[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2020-02-21

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Oregon Heritage News 2020-02-21

In this issue:


  *   Oregon Heritage Conference features networking for Latino History
  *   Oregon's National Register of Historic Places Rule Advisory Committee meets March 10
  *   Oregon Black Pioneers seeks Executive Director
  *   Oregon Heritage seeks impact statements!
  *   Oregon Main Street releases 2019 Annual Report
  *   Take this national visitation survey!
  *   AALSH offers online trainings this spring & a workshop here in Oregon
  *   Women's suffrage history events
  *   Washington County offers workshop on working with older adults
  *   Joint meeting of the Oregon Advocacy Commissions Feb. 24

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Oregon Heritage Conference features networking for Latino History

The 2020-2025 Oregon Heritage Plan (Spoiler alert! The final plan will be released in March so stay tuned!) emphasizes the importance of engaging with the community and telling all stories by exploring the power of partnerships. The Latino community has been largely excluded from heritage efforts in the past. We see growing interest and work in this area, which makes it an ideal time to bring people together to explore how to continue the growth.

With that said, we're excited to welcome Desiree Aranda and Sara Delgadillo Cruz, executive board members from Latin at s in Heritage Conservation, to the 2020 Oregon Heritage Conference!

Founded in 2014, Latin at s in Heritage Conservation<https://www.latinoheritage.us/> is a national organization of professionals, educators, and advocates who believe in preserving and elevating Latino history and places to create a more inclusive American narrative and sustain the living cultural heritage of the country's diverse Latino communities.

Aranda and Delgadillo Cruz will facilitate the conference pre-session, Latino Heritage Preservation in Oregon: Building a Network. The goal of the session is to kick-off a statewide conversation about coordinating efforts to preserve and promote Oregon's Latino heritage. There are many individual groups doing this work, as well as many who want to do this work and don't know where to start. This session will provide context on how to think broadly about heritage conservation, share a national approach to this work, and facilitate discussion about how we can ensure Latino stories are being documented and shared throughout Oregon. Mini presentations from existing statewide resources and groups who tell specific Oregon stories will provide further framework for discussion.

Everyone is welcome to join this session, including Heritage Conference participants and the general public. Share you experiences, challenges, and hopes for how Oregon can expand how we are telling these stories.

Session: Wednesday, April 22 from 1-3 pm in Corvallis. A full schedule will be published on the Heritage Conference webpage<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/heritageconference.aspx>.

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Oregon's National Register of Historic Places Rule Advisory Committee meets March 10

The Rule Advisory Committee-formed earlier this year by Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) to review the agency's proposed changes to Oregon Administrative Rules governing Oregon's administration of the federal National Register of Historic Places
Program-will hold their final meeting 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. March 10 in the Dye House of the Willamette Heritage Center, 1313 Mill Street SE, Salem. The meeting is open to the public.

On the agenda: reviewing and commenting on staff edits; fiscal impact of proposed changes; discuss outreach plan should the OPRD Commission open rulemaking.

The March meeting will be the third and final in a series of meetings held by the Committee. There were originally four public meetings planned-Jan. 28, Feb. 10, Feb. 25 and March 10-however the Feb. 25 meeting has been canceled. Ian Johnson, associate deputy state historic preservation officer, says the Committee's strong progress prompted the Feb. 25 cancellation.

"The Committee has been immensely helpful with their recommendations to refine our proposed rule changes," said Johnson. "We need more time to consider their input, so we've decided to cancel the second February meeting and will present our updated changes March 10."

Audio of the Jan. 28 and Feb. 10 meetings is on the ORPD administrative rules webpage: oregon.gov/oprd/PRP/Pages/PRP-rulemaking.aspx<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/PRP/Pages/PRP-rulemaking.aspx>.

The Committee has considered several topics when reviewing OPRD's proposed rule changes, including counting property owners and objections; how Tribal governments, state agencies and local jurisdictions participate in the nomination process; administrative functions like staff duties, public notices and hearing procedures; and determining circumstances that would exempt nominations from public disclosure, e.g., protecting culturally-sensitive information.

Committee members were appointed by OPRD and drawn from Tribal, state, county and local governments, preservation and natural resource organizations, and citizens with an interest in the National Register program.

After the March 10 meeting, OPRD will consider the committee's final recommendations and present the proposed rule changes to the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission. If the Commission approves the proposal, OPRD will begin the public rulemaking process later this year.

More information about rulemaking is available on the OPRD administrative rules webpage: https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/PRP/Pages/PRP-rulemaking.aspx
The National Register of Historic Places was established as part of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and is maintained by the National Parks Service.

Individuals who require special accommodations to attend the meeting should contact Tracy Collis, OPRD executive support specialist, at least three days in advance by calling (503) 986-0690.

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Oregon Black Pioneers seeks Executive Director

Summary
The Oregon Black Pioneers (OBP) seeks a dynamic leader to serve as part-time Executive Director to help this growing organization fulfill its mission. This is a Temporary Term Limited Employee position (2 years) with the possibility of extension.

OBP is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization based in Salem, Oregon. It was founded in 1993 and incorporated in 1994 to conduct research and educate Oregonians about African Americans' contributions to Oregon history. The OBP Board of Directors is currently a working board and has taken on traditional staff responsibilities, supported by other volunteers. After 25 years, OBP's operation as an all-volunteer organization is no longer sustainable. We are looking for a leader with the unique combination of skills and experiences to implement a newly created strategic plan, deepen existing collaborative relationships, and help realize the vision and direction set forth by the OBP Board.
This successful candidate will provide leadership, direction, and coordination with the OBP Board of Directors as it transitions from a working board to a policy and governance board. The successful candidate must have a passion for sharing, interpreting, and educating others about Oregon's African American history. Working closely with the OBP Board of Directors, the Executive Director will primarily be responsible for increasing the organization's capacity to continue our great work. The Executive Director will report to the Board President of OBP.

Primary Job Functions
Strategic Leadership

  *   Work with the full OBP Board to review, update, and implement the organization's strategic plan.
  *   Serve as the primary spokesperson for OBP, representing the values and mission of the organization to the public. Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with the media, local and national partners, community, and clients.

  *   Represent OBP to the larger cultural sector, which will include attending an appropriate selection of stakeholder meetings, convenings, and conferences.
Administrative

  *   Serve as the primary administrator of OBP. This includes working with the Executive Committee to prepare, implement, and monitor the annual budget.
  *   Manage day-to-day operations of OBP's office, which will include staff and volunteer supervision. Maintain organization records, execute contracts and commitments approved by the OBP Board, and be available to stakeholders for regular and consistent communication.

  *   Assist and coordinate the work of the Fund Development Committee to create and maintain a robust fundraising program. This includes identifying and obtaining financial support for operations and programs from a wide variety of public, corporate, and individual revenue sources.
  *   Work with the Board of Directors and/or contractors to develop a communication and marketing strategy, including creating a social media presence, developing the website, and developing marketing collateral.
  *   Plan and coordinate all OBP Board meetings, committee meetings, annual meetings, and other organizational meetings. This includes setting meeting times/dates/locations, preparing agendas, budgets, and other necessary meeting materials, and preparing and disseminating meeting minutes in a timely fashion.
  *   Prepare and deliver a Director's Report at each Board of Directors meeting, providing an update on relevant activities and developments of the OBP.
  *   Maintain organization records, execute contracts, and commitments approved by the OBP Board. Implement, manage and evaluate the organization's processes and procedures, in accordance with our by-laws, policies, and other relevant documents.
  *   Perform basic administrative duties, such as opening and distributing mail and working with the bookkeeper to pay and track expenses.
Fund Development

  *   Plan and implement the Annual Gala and Fundraiser and other special projects as needed.
  *   Work closely with our grant-writing consultant to develop and implement funding strategies.

For a full description and instructions on how to apply visit http://www.oregonblackpioneers.org/blog/interviews/seeking-part-time-executive-director/.

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Oregon Heritage seeks impact statements!

As we are gearing up for the 2020 Oregon Heritage Conferencing: Harness the Power of Heritage, we want to hear from your heritage organization about the impact you have had on your community! We would love to broadcast these messages during the conference in several ways and will include your organization's name so attendees can learn about the awesome work you are doing!

Some of the places you might find these statements:

  *   Check out your visitor logs or event evaluations and send us a couple comments that were made about their visitor experience
  *   Feedback from school tour evaluations
  *   Ask your volunteers if someone made a comment after a tour
  *   Ask business owners in your historic downtowns about customer comments
  *   Ask board members and volunteers why they spend their time preserving your community's heritage
  *   Talk to the tourism organization and see if they had feedback from visitors to the area related to heritage
  *   Ask partners that you have why they help you do the heritage work, why it's important to them
  *   Share comments about participation in public archaeology programs
  *   Provide results from your Historic Preservation Awards program
  *   Comments from preservation awareness and appreciation events
  *   Social media comments that stand out

All the work you do matters and that's what these statements represent. You may think it is something small, but to those you impact, it is a big deal.

Send these statements along with how you want them credited to heritage.info at oregon.gov<mailto:heritage.info at oregon.gov>. We look forward to reading them and sharing with the heritage community at the 2020 Oregon Heritage Conference!<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/heritageconference.aspx>

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Oregon Main Street releases 2019 Annual Report

Oregon Main Street, a Main Street America(tm) State Coordinating Program, is here to help communities wherever they are in their downtown revitalization efforts. We provide support to organizations who are ready to roll-up their sleeves; develop a vision for how they want their downtown to look, feel, and function; and then attract the people and financial resources to bring about the change they want to see happen. We accomplish this by providing training and technical assistance to communities participating in the Main Street Track of the Oregon Main Street Network, and by access to the Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant which funds building improvement projects that spur economic development for all Network communities (available once per biennium in odd years).

The 2019 Oregon Main Street Annual Report reflects the hard work that local Main Street organizations accomplished this past year and over the course of the last ten years with our cumulative statistics. The report also highlights the recipients of the Main Street Revitalization Grant and congratulates Alberta Main Street for winning the national Great American Main Street Award.

Check out the annual report here<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/2019%20Annual%20Report_web.pdf> and to learn more about the Oregon Main Street Network, visit www.oregonmainstreet.org<http://www.oregonmainstreet.org>.

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Take this national visitation survey!

The AASLH National Visitation Survey for History Organizations is open now! We are calling on history museums, historic sites, historical societies, and other institutions to fill out a survey about their recent visitation. Help the history community better understand major trends and advance the work of the field. It only takes 5 minutes-respond today! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Visitation2020

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AALSH offers online trainings this spring & a workshop here in Oregon

Sunday, February 24, is the last day to register for AASLH's Spring Online Courses.

Mar 2: Online Course:Museum Education and Outreach<https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Flearn.aaslh.org%2Fproducts%2Fonline-course-museum-education-and-outreach-spring-2020/1/010001705f010002-207e11b2-74cf-4d8a-932a-aa544a08ad08-000000/UMW6N4sg_FNi2SF9AvhWb6orcJY=149>
Mar 2: Online Course: Financial Structures and Strategy<https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Flearn.aaslh.org%2Fproducts%2Fonline-course-financial-structures-and-strategy-spring-2020/1/010001705f010002-207e11b2-74cf-4d8a-932a-aa544a08ad08-000000/8mfNBvp_BuaVCx7TQ5NwRS-on3Q=149>
Mar 2: Online Course: Leadership and Administration for History Organizations<https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Flearn.aaslh.org%2Fproducts%2Fonline-course-leadership-and-administration-for-history-organizations-spring-2020/1/010001705f010002-207e11b2-74cf-4d8a-932a-aa544a08ad08-000000/Qx-bH4cHtRZ31Uft5zpJBk6u-Wg=149>
Mar 2: Online Course: Collections Management<https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Flearn.aaslh.org%2Fproducts%2Fonline-course-collections-management-spring-2020/1/010001705f010002-207e11b2-74cf-4d8a-932a-aa544a08ad08-000000/3wxtckb38_qZlLEt83bpRItOBWI=149>
Mar 2: Online Course: Developing Exhibitions<https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Flearn.aaslh.org%2Fproducts%2Fonline-course-developing-exhibitions-planning-spring-2020/1/010001705f010002-207e11b2-74cf-4d8a-932a-aa544a08ad08-000000/7dfgIWJIzSy5CDCuh3AIqZ4O2hk=149>  <https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Flearn.aaslh.org%2Fproducts%2Fonline-course-developing-exhibitions-planning-spring-2020/2/010001705f010002-207e11b2-74cf-4d8a-932a-aa544a08ad08-000000/8Fz35ESRAMs_9a2WBEYXhP9-Qis=149>
Mar 11: Webinar: Member Orientation<https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Flearn.aaslh.org%2Fproducts%2Flive-webinar-member-orientation-march-2020/1/010001705f010002-207e11b2-74cf-4d8a-932a-aa544a08ad08-000000/BXrhADq50spOEXi-kmkOh0jRQ2w=149>
Mar 25: Webinar: How to Spot Opportunity When it is Disguised as Chaos<https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Flearn.aaslh.org%2Fproducts%2Flive-webinar-how-to-spot-opportunity-when-it-is-disguised-as-chaos/1/010001705f010002-207e11b2-74cf-4d8a-932a-aa544a08ad08-000000/PiDI0LZVUg7kY1G9gbNEDTpypd0=149>
April 23: Webinar: Historic House Call: Mission<https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Flearn.aaslh.org%2Fproducts%2Flive-webinar-historic-house-call-mission/1/010001705f010002-207e11b2-74cf-4d8a-932a-aa544a08ad08-000000/43EjNShAdkN7fGn2SRiZ14wFSyI=149>
May 13: Webinar: Member Orientation<https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Flearn.aaslh.org%2Fproducts%2Flive-webinar-member-orientation-may-2020/1/010001705f010002-207e11b2-74cf-4d8a-932a-aa544a08ad08-000000/OZXCw9a4XmCo6YSOZPVH_G6Ecn0=149>
May 14: Webinar: Is Your Organization Ready for StEPs? <https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Flearn.aaslh.org%2Fproducts%2Flive-webinar-is-your-organization-ready-for-steps-may-2020/1/010001705f010002-207e11b2-74cf-4d8a-932a-aa544a08ad08-000000/tPlvySQL3foF-EV0HD-kFO4WVeU=149>
May 19: Webinar: How to Build Your Own Successful Traveling Trunk Program<https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Flearn.aaslh.org%2Fproducts%2Flive-webinar-how-to-build-your-own-successful-traveling-trunk-program/1/010001705f010002-207e11b2-74cf-4d8a-932a-aa544a08ad08-000000/-leF3GdN6FtZilHqdHrBJdudhn8=149>

Two Day Workshop in Portland, June 11-12: Creating Programs for Teachers and Students
Through a combination of presentations, discussion, hands-on activities, and take-home materials, this workshop addresses the elements of museum education and programming needed to create engaging, educational, and successful educational programming for students and teachers. Learn how to craft on site and outreach programming that is meaningful to the education community.
Workshop will be held at the Oregon Historical Society. For more information or to register visit https://learn.aaslh.org/products/workshop-creating-programs-for-teachers-and-students-jun-2020.

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Women's suffrage history events
*reprinted from the Oregon Women's History Consortium Feb. 20, 2020 e-news

Woman Suffrage: A Complicated History
As we begin the centennial year of the Nineteenth Amendment, it is important to remember that not all women in Oregon gained voting rights in 1912, nor did all women in the United States gain voting rights in 1920. Voting rights fractured along racial, ethnic, Indigenous, and class lines well into the 20th century. Many women only gained access to their right to vote with the passage, and enforcement of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) of 1965. Voting rights, as with any right, are not permanent, as evidenced by the 2013 invalidation of the VRA by the Supreme Court.
Voting rights for Black women, and men, were not as restrictive in Oregon as they were elsewhere. Scholars continue to seek more knowledge and understanding of how voting rights worked for all women in Oregon. Some of what we have learned is that Black women, generally, had the right to vote, and used their voting rights from 1912 forward. Examples we have found that we base this conclusion on are the voting registration cards held in various archives. Lizzie K. Weeks worked to register Black women as voters, and hold voter education meetings on candidates and issues.

Learn More:
Oregon history

  *   15th Amendment<https://oregonencyclopedia.org/articles/15th_amendment/>
  *   Blacks in Oregon<https://oregonencyclopedia.org/articles/blacks_in_oregon/>
  *   Oregon Woman Suffrage in Oregon<https://oregonencyclopedia.org/articles/woman_suffrage_in_oregon/>
  *   Black Suffragist Hattie Redmond Remembered with New Headstone<https://www.theskanner.com/news?id=15133:a-headstone-for-hattie-redmond-commemorates-100-years-of-womens-suffrage-2012-07-23&catid=20>
  *   Lizzie K. Weeks<https://oregonencyclopedia.org/articles/weeks_lizzie/>
 National history

  *   Winning the Vote: A divided movement brought about the Nineteenth Amendment<https://www.neh.gov/article/winning-vote-divided-movement-brought-about-nineteenth-amendment>
  *   How Black Suffragists Fought for the Right to Vote and a Modicum of Respect<https://www.neh.gov/article/how-black-suffragists-fought-right-vote-and-modicum-respect>

Upcoming Events:

Our calendar is a great resource<http://www.oregonwomenshistory.org/90-2/events/events-calendar/> for events related to the Centennial that you'll want to know about! Here are exciting upcoming in February and March:

Monday, February 24
"Woman Suffrage--More Than Just the Vote"<https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/capitolhistorygateway/Pages/Events.aspx>
Oregon State Capital (Salem)

Sunday, March 8
Aurora Chorus Sings "Lifting as We Climb"<https://aurorachorus.org/events/>
First Congregational UCC (Portland)

Tuesday, March 10
Janice Dilg: "From Radical Idea to Ratification: Women's Voting Rights in Oregon"<https://www.happyvalleyor.gov/community/happy-valley-library/adult-programs/>
Happy Valley Library (Happy Valley)

Saturday, March 14
EVENT OPENING: "Nevertheless They Persisted: The Nineteenth Amendment and Women's Voting Rights"<https://ohs.org/museum/exhibits/nevertheless-they-persisted.cfm> (runs through November 8)
Oregon Historical Society (Portland)

Thursday, March 26
Oregon State Capitol Foundation Speakers Series Presents:
Kimberly Jensen and Janice Dilg "Woman Suffrage: 100 Years"<http://www.oregonwomenshistory.org/events/oregon-state-capitol-foundation-speakers-series-presents-kimberly-jensen-and-janice-dilg-woman-suffrage-100-years/>
Oregon State Capital (Salem)

Share your stories:
 We're seeking photos and reflections from this year's centennial celebration. Send us photos of your event or activity celebrating the 19th Amendment ratification and we'll post in on our social media pages.

Find us on Instagram (@oregonwomenshistory<https://www.instagram.com/oregonwomenshistory/>), Twitter (@womenoregon<https://twitter.com/WomenOregon>), and Facebook (@oregonwomenshistory<https://www.facebook.com/oregonwomenshistory/>).

Need some hash-tag inspiration for your shared images or posts? Try: #womenshistory #historymaker #celebrateHER100 #womensrights #historymatters #womensvotes100 #suffrage #owhc #oregon

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Washington County offers workshop on working with older adults

Washington County's Committee on Loneliness and Isolation is hosting free training events with Timeslips(tm) Creative Engagement. Their mission is to reimagine attitudes towards aging and to help combat the negative community health impacts of loneliness and isolation. Museums and institutions wanting to engage older adults are encouraged to attend.

  1.  Creative Communities of Care: Full day facilitator training and train-the-trainer for aging service providers and organizations. Friday March 13th, 10 am-4:30 pm, Beaverton City Library, Beaverton, OR. Register<https://www.oregonmuseums.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=QY2OV%2fbl5YnJj1J%2bBVF2hFbzthoZ0%2fAcpA%2fdP7LqESZRawdWGzXhPbTZRwgeELhSpbEgt%2bfEcF6xzis65kXZJ1UPY637BeVEfDK46Z4kLzE%3d>
  2.  Intro to Creative Engagement. Thursday March 12th, 10-11:30 am, Walters Center, Hillsboro, OR. Register<https://www.oregonmuseums.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=0SwbWFyq1JxyHMa%2b7GI6fmWDV5tpKNbMqae%2bvTivssAjc9nGPfy73shcFGCNpVb1zt1c%2bEdbB19ZpMRt2aNDJWjYOEdBy4PzQutUHEv0P5I%3d>
  3.  Creative Family Stories "Art of the Story" pre-workshop for family and friends. Thursday March 12th, 4-6:30 pm, Aloha Community Library - Aloha,OR. Register<https://www.oregonmuseums.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=NXKVEVtOsNqRyaEqBCDuDjCtVZFpibImeBGJeT4CIhXpqR%2bmeADthkHKtFEgvCN87HLmaPRM1nr%2f1lIu%2bNANyOC%2bR2P8aeZnikf7P5W1hxM%3d>

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Joint meeting of the Oregon Advocacy Commissions Feb. 24

Monday, February 24th, 2020
800 NE Oregon Street, Room 1D
Portland, OR 97232

Joint Meeting of the OACs:
9:00am - 10:00am

The Oregon Advocacy Commissions (Oregon Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs/OCAPIA, Oregon Commission on Black Affairs/OCBA, Oregon Commission on Hispanic Affairs/OCHA, and the Oregon Commission for Women/OCFW) will hold a Joint Meeting from 9:00am to 10:00am on Monday, February 24th, 2020.  The meeting will include discussion on topics of interest to the Commissions around the hiring of the OACO Executive Director.

Presenters:
Sherry Lauer, Chief Human Resources Office
Jill Woods, Chief Human Resources Office

The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities.  Requests for accommodations for people with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours in advance.  Contact Nancy Kramer at nancy.kramer at oregon.gov<mailto:nancy.kramer at oregon.gov> or 503.302.9725 with any questions or requests.

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Oregon Heritage News is a service of Oregon Heritage, a division of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The news editor can be contacted at heritage.info at oregon.gov<mailto:heritage.info at oregon.gov>.


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