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1723 Copy of ‘A Life of Mahomet’ Possibly Morant’s (?) and Japanese Stamp Collection
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54220
- Part Of
- Nicholas Morant fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 2 books; one 18th century, one 20th century stamp book. Includes 1723 copy of ‘A Life of Mahomet’ by Humphrey Prideaux; missing front/back covers, replaced with plain brown paper covers. Handwritten title ‘Mahomet’ written on front cover and side binding in different handwritings; …
- Date Range
- 1723
- [ca. 1900 - ca. 1920]
- [ca. 1920 - ca. 1940]
- [ca. 1940 - ca. 1960]
- Reference Code
- M300 / III / D / 5 / 91 and 95
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Private record
- Published record
- Part Of
- Nicholas Morant fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M300 / V500 / S20
- Sous-Fonds
- M300
- Sub-Series
- M300 / III / D / 5 : Personal Interest and Gifts
- Accession Number
- Unknown
- Reference Code
- M300 / III / D / 5 / 91 and 95
- Responsibility
- Nicholas Morant (?), Nicholas Morant
- Date Range
- 1723
- [ca. 1900 - ca. 1920]
- [ca. 1920 - ca. 1940]
- [ca. 1940 - ca. 1960]
- Physical Description
- 2 books (1 published, 1 stamp book)
- History / Biographical
- Humphrey Prideaux (1648-1724) was born in Cornwall and eventually became a Doctor of Divinity. Prideaux was an author of multiple textual works pertaining to faith and particularly Christianity. He was the Dean of Norwich from 1702 until his death in 1724.
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 2 books; one 18th century, one 20th century stamp book. Includes 1723 copy of ‘A Life of Mahomet’ by Humphrey Prideaux; missing front/back covers, replaced with plain brown paper covers. Handwritten title ‘Mahomet’ written on front cover and side binding in different handwritings; front believed to be by Nicholas Morant (?), side unknown. Also includes book of Japanese stamps collected by Nicholas Morant; many not dated, various designs and sizes, annotated on covers with Nicholas Morant's personal ink stamp.
- Storage Range
- In file box M300 / III / D / 5 / 75 to M300 / III / D / 5 / 91
- Geographic Access
- England
- Japan
- Canada
- Access Restrictions
- Items in this file are not to be accessed or distributed without the explicit permission of their identified owner(s).
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Items in this file are not to be reproduced without the explicit permission of their identified owner(s).
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- 'Mahomet' book must be stored with protective barrier to prevent further damage (i.e. acid-free paper).
- Biographical Source Notes
- https://www.ccel.org/ccel/prideaux
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Banff Centre and Banff School of Fine Arts
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54728
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of programs, booklets and flyers pertaining to events and exhibitions hosted by the Banff Centre and the Banff School of Fine Arts. Includes flyers for a Canadian opera titled "Seabird", a pamphlet for the 50th anniversary celebration for the Banff School of Fine Arts, and a program f…
- Date Range
- 1938
- [1940-1945]
- 1942
- 1953
- 1969
- 1975
- 1977-1978
- 1983
- 1985
- [1985-1987]
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / F1 / 27
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Published record
- Organization record
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- LUX
- Series
- LUX / II / F : Collected material
- Sous-Fonds
- LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
- Sub-Series
- LUX / II / F1 : Textual
- Accession Number
- LUX
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / F1 / 27
- Date Range
- 1938
- [1940-1945]
- 1942
- 1953
- 1969
- 1975
- 1977-1978
- 1983
- 1985
- [1985-1987]
- Physical Description
- 1.5 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of programs, booklets and flyers pertaining to events and exhibitions hosted by the Banff Centre and the Banff School of Fine Arts. Includes flyers for a Canadian opera titled "Seabird", a pamphlet for the 50th anniversary celebration for the Banff School of Fine Arts, and a program for the 8th annual Banff Mountain Film Festival.
- Name Access
- Banff Centre for the Arts
- Luxton, Eleanor
- Subject Access
- Arts
- Artists
- Advertising
- Entertainment
- Events
- Community events
- Schools
- Education
- Performance
- Films and film making
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Calgary Exhibition and Stampede
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54716
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of published textual materials pertaining to Calgary Exhibition and Stampede events between 1912 and 1972. File includes cutout paper logos, books, brochures and pamphlets, "prize list and rules" booklets, informational content mailed to Eleanor Luxton [1928] empty branded Stampede en…
- Date Range
- 1912
- [1920-1930]
- 1924-1925
- 1927-1933
- 1935
- 1939
- 1943-1946
- [1945-1950]
- 1949
- 1951
- 1953
- 1955
- 1957-1959
- 1964
- 1972
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / F1 / 22
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Published record
- Postcard
- Organization record
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- LUX
- Series
- LUX / II / F : Collected material
- Sous-Fonds
- LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
- Sub-Series
- LUX / II / F1 : Textual
- Accession Number
- LUX
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / F1 / 22
- Date Range
- 1912
- [1920-1930]
- 1924-1925
- 1927-1933
- 1935
- 1939
- 1943-1946
- [1945-1950]
- 1949
- 1951
- 1953
- 1955
- 1957-1959
- 1964
- 1972
- Physical Description
- 4 cm of textual records ; 6 cloth ribbons
- Scope & Content
- File consists of published textual materials pertaining to Calgary Exhibition and Stampede events between 1912 and 1972. File includes cutout paper logos, books, brochures and pamphlets, "prize list and rules" booklets, informational content mailed to Eleanor Luxton [1928] empty branded Stampede envelopes, blank pages with Stampede letterhead, and 6 cloth ribbons labelled "Native Daughter", "Pioneer" and "Pioneer Son" [n.d.].
- Notes
- File contains duplicates
- Some excess duplicates have been temporarily moved and may be de-accessioned in the future
- Name Access
- Luxton, Norman
- Luxton, Eleanor
- Subject Access
- Calgary Stampede
- Sports and recreation
- Souvenir
- Events
- Horses
- Horseback riding
- Hotel
- Anniversary
- Entertainment
- Advertising
- Parades
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Calgary
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- One creased paper logo and all cloth ribbons from file have been placed in mylar sleeves
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Charity, educational and research organizations
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54746
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 6 published pamphlets and booklets, and an undated "Red Cross Banff" paper logo. Content pertains to a Teacher's Association event in Calgary in 1939; the Calgary Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; a collection of transcribed letters sent to William McMurray of the H…
- Date Range
- [1920-1940]
- 1939
- 1945
- 1950
- 1956-1958
- 1985
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / C1 / 32
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Published record
- Organization record
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- LUX
- Series
- LUX / II / C : Personal
- Sous-Fonds
- LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
- Sub-Series
- LUX / II / C1 : Volunteer activities
- Accession Number
- LUX
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / C1 / 32
- Date Range
- [1920-1940]
- 1939
- 1945
- 1950
- 1956-1958
- 1985
- Physical Description
- 1.2 cm of textual records (6 volumes ; 17.5 x 21 cm or smaller)
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 6 published pamphlets and booklets, and an undated "Red Cross Banff" paper logo. Content pertains to a Teacher's Association event in Calgary in 1939; the Calgary Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; a collection of transcribed letters sent to William McMurray of the Hudson's Bay Company which were read before the Historical and Scientific Society of Manitoba [1950]; a report by the Social Science Research Council of Canada; Alberta Blue Cross membership information; and a copy of "Pioneer Naturalists of the Rocky Mountains and the Selkirks" published for the Calgary Field Naturalists' Society with a note to Eleanor Luxton from author Beryl Hallworth.
- Name Access
- Luxton, Eleanor
- Hallworth, Beryl
- Subject Access
- Education
- Research
- Events
- National parks and reserves
- Animals
- Charity
- Environment
- Government
- Personal and Professional Life
- Recreation
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Calgary
- Banff
- Edmonton
- Ontario
- Ottawa
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Community and organization event invitations and newsletters
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55152
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of event invitations, programmes and newsletters sent to Eleanor Luxton by various organizations, clubs and associations between 1974 and 1993. Includes content pertaining to the Canadian Broadcasting League, the University of Alberta President's Club, the Whyte Museum of the Canadian…
- Date Range
- 1974
- 1978-1981
- 1987-1988
- 1992-1993
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / C1 / 34 to 36
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Published record
- Organization record
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- LUX
- Series
- LUX / II / C : Personal
- Sous-Fonds
- LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
- Sub-Series
- LUX / II / C1 : Volunteer activities
- Accession Number
- LUX
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / C1 / 34 to 36
- Date Range
- 1974
- 1978-1981
- 1987-1988
- 1992-1993
- Physical Description
- 6.5 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of event invitations, programmes and newsletters sent to Eleanor Luxton by various organizations, clubs and associations between 1974 and 1993. Includes content pertaining to the Canadian Broadcasting League, the University of Alberta President's Club, the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Concordia University, the Kinette Club of Banff, the Arctic Institute of North America, the Glenbow Museum, the Royal Society of Canada, the Canadian Plains Research Center, and other organizations.
- Notes
- Some items are annotated
- Folder LUX / II / C1 / 34 contains invitations and programmes; LUX / II / C1 / 35 and 36 contain newsletters
- Subject Access
- Personal and Professional Life
- Events
- Community events
- Organizations
- University
- Museums
- Research
- Education
- Environment
- Communications
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff
- Calgary
- Edmonton
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- Some items had metal paperclips removed
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Conference programmes
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55046
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of two programme booklets from conferences attended by Eleanor Luxton. Content pertains to a 1979 conference titled "Women Celebrate Women" held in Calgary, and a conference hosted in 1982 by the University of Alberta, titled "The Buildings of Alberta: A Useful Heritage".
- Date Range
- 1979
- 1982
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / B7 / 2
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Published record
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- LUX
- Series
- LUX / II / B : Professional
- Sous-Fonds
- LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
- Sub-Series
- LUX / II / B7 : Other
- Accession Number
- LUX
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / B7 / 2
- Date Range
- 1979
- 1982
- Physical Description
- 0.3 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of two programme booklets from conferences attended by Eleanor Luxton. Content pertains to a 1979 conference titled "Women Celebrate Women" held in Calgary, and a conference hosted in 1982 by the University of Alberta, titled "The Buildings of Alberta: A Useful Heritage".
- Material Details
- University of Alberta programme has yellow braided string attached to binding
- Name Access
- Luxton, Eleanor
- University of Alberta
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Calgary
- Edmonton
- Language
- English
- Category
- Education
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Magazines, newspaper clippings and advertisements
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55110
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of magazines, news articles and clippings, and advertisements collected by Eleanor, Norman and Georgina Luxton. Includes promotional content for local events and companies, newspaper clippings collected by Norman Luxton, a copy of Liberty Magazine [1946] with a feature article pertain…
- Date Range
- 1908
- [1910-1930]
- 1915-1916
- 1924
- 1926
- 1946
- 1950
- 1953-1954
- 1957
- 1979
- 1983
- 1991
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / F1 / 60 to 62
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Published record
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- LUX
- Series
- LUX / II / F : Collected material
- Sous-Fonds
- LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
- Sub-Series
- LUX / II / F1 : Textual
- Accession Number
- LUX
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / F1 / 60 to 62
- Date Range
- 1908
- [1910-1930]
- 1915-1916
- 1924
- 1926
- 1946
- 1950
- 1953-1954
- 1957
- 1979
- 1983
- 1991
- Physical Description
- 2.5 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of magazines, news articles and clippings, and advertisements collected by Eleanor, Norman and Georgina Luxton. Includes promotional content for local events and companies, newspaper clippings collected by Norman Luxton, a copy of Liberty Magazine [1946] with a feature article pertaining to Norman Luxton, and home and fashion catalogues.
- Name Access
- Luxton, Norman
- Luxton, Georgina
- Luxton, Eleanor
- Subject Access
- Advertising
- Businesses
- Communications
- Newspaper
- Publication
- Public events
- Community life
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff
- Calgary
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- Some items stored in mylar due to fragile material or physical risk to other materials in file
- Category
- Communications
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Content Details
- Items stored in three file folders organized by content type: LUX / II / F1 / 60 : Advertisements and promotional content LUX / II / F1 / 61 : Newspaper clippings and articles LUX / II / F1 / 62 : Magazines
- Processing Status
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Memberships and donations
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55167
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of receipts, correspondence and other documents sent to Eleanor Luxton between 1978 and 1994. Contents pertain to memberships for various organizations and charities which Eleanor Luxton was involved with, including the Whyte Museum, the University of Alberta Alumni Association, the A…
- Date Range
- 1978-1994
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / D / 205 to 209
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Published record
- Organization record
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- LUX
- Series
- LUX / II / D : Business, Legal and Financial
- Sous-Fonds
- LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
- Accession Number
- LUX
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / D / 205 to 209
- Date Range
- 1978-1994
- Physical Description
- 10 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of receipts, correspondence and other documents sent to Eleanor Luxton between 1978 and 1994. Contents pertain to memberships for various organizations and charities which Eleanor Luxton was involved with, including the Whyte Museum, the University of Alberta Alumni Association, the Arctic Institute of North America, the Canadian Liver Foundation, and others; donations and academic scholarship funds; and related publication orders.
- Notes
- Contents are arranged by subject: LUX / II / D / 205 : Membership and donation receipts, confirmations LUX / II / D / 206 : Membership and donation correspondence LUX / II / D / 207 : Historical association memberships, publication orders (1988) LUX / II / D / 208 : Donation and membership cheque receipts, 1992-1993 LUX / II / D / 209 : Donation acknowledgements and thank-you letters, 1992-1994
- Name Access
- Luxton, Eleanor
- Subject Access
- Organizations
- Finances
- Membership
- Education
- Personal and Professional Life
- Charity
- Publication
- Communications
- Correspondence
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff
- Calgary
- Edmonton
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
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Pamphlets, programmes, books, other publications
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55117
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of pamphlets, event programmes, information booklets, song books, bound publications and other published materials collected by members of the Luxton family. Content pertains to community events, including Banff and Calgary area trapshooting tournaments and organization meetings; an e…
- Date Range
- 1892
- 1905
- 1914
- [1920-1925]
- 1921-1922
- 1924-1928
- 1930
- 1932-1937
- 1939-1940
- 1943
- 1950
- 1955-1959
- 1977
- 1981
- 1986
- 1988
- 1990
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / F1 / 67 to 70
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Published record
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- LUX
- Series
- LUX / II / F : Collected material
- Sous-Fonds
- LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
- Sub-Series
- LUX / II / F1 : Textual
- Accession Number
- LUX
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / F1 / 67 to 70
- Date Range
- 1892
- 1905
- 1914
- [1920-1925]
- 1921-1922
- 1924-1928
- 1930
- 1932-1937
- 1939-1940
- 1943
- 1950
- 1955-1959
- 1977
- 1981
- 1986
- 1988
- 1990
- Physical Description
- 12.5 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of pamphlets, event programmes, information booklets, song books, bound publications and other published materials collected by members of the Luxton family. Content pertains to community events, including Banff and Calgary area trapshooting tournaments and organization meetings; an exhibit opening at the Glenbow Museum [1981]; scientific theory and human evolution; Japanese study books; Canadian and global politics; international travel; and various other subjects.
- Name Access
- Luxton, Eleanor
- Subject Access
- Academics
- Advertising
- Art
- Banff Community High School
- Animals
- Businesses
- Calgary Gun Club
- Ceremony
- Commerce and industry
- Community events
- Community life
- Dancing
- Education
- Glenbow Foundation
- History
- Horses
- Horseback riding
- Hunting
- Industry
- Japanese
- Language
- Military
- Museums
- Municipal views
- Music
- Organizations
- Politics
- Politics and government
- Public events
- Publication
- Recreation
- Research
- Religions
- Royal Visit
- Royal tours
- School
- Science and technology
- Shooting
- Ski lodges and cabins
- Skyline Trail Hikers of the Canadian Rockies
- Sports and recreation
- Tourism
- Travel
- War
- World War I
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff
- Banff National Park
- Calgary
- United States of America
- Japan
- Tokyo
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Japanese
- Latin
- Category
- Arts
- Commerce and industry
- Education
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Government
- Military
- Politics
- Religions
- Science and technology
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Content Details
- Items in file are organized into 4 file folders based on contents: LUX / II / F1 / 67 : Pamphlets, event programs and booklets LUX / II / F1 / 68 : Booklets and small publications LUX / II / F1 / 69 : Books and bound publications LUX / II / F1 / 70 : Loose and other published materials
- Processing Status
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Philatelic orders, subscriptions, publishing, other
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55168
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of invoices, receipts, financial statements and other documents sent to Eleanor Luxton. Content pertains to philatelic [stamps and other ephemera] orders from the Royal Mint and Canada Post; receipts and renewal forms for subscriptions to publications, including Maclean's Magazine, Fi…
- Date Range
- 1970
- 1974
- 1979-1990
- 1993
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / D / 210 to 215
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Published record
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- LUX
- Series
- LUX / II / D : Business, Legal and Financial
- Sous-Fonds
- LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
- Accession Number
- LUX
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / D / 210 to 215
- Date Range
- 1970
- 1974
- 1979-1990
- 1993
- Physical Description
- 10 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of invoices, receipts, financial statements and other documents sent to Eleanor Luxton. Content pertains to philatelic [stamps and other ephemera] orders from the Royal Mint and Canada Post; receipts and renewal forms for subscriptions to publications, including Maclean's Magazine, Financial Times, Reader's Digest, and newsletters for various charities and organizations; financial statements for Eleanor Luxton's credit accounts at Birk's, Woodward's and Eaton's; documents pertaining to publishing contracts and royalty agreements between Summerthought Ltd. and Gray's Publishing Ltd., and Eleanor Luxton; and other miscellaneous business and financial documents.
- Notes
- Contents arranged by subject: LUX / II / D / 210 & 211 : Philatelic orders LUX / II / D / 212 : Subscription receipts and renewals LUX / II / D / 213 : Other financial accounts LUX / II / D / 214 : Publishing contracts and royalties LUX / II / D / 215 : Other materials
- Name Access
- Luxton, Eleanor
- Subject Access
- Businesses
- Finances
- Government
- Commercial products
- Commerce
- Grays Publishing Ltd.
- Personal and Professional Life
- Souvenir
- Leisure
- Membership
- Publication
- Magazine
- Legal and Financial
- Organizations
- Charity
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff
- Calgary
- Ontario
- Ottawa
- Language
- English
- Category
- Commerce and industry
- Communications
- Family and personal life
- Government
- Law and justice
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
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