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Collection
Abele and Shirk Family Photograph Collection
Title
Unidentified boy in dark suit
Object ID
ASF-01-06-03
  1 image  
Object Name
Ambrotype
Collection
Abele and Shirk Family Photograph Collection
Title
Unidentified boy in dark suit
Description
Unidentified boy in dark suit, seated.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Subject
Photographs
Classification
ASF-01-06-03
Search Terms
Ambrotypes
Children
Object Name
Ambrotype
Original or Copy
Original
Print Size
1.5 x 2 inches
Dimention Details
Image is encased, but cover is detached. Backing paper and glass are worn.
Object ID
ASF-01-06-03
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Accession Number
2023.041
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Collection
William Byron Hornberger Photograph Collection
Title
Ambrotype of Amanda Louisa Buch Hornberger
Object ID
WBH-02-05-01
Date Range
c. 1851
  1 image  
Object Name
Ambrotype
Collection
William Byron Hornberger Photograph Collection
Title
Ambrotype of Amanda Louisa Buch Hornberger
Description
Amanda Louisa Buch Hornberger, born 1848, died 1917. Taken circa 1851.
Date Range
c. 1851
Storage Location
LancasterHistory
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Hornberger, Amanda Louisa Buch
Subject
Photographs
Classification
WBH-02-05-01
Search Terms
Ambrotypes
Children
Portraits
Object Name
Ambrotype
Original or Copy
Copy
Print Size
2.25 x 2.75 inches
Dimention Details
Image in 3/25 x 3.75 inch case. Front cover of case is missing.
Object ID
WBH-02-05-01
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Accession Number
2023.052
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Collection
Lancaster Recreation Commission Records
Title
Constitution and bylaws of the Crispus Attucks Community Association
Object ID
MG0567_S02_F017_It19
Date Range
1963/04/18
  1 document  
Collection
Lancaster Recreation Commission Records
Title
Constitution and bylaws of the Crispus Attucks Community Association
Description
Constitution and bylaws of the Crispus Attucks Community Association, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. "Official copy adopted April 18, 1963, with noted changes." Not signed.
Date Range
1963/04/18
Creation Date
18 April 1963
Creator
Lancaster Recreation Commission (Lancaster, Pa.)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 12
Storage Container
Box 0005
People
Cypress, John L.
Polite, Nelson M.,Sr.
Subjects
By-laws
Children
Community centers
Family recreation
Recreation centers
Youth
Youth centers
Search Terms
By-laws
Children
Community centers
Crispus Attucks Community Association
Crispus Attucks Community Association of the Lancaster Recreation Commission
Crispus Attucks Community Center
Family recreation
Lancaster Recreation Commission
Persons of color
Recreation centers
Youth
Youth centers
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan
Object Name
Bylaws
Language
English
Object ID
MG0567_S02_F017_It19
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Series #, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
2010.LancRec
Other Numbers
MG-567
Other Number
MG-567, Series 2, Folder 17, Item 19
Classification
MG0567
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by AN, 2010. Added to database 2 September 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
Documents

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Collection
Card Collection
Title
Advertising trade card for The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Object ID
MG0180_S01_F012_In04_It01
Date Range
1884
  1 document  
Collection
Card Collection
Title
Advertising trade card for The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Description
Advertising trade card for The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company, the largest importers and retailers in the world, pioneers in the business, and the only importers dealing direct with consumers.
The front of this trade card, with its derogatory and cariactured depiction of race, shows an African American family that stops to read a billboard advertising the business. "Whoa! Stephen till I read dis yer sign."
The reverse contains the address of the home office, locations of stores throughout the United States, and warnings about the "vile mixtures" of competitors.
Date Range
1884
Creation Date
1884
Creator
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 04
Storage Container
Box 0001
Subjects
Advertising
Advertising cards
African Americans in advertising
African Americans--History
Ephemera
Race discrimination
Stereotypes
Stores, Retail
Search Terms
Advertising
Advertising cards
African American men
African American women
Business cards
Children
Donkeys
Ephemera
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Lancaster
Persons of color
Racial stereotypes
Trade cards
Wagons
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Card, Advertising
Language
English
Object ID
MG0180_S01_F012_In04_It01
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Card Collection (MG0180) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/39cc1c47-2885-4667-81d0-959136391688
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Card Collection (MG0180), Series #, Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment-contact Research@LancasterHistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this collection must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-180
Other Number
MG-180, Series 1, Folder 12, Insert 4, Item 1
Classification
MG0180
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Oricinally cataloged by JM. Added to database 6 December 2023.
Documents

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Caring as our calling : 75 years, 1909-1984, : The Mennonite Children's Home, Millersville Youth Village

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo15228
Author
Witmer, Nancy.
Date of Publication
1984]
Call Number
367.732 W825c
Responsibility
by Nancy Witmer.
Author
Witmer, Nancy.
Place of Publication
[Manheim, Pa. (R. 7, Box 78, Manheim, PA 17545)
Publisher
N. Witmer,
Date of Publication
1984]
Physical Description
48 p. : ports. ; 22 cm.
Notes
Includes bibliographical references (final page).
Subjects
Millersville Youth Viilage (Millersville, Pa.)
Mennonite Children's Home (Millersville, Pa.)
Children
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
367.732 W825c
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Deutsche & englische Vorschriften fur die Jugend

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo19404
Author
Egelmann, Charles F.
Date of Publication
1831?]
Call Number
745.61 R287 1831
Alternate Title
German & English regulations for the youth / imposed and engraved by Carl Friederich Egelmann.
Deutsche und englische Vorscriften fur die Jugend
Responsibility
aufgesetzt und gestochen von Carl Friederich Egelmann.
Author
Egelmann, Charles F.
Place of Publication
[Reading, Pa.?
Publisher
s.n.,
Date of Publication
1831?]
Physical Description
[21] leaves : ill. ; 16 x 21 cm.
Notes
Cf. Nash, R. Amer. penmanship 1800-1850, 136.
Cf. Botte & Tannhof. German printing, 2522.
From the collections of the Heritage Center, P98.37.2.
Previous owners: William Arnde and John Snyder.
First handwriting treatiese published in America for use among German-speaking population.
Engraved copper plates.
In original blue wraps with faded white strip as spine.
Subjects
Arnde, William.
Snyder, John.
Penmanship, German.
Penmanship, American.
Children
Calligraphy.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
745.61 R287 1831
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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #613
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Year
1830
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0011
People
Bellingfield, Jeremiah
Funk, John
Gibler, Benjamin
Gibler, Susanna
Kramer, Elijah
Kramer, Harrison
Lowrie, James
Mellinger, Elizabeth
Mellinger, Israel
Roth, Levi
Roth, Peter
Slick, Daniel
Slick, John
Slott, Eliza
Smith, Charles
Smith, Christian
Zell, Adam
Search Terms
Cocalico Twp.
Poor children
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Cocalico Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #613
Box Number
011
Notes
Entered into Q&A Feb 20, 1996.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
NAMES TAKEN FROM LANCASTER COUNTY TAX LISTS
Bellingfield, Jeremiah. Age 8.
Funk, John. Age 6.
Gibler, Benjamin. Age 9.
Gibler, Susanna. Age 7.
Kramer, Elijah. Age 6.
Kramer, Harrison. Age 5.
Lowrie, James. Age 8.
Mellinger, Elizabeth. Age 9.
Mellinger, Israel. Age 8.
Roth, Levi. Age 8.
Roth, Peter. Age 7.
Slick, Daniel. Age 6.
Slick, John. Age 8.
Slott, Eliza. Age 7.
Smith, Charles. Age 8.
Smith, Christian. Age 6.
Zell, Adam. Age 10.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #615
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Year
1830
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0011
People
Anderson, Ann Eliza
Barnard, Ann Sarah
Barnard, Mary
Barr, Leah
Barr, Sarah
Bird, Jacob
Bushong, Martha
Bushong, Samuel
Clark, Creaton
Clark, John
Clark, Mary
Clark, Uriah
Galaway, Harriett
Graham, David
Graham, John
Oatman, Jemima
Oatman, Kesiah
Thompson, Francis
Thompson, James
Welch, Ann
Search Terms
Colerain Twp.
Poor children
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Colerain Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #615
Box Number
011
Notes
Entered into Q&A Feb 27, 1996.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
NAMES TAKEN FROM LANCASTER COUNTY TAX LISTS
Anderson, Ann Eliza . Age 6.
Barnard, Ann Sarah. Age 10.
Barnard, Mary. Age 8.
Barr, Leah. Age 9.
Barr, Sarah. Age 11.
Bird, Jacob. Age 10.
Bushong, Martha. Age 11.
Bushong, Samuel. Age 9.
Clark, Creaton. Age 10.
Clark, John. Age 8.
Clark, _____ (the blacksmith). Father of Clark, Mary, age 8; Clark, Uriah, age 6.
Galaway, Harriett. Age 9.
Graham, David. Age 8.
Graham, John. Age 10.
Oatman, Jemima. Age 11.
Oatman, Kesiah. Age 9.
Thompson, Francis. Age 9.
Thompson, James. Age 11.
Welch, Ann. Age 11.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #614
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Year
1830
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0011
People
Bartleson, Mary
Bauman, Benjamin
Bauman, Eliza
Bauman, Jeremiah
Bauman, Louisa
Bauman, Mrs.
Beck, John
Beck, Rebecca
Beck. Samuel
Bellingfield, Jeremiah
Bellingfield, Mrs.
Berstler, Maryann
Berstler, Mrs.
Breneisen, Maria
Breneisen, Samuel
Breneisen, Sarah
Daum, Marcus
Daum, Mrs.
Forney, Abraham
Funk, Susanna
Funk, Mrs.
Getz, Catharine
Getz, Elizabeth
Getz, George
Getz, John
Getz, Mrs.
Hinkel, Catharine
Hinkel, Jonathan
Hinkel, Sarah
Kindig, Abraham
Kindig, Catharine
Kindig, Rebecca
Lied, Hanah
Lied, Peter
Mellinger, Elizabeth
Mellinger, Israel
Mellinger, Jacob
Miller, Hetty
Miller, Jacob
Oberlin, George
Oberlin, William
Ott, Christina
Ott, Edward
Ott, John
Razor, Fanny
Razor, John
Razor, Michael
Ream, Carlina
Ream, Elizabeth
Ream, Samuel
Rigart, Catharine
Rigart, Isaac
Rigart, Mrs.
Sands, Aaron
Sands, Michael
Sellers, Jophinas
Sellers, Matilda
Sellers. Absolom
Sherp, Catharine
Sherp, Jacob
Sherp, William
Slough, Abraham
Slough, Hirem
Snyder, Elizabeth
Snyder, Jacob
Stark, Sarah
Stark, Mrs.
Stober, Daniel
Stober, George
Stott, Eliza
Stott, John
Switzgable, Catharine
Switzgable, Thomas
Search Terms
Cocalico Twp.
Poor children
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Cocalico Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #614
Box Number
011
Notes
Entered into Q&A Feb 27, 1996.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
NAMES TAKEN FROM LANCASTER COUNTY TAX LISTS
Bartleson, Mary. Orphan. Age 11.
Bauman, _____ Mrs. Widow of Bauman, Benjamin. Mother of Bauman, Eliza, age 7; Bauman, Louisa, age 11.
Bauman, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Bauman, Jeremiah, age 10.
Beck. Samuel. Father of Beck, John, age 7; Beck, Rebecca, age 10.
Bellingfield, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Bellingfield, Jeremiah, age 8.
Berstler, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Berstler, Maryann, age 10.
Breneisen, Samuel. Father of Breneisen, Maria, age 9; Breneisen, Sarah, age 10.
Daum, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Daum, Marcus, age 10.
Funk, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Funk, Susanna, age 7.
Getz, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Getz, Catharine, age 8.
Getz, Elizabeth. Mother of Forney, Abraham, age 9.
Getz, George. Father of Getz, John, age 11.
Hinkel, Jonathan. Father of Hinkel, Catharine, age 8; Hinkel, Sarah, age 10.
Kindig, Abraham. Father of Kindig, Rebecca, age 10; Kindig, Catharine, age 7.
Lied, Peter. Father of Lied, Hanah, age 10.
Mellinger, Jacob. Father of Mellinger, Elizabeth; Mellinger, Israel.
Miller, Jacob. Father of Miller, Hetty. age 11.
Oberlin, George. Father of Oberlin, William, age 10.
Ott, John. Father of Ott, Christina, age 9; Ott, Edward, age 10.
Razor, Michael. Father of Razor, Fanny, age 10; Razor, John, age 9.
Ream, Samuel. Father of Ream, Carlina, age 8; Ream, Elizabeth, age 9.
Rigart, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Rigart, Catharine, age 9; Rigart, Isaac, age 11.
Sands, Aaron. Father od Sands, Michael, age 10.
Sellers. Absolom. Father of Sellers, Jophinas, age 11; Sellers, Matilda, age 9.
Sherp, Jacob. Father of Sherp, Catharine, age 9; Sherp, William, age 8.
Slough, Abraham. Father of Slough, Hirem, age 11.
Snyder, Jacob. Father of Snyder, Elizabeth, age 10; Snyder, Jacob, age 8.
Stark, _____ Mrs. Widow. Mother of Stark, Sarah , age 9.
Stober, George. Father of Stober, Daniel, age 11.
Stott, John. Father of Stott, Eliza, age 7.
Switzgable, Thomas. Father of Switzgable, Catharine, age 10.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #616
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Year
1830
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0011
People
Isenberger, Eli
Isenberger, Martin
Lechey, John
Lighty, Elizabeth
Lighty, Mary
Mark, Catharine
Martin, Dennis
Martin, Lewis
McMullen, Anne
Miller, Henry
Minich, Daniel
Morrison, Joseph
Morrison, Sarah
Rodfone, George
Russel, John
Russel,Susanna
Sickman, John
Smith, Franklin
Smith, Maria
Sourbeer, Jonas
Sourbeer, Leah
Warfel, Mary
Warfel, Mary Anne
Warfel, Nancy
Warfel, Samuel
Warfel, William
Wright, Anne
Wright, Hannah
Search Terms
Conestoga Twp.
Poor children
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Conestoga Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #616
Box Number
011
Notes
Entered into Q&A Mar 5, 1996.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
NAMES TAKEN FROM LANCASTER COUNTY TAX LISTS
Isenberger, Eli.
Isenberger, Martin.
Lechey, John. Age 7.
Lighty, Elizabeth. Age 6.
Lighty, Mary. Age 8.
Mark, Catharine. Age 8.
Martin, Dennis. Age 9.
Martin, Lewis. Age 7.
McMullen, Anne. Age 10.
Miller, Henry. Age 9.
Minich, Daniel. Age 9.
Morrison, Joseph. Age 8.
Morrison, Sarah. Age 10.
Rodfone, George. Age 11.
Russel, John. Age 9.
Russel,Susanna. Age 11.
Sickman, John. Age 10.
Smith, Franklin. Age 9.
Smith, Maria. Age 11.
Sourbeer, Jonas. Age 10.
Sourbeer, Leah. Age 10.
Warfel, Mary. Age 8.
Warfel, Mary Anne. Age 11.
Warfel, Nancy. Age 10.
Warfel, Samuel. Age 9.
Warfel, William. Age 7.
Wright, Anne. Age 11.
Wright, Hannah. Age 8.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
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