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Four bears, mama, papa and two year-old offsprings are on way to Toronto from Banff, courtesy of The Star, to be named in contest and presented to Riv(...)
Four bears, mama, papa and two year-old offsprings are on way to Toronto from Banff, courtesy of The Star, to be named in contest and presented to Riv(...)

Four bears, mama, papa and two year-old offsprings are on way to Toronto from Banff, courtesy of The Star, to be named in contest and presented to Riv(...)

Date7/5/1954
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Original Toronto Star caption: Four bears; mama; papa and two year-old offsprings are on way to Toronto from Banff; courtesy of The Star; to be named in contest and presented to Riverdale zoo. Papa is too inquistive here and paid later for his curiosity.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0119299F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
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