1944 Press Photo New York Rolph Spojaric plays Santa Claus NYC - neny06998

A miniature edition of Jolly Old St Nick four and a half year old Rolph Spojaric tries hard to look the part of Santa Claus as he accepted hundreds of gaily wrapped toys and warm clothing on behalf of the Childrens Aid Society from Prunella Wood. Accompanied by his elves Margy Murton 5 and Jeanette Marino 4 the young Santa collected the gifts at the Fourth Annual Christmas Party of the Fashion Group to the Childrens Aid Society at Hotel Murray Hill on December 20th. Photo measures 7 x 9.25 inches. Photo is dated 12-20-1944.

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