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Citation

Campus Christmas Party in Union Building December 1965

Black and white photograph. An older white woman with an updo and a dark blouse and skirt is seated on a man dressed like Santa Clause with a fake beard. He is holding her hand and has a prop bag on his righthand side. On either side of them stand two young women, one white and one black, dressed like elves. In the foreground is a decorated Christmas tree. In the background we can see three framed paintings and an electrical socket.

Captions

You've been sipping too much egg nog again Madeline.

Now Santa, I don't think Rudolph would approve.

The “Santa’s Lap” Zoom Background could be distracting.

How about Santa puts a ring on this finger and you become the next Mrs. Claus?

I was as nice as I could be, Santa.

Oh Santa, you shouldn't have! No, really, you shouldn't have.

"When you’ve worked here long enough to know Santa’s secrets, but you still need to ask for that extra week off!"

"Oh Santa, lab grown diamonds are really NOT good enough.."

Time to make a Christmas wish!

When Santa Claus makes you pause ...

No Santa, I do not wish to tell you how I've been a 'bad girl'.

"Santa just pinched me!!!!!!"

Oh now Santa, you've got me blushing as bright as Rudolph's nose!

Santa's helpers: *inside thought* keep smiling and act oblivious.

"Now, Mr. Claus, I don't want to take up too much of your time, but my nephew Billy begged me to tell you that his behavior has greatly improved since last year."