A Letter to Santa, Circa 1927

90 years ago today, six-year-old Sheridanite, Byron Elmgren, wrote the letter below to Santa. Elmgren went on to become a renowed geologist and WWII fighter ace.

One our amazing volunteers found the letter in Mr. Elmgren's personal effects, donated to the Wyoming Room after his passing in 2016.

If you had a hard time deciphering young Mr. Elmgren's letter, you're not alone. Below is the best 'translation' we can muster:

Dear Santa,

I want a wagon and a few cars and [a] pair of boxing gloves and a pipe org [organ?] and 10$ and a few pen. and a grows see [sic] and a few box of palmas and a bow and arrow.

Very truly yours,

Byron Elmgren Merry Christmas

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