Series I: Personal Papers, 1871-1990, undated
Series Description
Series I: Personal Papers contains family correspondence from relatives in Montana and other states, along with many condolence cards and letters in 1951 at the death of W.C. Blackburn and in 1961 at the death of Mrs. W.C. "Belle" Blackburn. Also included are genealogical information related to the Blackburn family, birth certificates, school work, and commencement programs. Materials are arranged alphabetically by subject.
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Ashe Missionary Baptist Association Meeting Minutes, 1914
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Birth Certificates, Annabelle Blackburn, Ashe County, North Carolina, July 1923
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Booklet, History of Michael Miller, compiled by George A. Miller, 1972
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Certificates and School Report Cards, Beulah Blackburn, 1923-1934
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Christmas and Greeting Cards, Calendar, circa 1950s-1979
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Church-Related Papers amd Memorabilia, circa 1950-1980s
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Condolence/Guest Books for Funeral of Laura Belle Burgess Blackburn, December 1960
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Correspondence and Condolance Cards after Wiley Blackburn's Death, 1951
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Correspondence and Condolance Cards following Death of Mrs. W.C. "Belle" Blackburn, 1960-1961
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Correspondence and Condolance Cards following Death of Mrs. W.C. "Belle" Blackburn #2, 1960-1961
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Diploma to Mabel Viola Blackburn: Graduation Diploma from Bowie High School, Fleetwood, North Carolina, (oversize), April 11, 1924
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Diploma to Mabel Viola Blackburn: Graduation Diploma from West Jefferson High School, North Carolina, (oversize), May 6, 1927
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Diploma to Mabel Viola Blackburn: Teacher's Certificate Award from the Palmer's Method of Business Writing, New York, (oversize), May 5, 1931
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Genealogy, Blackburn Family, undated
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Genealogy Information, Fouts/Blackburn Families, from Ruth Dwyer, 1979
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General Correspondence to/from Family Members, 1899-1990, undated
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Items found in 1857 Holy Bible, Family Bible of Blackburns, 1871-1925, undated
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Presidential Postcards, Washington to Roosevelt, circa 1940s
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Programs, Commencement Week Activities at Fleetwood (NC) High School, April 19-22, 1934
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Program, Commencement Week Activities of Fleetwood (NC) High School, April 11-17, 1937
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School Work, Beulah L. Blackburn at Fleetwood High School, North Carolina, 1930-1935
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Wilkes Community College Class Roster and Papers, by Robert M. Koontz, Fall 1979
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Series II: Financial and Business Records, 1892-2008, undated
Series Description
Series II: Financial and Business Records contains bank receipts and statements, automobile purchase and service records, farm equipment papers and receipts, and insurance policies for family members. Materials are arranged alphabetically by subject.
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Aquaculture and Trout Production Information, Hunting Materials, 1976-1982
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Automobile Papers, Equipment Manuals, 1957-2004, undated
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Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation, Papers and Newsletters, 1947-1986
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Check Book Registers, 1975-1987
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Deeds, Contracts, Surveys and Other Legal Documents, 1892-1997, undated
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Farm Equipment and Livestock Papers, Receipts, 1954-1959, undated
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First National Bank, West Jefferson, North Carolina, Stockholders' Meetings and Proxy Forms, 1930-1958
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Insurance Policies, 1930-1975
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Receipts, Bills, Bank Records, 1937-2008, undated
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Social Security Papers, 1971, undated
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Stallion, Sam, The Snowstorm and Manasses, owned by J.J. and W.C. Blackburn, March 1909
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War Ration Books, United States of America (11), 1942-1943
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Series IV: Books and Art, 1856-1978, undated
Series Description
Series IV: Books and Art contains old books (often with incriptions), Bibles with family records, travel books, how-to-draw and paint books, and samples of advertising layouts and drawings by Robert Koontz.
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Advertisement Original Sketches and Layouts (28) signed by Robert Koontz, undated
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Pages of How-to Drawing Instructions and Three Sketches, undated
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Litho Print from Arthur A. Kaplan Company and Three Magazine Pictures, undated
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Litho Prints (4) from Bernard Picture Company, undated
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Fashion Periodical, Delineator, Butterrick Publishing, New York, August 1932
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Walter Foster, How to Draw and Paint Landscapes, undated
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Walter Foster, How to Draw and Paint Seascapes, undated
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Frederick J. Garner, How to Draw Trees, undated
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Nan Greacen, The Magic of Flower Painting, undated
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Grumbacher Library, The Art of Drawing, 1975
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Grumbacher Library, The Art of Mixed Media Painting, 1973
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Grumbacher Library, The Art of Oil Painting, 1975
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Grumbacher Library, The Art of Painting Barns and Farms, 1973
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Grumbacher Library, The Art of Painting Dogs, 1975
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Grumbacher Library, The Art of Perspective Drawing, 1968
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Grumbacher Library, The Art of Still Life Painting, 1972
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Grumbacher Library, The Art of Watercolor Painting, 1975
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How Robert Wood Paints Landscapes and Seascapes, undated
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Lynn Bogue Hunt, How to Draw and Paint Birds, undated
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Stella Mackie, Portraits in Oils, undated
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Violet Parkhurst, Painting Sunsets, undated
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Fritz Willis, The Nude, undated
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Walter J. Wilwerding, How to Draw and Paint Animal Expressions, undated
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Blackburn Family Bible, with Family Records, 1857
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The Autobiography of Elder Wilson Thompson: His Life, Travels, and Ministerial Labors, 1978
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Mary Stone Bruce, Heath's Modern Language Series: Lectures Faciles, 1908
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Ernst Derendinger, Anthology of Art, Volume 1, 1937
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Ernst Derendinger, American Art, Revised Edition, Part Two, 1937
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Family History of the United States, 1897
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Fleming's Vest-Pocket Veterinary Advisor, 1914
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Gospel According to Saint John, 1885
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Ivey C. Greene, A Disastrous Flood: A True and Fascinating Story, 1941
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The Holy Bible, King James Version [Name plate: "Presented to Beulah Blackburn Vannoy by Reeves Vannoy, Dec. 25, 1942"], circa 1942
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The Holy Bible, undated
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Paul Lester, The Great Galveston Disaster, 1900
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S. Augustus Mitchell, A System of Modern Geography Comprising a Description of the Present State of the World and its Five Great Divisions, America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania, 1856
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The Perfect Ready Reckoner and Log Book: The Trader, Farmer, and Mechanic's Useful Assistant, 1890
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Picturesque Cuba: Part 1, Havana, 1906
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R.V. Pierce, The People's Common Sense Medical Advisor, circa 1890s
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Chester A. Reed, The Bird Guide: Land Birds East of the Rockies, From Parrots to Bluebirds, 1909
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Shelton P. Sanford, Common School Arithmetic on the Analytic System, 1872
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Souvenir of Uncle Sam's Great Fleet on the Pacific, May 1908
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G.W. Townsend, Memorial Life of William McKinley, 1901
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Webster's Common School Dictionary: A Dictionary of the English Language, Designed for Use in Common Schools, 1892
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Webster's Daily Use Dictionary, 1924
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Webster's New School & Office Dictionary, 1943
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Webster's Practical Illustrated Dictionary, 1942
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George Wentworth and David Eugene Smith, Wentworth-Smith Mathematical Series: School Arithmetics, Book Two, 1920
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Series VI: Phonograph Recordings, 1913-1923, undated
Series Description
Series VI: Phonograph Recordings consists of twenty-six recordings by various artists/groups. Phonographs are arranged alphabetically by artist name. The recordings must be digitized prior to use.
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Rev. J.C. Burnett and Sisters Grainger and Jackson, "The Downfall of Nebuchadnezzar" and "I've Even Heard of Thee", Columbia Records, 1913
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Carter Family, “Will You Miss Me When I’m Gone” and “Little Darling, Pal of Mine”, Victor Records, undated
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Vernon Dalhart, “The Engineer’s Child” and “The Convict and the Rose”, Silvertone Records, undated
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Vernon Dalhart, “Jesse James” and “Just Tell Them That You Saw Me”, Silvertone Records, undated
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Vernon Dalhart, “The Lightning Express” and “Blue Ridge Mountain Blues”, Silvertone Records, undated
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Vernon Dalhart, “The New River Train” and “The Little Rosewood Casket”, Silvertone Records, undated
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Vernon Dalhart, “Zeb Turner’s Gal” and “The Letter Edged in Black”, Silvertone Records, undated
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Vernon Dalhart, “The Wreck of the ‘97" and “In the Baggage Coach Ahead”, Silvertone Records, undated
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Vernon Dalhart, “The Wreck of the Shenandoah” and “The Wreck of the 1256", Silvertone Records, undated
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Darby and Tarlton, “Columbus Stockade Blues” and “Birmingham Jail”, Columbia Records, 1913
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Harry A. Delmore, “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” and “I’m so Glad Trouble Don’t Last Alway”, Grey Gull Records, undated
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Donaldson and Whiting-The Artist Ensemble, “The Song is Ended” and “My Blue Heaven”, Columbia Records, 1913
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Elzie Floyd and Leo Boswell, “She’s Only a Bird in a Gilded Cage” and “Nellie Dare”, Columbia Records, 1913 and 1923
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G.B. Grayson and Henry Whitter, “Don’t Go Out Tonight, My Darling” and “He’s Coming to Us Dead”, Victor Records, undated
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Arthur Hall and John Ryan, “Throw Out the Life Line” and “When the Roll is Called Up Yonder”, Grey Gull Records, undated
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Jack and Gene, “Before the Rain” and “Carolina Moon”, Supertone Records, undated
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Uncle Dave Macon, “Last Night when My Willie Come Home” and “I’ve Got the Morning Blues”, Vocalion Records, undated
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Charlie Poole with the North Carolina Ramblers, “Budded Rose” and “Good-bye Booze”, Columbia Records, 1913
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Charlie Poole with the North Carolina Ramblers, “The Highwayman” and “Hungry Hash House”, Columbia Records, undated
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Charlie Poole with the North Carolina Ramblers, “What is Home without Babies” and “I Cannot Call Her Mother”, Columbia Records, 1913
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Charlie Poole with the North Carolina Ramblers, “White House Rules” and “Monkey on a String”, Columbia Records, 1913 and 1923
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Homer Rodeheaver, “I Love to Tell the Story” and “The Lily of the Valley”, Silvertone Records, undated
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Homer Rodeheaver, “Open My Eyes that I May See” and Rodeheaver, Asher and Criterion Quartette, “The Old Rugged Cross”, Silvertone Records, undated
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Smith’s Sacred Singers, “Pictures from Life’s Other Side” and “Where We’ll Never Grow Old”, Columbia Records, 1913 and 1923
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Gid Tanner and his Skillet-Lickers with Riley Puckett, “Hand me Down my Walking Cane” and “Watermelon on the Vine”, Columbia Records, 1913 and 1923
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Eddie Walker and his Band, “It’s Tight like That” and “West End Blues”, Supertone Records, undated
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Series VII: Artifacts and Quilts, 1901-2001, undated
Series Description
Series VII: Artifacts and Quilts contains mementos and memorabilia collected by members of the Blackburn family including a hair comb and hair net, a set of fountain pen and pencil, notebooks with friends' well-wishes at school's end, old driver's licenses, army registration card, and many other items. Also included are sixteen handmade quilts donated by the Blackburn family. Copies of photographs of each quilt, front and back, are located in the control file of this collection.
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Advertisement, Herbert's Gulf, West Jefferson, North Carolina, undated
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Antique Fountain Pen and Pencil Set, undated
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Antique Hair Comb and Hair Net, undated
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Assorted Papers and Memorabilia from Blackburn Family, 1980-1993, undated
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Drivers' Licenses for Everett Reeves Vannoy, 1973-2002
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E-Z Mounts for Photographs, Two Brands-Lartz and NuAge, circa 1940-1950s
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Framed Color Photographs of Girl and Church with Thermometer, imprinted "Jack's Grocery and Esso, (Fleetwood), Rt. 1, Todd, NC", undated
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Framed Photograph with Thermometer, 1970 Calendar (July-December) on back, Imprint on front "Blackburn's Men Shop, West Jefferson, NC", 1970
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Framed Thermometer/Calendar from Blackburn's Department Store, West Jefferson, North Carolina, 1949
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Handkerchief and Lace Collar, undated
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W.C. and Belle Blackburn, Mementos-Army Registration, Statement of Marriage, Order of Odd Fellows Membership, 1901-1947
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Mabel B. Blackburn, Mementos-School Friends' Well-Wishes, Postcards, circa 1924-1925
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Beulah Blackburn Vannoy, Mementos-Notebook of Friends, Crocheted Cross, Dime Holder, Obituary Card, 1933-2001
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Reeves Vannoy, Mementos-Report Card and Teacher's Souvenir, 1924-1929
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Metal Brooch with Photograph Tin-Type and "B" stick pin, undated
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Sixteen Quilts, undated
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