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This image shows a living room decorated for Christmas. Two people can be seen holding their respective presents and preparing to open them. One is seated on a leather couch and the other is sitting on the floor. Behind them, there is a Christmas…

In this photo, two women are opening their Christmas presents on a couch. The woman on the left is looking at a small gift in her hands, while the woman on the right is unwrapping something. There are two candy canes of candy between the two women. A…

This photo shows a family, five women, two men, and a baby, as they pose for a family picture in front of a fireplace. One of the men on the right in the first row is holding the baby in front of him. Everyone is smiling. It appears to be around…

In this photo, a church choir sings in a church to a crowd not seen on camera. They are reading and singing from church choir books in their hands. Both men and women are seen in the choir. It is possible this was taken during the Christmas holiday…

In this photo, a woman can be seen holding a folder and standing on a walkway, looking into the camera and smiling. A large tree can be seen in the background. It is possible this was taken during the Christmas holiday given the four red candles lit…

This item is a letter addressed to Rufus and Jane Edmisten from Sam J. Ervin thanking them for a gift and wishing them a happy new year. The letter is dated December 30, 1969. This item is found on the bottom right of page 52 in Rufus Edmisten's…

This item is a letter to Rufus Edmisten from senator Sam J. Ervin in Morganton, NC on December 30, 1966. The letter thanks Rufus for the bread sent for Christmas and notes that Ervin looks forward to seeing Rufus and Jane Edmisten when Congress…

This item is a black and white photograph through the door of a dining room into a living room. The focus of the photograph is a woman and young boy sitting in front of a decorated Christmas tree. A large radio can be seen just out of the frame on…

This item is a black and white photograph of a man and young boy sitting in front of a decorated Christmas tree. Handwritten on the back is "this is the old man Jimmie and the xmas tree." According to the donor this is James Edgar "Sip" Shell with…

This item is a Christmas card with a small oval portrait showing a young man, identified as Roby Farthing. Handwritten on the back is "Roby Farthing son of Wiley Farthing." There is an arrow pointing to Wiley Farthing and text that states, "son…