Santa Claus
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Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, Kris Kringle, Father Christmas, or simply Santa (Santy in Hiberno-English), is a legendary figure originating in Western Christian culture who is said to bring gifts to the homes of well-behaved ("good" or "nice") children on Christmas Eve (24 December) and the early morning hours of Christmas Day (25 December).
Archival Resources
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| creatorOf | Santa Claus. [Autograph letter signed] 1843 December 24, to Anna C. Burwell, Buffalo, N.Y. | University of California, Los Angeles | |
| creatorOf | Santa Claus. Letter, 1894. | Connecticut Historical Society | |
| referencedIn | Lars Gustaf Sellstedt family collection 1808-1972 1846-1911, 1972 Sellstedt, Lars Gustaf family collection | William L. Clements Library | |
| referencedIn | Records of District Courts of the United States. 1685 - 2009. Defendant Jacket Files for U.S. District Court Western Division of Arkansas, Fort Smith Division. 1866 - 1900. Criminal Defendant Case File for Santa Claus | National Archives at Fort Worth | |
| referencedIn | J. Walter Thompson Company. Biographical Information, 1916-1998 (bulk 1960s-1980s) | David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library |
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| associatedWith | J. Walter Thompson Company. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Potter family | family |
| associatedWith | Sellstedt family | family |
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