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The star

Date11/15/1987

Names

Dunlop, Al (photographer)

Santa Claus (Fictitious character) (subject)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: The star: Santa acknowledges the cheers from the crowds downtown yesterday. Conservative estimates put the number of people lining the parade route at 750;000; nearly twice the number over the past two years of the event; said an official of the 82nd annual parade.

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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_0010769F

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