Snapshot of four people with a Christmas tree
Handwritten label on front says “1954 – The Townsends Merry Christmas Happy New Year Genevieve – Bill – Steven – Tandra”
Snapshot of nine people
Handwritten label on back says “June 7, 1970 Marie & Earl Higgins 50th Anniv Seventh Day Adventist School Wanamaker Rd Topeka Ks. L-R Standing Carl & Mollye Bullock Beatrice & Harold Bullock Myrt & O D Higgins Mabel Fitz”
Real photo Christmas card of two people
Handwritten label on front says “In Bethlehem at the Church of the Nativity” Handwritten note on back says “Christmas, 1978 Dear ones, Marguerite & John, Will send you one of these flash snapshots taken in Grotto of the Church. This is the scene of a wonderful event of almost 2,000 yrs ago. In the background, between us, is the ‘Holy Manger’ thought to be the one where Mary laid her first-born son, the Baby Jesus.” [Bible verse] Not far away is the Shepherds’ Field where the Angel appeared and announced to them the birth of ‘Christ, the Savior,’ and a choir of angels sang the glad tidings of Peace and Good-Will’ Wishing both of you a Happy and Blessed Christmas Sincerely, With love, Your cousin Elsie & Max Christianson Happy New Year!! as the Christmas wish will be belated now“
Snapshot of a woman with a portrait
Handwritten note on back says “Marguerite, The picture I’m standing by is of Pearl L. Rees, who was Dean of Women at Union College for many years, including the 4 yrs I attended U.C. (1923-1927) She was a dear, lovely person, and like “a second mother”. She was “related” to your mother, through Edward’s family I think. Her niece, Virginia Rees-Ogden lives in Lincoln and is a dear friend of mine. Her husband, Dr. Ed Ogden was from Wichita. His brother, Walter and Irene and I were all in 9th grade at Wichita SDA school (about 1917, I think). At that time Ed was in college. The picture mentioned above hangs in lobby of new Rees Hall, on Union College campus Love, your cousin, Elsie” There is a note “w/card from Elsie Nov 5, 1979”
