Happy Holidays!

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! 

President Gerald and Betty Ford card, front.  1978

President Gerald and Betty Ford card, interior.  1978

President Jimmy and Roslyn Carter card, front.  1978

President Jimmy and Roslyn Carter card, interior.  1978

Vice President Walter and Joan Mondale card, front.  1978

Vice President Walter and Joan Mondale card, interior.  1978

Congresswoman Cardiss Collins card, front.  1978

Congresswoman Cardiss Collins card, interior.  1978

President Bill and Hillary Clinton card, 1994.   This card measures 16" x 16" and was sent to Jordan in an oversized envelope.

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. 

Elvis Presley postcard, reverse.  1975