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Gigantic polar bear is ridden bareback by one of the youngest helpers
Gigantic polar bear is ridden bareback by one of the youngest helpers

Gigantic polar bear is ridden bareback by one of the youngest helpers

Date11/18/1972
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Original Toronto Star caption: Gigantic polar bear is ridden bareback by one of the youngest helpers
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0010721F
Santa's helpers
Santa's helpers
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Santa Claus was still his jolly self although he must have been sweltering in his polar suit,
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Combs, Erin
11/5/1978
The hare and tortoise made up just one of 23 floats in yesterday's parade, which drew about 800,000 spectators
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Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
11/12/1973
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Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
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Pic 3. Fred Kay sits in one of the whacky races cars and put the finishing touches to his Penguin
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Bezant, Graham
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One of 21 floats in the parade wows the throng on University Ave
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Dunlop, Al
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Making one of his public appearances before Dec
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Loek, Dick
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A Brand new carriage made this year for Puss 'n Boots is tested by Bob Wormald, one of the workers at the jolly fat man's Metro headquarters in Etobic(...)
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Bezant, Graham
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One of the biggest floats carried Chuckles the Clown in the 74th Eaton's Santa Claus Parade
One of the biggest floats carried Chuckles the Clown in the 74th Eaton's Santa Claus Parade
Combs, Erin
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Santa shows Beverley Clark, Faye Marks features of his colorful parade, Twenty floats, clowns
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