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Ready to roll

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Ready to roll

Date10/24/1985

Names

McConnell, Colin (photographer)

Santa Claus (Fictitious character) (subject)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Ready to roll: The annual Santa Claus Parade is just over three weeks away and Jolly old St. Nick; Mary Mary Quite Contrary (12-year-old Tina Edwards) and Jumbo the elephant seem raring to get on with it. The 80th annual parade gets rolling Nov. 17. See story on page A6

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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_0010760F

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