Happy holidays from the Barbara Jordan Archives! This time of year we like to display seasonal times from Jordan’s papers. Last year we looked at official Congressional invitations to Christmas parties, holiday gatherings, etc. This year we thought it would be fun to take a look at a few Christmas cards that Jordan received from some noteworthy senders. We only have a handful of Jordan’s personal holiday cards, unfortunately, but what Jordan chose to keep was definitely worth saving—and some of these probably not have been seen in decades. Click on the images to see a larger view. Enjoy, and have the merriest of holiday seasons!
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President Gerald and Betty Ford card, front. 1978 |
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President Gerald and Betty Ford card, interior. 1978 |
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President Jimmy and Roslyn Carter card, front. 1978 |
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President Jimmy and Roslyn Carter card, interior. 1978 |
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Vice President Walter and Joan Mondale card, front. 1978 |
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Vice President Walter and Joan Mondale card, interior. 1978 |
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Congresswoman Cardiss Collins card, front. 1978 |
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Congresswoman Cardiss Collins card, interior. 1978 |
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President Bill and Hillary Clinton card, 1994. This card measures 16" x 16" and was sent to Jordan in an oversized envelope. |
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Elvis Presley postcard, 1975. This was created by the Las Vegas Hilton, where Presley performed several times a year in the 1970s. Presley's longtime manager "Colonel" Tom Parker is dressed as Santa, left. |
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Elvis Presley postcard, reverse. 1975 |