Can you guess what we recently added to our collection, based on the image above?
Stay tuned to the end of the newsletter to find out!
Thanks to all who attended this year's Collector Car & Classic Boat Show! We had beautiful weather and beautiful vehicles, and so many people expressed what the event meant to them. The proceeds from this event all go toward preserving local history, and because of the amazing turnout of vehicles, sponsors, and donations, we'll be able to accomplish the following:
This event, and the projects we are able to fund because of it, would not be possible without the volunteers, committee members, and participants to make it happen. So if you see someone who helped put on the show, which celebrated twenty-five years this August, say thank you!
Kathryn Sinor Executive Director
LO Review: Lake Oswego's car and boat show attracts thousands to town
A different kind of car show in Oswego... from the 1930s!
Check out these historic photographs from our collection, depicting another car show in the city from nearly 100 years ago.
We need help locating photographs of early prominent Oswego women!
Our new exhibit, opening in early October, highlights voting and civic engagement throughout Oswego's history, featuring stories of how women engaged in politics before and after they gained the legal right to vote. We are hoping to find images of the following women:
Anna Schneller Conway (1872-1936) and Mary C. Smith (c. 1863-?): Conway and Smith were the first two women to run for Oswego City Council in 1913
Hilma Lindberg (1911-1989): Lindberg ran for City Council in 1952, and the Oswego Review ran a candidate profile
Ellen Bergis (1898-2003): Bergis was the first woman elected to the Oswego City Council and served from 1955-56
Do you have photographs of any of these women? Please reach out to us today at director@oswegoheritage.org!
Were you able to guess what we recently added to our collection, based on the image above?
American Legion memorabilia, from the Oswego post, was recently won at an auction and donated to the Oswego Heritage Council's collection. The hat and membership cards (dating to the 1940s) belonged to Felix Frederick Fors, pictured below and to the right in 1964 in the LO Review.
Fors was a teacher and has been mentioned in other parts of our collection. To receive this piece, and the history that goes along with it, was an exciting addition!
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IN HONOR OF OUR UPCOMING CAR & BOAT SHOW...
Can you guess what year this picnic took place,
and what park they were at?
Welcome to August, the month where we host our annual COLLECTOR CAR & CLASSIC BOAT SHOW! This year marks 25 years since the very first show was introduced to Lake Oswego, and at the show, we'll be highlighting several of the very important individuals who brought it to life.
As our major fundraiser of the year, the Car & Boat Show brings together over 4,000 people to enjoy the amazing collection of vehicles on display. This year, we'll even be hosting some food trucks to encourage more of the festival feel that we all know and love.
There's still time for you to get involved! Looking to volunteer? Want to register a car, boat, or booth? Interested in sponsoring an award? We need all the involvement we can get to make this year as special as it can be. We especially need someone with a truck that can help us move some of the equipment to the field!
All of the funds donated throughout this event directly support the Oswego Heritage Council's mission to preserve and promote the history of Lake Oswego.
Kathryn Sinor
Executive Director
VOLUNTEER FOR THE SHOW TODAY!
We need help locating photographs of
early prominent Oswego women!
✅ Anna Schneller Conway (1872-1936) and Mary C. Smith (c. 1863-?): Conway and Smith were the first two women to run for Oswego City Council in 1913
✅ Hilma Lindberg (1911-1989): Lindberg ran for City Council in 1952, and the Oswego Review ran a candidate profile
✅ Ellen Bergis (1898-2003): Bergis was the first woman elected to the Oswego City Council and served from 1955-56
Were you able to guess what year this picnic took place,
Even more than a hundred years ago (circa 1915), people were excited to visit Oswego Lake's beach! They lined up at what is now George Rogers Park, on the lawn in front of the iron furnace, often with picnics to celebrate the beautiful days.
Can you guess what avenue this is,
pictured here in circa 1908?
Thank you to all those who attended The Bootlegger's Ball this last Saturday! We transformed the Heritage House, had a wonderful turnout (with new and familiar faces), and raised some money for both the Oswego Heritage Council and West Linn Historical Society. Our speakeasy show was a huge success for something very different than anything we've done at the house before! Some of my favorite comments:
"The Heritage House has outdone itself!"
"I dragged my sister here, who didn't expect to have any fun, and she left the event raving about the burlesque show."
"Hey, I learned something new tonight!"
I would like to thank the Historic Music Preservation Project for the incredible music they provided and Lacy Knightly for producing the Speakeasy Soiree. What a blast!
The funds from this event will go towards several major projects for the Heritage House, including:
If you weren't able to make it to the event, you can still support these initiatives by donating below!
Thank you again for all your support!! We couldn't exist without people like you, who care about and support historic work.
DONATE TODAY
LO REVIEW: Love letters shine light on century-old Lake Oswego courtships
Have you stopped by our Historic Rose Garden yet this year? Things are in bloom, and our garden is coming alive with color!
The Oswego Historic Rose Garden is open daily from dawn until dusk. It was established in 2010 to commemorate Dr. William Cane, whose practice and residence was located at the Oswego Heritage House. At the time Dr. Cane occupied the house (1940-1970s), there was a large circular drive up to the front door planted with roses.
The Historic Rose Garden is an attempt to recreate Dr. Cane's rose garden using plants that he probably bought from JB Pilkington & Son Nursery.
DISCOVER THE HISTORIC ROSES HERE
A reminder that the annual Collector Car & Classic Boat Show will take place on Sunday, August 25th, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM!
If you're interested in registering your car or boat, signing up to sponsor a trophy or other award, or even looking to volunteer, find more information on our website! This event is only possible through wide community participation, and we can't wait to see you there.
DISCOVER THIS YEAR'S CAR & BOAT SHOW
Were you able to guess what avenue this is,
This is B Avenue in Old Town Oswego! On the righthand side forefront, you can see Henry W. Koehler's home, which is now Baird's on B Bar and Grill, and on the lefthand side is the Johnson Hotel. The Bickner Store and Bickner house are also faintly visible.
The view is looking east.
Can you guess what all these women have in common?
The Oswego Heritage Council wants to offer a warm CONGRATULATIONS to two important people within our organization:
Jeannie McGuire, Board Member Emeritus, was awarded the HRAB Merit Award for Historic Preservation, which will hereafter be named the Jeannie McGuire Historic Preservation Award, for her hard work to save multiple historic properties through the years.
Mark Browne, Archivist for OHC, was awarded the C. Herald Campbell Heritage Champion Award at the Chamber of Commerce's Community Awards on Thursday, for his impressive work in archival preservation across the city.
These two amazing individuals have done wonderful work, not just for us at OHC, but for organizations across the city. If you see them out and about, make sure to offer your congratulations!
We are thrilled to be working with the Oswego Quilters, who recently completed a documentation day for several historic quilts -- including a few from the OHC archives! Very soon, we will be bringing in a part of their organization's archives to preserve and educate about this important slice of history. These quilts, and those that made them, tell so many stories, and we can't wait to share!
If you're excited to learn more, take a listen to an oral history interview that the Oswego Quilters did with one of their members, Emmy Lou Johnson.
OSWEGO QUILTERS: Oral History with Emmy Lou Johnson
Join us on Saturday, June 1st, for the opening of LO in LOve: Love Stories from Early Oswego!
The museum will be open for visitors THIS SATURDAY from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Discover love vignettes that are scandalous, romantic, and sometimes doomed from throughout Oswego's history. From the love letters of multiple women in love with the same man to early examples of 20th century wedding dresses to the charming story that explains the simple diary entry "married in a hurry. had to," you'll learn the deeply personal stories from Oswego falling in love.
In early April 2020, the Executive Director of the Oswego Heritage Council received a phone call from a resident in First Addition, Lake Oswego, wanting to know if we would like a cache of "vintage letters" she found in her attic. The collection would end up consisting of 306 love letters to Charles Benjamin Hill, a lifelong Oswego resident, from multiple young women he met during his travels.
The letters were organized, scanned, and transcribed as written with misspellings, grammatical errors, and non sequiturs. The Oswego Heritage Council's research team added explanatory footnotes, family histories, and genealogies to provide an understanding of the lives of these women.
This is a condensed version, available online in a storymap format and with excerpts from the people who wrote to him. If you would like to read the full copy, please visit the Heritage House or the Lake Oswego Public Library.
VISIT THE STORYMAP
Were you able to guess what all these women have in common?
These photographs were all taken in 1920s Oswego, specifically between the years 1921-1925! The left photograph features Cora and Clara Wilmot, twins who labeled the photograph "45 year old flappers!" The middle photograph is Leah Davidson in 1925, and the final photograph is Rosella Woodward (middle) with two of her friends in 1921.
This month, we are highlighting fashion and scenery from this era for inspiration for our June 29th event, the Bootlegger's Ball! This is a fundraising event for both the Oswego Heritage Council and the West Linn Historical Society, and donations will benefit both historical organizations. There will be a silent auction, live jazz band, prohibition-style drinks, the optional speakeasy show featuring burlesque professionals, and other opportunities to give.
GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!
Can you guess what street this is? Hint: This photograph was taken circa 1908 from the upper stories of the 1893 Oswego School.
Last month, I had the joy of presenting a poster at the 2024 Oregon Heritage Conference about our work with Lake Oswego Public Library. These conferences allow us to share Lake Oswego history and the hard work our community does to preserve it on a much broader scale, connecting to other professionals in the field so that we can constantly work to improve our own organization. I'm looking forward to sharing where some of the fresh ideas lead!
April was also a big month in other ways: the 1893 painting that was restored thanks to donations from supporters like you has returned to the Heritage House! It is now on full display. If you'd like to read more about the story, please see the LO Review article below.
As we shift into spring, and inevitably into summer, you'll be seeing several events, opportunities, and even a new exhibit at the museum. Keep an eye out for these developments, as we'll share them with you first!
REGISTER YOUR CAR TODAY!
Our vehicle display area at George Rogers Park is limited, so sign up your car or motorcycle now to secure your place at this outstanding community event attended by enthusiasts from throughout the region. Our show is exceptional because it’s not a strictly judged show but rather a fun and unique event for families and enthusiasts.
SPONSOR AN AWARD!
Choose a favorite car and present them with an award during the show's ceremony! Sponsorship opportunities range in level of support, but all donations benefit the Oswego Heritage Council's mission to preserve and promote the history of Lake Oswego.
HOST A BOOTH!
Know a business that would benefit from having a booth at the show? Vendor booths will be amongst the action, reaching the thousands of visitors that attend the show.
REGISTER A BOAT!
We need more boats! If you or someone you know has a boat that they're interested in displaying, we'd love to have you at Sundeleaf Plaza. Classic boat registration is free, although additional cleaning fees may be present if coming from outside the lake.
Last week, we posted this hint on social media to guess the next exhibit! We'll be revealing the name and opening date of our exhibit soon, but if you'd like to guess in the meantime, see if you can fill in the blanks!
Need some more help? Here's another hint of the subject matter, from an excerpt of a letter that connects to one of our highlighted stories:
". . . you know this is Leap Year and you had better be careful, or some girl will claim you as their 'Sweetie' ‘cause you’re an awfully nice boy."
Want to keep up to date on what we post? Follow us on Facebook or Instagram @oswegoheritage!
Were you able to guess which street this photograph featured, circa 1908?
This is 1908 Old Town Oswego! The building on the left with a pole in the front is the LO Post Office (the Prosser Store), and the building behind the tree is the Odd Fellows Building. The photo was taken looking east from the steps or upper stories of the Oswego School on State Street, now the Lakewood Center for the Arts.
Can you guess what bridge this is? Hint: This railroad bridge crosses the Willamette River near the north end of Lake Oswego.
I hope you enjoyed the glimpse of spring we were lucky enough to receive! It's settling over the Heritage House in jumps and starts, with daffodils showing their brilliant color and a few pink blossoms poking their heads out.
With Spring comes an exciting time of planning for us here at the Heritage House. We have a really exciting 1920s-themed event we'll be promoting soon, along with an upcoming new exhibit and our continued strategic visioning. In short, it's shaping up to a wonderful year!
But with all these fun programs to look forward to, I want to take a moment to look back at a few of our Board Members who have paved the way for our success. Mary Puskas, who is retiring from her position but was the Board President when I joined OHC and provided me with invaluable insight as I started my role, and Jeannie McGuire, who will be specially recognized later this year.
Our team is truly incredible, I can't say it enough. And as we onboard new Board Members who carry a deep passion for historical work and for this community, it's always important to take a moment to give thanks to those who came before us and built the strong foundation that makes growth at the Heritage House now possible.
THE OREGONIAN: Discover the hard work it took for one of our Board Members to remove racist language from their home deed
DID YOU MISS THE FAMILY ARCHIVISTS' TALK ON PRESERVING YOUR FAMILY'S HISTORY?
Our presenter, Rachel, recorded her presentation and has shared it with us. A link is available here on our website under the "Earlier This Season" section, along with a list of upcoming Chautauqua presentations so you don't have to miss the next ones! If you have any issues viewing the presentation, please let me know.
WANT ADDITIONAL RESOURCES?
If you're looking for additional resources on how to get started, how to organize family photographs, or other tips and tools to get your family's archives together, feel free to respond to this newsletter. The Family Archivists provided several items to share!
Remember when we talked about creating an index for the public library's history collection? Well, volunteers have been hard at work for the past few months working on an index for OUR collection! Here's a quick behind-the-scenes look:
Indexing allows us to build a navigable list of what's in a group of items. Instead of researchers digging through thousands of items, the index will allow them to understand at a glance what they'll find.
The first phase of this process involves volunteers going through our family collections. They include important dates, names, and a general idea of what the item contains. This is an example of a first draft; from these details, we'll build a searchable list for researchers.
Interested on staying up to date on our projects? Follow us on social media!
Were you able to guess which bridge this photograph featured, c. 1910 to now?
The 1910 census lists 14 men boarding in Oswego who were working on a bridge. The Southern Pacific Railroad Bridge, now called the Union Pacific Railroad Bridge, features in several historic photographs now on display in our Industry of Early Oswego photo exhibit. As the majestic backdrop of a sternwheeler pushing sawdust barge to the cement plant or visible in the background of a shot of the pipe foundry, this bridge connects us to the past in many ways!
Can you guess this Lake Oswego street, c. 1890?
We hope everyone has stayed safe during the January ice storm! While the Heritage House remained untouched, in large part due to Board Member Scott Havens taking care of dangerous tree limbs two weeks before the storm, things got a little too close for comfort when a large tree fell across A Avenue -- and directly in front of the house. We know that not everyone was lucky, and the amount of damage to houses, businesses, and the community is something weighing heavy in Lake Oswego.
On social media, we had shared some photos of the big storm that passed through Lake Oswego in 1962, which sparked some great conversation about where people were, what they were doing, and what came from the storm. It was a good reminder of the power these storms have to hurt a community -- and how important it is to come together afterwards. The power of history!
In February, we're moving forward with our Annual Member Meeting on Saturday, Feb. 17th, and hope you'll join us! We will be unveiling one incredible piece of Lake Oswego history, freshly mounted by Chrisman Framing. Can you guess the item in the photo before its big reveal?
Stay safe out there, and enjoy the glimpses of sunny weather this weekend is bringing!
OSWEGO INDUSTRY
The theme for our new photo exhibit was chosen by museum supporters like you! Touching on some of the major industries in Oswego during the 19th and 20th centuries, OSWEGO INDUSTRY will allow guests to explore what work was prevalent in a growing community. This photo exhibit will be in our meeting space area and will be on display through 2024, beginning in mid-February.
We hope you'll check it out!
Join us on Saturday, February 17th, from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM for our annual meeting! Discover how the Oswego Heritage Council did in 2023, learn more about our archival projects, and engage with your fellow community members at this event.
There will be treats and coffee available for a brief social hour, beginning at 9:30 AM. A special unveiling will occur at the conclusion of the meeting.
Go behind-the-scenes with Oswego Heritage Council in an interview between our Executive Director, Kathryn, and the host of Preservation Oaks, Sean.
Preservation Oaks highlights Museums, Cultural and Heritage Institutions, Historical and Genealogical Societies, and history focused Media Creators across the United States. In this episode, discover more about one of Lake Oswego's historical gems!
NEW DATE FOR THE WARDROBE WISH LIST!
FEBRUARY 24TH, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Can you see the similarities to the Lake Oswego street, from 1890 to today?
The street was A avenue (E view toward the river and between 1st and 2nd Street)!
Stay tuned to the end of the newsletter to see how the site of the new picnic shelter at George Rogers Park compares to the site in 1867!
The new picnic shelter at George Rogers Park was installed in 2023.
We hope everyone has had a happy and safe holiday season! While we are wrapping up 2023, we are also looking forward to 2024, 2025, and beyond... The OHC Board of Directors is working hard to establish a long-term vision for the Oswego Heritage Council, and we can't plan on the future without you! This plan will encompass the next 3-5 years and allow us to build our organization into a more community-based, forward-thinking museum and archives.
Keep your eye out for opportunities to get involved, and SAVE THE DATE for our annual member meeting on Saturday, February 17th, at 10:00 AM. We'll be reviewing how we did in 2023, share big plans for 2024, and have a special surprise planned for those in attendance.
Looking forward to a great new year!
OHC in the Press: Lake Oswego group undertakes preservation of Oregon Iron & Steel Company records
Here's how we did during this year's Giving Tuesday!
This year, we launched a Giving Tuesday campaign to encourage people to engage with OHC! If you're wondering how we did, here are our goals and numbers:
GOAL 1 MEMBERSHIP: With a goal of 20 new or renewed memberships, we got halfway there!
GOAL 2 SOCIAL MEDIA: With a goal of having 15 new followers on Instagram and Facebook, we just beat that goal by having 16 new followers!
GOAL 4 ARCHIVAL DONATIONS: While we were not able to complete our entire goal for donations to the Library Project, we're thrilled to announce that the renovation of a recently acquired 1893 painting has been fully funded by donations!
GOAL 5 VOLUNTEERS: With a goal of 5 new volunteers, we were lucky to bring in 3 new volunteers who are currently working on important projects to help make history more accessible.
Still want to participate in the giving season?
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Donate to Archival Projects Today
The Lake Oswego Review and West Linn Tiding papers are hosting a Best of Lake Oswego and West Linn contest! Vote for OHC's nomination today for the Best Place to Bring Out-of-Towners under "Things to Do"!
Voting period is until 01/24/24, with the top three nominees in each category moving onto the voting round.
Vote on the LO Review website today!
Today, the Oswego Heritage Council announced that it has joined Museums for All, a signature access program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), administered by the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM), to encourage people of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum-going habits.
The program supports those receiving food assistance (SNAP) benefits visiting the Oswego Heritage Council by providing a free museum membership with the presentation of a SNAP Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card. Similar free and reduced admission is available to eligible members of the public at more than 850 museums across the country. Museums for All is part of the Oswego Heritage Council’s broad commitment to seek, include, and welcome all audiences.
Museums for All helps expand access to museums and also raise public awareness about how museums in the U.S. are reaching their entire communities. More than 850 institutions participate in the initiative, including art museums, children’s museums, science centers, botanical gardens, zoos, history museums, and more. Participating museums are located nationwide, representing all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. Virgin Islands.
Want to learn more? Visit the Museums for All Website.
George Rogers Park, picnic shelter (2023)
Charcoal shed on the north side of Green Street
The iron furnace is on the far right, inside the building with the chimney. This detail of photo was provided by Carleton Watkins, 1867. Thanks to Susanna Kuo for sharing!
We were saddened to receive news on the loss of Bill Warner, someone who was passionate and committed to the preservation of Lake Oswego history, supported endless community endeavors, and left such a positive impact throughout his life. Because of Bill Warner, we were able to make Lake Oswego history more accessible than ever, and we are all the better for his presence.
To quote Dr. Stephen Beckham, "Bill Warner was a marvelous positive thinker and a man committed to his community. He was a stalwart for years in support of the Oswego Heritage Council. He was ever ready to serve on a committee and share his wise advice. He was a businessman who shared his time and resources for the benefit of all of us who live here. He will be missed."
We hope to honor his memory at the Heritage House and are incredibly grateful to have known him.
There's still time to support Oswego Heritage for Giving Tuesday!
Join as a member or renew your membership between now and December 28th for the chance to win a gift certificate to the OHC Gift Shop, where you can find some incredible gifts for the holiday season!
If you want to support us in other ways, consider:
Vote NOW for the theme of our next photo exhibit. This mini-exhibit will pull from historic photographs within our collection and be set-up in our community meeting space.
Possible themes include:
Industry (logging, railroad, iron)
Recreational activities
Agriculture
Around town (businesses, houses, streets, etc.)
A brief update on our project with the Lake Oswego Public Library on their historical collection!
This incredible partnership has allowed OHC to work with new volunteers on organizing and cataloguing thousands of photographs, documents, and more. With the bulk of the preservation work accomplished, we are now in our next stage: INDEXING.
Indexing allows us to build a navigable list of what's in a group of items. Instead of researchers digging through thousands of photographs, the index will allow them to understand at a glance what they'll find. This incredibly useful tool means that the LOPL historical collection will soon be easier to navigate!
AND THAT'S NOT ALL...
Once we're done with the LOPL collection, we'll be working on our own! These indexes will be available on our website so that you can see, in depth, the items we have in our archives. A great tool for researchers and the curious alike!
The museum will be closed to the public:
December 7th and 8th
December 27th through January 1st
January 3rd through 5th
We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to seeing you in the new year!
The peg from Oswego's peg tree has come home!
The Peg Tree is the survivor of a stand of fir trees that once lined Furnace Street down to the Iron Company Furnace. The magnificent row provided a natural park but was mostly cut down by order of the county road supervisor in the late 1800s.
The Peg Tree provided a gathering place for the residents of early Oswego. Hanging a lantern from a wooden peg to provide lighting, community members set up roughhewn benches and conducted business under the branches. Adam Randolph Shipley provided religious instruction at the site from 1852 onwards, and the Oswego Grange #175 would be built there in 1890, serving as a school during the week, a meeting place on Saturdays, and a Methodist Church on Sundays. The Peg Tree has seen generations of Oswego history and remains growing today.
The original peg that hung in the Peg Tree will soon be on permanent display in the Oswego Heritage Museum.
Do you know a teacher?
We have new resources available on our website for educators teaching local history. There is downloadable curriculum, best for 2nd - 4th graders, to discover the ways in which their local community has changed over time. We are also now accepting applications for free classroom visits with a Then & Now program. Get involved today, and share with the educators in your life!
The Oswego Heritage House has been busy!
We have just launched our new exhibit, "THE GOOD DEATH," which explores our changing relationship to death through the eyes of Oswego's early families. Our membership changes have gone live on our website. The Chautauqua lecture series is in full swing, and the Holiday Marketplace is planned. We have some new programming opportunities for classrooms and are beginning to plan out some exciting events for the upcoming year!
In short, we want to thank you for your support, whether that be through a membership, showing up to an event, or expressing interest in what we do. We wouldn't have been able to accomplish all that we have without our amazing supporters, and in this month of being thankful, we can't help but highlight you all!
Stay tuned for more exciting developments as we head into the last two months of 2023.
What does it mean to have "A Good Death"?
Families in early Oswego dealt with the cycle of life on an intimate level, as had every generation prior to them. Birth was at home, as was the gruesome process of dying and death, but the difficulty was ameliorated by community involvement. Following a few key families in Oswego, this exhibit traces the changing customs around death and explores complex questions about grieving, dying, and how we treat our dead.
Join us for the official opening of the exhibit, including an introduction on caring for family photos with The Family Archivists!
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM OSWEGO HERITAGE HOUSE 398 10th St., Lake Oswego, Oregon
Archivist Mark Browne has a new area of interest: Elizabeth Lord and Edith Schryver, the first women in the Pacific Northwest to own and operate their own landscape architecture firm. He's given several presentations to organizations about their contributions to the area, including a few Lake Oswego gardens that are still in existence today.
If you're interested in his presentation, don't worry! It's coming soon to a Chautauqua lecture near you. In the meantime, learn more about these incredible women on the Lord & Schryver Conservatory website here.
Oswego Heritage House and Museum398 10th St.Lake Oswego, OR 97034(503) 635-6373
Hours of Operation:Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday10:00 AM - 3:00 PMFree entrance
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