
JPEG
Image
RoseliepPostcards_415_012
Box 4, Tab 15
Angel on Cloud above Village
Roseliep Christmas Postcard Collection
Roseliep, Raymond
Christmas Postcards
A red-robed angel with an evergreen tree is floating on a cloud above a small village. Around the scene is a floral and ribbon border. "Loving Christmas Wishes" is printed at the bottom.
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>
JPEG
English
Image
RoseliepPostcards_415_020
Box 4, Tab 15
Angel on Ladder to Heaven with Christmas Tree
Roseliep Christmas Postcard Collection
Roseliep, Raymond
Christmas Postcards
The card is printed in black and white and features a white-robed angel standing amidst the clouds, holding a decorated Christmas tree. A rope ladder next to it ascends into the clouds, from which rays of light shine forth. There are two more angels in the upper part of the card and to the left is printed "A Happy Christmas. / Up to the heavens / sweet echos go, / Tidings of joy from / the earth below."
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>
JPEG
English
Image
RoseliepPostcards_415_025
Box 4, Tab 15
Santa Claus Drops Toys Down Chimney While Driving
Roseliep Christmas Postcard Collection
Roseliep, Raymond
Christmas Postcards
Santa Claus
Santa Claus in a red suit and pointed hat is driving an old-fashioned car over the streets of town, hovering on a cloud. As he passes one house, he drops a toy soldier down its chimney. There are more houses in the background under a starry sky, and the card is bordered in holly. "A Merry Christmas" is printed at the bottom.
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:20170502
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>
JPEG
English
Image
RoseliepPostcards_702_060
Box 7, Tab 2