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Santa gus and his little helpers
Santa gus and his little helpers

Santa gus and his little helpers

Date12/2/1965
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Original Toronto Star caption: Santa gus and his little helpers. Swimming coach Gus Ryder; who plays Santa Claus all year to hundreds of swimmers including dozens of blind and handicapped youngsters; and young helpers check over presents to be given out at Lakeshore Swim club's annual Christmas party Dec. 10 when Santa arrives in canoe. Left to right: Billy Pounder; 12; Ena Vanspronsen; 12; Gus Ryder; Sheila Vanspronsen; 9; Janet Pounder; 10.
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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_0098253F
One of Santa's helpers, Rich Cairns, president of Coutts Hallmark Cards Ltd. shows off some of the more expensive cards that are selling well this year - sor far. He is standing in front of Coutts Hallmark store on Yonge St., opposite Eaton Centre. The $250 million a year industry is watching postal workers, fearfull of anther walkout similar to 1975, which also spolied 1976.
One of Santa's helpers, Rich Cairns, president of Coutts Hallmark Cards Ltd. shows off some of the more expensive cards that are selling well this year - sor far. He is standing in front of Coutts Hallmark store on Yonge St., opposite Eaton Centre. The $250 million a year industry is watching postal workers, fearfull of anther walkout similar to 1975, which also spolied 1976.
12/7/1977
Santa's helpers
Santa's helpers
11/14/1982
Like Santa Claus, Charles and Mary Brennan of Hamilton need helpers
Like Santa Claus, Charles and Mary Brennan of Hamilton need helpers
11/13/1973
Santa's helpers. Una Anci and Ryan Williamson, 3, load a box of toys at York Central Hospital in Richmond Hill, where staff collected $1,150 in Canadi(...)
Santa's helpers. Una Anci and Ryan Williamson, 3, load a box of toys at York Central Hospital in Richmond Hill, where staff collected $1,150 in Canadi(...)
12/11/1992
Daddy's helpers in the campaign for re-election of Controller William Archer are his wife and daughter, Janet, 4, at work in the Archer home.(...)
Daddy's helpers in the campaign for re-election of Controller William Archer are his wife and daughter, Janet, 4, at work in the Archer home.(...)
12/7/1964
Special award winners honored. Winners of Gus Ryder special athlete awards for overcoming great handicaps in swimming are, front (I. to r.) Audrey Ham(...)
Special award winners honored. Winners of Gus Ryder special athlete awards for overcoming great handicaps in swimming are, front (I. to r.) Audrey Ham(...)
1/27/1964
Catch a wave: Left, Terry Haroy, of Richmond Hill, and Jody Glanzer, of Thornhill, cool off at Sunnyside Gus Ryder Pool
Catch a wave: Left, Terry Haroy, of Richmond Hill, and Jody Glanzer, of Thornhill, cool off at Sunnyside Gus Ryder Pool
8/19/1988
Overworked: Police dog Max is always ready to spring into action, but Peel Regional Police have decided he and teammate Thor need some help and have set out to find two more canine helpers
Overworked: Police dog Max is always ready to spring into action, but Peel Regional Police have decided he and teammate Thor need some help and have set out to find two more canine helpers
4/5/1983
Teacher's helpers
Teacher's helpers
9/22/1987
International Association of Steam, Hot Water and Power Pipe Fitters and Helpers official membership card 1909
International Association of Steam, Hot Water and Power Pipe Fitters and Helpers official membership card 1909
1909
Cooks' helpers: After 30 years, Paul and Lily Menceies are still selling an incredible array of cooking equipment at their Fortune Housewares importing Co
Cooks' helpers: After 30 years, Paul and Lily Menceies are still selling an incredible array of cooking equipment at their Fortune Housewares importing Co
1/6/1989
Gigantic polar bear is ridden bareback by one of the youngest helpers
Gigantic polar bear is ridden bareback by one of the youngest helpers
11/18/1972