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

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

Date11/18/1972

Names

Goode, Jeff (photographer)

Santa Claus (Fictitious character) (subject)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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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)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0010721F

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