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1. The Draft newsletter, August 25, 2021, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Date Created:
- 2021-08-25
- Description:
- A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for August 25, 2021, and containing a description of policies developed for re-opening the Guild after the Covid-19 pandemic; picture of a tapestry woven by Linda Hurt and a throw woven by Mona Phaff; highlights of upcoming classes on SAORI and rigid heddle weaving, tapestry, and needle felting; an update on the Plied, Dyed, & Woven artisan sale, and from the Fiber Source store; announcements of an exhibit at the M and NewStudio Gallery in St Paul, and registration for the Minnesota Federation of Weavers' Guilds and Fiber Artists retreat in Alexandria, Minnesota; a link to a residency opportunity at Unstable Design Lab; reminders of the upcoming Guild Community Read; a request for pictures of finished projects for the newsletter; and a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild.
- Contributing Institution:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
2. The Draft newsletter, December 5, 2018, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Date Created:
- 2018-12-05
- Description:
- A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for December 5, 2018, and containing a picture of a holiday card created by Hilma Berglund; invitations to the Guild Winter Social and Potluck hosted by Katherine Buenger, and to a Roc Day celebration at the Guild; information on the exhibit 'Under Foot: Rugs from the Weavers Guild of Minnesota' at the Hopkins Center for the Arts with a picture of several rugs; a highlight of a bead weaving class taught by Sandra Brick; a list of upcoming classes with pictures of finished objects; biographies of Guild teacher Jan Johnson (with a picture of her tapestry work 'Belfield, ND'), and of board members Celeste Grant and Melba Granlund; a link to a job posting for a retail assistant; a list of interest group meetings; an announcement that Robbie LaFleur has won a Frida Hansen Study Grant award; a calendar of the Fiber Source store's holiday hours and reminder that the Guild is a Schacht Spindle dealer; an update from the Guild Archive Committee; a welcome to new members; and a calendar of upcoming Guild activities.
- Contributing Institution:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
3. The Draft newsletter, December 2, 2020, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Date Created:
- 2020-12-02
- Description:
- A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for December 02, 2020, and containing a thank you to donors in the fall fundraising campaign and quotes from supporters; announcements of lectures on the tapestry work of Guild member Lila Nelson and Helena Hernmarck, and a series of programs on flax and linen with Andrea Myklbust in partnership with Three Rivers Fibershed; a virtual tour of Brenda Andrewson's studio; a picture of a holiday card designed by Guild co-founder Hilma Berglund with an invitation to the December member meeting; a list of holiday hours at a list of holiday hours; a reminder of Roc Day hosted by the Whorling Spinsters interest group, and a holiday ornament challenge sponsored by the Portable Weavers interest group; a picture of an ornament woven by Meg Stump; information on upcoming meetings of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, the New and Occasional Weaving group, and the upcoming Guild Community Read; images of projects by Guild members Connie LaTendresse and Kate Rardin-Leahy, and a request for pictures of members' current projects; a link to a presentation on how cloth became currency in the Viking North Atlantic by Michele Hayeur Smith; and a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild.
- Contributing Institution:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
4. The Draft newsletter, July 3, 2019, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Date Created:
- 2019-07-03
- Description:
- A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for July 3, 2019, and containing a thank you to everyone who donated to the Fiber to the People fundraiser, and to volunteers at Northern Spark festival; a call for volunteers to demonstrate at the Minnesota Scottish Fair and Highland Games in Eagan, Minnesota, and at the Minnesota State Fair; information on upcoming workshops on spinning and weaving with reclaimed fiber with Eric the Quilter, and an exhibit of work inspired by the Baldishol Tapestry at Norway House in Minneapolis; a list of upcoming classes and summer camp sessions with pictures of finished objects; an invitation to a private tour and discussion of an exhibit by Native women artists at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, and to a pop-up spinning workshop by Becka Rahn at the Bell Museum in St. Paul; a request for Guild-related photos; an article on entering work in the Minnesota State Fair; a link to an article on the Whorling Spinsters' tour of Hot Disch Farm and a picture of a yak and Guild members; a link to the Jerome Artist Exhibition at the Textile Center including work by Heather MacKenzie; a reminder to use Frequent Yarn Buyers cards at the Fiber Source store; a welcome to new members; and a calendar of upcoming Guild activities.
- Contributing Institution:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
5. The Draft newsletter, July 15, 2020, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Date Created:
- 2020-07-15
- Description:
- A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for July 15, 2020, and containing a welcome to new board of directors members; links to videos of the annual meeting, and the report for fiscal year 2019; an announcement that the in-person Artisan Sale is cancelled due to COVID-19; a member show and tell with works by Francie Iverson, Chillon Leach, Keith Pierce; Shannon Buchda; Kathryn Tesija, Dan Breva, Robbie LaFleur, and Traudi Bestler; an article on baking by Anne Burgeson; a reminder of curbside pickup for purchases from the Fiber Source store and from the Textile Center library; a welcome to new Guild members; and a list of ways to support the Guild financially.
- Contributing Institution:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
6. The Draft newsletter, July 17, 2019, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Date Created:
- 2019-07-17
- Description:
- A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for July 17, 2019, and containing information on demonstrating at the Minnesota State Fair and a link to a sign-up page; an invitation to a pop-up spinning workshop by Becka Rahn at the Bell Museum in St. Paul; a highlight of a class in double-faced tablet weaving taught by Keith Pierce and a list of upcoming classes and summer camp sessions with pictures of finished objects; a call for volunteers to demonstrate at the Minnesota Scottish Fair and Highland Games in Eagan, Minnesota; a thank you to everyone who donated to the Fiber to the People fundraiser; an article on entering work in the Minnesota State Fair; a request for Guild-related photos for events commemorating the Guild's 80th anniversary, and for pictures of current projects for the newsletter; a link to an article on the Whorling Spinsters' tour of Hot Disch Farm and a picture of a yak and Guild members; a reminder to use Frequent Yarn Buyers cards at the Fiber Source store; links to the Jerome Artist Exhibition at the Textile Center including work by Heather MacKenzie, and a radio interview with MacKenzie on KFAI; a call for entries in an exhibit of work inspired by the Baldishol Tapestry at Norway House in Minneapolis; a welcome to new members; and a calendar of upcoming Guild activities.
- Contributing Institution:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
7. The Draft newsletter, July 29, 2020, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Date Created:
- 2020-07-29
- Description:
- A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for July 29, 2020, and containing a picture of woven towel by Shannon Buchda; an update from the Artisan Sale committee; a thank you to Becka Rahn for designing the Guild 80th anniversary logo, and a picture of the logo; a welcome to new board of directors members; links to videos of the annual meeting, the report for fiscal year 2019, a tour of Kala Exworthy and Ann Masemore's studio in the Northrup King Building, and the Complexity Exhibition by Complex Weavers; a reminder of curbside pickup for purchases from the Fiber Source store and from the Textile Center library; an announcement of an exhibit of textiles inspired by the Baldishol Tapestry, at Norway House in Minneapolis; a member show and tell with works by Francie Iverson, Chillon Leach, Keith Pierce; Shannon Buchda; Kathryn Tesija, Dan Breva, Robbie LaFleur, and Traudi Bestler; an article on baking by Anne Burgeson; and a list of ways to support the Guild financially.
- Contributing Institution:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
8. The Draft newsletter, June 15, 2022, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Date Created:
- 2022-06-15
- Description:
- A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for June 15, 2022, and containing an update from the Guild's Fiber Source Store; a report on the Annual Meeting including an announcement that the board is submitting a proposal for a new Guild home in the Open Book building in Minneapolis; a reminder to vote for board of directors; highlights of upcoming classes in monks belt and finishing techniques; an invitation to the Valley Grove Tapestries Open House with tapestries by Robbie LaFleur; an article about Guild-sponsored awards at the Minnesota State Fair, and a call for entries; information on the upcoming Community Read of 'The Secret Lives of Color" by Kassia St. Clair; an article on the exhibition "Personal Watersheds" and a request for volunteers hosts; and a call for volunteers for the Guild Archives Committee.
- Contributing Institution:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
9. The Draft newsletter, June 2, 2021, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Date Created:
- 2021-06-02
- Description:
- A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for June 16, 2021, and containing a picture of a student tapestry from a class taught by Molly Elkind; a welcome to the new Guild board of directors; highlights of upcoming classes on SAORI weaving, and weaving on rigid heddle and table looms; an update from the Fiber Source store; information on upcoming local textile events, and about the next books for the Guild Community Read; a picture from Guild video shorts that are screening at MSP airport; a request for pictures of finished projects for the newsletter; and a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild.
- Contributing Institution:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
10. The Draft newsletter, June 16, 2021, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Date Created:
- 2021-06-16
- Description:
- A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for June 16, 2021, and containing a picture of a beginning spinning class; a reminder of the next books for the Guild Community Read book club, and an exhibit at the Minneapolis Institute of Art on basket weaving; highlights of upcoming classes on SAORI weaving, Swedish toothbrush rugs, and weaving on a warp-weighted loom and on a table loom; an update from the Guild staff, Betsy Konop and Karin Knudsen, and from the Fiber Source store; an article on the Weave a Real Peace (WARP) annual meeting; information on upcoming local textile events; announcements of the fall Plied, Dyed, & Woven artisan sale, and the Minnesota State Fair; a welcome to the new Guild board of directors; a request for pictures of finished projects for the newsletter; and a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild.
- Contributing Institution:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
11. The Draft newsletter, June 6, 2018, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Date Created:
- 2018-06-06
- Description:
- A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for June 6, 2018, and containing a link to pictures on Instagram; a highlight of a class on spinnerock spinning taught by Doreen Hartzell; lists of upcoming spinning opportunities, weaving classes, summer camp sessions, and interest group meetings; a call for volunteers to demonstrate backstrap weaving at Northern Spark; information about the upcoming member meeting on band weaving with John Mullarkey, and about a Guild tour of the Performing Arts Archive at the University of Minnesota Libraries in Minneapolis; an announcement of the Guild board of directors election results with a link to a member survey; a link to the Guild's monthly giving page; a call for participants in a Guild exhibition at Metropolitan Regional Arts Council in St Paul, and for volunteers for the Minnesota State Fair; a welcome to new members; and a calendar of upcoming Guild activities.
- Contributing Institution:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
12. The Draft newsletter, June 20, 2018, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Date Created:
- 2018-06-20
- Description:
- A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for May 23, 2018, and containing a picture of the inside of a weaving shed from Northern Spark 2018; a highlight of the upcoming class 'Expanding the Pliable Plane - Multi-Layered Weave Structures' taught by Heather MacKenzie, with pictures of samples; a list of upcoming classes and summer camps with pictures of finished objects; an invitation to a private Guild tour of the Performing Arts Archives at the University of Minnesota Libraries; a call for participants in an exhibit of work by Guild members at the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, and for volunteers for the Guild booth at the Minnesota State Fair; a thank you to volunteers who exhibited at local art festivals; a link to a schedule of Interest Group meetings; a welcome to new members; and a calendar of upcoming Guild activities.
- Contributing Institution:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
13. The Draft newsletter, June 19, 2019, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Date Created:
- 2019-06-19
- Description:
- A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for June 19, 2019, and containing a picture of a yak with members of the Whorling Spinsters interest group; a call for art for an exhibit of art work inspired by the Baldishol Tapestry, and for volunteers for the Minnesota State Fair; a highlight of a spinning class taught by Anne Burgeson, and classes on SAORI and finger weaving with pictures of finished objects; a thank you to volunteers at Northern Spark festival; an article on entering work in the Minnesota State Fair; a welcome to new members and new Guild board members; a request for Guild-related photos; a reminder to use Frequent Yarn Buyers cards for the Fiber Source store; a welcome to new members; and a calendar of upcoming Guild activities.
- Contributing Institution:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
14. The Draft newsletter, March 13, 2019, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Date Created:
- 2019-03-13
- Description:
- A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for March 13, 2019, and containing reminders of the March member meeting on tapestry with Molly Elkind, and the upcoming deadline to submit swatches for the Textile Center birthday card; a call for entries in the Guild exhibit 'Every Kind of Maker's Tool' at Owatonna Arts Center, and for works inspired by the Baldishol Tapestry for an exhibit at Norway House in Minneapolis; a highlight of classes on three-shuttle rag rug weaving taught by Nedra Granquist, and on using the electric drum carder taught by Anne Burgeson, and a list of upcoming classes with pictures of finished objects; a list of upcoming Guild and other local fiber-related events; a welcome to new members; and a calendar of upcoming Guild activities.
- Contributing Institution:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
15. The Draft newsletter, May 6, 2020, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Date Created:
- 2020-05-06
- Description:
- A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for May 6, 2020, and containing a picture of a rag rug by Shannon Buddha; an announcement of the new Annual Meeting date; a list of candidates for the Guild board of directors with a link to their nominee statements; a list of ways to support the Guild financially and a thank you for recent support; an introduction to the Guild's Community Read book club and a survey to determine the books to read; an update from the Rigid Heddle and New and Occasional Weavers Interest Groups; articles on the annual Guild sale, 'Plied, Dyed, and Woven' (formerly called Fiber Fair), by Kala Exworthy, Katie Oberton, and Geri Retzlaff; an article on the Guild archives with a 1965 newspaper article on the 25th anniversary of the Guild; an announcement of an exhibit including work of Chiaki O'Brien; a book review by Celeste Grant of 'The Maker's Hand: A Close Look at Textile Structures' by Peter Collingwood; a memoriam of Guild member Nedra Granquist by Judy Larson, with a link to an online obituary; an announcement that Shepherd's Harvest is cancelled due to Covid; images of works in progress by Guild member Judy Preckshot, and a request for pictures of other members' current projects; and a list of ideas for staying connected to the Guild during the Covid lockdown.
- Contributing Institution:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
16. The Draft newsletter, October 21, 2020, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Date Created:
- 2020-10-21
- Description:
- A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for October 21, 2020, and containing an announcements of a fall fundraising campaign, and an amendment to the Guild bylaws creating a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee; a picture of a handspun and hand woven jacket by Barb Daiker; a highlight of online drafting classes taught by Donna Hanson; an invitation to a member listening session with the Guild's board of directors; images of projects by Guild members Dan Breva, Katya Oicherman, Tia Keo, Madeleine Philpott, and Nancy Ebner; a recap of the recent Guild Community Read book club meeting led by Guild librarian Mary Skoy; an invitation to an exhibit at the Textile Center celebrating the Guild's 80th anniversary; a letter from board president Linda Soranno on the Guild's response to COVID-19; a call for entries to a virtual weaving exhibit by Olivier Masson; links to an interactive color wheel, an auction featuring work by Guild member Susa Hensel, and an advertisement for a weaving studio assistant; information on an upcoming meeting of the New and Occasional Weaving group; and a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of purchases to the Guild.
- Contributing Institution:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
17. The Draft newsletter, October 7, 2020, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Date Created:
- 2020-10-07
- Description:
- A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for October 7, 2020, and containing a picture of a rag rug being woven by Karen Mallin as part of a Rag Rug Study Group project; an invitation to the October Guild Community Read book club meeting led by Mary Skoy; information on upcoming online classes; images of projects by Guild members Dan Breva, Katya Oicherman, Tia Keo, and Nancy Ebner; a letter from board president Linda Soranno on the Guild's response to COVID-19; announcements of an amendment to the Guild bylaws creating a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, and a member listening session with the Guild's board of directors, and a clearance sale at the Fiber Source store, and an upcoming meeting of the New and Occasional Weaving group; an invitation to an exhibit at the Textile Center celebrating the Guild's 80th anniversary; a spotlight on the interest and study groups Banditos, New and Occasional Weavers, Rigid Heddle, Rag Rug, Dobby Weavers, Scandinavian Weavers; Whorling Spinsters, and Portable Weavers; and a list of ways to support the Guild financially.
- Contributing Institution:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
18. The Draft newsletter, October 6, 2021, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Date Created:
- 2021-10-06
- Description:
- A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for October 6, 2021, and containing a picture of the current project by the Scandinavian Weaving Study Group; an invitation to a Guild strategic plan presentation; an announcement of a workshop on split-shed weaving with Deborah Silver, and a talk on the textile industry in V'sterg'tland, Sweden by Wendy J. Johnson at the American Swedish Institute; highlights of upcoming classes; an update on the Fiber Source store including a report on the recent donated-goods sale and a call for donations; an introduction to the new SAORI Interest Group led by Chiaki O'Brien; reminders of a New and Occasional Weavers Group meeting about weaving sett with Barb Yarusso, and the upcoming Guild Community Read; a call for entries to an ornament display hosted by the Portable Weavers Interest Group; a thank you from the San Antonio Handweavers Guild for the donation of the book 'A Thread Through time'; an announcement of a Guild exhibit of State Fair ribbon winners and pictures of several winning entries, and an article on the Guild-sponsored special awards with a list of winners; pictures of current projects from Kate Rardin-Leagy, Joe Rubin, and Traci Ohlmann; a reminder that the Plied, Dyed, & Woven artisan sale was cancelled due to concerns over Covid-19; a welcome to new board members; information on local fiber events; a request for pictures of finished projects for the newsletter; and a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild.
- Contributing Institution:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
19. The Draft newsletter, September 9, 2020, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Date Created:
- 2020-09-09
- Description:
- A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for September 9, 2020, and containing a picture of a wall hanging by Guild member Sandy Baron; information on two upcoming online drafting classes; links to an online tour of Shepherd Bay Farm near Alexandria, Minnesota, by Kathy Sletto and her essay 'The Wisdom of Sheep'; invitations to the October Guild Community Read book club meeting led by Mary Skoy, and to an interest group mixer via Zoom and a picture of a band woven by Keith Pierce; last call for entries to the Guild's 2020 Virtual State Fair; a thank you to board members whose term have ended, and welcome to new board members; an announcement of an amendment to the Guild bylaws creating a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee; a reminder that the Fiber Source store is open by appointment and a call for donated goods; instructions for joining the New and Occasional Weavers Group meeting via Zoom; images of works in progress by Guild member Joe Rubin; a reminder of an exhibit of textiles inspired by the Baldishol Tapestry, at Norway House in Minneapolis; a request for pictures of other members' current projects; a thank you to sustaining members; and a list of ways to support the Guild financially.
- Contributing Institution:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
20. The Draft newsletter, September 8, 2021, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Date Created:
- 2021-09-08
- Description:
- A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for September 8, 2021, and containing a welcome to the new fiscal year by operations manager Karin Knudsen; pictures of finished objects from Melba Granlund's rigid heddle class, and a beginning floor loom class; highlights of upcoming classes on and a throw woven by Mona Phaff; on SAORI; a description of policies developed for re-opening the Guild after the Covid-19 pandemic; an announcement that the Plied, Dyed, & Woven artisan sale was cancelled due to concerns over Covid-19; a thank you to outgoing board members and welcome to the new board of directors; an update on the Fiber Source store; reminders of a New and Occasional Weavers Group meeting about shuttles, and the upcoming Guild Community Read; a thank you to State Fair demonstrators; announcements of an exhibit at the M and NewStudio Gallery in St Paul, and registration for the Minnesota Federation of Weavers' Guilds and Fiber Artists retreat in Alexandria, Minnesota; a link to a residency opportunity at Unstable Design Lab; a request for pictures of finished projects for the newsletter; and a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild.
- Contributing Institution:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
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