Santa Claus Opens Door Next to Candle
Roseliep Christmas Postcard Collection
Roseliep, Raymond
Christmas Postcards
Santa Claus
On the left side of the card, Santa Claus in a red suit and hat opens a door framed by holly. The foot of the doorframe is covered in toys including a rocking horse, teddy bear, drum, dolls, and more. The right third of the card depicts a shining white candle that is as tall as the door to the left. "Xmas Greeting" is printed in the lower right corner.
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
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Box 3, Tab 7
Cat and Candle
Roseliep Christmas Postcard Collection
Roseliep, Raymond
Christmas Postcards
The card features a gray-striped cat with a red bow around its neck, holding a candle-snuffer in its right paw and holly in its left. It is next to a shining candle. There is more holly in the upper left corner. "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:20170420
Bernhard, Hannah
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Box 4, Tab 2
Christmas Window in a House
Roseliep Christmas Postcard Collection
Roseliep, Raymond
Christmas Postcards
The scene depicted on a plain cream background is a shelf under a window; the viewer is looking out the window upon a sunset, path and trees. Inside, on the shelf there are a book, a present, candle, holly, and a poinsettia. "Best Christmas Wishes" is printed underneath and at the bottom: "I wish you a merry Christmas and / to all who are near and dear to you."
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
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Box 4, Tab 14
Candle and Christmas Greeting
Roseliep Christmas Postcard Collection
Roseliep, Raymond
Christmas Postcards
A shining candle dominates the card. The wax is red and it is set in a gold base, which has a pendulum hanging from it; the candle is surrounded by holly. Its flame is orange and has a face drawn into it; the rays of light it throws off are yellow. "May your Christmas be bright" is printed underneath the arrangement.
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
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Box 4, Tab 14
Father Christmas With His Sack of Toys by a Christmas Tree
Roseliep Christmas Postcard Collection
Roseliep, Raymond
Christmas Postcards
Father Christmas is holding his sack of toys under a candle-lit Christmas tree. On the back "A Happy Christmas" is written.
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
Balderston, Celia
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Box 4, Tab 15
An Elf Beside a Candle On a Branch at Christmastime
Roseliep Christmas Postcard Collection
Roseliep, Raymond
Christmas Postcards
Beside the glow of a smiling candle is a tiny elf with a red outfit, clutching a rag. The elf and the candle are perched on top of a branch extending from a Christmas tree. Among the Christmas are red and gold ornaments.
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>
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Balderston, Celia
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Box 4, Tab 16
Santa Claus Laughs at Hiding Child
Roseliep Christmas Postcard Collection
Roseliep, Raymond
Christmas Postcards
Santa Claus, in a red suit with gold trim as well as a bag of toys on his back, leans on a cane with one hand and points, laughing, with the other. He is laughing at a red-haired girl who is hiding behind a screen; her shadow shows up on the screen thanks to the candle behind her. Between them is written "Merry Christmas" and "Happy New Year".
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:20170422
Bernhard, Hannah
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Box 6, Tab 2
Father Christmas Makes Toys and Children Watch
Roseliep Christmas Postcard Collection
Roseliep, Raymond
Christmas Postcards
Father Christmas
Father Christmas, dressed in brown, is seated in a hut-like structure at the edge of a forest. He is making toys by candlelight. Five small children dressed in white gather around the hut, watching him and reaching for toys. "Gelukkig Kerstfeest" or 'Merry Christmas' is printed 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:20170424
Bernhard, Hannah
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Box 6, Tab 12
Girl Sees Santa Claus' Silhouette
Roseliep Christmas Postcard Collection
Roseliep, Raymond
Christmas Postcards
Santa Claus
A blonde girl in her nightgown stands in the hall behind a curtain; by the light of her candle she sees Santa Claus' silhouette on the hall wall. He is carrying a stocking and a candy cane and appears to be tip-toeing. "A Christmas Wish" 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:20170425
Bernhard, Hannah
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Box 6, Tab 18
Santa Claus and Fireplace
Roseliep Christmas Postcard Collection
Roseliep, Raymond
Christmas Postcards
Santa Claus
The card is mostly white with only three pieces of decoration. A cartoon-like Santa Claus is shown in a holly wreath above the words "May Xmas find you happy and leave you happier still" with stockings hanging from a fireplace blow.
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
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Box 7, Tab 3