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Architectural and Grounds Plans for St. Mary's Parish
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- Part Of
- Robert J. McGuinness fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of architectural and grounds plans and drawings for St. Mary's Parish in Banff, comprising 9 sheets, H58 x W89 cm to H43 x W58 cm. Plans are possibly diazotype (diazo) prints. Designed by Father Robert McGuinness. Donated by Stevenson Raines Barrett Christie Hutton Seton & Partners (l…
- Date Range
- [ca.1945-1951]
- Reference Code
- M460 / I / A / 1-9 O.S.
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Plan
- Textual record
- Architectural drawing
- Part Of
- Robert J. McGuinness fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M460
- Series
- M460 / I : St. Mary's Parish
- Sous-Fonds
- M460
- Sub-Series
- M460 / I / A : Architecture
- Accession Number
- 3707
- Reference Code
- M460 / I / A / 1-9 O.S.
- Date Range
- [ca.1945-1951]
- Physical Description
- 9 architectural drawings : annotations ; 89 x 58 cm or smaller
- Scope & Content
- File consists of architectural and grounds plans and drawings for St. Mary's Parish in Banff, comprising 9 sheets, H58 x W89 cm to H43 x W58 cm.
- Plans are possibly diazotype (diazo) prints.
- Designed by Father Robert McGuinness.
- Donated by Stevenson Raines Barrett Christie Hutton Seton & Partners (later Raines Finlayson Barrett) to the Canadian Architectural Archives at the University of Calgary.
- Notes
- Father Robert McGuinness was an engineer with the Canadian federal government and the Canadian Pacific Railway before entering the priesthood. After becoming ordained in Rome, Father McGuinness traveled around Europe and his designs for St. Mary's Parish were influenced by the ancient stone churches he visited during his travels.
- The church was known by different names, including: St. Mary of the Assumption and St. Mary's Catholic Church. It is currently called St. Mary's Parish.
- Name Access
- McGuinness, Robert J.
- Geographic Access
- Banff
- Banff National Park
- Alberta
- Canada
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Originals are held in the Canadian Architectural Archives at the University of Calgary Libraries.
- Copies are for reference only.
- Language
- English
- Category
- Religions
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Biographical material, Norman Luxton and McDougall family
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- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of biographical records and timelines of events pertaining to the lives of Norman Luxton, Elizabeth Chantler McDougall and George McDougall. Includes an obituary article for George McDougall from 1876 [two separate newspaper clippings]; an account of a buffalo round-up in 1909 by Norm…
- Date Range
- 1876
- [1930-1940]
- 1934
- [1955]
- 1960
- Reference Code
- LUX / III / D / 9
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Published record
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- LUX
- Series
- LUX / III / D : Other material
- Sous-Fonds
- LUX / III : Luxton Family sous-fonds
- Accession Number
- LUX
- Reference Code
- LUX / III / D / 9
- Date Range
- 1876
- [1930-1940]
- 1934
- [1955]
- 1960
- Physical Description
- 0.5 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of biographical records and timelines of events pertaining to the lives of Norman Luxton, Elizabeth Chantler McDougall and George McDougall. Includes an obituary article for George McDougall from 1876 [two separate newspaper clippings]; an account of a buffalo round-up in 1909 by Norman Luxton; Article "Here's Alberta - People and Places" featuring Norman Luxton; published book "Elizabeth McDougall: Pioneer" by Edna Kells; and a program for an event celebrating the 100th anniversary of George McDougall's appointment as Chairman of the Hudson's Bay Missions, which includes a detailed timeline of the lives of George and Elizabeth McDougall, as well as their son John.
- Notes
- File also contains one duplicate copy of each item, excluding "Elizabeth McDougall: Pioneer"
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff
- Pigeon Lake
- Calgary
- Access Restrictions
- Obituary article clippings are fragile, handle with care
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- Staples removed from two items in file and replaced with archival clips
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Correspondence
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- Part Of
- Robert J. McGuinness fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of two hand-written letters from Father Robert McGuinness to Alfred Roberts, comprising 7 sheets and 2 envelopes, H27.5 x W21 cm to H9.5 x W16.5. One letter is dated February 11, 1955. One letter is dated October 26, 1954. Topics discussed include: McGuinness' role as inspecting engin…
- Date Range
- 1954-1955
- Reference Code
- M460 / I / B / 1-2
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Private record
- Textual record
- Part Of
- Robert J. McGuinness fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M460
- Series
- M460 / I / : St. Mary's Parish
- Sous-Fonds
- M460
- Sub-Series
- M460 / I / B : Correspondence and Newspaper Clippings
- Accession Number
- 960
- Reference Code
- M460 / I / B / 1-2
- Date Range
- 1954-1955
- Physical Description
- 0.05 cm of textual records (9 pages ; 21 x 27.5 cm or smaller)
- Scope & Content
- File consists of two hand-written letters from Father Robert McGuinness to Alfred Roberts, comprising 7 sheets and 2 envelopes, H27.5 x W21 cm to H9.5 x W16.5.
- One letter is dated February 11, 1955.
- One letter is dated October 26, 1954.
- Topics discussed include: McGuinness' role as inspecting engineer for the Banff Springs Hotel expansion; McGuinness' travels and religious education in Rome and Wales; architecture (primarily the Norman Chateau style) of St. Mary's Parish, including sketches; traveling to Liverpool by ship; and material he used while presiding over a wedding service.
- Notes
- Letters were posted to Alfred V. Roberts in San Diego. McGuinness mentions in one of the letters that Alfred was also an engineer and that they were in Canada at some point together.
- Name Access
- McGuinness, Robert J.
- Roberts, Alfred V.
- Subject Access
- Architecture
- Banff
- Hotels
- Churches
- Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
- Professional and Personal Life
- Religions
- St. Mary's of the Assumption Catholic Church
- Stone structures
- Travel
- Geographic Access
- Alberta
- Banff
- Banff National Park
- Canada
- United States of America
- San Diego
- Language
- English
- Creator
- McGuinness, Robert J.
- Category
- Religions
- Communications
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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L.D.S. Records
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- Part Of
- Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of documents pertaining to Maryalice Harvey Stewart's membership and involvement with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. File includes two "Individual Leadership" award certificates, and an individual ordinance summary record.
- Date Range
- 1958-1959
- 1961-1962
- 2000
- Reference Code
- M9 / II / 12
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Organization record
- Part Of
- Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M9
- S13
- V605
- Series
- M9 / II : Personal records
- Sous-Fonds
- M9
- Accession Number
- 7412
- Reference Code
- M9 / II / 12
- Date Range
- 1958-1959
- 1961-1962
- 2000
- Physical Description
- 0.1 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of documents pertaining to Maryalice Harvey Stewart's membership and involvement with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. File includes two "Individual Leadership" award certificates, and an individual ordinance summary record.
- Name Access
- Stewart, Maryalice Harvey
- Subject Access
- Churches
- Religions
- Family and personal life
- Geographic Access
- United States of America
- Oklahoma
- Tulsa
- Language
- English
- Category
- Family and personal life
- Religions
- Title Source
- Title retrieved from original storage folder
- Processing Status
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Maud Woodworth Kidney personal documents
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- Part Of
- Kidney family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of personal correspondence and documents sent to Maud Kidney between 1921 and ca. 1945. Includes a letter from Almer H. Marshall of Marshall Realty Co. pertaining to a property sale in 1921; a letter to Maud from friends (n.d.) celebrating her birthday; a census registration certifica…
- Date Range
- 1921
- [ca. 1925 - ca. 1930]
- 1933
- 1940
- [ca. 1940 - ca. 1945]
- 1941
- 1944
- Reference Code
- M74 / I / B / 1
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Private record
- Postcard
- Government record
- Part Of
- Kidney family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M74 / V324
- Series
- M74 / I : Maud (Woodworth) Kidney records
- Sous-Fonds
- M74
- Sub-Series
- M74 / I / B : 1921 - 1950
- Accession Number
- 3109
- 2016.8581
- Reference Code
- M74 / I / B / 1
- Responsibility
- Almer H. Marshall
- Government of Canada
- Government of Alberta
- Max Riddell
- Date Range
- 1921
- [ca. 1925 - ca. 1930]
- 1933
- 1940
- [ca. 1940 - ca. 1945]
- 1941
- 1944
- Physical Description
- 0.5 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of personal correspondence and documents sent to Maud Kidney between 1921 and ca. 1945. Includes a letter from Almer H. Marshall of Marshall Realty Co. pertaining to a property sale in 1921; a letter to Maud from friends (n.d.) celebrating her birthday; a census registration certificate from 1940; a personal postcard to Maud sent from Vancouver, dated 1941, sender unknown; a card awarding Maud life membership to The United Church Women; a card printed with religious verses, signed on the back, "Maud Dear. Love from Edna"; a 1933 copy of Maud's birth certificate from 1933; and a personal letter to Maud from Max Riddell sent in 1944.
- Notes
- Envelope for Maud Kidney's birth certificate stored with relevant item.
- Name Access
- Riddell, Max
- Marshall, Almer H.
- Kidney, Maude
- Subject Access
- Real estate business
- Businesses
- Government
- Personal and Family Life
- Churches
- Community life
- United Church Women
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff
- Calgary
- Language
- English
- Category
- Family and personal life
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
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McDougall family and Old Timers scrapbook
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- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of one scrapbook [bindings removed] pertaining to the McDougall family, the Southern Alberta Pioneers' and Old Timers' Association, the Calgary Stampede and other events within Banff, Morley and Calgary. Contents include newspaper clippings [ca. 1939-1952]; booklets, programmes and fl…
- Date Range
- 1862
- 1885
- 1891-1897
- 1900
- 1905
- 1908
- 1924
- 1939
- 1943-1952
- Reference Code
- LUX / III / C2 / 14
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Newspaper clipping
- Scrapbook
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- LUX
- Series
- LUX / III / C : Extended family
- Sous-Fonds
- LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds
- Sub-Series
- LUX / III / C2 : McDougall and Ross families papers and photographs
- Accession Number
- LUX
- Reference Code
- LUX / III / C2 / 14
- Date Range
- 1862
- 1885
- 1891-1897
- 1900
- 1905
- 1908
- 1924
- 1939
- 1943-1952
- Physical Description
- 4 cm of textual records (scrapbook ; 31 x 36 cm)
- Scope & Content
- File consists of one scrapbook [bindings removed] pertaining to the McDougall family, the Southern Alberta Pioneers' and Old Timers' Association, the Calgary Stampede and other events within Banff, Morley and Calgary. Contents include newspaper clippings [ca. 1939-1952]; booklets, programmes and flyers for various community events; membership cards; and a scanned copy and one original copy of a journal dated 1862, titled "Rossville Mission Journal 1862". Journal contains early newspaper articles and correspondence pertaining to George and John McDougall, and multiple religious missions and settlements located in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
- Notes
- Scrapbook possibly compiled by Georgina Luxton
- Name Access
- McDougall, Annie
- McDougall, David
- McDougall, George
- McDougall, John
- Southern Alberta Pioneers and Old Timers Association
- Subject Access
- Community events
- Community life
- Churches
- Calgary Stampede
- Family and personal life
- Family
- History
- Immigration and homesteading
- Land use
- Land, settlement and immigration
- Memorial
- Membership
- Missionaries
- Indigenous Peoples
- First Nations
- Obituary
- Religions
- Sports and recreation
- Rodeo
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff
- Morley
- Calgary
- Saskatchewan
- Access Restrictions
- Journal in fragile condition - scanned copy available for use
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Journal in fragile condition - scanned copy available for use
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- Contents of scrapbook placed in mylar
- Category
- Family and personal life
- First nations
- Land, settlement and immigration
- Religions
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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McDougall United Church
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- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of information booklets, pamphlets and event programs pertaining to the McDougall United Church in Edmonton, and the McDougall Memorial United Church in Morley. File also includes two copies of souvenir magazine "The Praying Men" pertaining to the McDougall church in Edmonton, and a b…
- Date Range
- 1921
- [1950-1955]
- 1952
- 1955-1956
- [1960-1965]
- 1976-1980
- 1982
- 1984
- 1986-1988
- 1990-1991
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / F1 / 24
- 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 / 24
- Date Range
- 1921
- [1950-1955]
- 1952
- 1955-1956
- [1960-1965]
- 1976-1980
- 1982
- 1984
- 1986-1988
- 1990-1991
- Physical Description
- 3 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of information booklets, pamphlets and event programs pertaining to the McDougall United Church in Edmonton, and the McDougall Memorial United Church in Morley. File also includes two copies of souvenir magazine "The Praying Men" pertaining to the McDougall church in Edmonton, and a blank postcard depicting the same church; a jubilee anniversary booklet [1921] for the McDougall Methodist Church in Edmonton with an attached 1922 calendar inside; a program for the unveiling of the Reverend George McDougall Cairn near Calgary [1960]; and a 1990 calendar including a photograph of the church in Morley.
- Notes
- File contains duplicates of some items
- Name Access
- McDougall, David
- McDougall, John
- McDougall, George
- Subject Access
- Churches
- Community events
- Events
- Memorial
- Missionaries
- Religions
- History
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Morley
- Edmonton
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- Postcard has been placed in mylar due to glossy photograph material on front
- Category
- Religions
- Family and personal life
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Content Details
- File is stored in two folders:
- Folder 1 of 2 contains items pertaining to the McDougall Memorial United Church in Morley
- Folder 2 of 2 contains items pertaining to the McDougall United Church in Edmonton and other related materials pertaining to Reverend George McDougall and local church history in Alberta
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National and provincial associations and clubs
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- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of brochures, programs and other textual items pertaining to associations and clubs based in Alberta and across Canada. Includes a small logo for the I.O.D.E. [Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire] Banff Winter Sports event in 1946 with attached ribbon; a lodge directory booklet for…
- Date Range
- 1927
- 1929
- 1937
- 1946
- 1958
- 1975
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / C1 / 33
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Published 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 / 33
- Date Range
- 1927
- 1929
- 1937
- 1946
- 1958
- 1975
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of brochures, programs and other textual items pertaining to associations and clubs based in Alberta and across Canada. Includes a small logo for the I.O.D.E. [Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire] Banff Winter Sports event in 1946 with attached ribbon; a lodge directory booklet for the B.P.O.E. [Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks] from 1929; a program and menu for a Northern Alberta Old Timers' Association banquet and dance in 1927; a brochure for a Calgary Gun Club trapshooting tournament; a banquet menu, list of members and event program for The Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem through the Grand Priory of Canada; and an event booklet/menu for an Old Time Range Men's Dinner" hosted by Canadian Pacific.
- Name Access
- Dempsey, Jack
- Grand Priory of Canada
- Subject Access
- Administration
- Advertising
- Banff Springs Hotel
- Calgary Gun Club
- Community events
- Events
- Membership
- Churches
- Religions
- Shooting
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Calgary
- Edmonton
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- I.O.D.E. logo placed in mylar to prevent further creasing
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
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Newspaper Clippings
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- Part Of
- Robert J. McGuinness fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 3 newspaper article clippings: The Albertan, Tuesday October 17, 1950 (H38.5 x W10.5 cm) Banff Crag and Canyon, Wednesday May 18, 1960 (H28 x W38 cm, folded) Western Catholic Reporter, August 21, 1978 (H42 x W29 cm) Articles document: the wedding service of the niece of Father McGu…
- Date Range
- 1950-1978
- Reference Code
- M460 / I / B / 3-5
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Published record
- Newspaper clipping
- Part Of
- Robert J. McGuinness fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M460
- Series
- M460 / I / : St. Mary's Parish
- Sous-Fonds
- M460
- Sub-Series
- M460 / I / B : Newspaper Clippings
- Accession Number
- 2018.9000
- Reference Code
- M460 / I / B / 3-5
- Date Range
- 1950-1978
- Physical Description
- 0.05 cm of textual records (3 pages ; 29 x 42 cm or smaller)
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 3 newspaper article clippings:
- The Albertan, Tuesday October 17, 1950 (H38.5 x W10.5 cm)
- Banff Crag and Canyon, Wednesday May 18, 1960 (H28 x W38 cm, folded)
- Western Catholic Reporter, August 21, 1978 (H42 x W29 cm)
- Articles document: the wedding service of the niece of Father McGuinness, which he officiated; the visit of Governor-General Georges Vanier and wife to Banff, who attended Mass at St. Mary's Parish and is photographed with Father McGuinness; and, the unveiling of a memorial plaque for Father McGuinness' contributions to St. Mary's Parish.
- Notes
- Each article is annotated (unknown by whom)
- Name Access
- McGuinness, Robert J.
- Subject Access
- Banff
- Banff Crag and Canyon
- Banff National Park
- Buildings
- Churches
- Community life
- Marriage
- Memorial
- Newspaper
- Religions
- St. Mary's of the Assumption Catholic Church
- Professional and Personal Life
- The Albertan
- Western Catholic Reporter
- Government
- Geographic Access
- Alberta
- Banff
- Banff National Park
- Canada
- Language
- English
- Category
- Government
- Religions
- Family and personal life
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
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Personal interest and educational publications
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- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of published books and pamphlets pertaining to various subjects, including New York Sun newspaper correspondent Bob Davis; a reference book of medical dosages, weights and nutritional values; information about the Church of England; information on the Alberta Election Act; statistical…
- Date Range
- [1907-1915]
- [1924]
- [1931]
- 1937
- 1952
- 1954
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / F1 / 50
- 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 / 50
- Date Range
- [1907-1915]
- [1924]
- [1931]
- 1937
- 1952
- 1954
- Physical Description
- 1.5 cm of textual records (6 volumes ; 23 x 32 cm or smaller)
- Scope & Content
- File consists of published books and pamphlets pertaining to various subjects, including New York Sun newspaper correspondent Bob Davis; a reference book of medical dosages, weights and nutritional values; information about the Church of England; information on the Alberta Election Act; statistical information on Japan's educational system; and Inuit art styles and design methods.
- Notes
- Book titled "Canadian Eskimo Art" stamped twice on front cover with workds "HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY" and has blank form and envelope for sign-out slips attached inside front cover and on first page.
- Name Access
- Davis, Bob
- Subject Access
- Art
- Education
- Travel
- Tourism
- Newspaper
- Journalism
- Health services
- Medicine
- Politics
- Government
- History
- Churches
- Religions
- First Nations
- Indigenous Peoples
- Geographic Access
- United States of America
- New York
- Canada
- Quebec
- Montreal
- Ontario
- Toronto
- England
- Japan
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- Medical reference booklet has been placed in mylar due to attached pieces of unidentified material and risk of contact with other archival items
- Category
- Arts
- First nations
- Education
- Government
- Health services
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Religions
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
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