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Bear biker

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Bear biker

Date5/15/1980

Names

McConnell, Colin (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Bear biker: Trainer Eduardo Steeples works out with Zelda the bear at Shrine circus in Toronto recently. But reader; in letter at left; argues that it is not natural for bears to ride motorcycles and lions to run through hoops of fire.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0004674F

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