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• CZHN 7/10004 Card : Bob - Card to Gordon 1993/0722
  Card to Gordon thanking him for the recent letter he with the attached article on garage sales. Also he speaks of his ailments such as dizzy spells and migraines. ~ New York, NY
• CZHN 7/09974 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Etienne 1993/0722
  His current academic position is Professor of Sociology at the University of Massachusetts; he has written numerous essays and two books; he will be attending commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Jaegerstaetter's execution. The initiation of the cause for Jaegerstaetter's canonization has been approved by the Austrian Bishop's Conference. ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 7/09976 Correspondence : Letter to Gordon 1993/0722
  Enclosing a program of events in an article from Kultur. Also he hopes he will see Zahn at the fiftieth anniversary commemoration for Jaegerstaetter. ~ New York, NY
• CZHN 7/09962 Correspondence : J. L. Stebbens - Letter to Gordon 1993/0723
  Letter to Gordon thanking him for the copy of VOCATION OF PEACE. Also he tells Zahn where the money came from that supported the two awards given to the two teens who recieved the Zahn Peace Award. ~ Milwaukee, WI
• CZHN 7/10010 Newspaper Article : Gershom Gorenberg - Article, "The Charge: Improper Poetry" 1993/0725
  Marge Piercy found his work witty and original, but objected to his political incorrectness. She opposed the way he wrote about women.
• CZHN 7/09376 Document : Article: Mendelsohn, Daniel - Article: Republicans Can Be Cured! 1993/0726
  The article is about the affiliation of the Republican party which is said to be genetically determined. A new study links genetics to conservatism. ~ Princeton, N. J.
• CZHN 7/09966 Card : Fern and Barb - to Gordon 1993/0726
  A happy birthday card to Gordon, with the side note that Barb will be disgusted with her for not letting her sign the card.
• CZHN 7/09965 Correspondence : Fern and Barb - Letter to Gordon 1993/0726
  Upcoming road trip to Minneapolis; home remedy of gargling with brandy hasn't yet worked, but time should tell. She updates Zahn on everyone's health and well being.
• CZHN 7/09377 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Geraldine Ogren 1993/0726
  In this letter Gordon talks about his trip to Germany. ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 7/09971 Correspondence : Duane Whelan - Letter to Gordon 1993/0727
  Thanking him for "Vocation of Peace", which he took home and enjoyed. Also Whelan wishes Zahn luck in making Jaegerstaetter a saint. ~ East Hampton, NY
• CZHN 7/09983 Correspondence : Annette Davies - Letter to Gordon 1993/0728
  Gerry's problem, and the doctor's presumption that she has shingles. ~ Milwaukee, WI
• CZHN 7/09973 Correspondence : Francis X. Roque, D.D. - Letter to Gordon 1993/0728
  He enjoyed Zahn's article in America and appreciates his friendship with the Archdiocese. ~ Silver Spring, Maryland
• CZHN 7/10009 Correspondence : Mike - Letter to Gordon 1993/0728
  asking him whether he has ever considered putting his writing skills to use. Also attached with the letter is a newspaper article. ~ Erie, Pennsylvania
• CZHN 7/09996 Correspondence : Bishop Raymond A. Lucker - Letter to Bishop Aichern 1993/0729
  Encouraging and endorsing the process of Jaegerstaetter's canonization. ~ New Ulm, MN
• CZHN 7/09995 Correspondence : Sonia Velazquez - Letter to Gordon 1993/0730
  His sponsored child in Sri Lanka no longer needs assistance: Hennayaka and family are earning an income from weaving baskets and from their garden and so do not need assistance. Further the letter asks what to do with his credit balance of $168. ~ Warwick, RI
• CZHN 7/09980 Card : Eileen - to Gordon 1993/0731
  Wishing him a safe trip; thanking him for sending her a copy of his latest talk that he will be giving on the occasion of honoring the martyrdom of Jaegerstaetter.
• CZHN 7/09792 Correspondence : Kevin LaNave - Letter to the members of the Center on Conscience and War. 1993/0802
  Letter to the members of the Center on Conscience and War, sending them an outline of the "peace/war" unit of his course. ~ St Cloud, MN
• CZHN 7/10015 Tickets : United Airlines - United Airlines tickets 1993/0802
  Zahn's airline tickets that have him departing from Boston to Washington / Dulles, then to London, and from there to Frankfurt. The trip is from August 2-16. ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 7/09981 Correspondence : Rev. Monsignor William Murphy - Letter to Gordon 1993/0803
  The person to call when he wants to get a statement notarized in ecclesiastical form would be Rev. Robert Deeley. ~ Brighton, MA
• CZHN 7/10000 Correspondence : Arun Gandhi - Letter to Gordon 1993/0804
  Invitation for Zahn to contribute his thoughts on the vision of a nonviolent world and propose actions to make that world a reality. His thoughts would be included in a book entitled World Without Violence. ~ Memphis, Tennessee
• CZHN 7/09986 Correspondence : Sr. Barbara McCracken, OSB - Letter to Gordon 1993/0805
  Enclosing a copy of an account of a soldier turned pacifist; when he read the entire book and came to the account of Daniel of Achinks he became excited. ~ Kansas City, Kansas
• CZHN 7/09984 Correspondence : Mrs. Raymond H. Schmandt (Betty) - Letter to Gordon 1993/0808
  Unfortunate that they missed him when he came to Philadelphia. Also the story of the neighbor and the racket he has been making trying to take down a huge oak tree. ~ Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• CZHN 7/10084 Comments : Gordon Zahn - Comments addressed to his friends 1993/0809
  Comments to his friends about the ceremonial making for the fiftieth anniversary of Franz Jaegerstaetter's Execution.
• CZHN 7/09375 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Geraldine Ogren 1993/0811
  A personal account of his schedule during his trip and also a mental picture of the atmosphere. ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 7/09997 Correspondence : Rev. Thomas P. Doyle - Letter to Gordon 1993/0813
  Thanking him for sending him a copy of his book. Zahn may be gratified to know that last weekend when they were having the memorial Mass of Jaegerstaetter, many people did not know who he was, but they know now. ~ Hurlburt Field, Florida
• CZHN 7/10001 Correspondence : Doug and Margaret - Letter to Gordon 1993/0816
  They remain loyal to their unfortunate baseball team; they were involved in an accident; their dog Fang recently died. ~ Colorado Springs
• CZHN 7/09989 Postcard : Mike - to Gordon 1993/0816
  Activites when he went to Munich and Wurzburg. ~ Geneve
• CZHN 7/09992 Postcard : Joseph Patrick - to Gordon 1993/0818
  Greetings from Holland. Patrick also tells Gordon of his further travels, but due to a passport mixup he will have to cut Florence and Rome from the trip. ~ Amsterdam
• CZHN 7/10082 Correspondence : Dave - Letter to Gordon 1993/0819
  Thanking him for the reflections he sent on St. Joan and also the hope that things went well in St. Radegund. Also he tells Gordon that the idea that people need a huge operation for Christ to reach them repels him.
• CZHN 7/09879 Correspondence : Dr. Christopher Kruegler - Letter to Zahn 1993/0819
  Letter to Zahn asking for a contribution to An Encyclopedia of Nonviolent Action. The letter is an outline of the features of the encyclopedia, and also a request for him to contribute an essay of 500 words on Jaegerstaetter. ~ Cambridge, MA
• CZHN 7/10002 Correspondence : Maryhouse - Letter to Gordon 1993/0819
  Why his article would not be published: the need to edit out material that had self-referential points and the fact that the piece is recapping something in the past. ~ New York, NY
• CZHN 7/09991 Correspondence : Mike - Letter to Gordon 1993/0819
  Thank-you letter to Gordon for sending him information on Jim Harney's introduction. Also enclosed with the letter is the brochure on the COPRED meeting in Atlanta. ~ Worcester, Massachusetts
• CZHN 7/10081 Correspondence : James M. Gower - Letter to Gordon 1993/0823
  Requesting a copy of the video, THE REFUSAL. ~ Bar Harbor, ME
• CZHN 7/09988 Correspondence : Anne McCarthy - Letter to Gordon 1993/0824
  A thank-you letter to Gordon for all the work he has done on the Pax Christi Book Award committee. ~ Erie, Pennsylvania
• CZHN 6/09018 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Geraldine 1993/0824
  Gordon's back pain is "kicking up." He is scanning the yellow pages for a massuese. Additionally, he discusses a witty newspaper clipping entitled "Pet Owners Who Love Too Much." ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 7/09990 Correspondence : Fr. Gregory Kandt - Letter to Gordon 1993/0825
  Letter to Gordon requesting a copy of the videotape, The Refusal. ~ Richmond, Virginia
• CZHN 7/10204 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Richard and Loretta 1993/0825
  Over one thousand people attended Mass dedicating the old famhouse as a meditation and study center. Also enclosed are a couple of commemorative stamps featuring Franz Jaegerstaetter. ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 7/09994 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Ms. Velazques. 1993/0826
  He is willing to assume care for another child. Also Zahn requests that his previous foster child Hennayaka be given a letter from him stating how pleased he was to help her over the past few years. ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 8/10473 Correspondence : John C. O'Brien - Letter to Professor Zahn 1993/0828
  Writes requesting aid in finding a publisher for his work D'ARCY FITZROY AND THE SYTRIAN CONNECTION. Encloses his personal info card, one which he no longer circulates so people do not realize he was a soldier in WWII. Also includes synopsis of his piece about a soldier taken captive by the Germans. ~ Fresno, CA
• CZHN 7/09890 Document : Article: "Vocation of Peace" re Gordon Zahn by Dale Vree. 1993/09
  About religious pacifists, the promotion of Zahn's work. ~ New Oxford Review
• CZHN 7/09870 Document : Article: Bruce Kent - "A Farmer's Costly Witness Against Tyranny". 1993/09
  About the life and death of Franz Jaegerstaetter including a statement written by Jaegerstaetter shortly before his execution in Berlin. ~ Peace Media Service
• CZHN 7/09867 Correspondence : Rev. Monsignor William Murphy - Letter to Gordon 1993/0901
  He has sent on his material to Fr. Conley with the suggestion that they might talk with him about Jaegerstaetter. ~ Brighton, MA
• CZHN 7/09869 Postcard : Alfred - to Gordon 1993/0903
  Discussing the worldwide spread of the name and story of Jaegerstaetter and also congratulating him on this being made possible. ~ Wien
• CZHN 7/10201 Correspondence : Dr. Loretta Morris - Letter to Gordon 1993/0906
  News to Gordon that she sent his curriculum vitae material to Jim Kelly on his material concerning the area of religion and social justice. Also a check is enclosed with the letter for the shipping charges on the boxes he has sent. ~ Los Angeles, California
• CZHN 7/09873 Correspondence : Loretta - Letter to Gordon 1993/0906
  Letter about the canonization of Jaegerstaetter and the joy it must have brought. Also an apology is given for forgetting to send shipping charges on the last box he sent. ~ Los Angeles, CA
• CZHN 7/09863 Correspondence : Eloise Heimann - Letter to Gordon 1993/0909
  Ordering a copy of his book, In Solitary Witness. ~ Milwaukee, WI
• CZHN 7/09885 Correspondence : Illegible (written in marker). - Letter to Gordon 1993/0913
  Asking if he can attend a day with him around Merton.
• CZHN 7/09866 Correspondence : L. William Yolton - Letter to Gordon 1993/0914
  Letter to Gordon inquiring as to whether he will be accepting the postion as the NISBCO representative in Boston. ~ Washington, DC
• CZHN 7/09888 Newspaper Article : William Preston - "This Train is going to hell". 1993/0915
  About the life and death of Jaegerstaetter and his bravery in refusing to serve in the Nazi army. ~ The Catholic SUN
• CZHN 6/09033 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Geraldine with attached article about conducter Erich Leinsdorf. 1993/0916
  Thank you for their long visit with him. A possible note that he may have shingles. Also a note that if Geraldine wants to receive the New Yorker as part of her Christmas gift, she needs to tell him so he can send in the order. ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 6/08513 Correspondence : Dr. Gordon Zahn - Letter to Loretta and Richard 1993/0921
  He vistied his alma mater, Riverside High School, to give a talk. He has a picture outside of the principal's office under the heading, "Honored Riverside Alumni." He is going to Rome to meet with Fr. Gumple, who is about to retire, but he feels this might expedite the canonizaiton process. A few article have been rejected. He will keep them informed on developments in Rome. ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 6/09035 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Geraldine with attached article "The New Pru. " 1993/0921
  An update and personal note that his Christmas schedule has been updated and changed slightly. ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 7/09872 Correspondence : J. L. Stebbins - Letter to Gordon 1993/0922
  Updating him on his status and also the good news that he had been contacted about the establishment of a Peace Award at Wahington High School. Stebbins also introduces Zahn's name and work to John Leary, who is eager to meet Zahn in person. ~ Milwaukee, WI
• CZHN 7/09859 Correspondence : George W. Hunt, S.J. - Letter to Gordon 1993/0923
  The manuscript he submitted, "In Celebration of Martyrdom", has been accepted and he should be receiving a check soon. Also that he will recieve a complimentary copy of the magazine in which his article will be published in. ~ New York, NY
• CZHN 7/09880 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mr. Gorun 1993/0924
  He sent a copy of the video The Refusal to him, but has not received payment for it. ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 7/09864 Correspondence : L. William Yolton - Letter to Gordon 1993/0924
  Confirming that he wants him to their Boston representative. Yolton also explains the necessary criteria for a representative. ~ Washington, DC
• CZHN 7/09865 Memorandum : L. William Yolton - Memorandum to NISBCO board, Consultative Council, and representatives. 1993/0924
  Memorandum to NISBCO board, Consultative Council, and representatives speaking on the topic of Senate vote on selective service appropriation, including his comments on the subject. ~ Washington, DC
• CZHN 7/09862 Reciept : Beacon Vacuum Co. - Receipt 1993/0924
  From the Beacon Vacuum Co. for rebuilding Zahn's Eureka vacuum and also for the purchase of vacuum bags. ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 6/09034 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Geraldine 1993/0927
  With attached newpspaper clippings "When words were worth it" and "window shopping." He has sent in the New York subscription order with her name included on the list. He makes a joke that if she copies the articles, one should be annoying enough a week. ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 7/09861 Correspondence : Michael Fuchs - Letter to Gordon 1993/0927
  Letter to Gordon apologizing for holding his tape, The Refusal, past expectancy. He also comments that the group who watched the video enjoyed it greatly. ~ Scranton, PA
• CZHN 7/09860 Correspondence : Hugh Garvey - Letter to Gordon 1993/0929
  Letter to Gordon thanking him for sending the report of the Jaegerstaetter ceremonies and also the Jaegerstaetter stamps. ~ Springfield, Illinois
• CZHN 7/09871 Correspondence : William Holub - Letter to Gordon 1993/1001
  Thanking him for taking the time to read proofs and react in writing to the book by George Vanderhaar, "Why Good People Do Bad Things". ~ Mystic, CT
• CZHN 7/09887 Correspondence : Mike - Letter to Gordon 1993/1004
  Thanking him for the birthday present. Mike also tells him that he is enclosing a copy of his article that will be published in Commonweal.
• CZHN 7/09892 Correspondence : Walter F. Sullivan - Letter to Gordon 1993/1004
  Congratulating him on his 75th birthday. Also he thanks Zahn for the beautiful picture from Austria with Jaegerstaetter. ~ Richmond, Virginia
• CZHN 7/09894 Correspondence : HCX Mulholland - Letter to Gordon 1993/1006
  Letter to Gordon apologizing for his delay in replying to his inquiry about payment. He says there is no excuse for the delay, but mentions that his desk is really busy and he has had a lot of work to do. ~ Garner, North Carolina
• CZHN 7/09895 Correspondence : Charlie - Letter to Gordon 1993/1007
  Letter to Gordon with his enclosed prayer card he created for Jaegerstaetter's 50th anniversary.
• CZHN 7/09878 Correspondence : Tom - Letter to Gordon 1993/1009
  Hello letter to Gordon wishing him a happy belated 75th birthday.
• CZHN 6/09037 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Geraldine with attached price / descriptions for various figurines. 1993/1010
  An update on his health. He is drinking water and feels the antibiotics are working and he will not be needing catheter bags soon. ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 7/09884 Correspondence : Arun Gandhi - Letter to Gordon 1993/1011
  Thanking him for his contribution to the forthcoming book, World Without Violence. ~ Memphis, Tennessee
• CZHN 7/09893 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Dave 1993/1012
  He could not find the previous letter he sent to Charlie McCarthy about his view on the prayer card he was sending out. Also Zahn mentions his visits to the doctor and his new ailments.
• CZHN 7/09886 Correspondence : Rembert G. Weakland - Letter to Gordon 1993/1013
  How pleased he was to recieve a letter from him. ~ Milwaukee, WI
• CZHN 7/09875 Correspondence : Susan Zeiger, Ph.D. - Letter to Gordon 1993/1013
  Her anticipation, along with her students, to have him come in and speak. Also is the confirmation date and time that he should come to make his speech. ~ Weston, MA
• CZHN 7/09882 Correspondence : Fern and Barb - Letter to Gordon 1993/1015
  A worry letter to Gordon concerning his date with a catheter. Also the letter further tells of everyones ailments and the scary visits to the doctor.
• CZHN 6/09036 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Geraldine with attached article and brochure about the new Prudential Center. 1993/1018
  Zahn called the urgent care center of the HMO about a burning sensation he is feeling. ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 7/09876 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Ms. Jenson 1993/1018
  He mailed her a copy of the videotape, The Refusal, but he has not recieved payment for the tape. ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 7/09881 Correspondence : Mr. Gorun - Letter to Gordon 1993/1019
  Letter to Gordon apologizing for the lateness in sending his payment for the video. Also he adds that he enjoyed the video. ~ Dubuque, IA
• CZHN 7/09902 Correspondence : Letter to Gordon 1993/1022
  About the play she attended and her idea of mixing the idea of a play about Jaegerstaetter's possible canonization.
• CZHN 7/09218 Correspondence and Card : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Geraldine Ogren with a Christmas card attached. 1993/1025
  Christmas gift discussion about what is needed and wanted. Also attached to the letter is a Merry Christmas card. ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 7/09898 Correspondence : Brian Volck - Letter to Gordon 1993/1025
  Asking for a copy of his book, In Solitary Witness. Also enclosed his a verse from Exodus 14-15, Having Crossed the Sea. ~ Tuba City, AZ
• CZHN 6/08508 Correspondence : Dr. Gordon Zahn 1993/1025
  He is looking for a set of letters between him and Cardinal Bevilaqua on selective conscientious objection. It is for the forthcoming bishops' tenth anniversary of the peace pastoral statement. He is having health problems with his prostate. He also enclosed two stamps of Jaegerstaetter. ~ Boston
• CZHN 7/09899 Correspondence : James J. Kenneally - Letter to Gordon 1993/1025
  Thanking him for his participation in their panel. ~ North Easton, MA
• CZHN 7/09897 Card : Sigrid Dale - to Gordon 1993/1026
  The enclosed check is overdue, but finally being sent. Also are the news from his thirteen day trip in Europe and the events that went on. ~ Warren, MI
• CZHN 7/09790 Correspondence : Fr. Emmanuel Charles McCarthy - Letter to Gordon 1993/1030
  Letter to Gordon enclosing a few thoughts on Franz Jaegerstaetter's maturation in sanctity that he has considered publishing. The article is about his personal beliefs on Jaegerstaetter and also a brief history on the life of Franz. ~ Brockton, Massachusetts
• CZHN 7/10096 Correspondence : Carol Tolson - Letter to Gordon 1993/1102
  requesting an interview with him to help with his dissertation on the American Catholic Sociological Society from '38-'68. ~ Hoffman Estates, IL
• CZHN 7/10095 Correspondence : Gregory R. Kandt - Letter to Gordon 1993/1105
  Inquiring as to why his check was returned and also the request for a copy of THE REFUSAL. He also thanks Gordon for informing him on the fiftieth anniversary of Franz's birth into glory. ~ Richmond, Virginia
• CZHN 7/10099 Order : Mrs. L. Jussila - Purchase Order 1993/1108
  to Zahn requesting a copy of THE REFUSAL ~ Warwick, RI
• CZHN 7/09448 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Geraldine Ogren 1993/1110
  Letter of personal update and possible daily schedule consisting of getting the newspaper, going to church, and then writing papers on his computer for people he promised them to. ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 7/10098 Correspondence : Walter Sullivan - Letter to Gordon 1993/1111
  stating how delighted he was to receive his letter and the article that appears in the St. John's Law review about the Gulf War. Also Sullivan tells Zahn that he will inform the committee that the peace community will have a field day if the bishops ignore the Vatican position. ~ Richmond, VA
• CZHN 7/10100 Postcard : Paul - to Gordon 1993/1113
  telling him about his recent events of auditing two courses at Berkeley and his sight-seeing around that Bay area. ~ Oakland
• CZHN 7/10104 Correspondence : Fern and Barb - Letter to Gordon 1993/1115
  how happy they were to hear that his catheter was removed. Also Fern says she found a book that he wrote in her basement and wanted to apologize for returning it 41 years later.
• CZHN 7/10097 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Ms. Tolson 1993/1115
  Letter to Ms. Tolson responding her previous letter (ID NO 10096) stating that he is willing to answer whatever questions he can for her dissertation, but he is afraid he may not offer a huge contribution to her study. ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 7/10088 Correspondence : Patrick Gibbons ~ Letter to Gordon 1993/1115
  Requesting any information or recommendations for that position of working and teaching in a peace studies program. ~ Erie, PA
• CZHN 7/10093 Flier : William Galvin and Michael Hovey - Flier 1993/1116
  "The Human Right to Refuse to Fight".
• CZHN 7/09755 Correspondence : Letter to Gordon (whom it may concern). 1993/1119
  Asking for a copy to be sent to him; the history of his brother in law, and how in 1944 he was beheaded by a German executioner in Vienna. ~ Wellington, New Zealand
• CZHN 7/10085 Correspondence : Pat - Letter to Gordon 1993/1119
  About Sharon's promotion and also on the apartment hunting that ended with them deciding on a one-bedroom on the 6th floor of a fairly new complex about two blocks from the Watergate and Kennedy Center. Also she shares with Zahn her concern about his health, while Zahn is concerned about Audrey's living conditions.
• CZHN 7/10107 Order : Harrington's - Order 1993/1119
  Order for one uncooked ham at 6. 5lbs. ~ Richmont, VT
• CZHN 7/10090 Correspondence : Valerie - Letter to Gordon 1993/1121
  Informing him that they will be conducting their campaign of Polish COs and they will be holding another vigil outside the Embassy on December 1st. Also she shares the news that Conrad Pepler, OP, died recently. ~ London
• CZHN 7/10087 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Patrick 1993/1122
  Stating that he may not be of much help to his career questions since he took early retirement in 1981. He suggests that he write to the Fellowship of Reconciliation to see is they have an available listing of peace studies programs. ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 7/10102 Correspondence : William E. Wright - Letter to Gordon 1993/1122
  please look at the enclosed page-proofs. ~ Deephaven, Minnesota
• CZHN 7/10086 Outline : Pax Christi USA - John Dear 1993/1122
  Outline ~ Pax Christi USA National Council meeting outline for November 17th through the 20th. Also executive committee report, administrative report, bishop's report, budget, etc.

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