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Luxton family fonds

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of textual, visual and sound materials pertaining to Norman Luxton, Eleanor Luxton and their family members and friends (including Georgina Luxton, Norman's parents and siblings, and members of the Ross, Graham and McDougall families). Includes correspondence, personal and profession…
Date Range
[ca.1860]-1995
Reference Code
LUX
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Print
Cabinet card
Framed print
Negative
Sound recording
Cassette
Textual record
Corporate record
Private record
Published record
Scrapbook
  1 Electronic Resource  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
LUX
Sous-Fonds
LUX
Accession Number
Lux1 - EL estate, 1996
Lux2 - Whyte Museum, 2000
Lux3 - Glenbow Archives, 2001
Reference Code
LUX
GMD
Photograph
Print
Cabinet card
Framed print
Negative
Sound recording
Cassette
Textual record
Corporate record
Private record
Published record
Scrapbook
Other Title Info
Also known as the Eleanor Luxton archives
Date Range
[ca.1860]-1995
Physical Description
ca.32.1 m of textual records (29.3 m textual records, 47 scrapbooks) -- ca.7290 photographs (ca.5300 b&w and col. prints, ca.1915 negatives, 75 transparencies, 2 tintypes) -- 17 albums -- ca.74 cm sound recordings (29 CDs, 45 audio cassettes, 17 R120 DAT tapes, 1 VHS, 8 voicewriter discs)
History / Biographical
The Norman Luxton family was a prominent family in Banff, Alberta, Canada from 1904 until 1962. Daughter Eleanor Luxton maintained the family's position in the town until her death in 1995.
Publisher and businessman Norman K. Luxton, 1876-1962, was the son of Winnipeg Free Press co-founder William Luxton. After working for the Winnipeg Free Press, Norman Luxton travelled, then joined the Calgary Herald for eight years. In 1901, he journeyed 10,000 miles on the Pacific in the dug-out canoe Tilikum. After becoming ill, Luxton abandoned the trip in Fiji and came to Banff to recuperate. The around-the-world trip was subsequently completed by his sailing partner, Capt. John Voss.
Luxton bought Banff's Crag and Canyon newspaper in 1902 and remained as publisher until 1951. Also in 1902, he established the Sign of the Goat Curio store which specialized in Stoney Indian handicrafts and taxidermy specimens. Other significant Luxton businesses were the King Edward Hotel and Livery, Luxton Bros. insurance (with brother Louis Luxton) and the Lux Block, which included a hotel, the Lux Theatre and retail stores.
In 1904, Norman Luxton married Georgina (Georgie) Elizabeth McDougall, 1870-1965, of the pioneer missionary McDougall family of Morley, Alberta. In addition to her McDougall connections, Georgie Luxton was related by marriage to Senator George Ross. Norman and Georgie Luxton had one child, Eleanor Georgina, born in Banff in 1908.
The Luxtons were important Banff "boosters" with involvement in numerous local organizations and events. Norman Luxton managed the Banff Indian Days from 1909 to 1950, was a founder of Banff Winter Carnival and was involved with native events at the Calgary Stampede for 25 years. In 1953, Norman established a museum to house his native artifacts. The Luxton Museum was built in co-operation with Eric Harvie of the Glenbow Foundation of Calgary. After Luxton's death, the museum continued to be managed by the Glenbow until 1992.
Eleanor Luxton, 1908-1995, was a writer, historian, researcher, engineer, teacher and business woman. After graduating from high school in Banff in 1926, she attended the University of Alberta from 1926 until 1939, receiving degrees in history (BA '30, MA'33), a Diploma in Education (1931) and subsequent education, biology and natural history courses during the summers.
Between 1937 and 1956, Eleanor received further degrees and certificates from studies at Garbutt Business College (Calgary), St. Stephen's College (Edmonton), Ottawa Technical High School, Havergal Ladies College (Ontario), St. George Williams College (Montreal), McGill University (Montreal) and the Banff School of Fine Arts. Subjects studied included office practices, shorthand, machine draughting, English, civil engineering (BSc '46), German, broadcast writing, management, commerce, accounting and commercial law.
Eleanor Luxton's extensive education overlapped and preceded a long and varied professional career. Her teaching career extended from high school teacher in Alberta (Banff and Sexsmith), 1933-1940, to university lecturer in Montreal in the 1950s. During the 1940s, she worked in locomotive design for the CPR in Montreal. Beginning in 1956 and continuing until 1965, when she returned to Banff to care for her mother, Eleanor worked throughout southern Alberta as a field researcher for Calgary's Glenbow Foundation. From 1965 until her death in 1995, Eleanor remained in Banff in her family home and pursued an active career in writing and research.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of textual, visual and sound materials pertaining to Norman Luxton, Eleanor Luxton and their family members and friends (including Georgina Luxton, Norman's parents and siblings, and members of the Ross, Graham and McDougall families). Includes correspondence, personal and professional records, financial documents, organization and volunteer records, business and property records, scrapbooks and albums, research materials, candid and professional portraits, various collected materials, and other related content.
Notes
Fonds consists of three sous-fonds:
I. Norman Luxton sous-fonds, [ca.1880]-1962, ca. 7.5 m. of textual records and photographs in four series: A. Correspondence, B. Business, financial and legal, C. Personal, D. Personal and professional, E. Collected materials.
II. Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds, [ca.1890]-1995, ca. 15 m. of textual records, sound recordings and photographs in six series: A. Correspondence, B. Professional, C. Personal, D. Business, financial and legal, E. Travel and events, F. Collected materials.
III. Luxton family sous-fonds, 1836-1972, ca.6.5 m. of textual records and photographs in four series: A. Norman Luxton family series, [ca.1900-ca.1970]; B. Georgina Luxton series, [ca.1890]-1967; C. Related family series, [ca.1890]-1972; D. Other material series, 1836-1970; E. Luxton family home records [1996].
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Luxton, Georgina
Luxton, Norman
Subject Access
Arts
Commerce and industry
Education
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
First Nations
Professional and Personal Life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Research
Access Restrictions
Some restriction/s on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: electronic finding aid for processed material
box list for unprocessed material
Creator
Luxton, Norman
Luxton, Georgina
Luxton, Eleanor
Category
Arts
Commerce and industry
Education
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
First nations
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
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Personal letters and mail from community organizations

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of personal mail sent to or from Eleanor Luxton between ca. 1915 and 1980. Content pertains to Valentine's day letters between Eleanor and her parents, Norman and Georgina; a personal greeting card sent from "Aida" [n.d.]; a greeting card titled "To Father" [possibly sent from Eleanor…
Date Range
[1915-1940]
1968
1971
1973
1980
Reference Code
LUX / II / A / 48
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Organization record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / A : Correspondence
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / A / 48
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Organization record
Date Range
[1915-1940]
1968
1971
1973
1980
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of personal mail sent to or from Eleanor Luxton between ca. 1915 and 1980. Content pertains to Valentine's day letters between Eleanor and her parents, Norman and Georgina; a personal greeting card sent from "Aida" [n.d.]; a greeting card titled "To Father" [possibly sent from Eleanor to Norman Luxton]; a letter addressed to Eleanor from Alberta Theatre Projects with a ticket order form for local performances [1973]; a letter from Laura Oakander sent to Eleanor thanking her for a donation to the McDougall Stoney Mission Society [1980]; and invitations to round-up events hosted by the Southern Alberta Pioneers' and Old Timers' Association.
Notes
Most items in file are not dated; part of date range is estimate by the Processing Archivist based on context and formatting of contents in file
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Luxton, Norman
Subject Access
Community life
Community events
Arts
Family
Holidays
Personal and Family Life
Organizations
Churches
Religions
Events
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Morley
Calgary
Language
English
Category
Arts
Family and personal life
Religions
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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American art, education and culture

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of information pamphlets and a bound reference handbook. Content pertains to an exhibition at Heinz Ocean Pier in New Jersey featuring the painting "Custer's Last Rally" by artist John Mulvaney; the Kihn-Ten Eyck Art School in Stamford, Connecticut; the art collections of the Henry E.…
Date Range
[1900-1905]
1929
1930
1937
1955
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 49
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 / 49
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
[1900-1905]
1929
1930
1937
1955
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records (5 items ; 15 x 30.5 cm and smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of information pamphlets and a bound reference handbook. Content pertains to an exhibition at Heinz Ocean Pier in New Jersey featuring the painting "Custer's Last Rally" by artist John Mulvaney; the Kihn-Ten Eyck Art School in Stamford, Connecticut; the art collections of the Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery in California; "This is the Place Monument" in Salt Lake City; and various community events and a state fair in Minot, North Dakota.
Notes
Handbook is signed "N.K. Luxton" inside front cover
Name Access
Mulvaney, John
Luxton, Norman
Subject Access
Activities
Advertising
Community events
Art
Artist
Painting
Tourism
History
Education
Airplane
Geographic Access
United States of America
New Jersey
Connecticut
Stamford
California
Salt Lake City
Utah
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Two items placed in mylar due to staining, creasing and fragile material
Category
Arts
Education
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Booklets, Mollie Morant Poem, Signed Pat Brewster Book

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 5 textual items, various authors. Content pertains to a copy of 'The Last of the Buffalo' given to Nicholas Morant in 1940 by Norman Luxton; an Illustrated booklet hand-drawn by Cyril Harris for Nicholas and Ivy Morant; a copy of 'Paintings from the Wild' by Clarence Pillenius; a 1…
Date Range
[ca. 1930 - ca. 1940]
1946
1963
1977
1980
Reference Code
M300 / III / D / 5 / 1 to 5
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Drawing
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M300 / S20 / V500
Sous-Fonds
M300
Sub-Series
M300 / III / D / 5 : Personal Interest and Gifts
Accession Number
7784
Reference Code
M300 / III / D / 5 / 1 to 5
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Drawing
Responsibility
Various authors
Date Range
[ca. 1930 - ca. 1940]
1946
1963
1977
1980
Physical Description
5 Textual Records: books, journal copy, illustrations
Scope & Content
File consists of 5 textual items, various authors. Content pertains to a copy of 'The Last of the Buffalo' given to Nicholas Morant in 1940 by Norman Luxton; an Illustrated booklet hand-drawn by Cyril Harris for Nicholas and Ivy Morant; a copy of 'Paintings from the Wild' by Clarence Pillenius; a 1946 journal publication containing a poem written by Mollie Morant; and a copy of 'Weathered Wood' by F.O. 'Pat' Brewster, signed.
Storage Range
In file box M300 / III / D / 5 / 1 to M300 / III / D / 5 / 11
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Brewster, F.O.
Brewster, Pat
Morant, Ivy
Morant, Mollie
Harris, Cyril
Subject Access
Poetry
Publication
Arts
Buffalo
Geographic Access
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Access Restrictions
Items in this file are not to be accessed or distributed without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.
Reproduction Restrictions
Items in this file are not to be reproduced without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.
Language
English
Conservation
Items with ink or other risky materials on the surface must be covered with an acid-free paper barrier to protect adjacent items.
Creator
Various authors
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Order of the Eastern Star and song booklets

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of two published booklets which were gifted to Norman Luxton. Includes one copy of "The Lord's Work" published by the Order of the Eastern Star given to Norman Luxton; and one booklet of sheet music for the "Miami Fox Trot" signed by lyrical composer Mary Belle Rich with a personal no…
Date Range
1918
[1925-1940]
Reference Code
LUX / I / D6 / 18
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / I / D : Personal and professional
Sous-Fonds
LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / I / D6 : Other activities and interests
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / I / D6 / 18
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1918
[1925-1940]
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records (2 volumes ; 17.5 x 27 cm and 9 x 19 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of two published booklets which were gifted to Norman Luxton. Includes one copy of "The Lord's Work" published by the Order of the Eastern Star given to Norman Luxton; and one booklet of sheet music for the "Miami Fox Trot" signed by lyrical composer Mary Belle Rich with a personal note to Norman.
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Rich, Mary Belle
Subject Access
Music
Musicians
Order of the Eastern Star
Religions
Personal and Family Life
Organizations
Membership
Geographic Access
United States of America
Florida
Miami
Language
English
Conservation
Items have been placed in mylar sleeves
Category
Arts
Family and personal life
Religions
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
[Annotation on first page of "The Lord's Work" text:] "N.KL [sic] from MW" [Annotation on front of song book:] "To Norman K. Luxton With my Compliments Mary Belle Rich"
Processing Status
Processed
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Research files for the book "This Wild Spirit"

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Part Of
Colleen Skidmore fonds
Scope & Content
The file consists of research files for the book "This Wild Spirit" authored by Colleen Skidmore. Topics in folder include: Suzette Chalifoux Swifts and Schaffer Quakes in Buckskin Elsie Park Gowan Gowan Elsie Park Mountain Movie makes Mrs. Arthur Spragge Agnes MacDonald Sarah Grand Edith Cavell Ju…
Date Range
2006 - 2017
Reference Code
M593 / 1 - 5
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Colleen Skidmore fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M593
Sous-Fonds
M593
Accession Number
2018.8691
Reference Code
M593 / 1 - 5
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
2006 - 2017
Physical Description
26 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
The file consists of research files for the book "This Wild Spirit" authored by Colleen Skidmore. Topics in folder include:
Suzette Chalifoux
Swifts and Schaffer
Quakes in Buckskin
Elsie Park Gowan
Gowan Elsie Park
Mountain Movie makes
Mrs. Arthur Spragge
Agnes MacDonald
Sarah Grand
Edith Cavell
Julia Henshaw
Irene Todd
A.F. Mummery
Esther Merriam
Sharon Stearns
Across Lake Chad
Currie Love
Mark Roth
Tyson, Patricia Peterson
Betty Spears
Gilbert and Gilette
Vaux family
Vaux letters to Walcott
Sharples records
Genecology of the Sharples
Schaffer / Warren marriage
Research and newspaper clippings related to Mary Schaffer
Name Access
Vaux, George, X
Vaux, George
Schaffer, Mary Townsend Sharples
Schaffer, Mary
Schaffer, Charles
Access Restrictions
All materials are copyright. Research materials can be used as reference only. The Whyte Museum Archives and Special Collections does not own copyright to materials from other institutions or private lenders. The user must requests permission from copyright owner and cite original material.
Language
English
Category
Tourism
Natural resources
Arts
Family and personal life
Exploration and travel
Processing Status
Processed
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Research files for the book "This Wild Spirit"

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Part Of
Colleen Skidmore fonds
Scope & Content
The file consists of research files for the book "This Wild Spirit" authored by Colleen Skidmore. Topics in folder include: Janet Munro Edmonton Stragglers Wacko Wendy S & L Swift Marilyn Monroe Chester County, PA Academy of natural Sciences
Date Range
2006 - 2017
Reference Code
M593 / 6 - 10
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Colleen Skidmore fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M593
Sous-Fonds
M593
Accession Number
2018.8691
Reference Code
M593 / 6 - 10
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
2006 - 2017
Physical Description
26 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
The file consists of research files for the book "This Wild Spirit" authored by Colleen Skidmore. Topics in folder include:
Janet Munro
Edmonton Stragglers
Wacko Wendy
S & L Swift
Marilyn Monroe
Chester County, PA
Academy of natural Sciences
Name Access
Schaffer, Mary
Schaffer, Mary Townsend Sharples
Access Restrictions
All materials are copyright. Research materials can be used as reference only. The Whyte Museum Archives and Special Collections does not own copyright to materials from other institutions or private lenders. The user must requests permission from copyright owner and cite original material.
Category
Tourism
Natural resources
Arts
Family and personal life
Exploration and travel
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Research files for the book "This Wild Spirit"

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Part Of
Colleen Skidmore fonds
Scope & Content
The file consists of research files for the book "This Wild Spirit" authored by Colleen Skidmore. Topics in folder include: Molly Adams Henry Vaux Idatt Ogilvie Dorothy Sharples Beaver Family Files related to women that travel, photograph and live in mountains (Schaffer)
Date Range
2006 - 2017
Reference Code
M593 / 15 - 19
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Colleen Skidmore fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M593
Sous-Fonds
M593
Accession Number
2018.8691
Reference Code
M593 / 15 - 19
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
2006 - 2017
Physical Description
26 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
The file consists of research files for the book "This Wild Spirit" authored by Colleen Skidmore. Topics in folder include:
Molly Adams
Henry Vaux
Idatt Ogilvie
Dorothy Sharples
Beaver Family
Files related to women that travel, photograph and live in mountains (Schaffer)
Name Access
Schaffer, Mary Townsend Sharples
Schaffer, Mary
Schaffer, Charles
Access Restrictions
All materials are copyright. Research materials can be used as reference only. The Whyte Museum Archives and Special Collections does not own copyright to materials from other institutions or private lenders. The user must requests permission from copyright owner and cite original material.
Language
English
Category
Tourism
Natural resources
Arts
Family and personal life
Exploration and travel
Processing Status
Processed
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Research files for the book "This Wild Spirit"

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Part Of
Colleen Skidmore fonds
Scope & Content
The file consists of research files for the book "This Wild Spirit" authored by Colleen Skidmore. Topics in folder include: Old Philadelphia (included is a book of early photographs of Philadelphia) History of the photographic society of Philadelphia Research, clipping and articles about photogra…
Date Range
2006 - 2017
Reference Code
M593 / 11 - 14
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Colleen Skidmore fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M593
Sous-Fonds
M593
Accession Number
2018.8691
Reference Code
M593 / 11 - 14
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
2006 - 2017
Physical Description
26 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
The file consists of research files for the book "This Wild Spirit" authored by Colleen Skidmore. Topics in folder include:
Old Philadelphia (included is a book of early photographs of Philadelphia)
History of the photographic society of Philadelphia
Research, clipping and articles about photography in Philadelphia
Name Access
Schaffer, Mary
Schaffer, Mary Townsend Sharples
Access Restrictions
All materials are copyright. Research materials can be used as reference only. The Whyte Museum Archives and Special Collections does not own copyright to materials from other institutions or private lenders. The user must requests permission from copyright owner and cite original material.
Category
Tourism
Natural resources
Arts
Family and personal life
Exploration and travel
Processing Status
Processed
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Research files for the book "This Wild Spirit"

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Part Of
Colleen Skidmore fonds
Scope & Content
The file consists of research files for the book "This Wild Spirit" authored by Colleen Skidmore. Topics in folder include: Alice Martin Henriette Tuzo Kawai Michi Darren Swanson Mary Schaffer H.C. White
Date Range
2006 - 2017
Reference Code
M593 / 20 - 21
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Colleen Skidmore fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M593
Sous-Fonds
M593
Accession Number
2018.8691
Reference Code
M593 / 20 - 21
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
2006 - 2017
Physical Description
26 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
The file consists of research files for the book "This Wild Spirit" authored by Colleen Skidmore. Topics in folder include:
Alice Martin
Henriette Tuzo
Kawai Michi
Darren Swanson
Mary Schaffer
H.C. White
Name Access
Schaffer, Mary Townsend Sharples
Schaffer, Mary
Schaffer, Charles
Access Restrictions
All materials are copyright. Research materials can be used as reference only. The Whyte Museum Archives and Special Collections does not own copyright to materials from other institutions or private lenders. The user must requests permission from copyright owner and cite original material.
Language
English
Category
Tourism
Natural resources
Arts
Family and personal life
Exploration and travel
Processing Status
Processed
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