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Following his discharge, he immi- grated to the United States, settling in Providence. For many years he was employed as clerk at the Columbus Bank until a few years ago, at which time he opened his own Foreign Ex- change office at the North End sec- tion, under the name of Zainetti Loan Company.
He is a member of the Loggia Vit- toria, Order Sons of Italy, and Italo- American Citizens Club.
In 1919, Mr. Zainetti married in Italy Armida Travaglini. They be- came the parents of two children: 1. Lydia ; 2. Irma. Office: 587 Charles Street, Providence, R. I.
ZANFAGNA, Filomeno Michael
Landscape Gardener; born in Vaira- no Patenora, Province of Naples, Italy, March 12, 1884, the son of Emilio and Geltrude (De Angelis) Zanfagna, both natives of the same towns.
He attended the public schools of his native town until the age of four-
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teen, at which time he went to work for his father learning the gardener trade. In 1900 he immigrated to the United States, settling in Providence. Upon arriving in Providence he worked his way as a landscape gardener for a few years until he established his own business. In addition to his major business as a landscape gardener and in raising flowers, he also specializes in evergreens, trees, shrubs, the sale of loam and turf at reasonable prices, and flower bed designs. Mr. Zanfag- na is known throughout the aristocratic residential sections of Rhode Island and Cape Cod for the high class of his work.
He is a member of Piave Society, Order Sons of Italy.
On September 23, 1906, Mr. Zan- fagna married Mariannina Darezzo, a native of Vairano Patenora. They became the parents of the following children : Emilio, a gardner ; 2. Mr ;. Linda Damiani; 3. Mrs. Alba De Fusco; 4. Arturo; 5. Alberto; 6. Rosa; 7. Edmondo; 8. Arduino; 9. Mariannina; 10. Geltrude. Business address 454 Union Avenue, Provi- dence, R. I.
ZAMMARELLI, Anna M.
Registered Nurse; born in Cicerale Cilento, Province of Salerno, Italy, the daughter of Nicola and Theresa (Lamb) Zammarelli.
When a little child, in 1912, she was brought here by her mother to join her father in Providence. She at- tended the Providence public schools and Hope High School, from which she graduated in 1930. She then en- tered the Rhode Island Hospital, where she became a graduate nurse in 1933. She became a registered nurse in the same year. She is also a registered nurse in the States of New York and Pennsylvania.
After becoming a registered nurse
she has had experience as office nurse, district nurse and has served at Wal- lum Lake Sanitarium. She has been serving at the Charles V. Chapin Hos- pital since June, 1939.
She is a member of Senior Choir of St. Ann's Church; Daughters of Isabella of St. Ann; for fifteen years has been member of Neighborhood Center ; Rhode Island Council of Ital- ian Women; Alumni Nursing Asso- ciation. She is very prominent in nurs- ing activities. Home: 97 Yorkshire Street, Providence, R. I.
ZINNO, Gennarino R., M.D.
Born in Marzano Appio, Province of Naples, Italy, April 1, 1911, the son of Marcellino and Giulia (Petis- ci) Zinno.
When an infant he was brought to the United States by his mother to join his father in Providence.
He attended the local public schools and St. Ann's Parochial School; Clas- sical High School, 1929; Providence College, B.Sc. 1933; Georgetown University School of Medicine, M.D., 1937. He served his internship at Garfield Memorial Hospital, Washing- ton, D. C .; resident physician at Rhode Island State Infirmary, from July, 1938, to January, 1939; in- terne and later assistant superintendent at Charles V. Chapin Hospital, from January, 1, 1939, to September, 1939.
He began active practice of medi- cine on December 1, 1939.
While at Providence College he was an active member of Aquino Literary Club ; at Georgetown he was a member of the Lambda Phi Mu Medical Fraternity. He is a member of Lodge Vittoria, order Sons of Italy; Providence Medical Society.
On November 15, 1939, Dr. Zinno married Tina J. Ricciardi of Providence. Office: 338 Branch Ave- nue, Providence, R. I.
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ZAMBARANO, Ubaldo E., M.D.
Superintendent of State Sanitarium at Wallum Lake; born in Providence, June 29, 1899, the son of Gioseppe and Caterina (Martellucci) Zamba- rano. His father was one of those hard-working pioneers who helped to build the communities of Thornton and Eagle Park.
Dr. Zambarano was educated in the Providence public schools. Fol- lowing his graduation from Classical High School in 1917, he entered Georgetown University where he at- tended College and Medical School, graduating in 1924, with the degree of B.Sc., and M.D.
He spent his interneship at the Gal- linger Municipal Hospital, Washing- ton, D. C. He later was appointed resident physician in the Municipal Tu- berculosis Hospital of Detroit, Michi- gan, where he served two and a half years. He returned to Providence in 1928 at which time he began the private practice of medicine.
In 1929 he was named assistant physician for the Providence Tuber- culosis League. For several years he has also served as tuberculosis spe- cialist at Charles V. Chapin Hospital. He is a member of the staff at St. Jo- seph's Hospital, and is a member of the Rhode Island Medical Society and Malpighi Medical Club.
On July 15, 1939, Dr. Zambara- no, recognized as an outstanding au- thority in the field of tuberculosis, was
appointed Superintendent of State Sani- tarium at Wallum Lake.
On July 19, 1924, Dr. Zambara- no married Edna V. Branner. They are the parents of the following: 1. Elizabeth Anne; 2. Joyce Katherine.
ZANNINI, Mary Cataldo
Registered Pharmacist; born in New York City, July 2, 1904, the daughter of John and Marianna (Di Blasi) Cataldo, both natives of Al- camo, Province of Trapani, Italy. Her father, a prominent macaroni manu- facturer of Westerly, R. I., immigrated to the United States in 1894.
She attended the public schools of Peace Dale, Westerly High School, Pembroke in Brown University and Rhode Island College of Pharmacy, from which she graduated with the degree of Ph.G. in 1928. While at Pembroke she was secretary of Dante Club. After completing her studies, she held responsible positions with many leading drug stores. In 1933 she became the proprietor of South County Pharmacy, at Peace Dale, in which venture she has been highly suc- cessful.
She is a former vice president of the Parent-Teachers Association of Peace Dale.
In 1923 she married Carmine Zan- nini and is the mother of two children: 1. Ursula, a student ; 2. Mary Ann, a student. Address: South County Pharmacy, Peace Dale, R. I.
Fraternal, Musical and Social Organizations Newspapers and Schools
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AURORA CLUB OF RHODE ISLAND
The Aurora Club of Rhode Island was organized in 1931, after several years efforts on the part of Judge An- tonio A. Capotosto to establish a club of leading Italo-Americans. The club was formally dedicated on June 6, 1932.
Judge Antonio A. Capotosto, Paul Castiglioni, Aristide B. Cianfarani, Prof. Alfonso De Salvio, Theodore V. Galassi, Louis V. Jackvony, Jo- seph Mercurio, Edmund M. Mauro, Felix A. Mirando, Vincent Sorren- tino, Ralph Tortolani and Raphael Vicario were some of the original charter members.
The present officers of the club are the following: Domenic J. Perri, Presi- dent ; George Mancini, Vice-President ; Nicholas Picchione, Treasurer; Mi- chael A. Monti, Secretary. Board of Governors: Vincent Sorrentino, Frank E. Traficante, Alfred De Maris, Ed- ward Argentieri, Marshall D'Am- brosio.
The Aurora Club is at 289 Broad- way, Providence, R. I.
AUSONIA CLUB
This club is a new Italo-American organization made up principally of residents of the Mount Pleasant sec- tion. It is constituted for the purpose of mutual welfare; to provide for so- cial intercourse, and to promote a finer public spirit.
The Ausonia Club was organized on February 9, 1939. Its present officers are Ugo Gasbarro, President; Oreste Toppi, Vice-President ; Charles Moia, Secretary; Augusto Pusateri, Treasurer; John J. Paterra, Financial Secretary. The club is located at 84 Academy Avenue, Providence, R. I.
CIRCOLO CONVIVIO
In 1935 a small group of representa- tive Italian women organized the Cir- colo Convivio, designed for the dis- semination of Italian culture and lan- guage. Since its formation the interest and enthusiasm has never lagged, and the fact that the club is very much alive today is due in no small measure to its loyal members.
Successful lectures on great Italian poets and writers have been held monthly by the Circolo Convivio at which acquaintance was made with many fine Italian women from other cities. The social affairs held fre- quently will long be remembered by all those who attended, as something inspiring and enjoyable.
The Circolo Convivio has a strong list of well-known Italian women. Among the founders are Mrs. Egle Bilotti, Mrs. Maria Colucci, Mrs. Maria Flavia Calabro, Mrs. Maria Cilento, Mrs. Diletta De Luca, Mrs. Marcella D'Itri, Miss Fannie Gatti, Mrs. Lucia E. Leonelli, Miss Elena Marinelli, Mrs. Ida Mori, Mrs. Ernesta Mazzucchelli, Mrs. Maria Pecora, Mrs. Flora Sciotti.
The present officers of the club are the following: Mrs. Ismalia Fiocca, President ; Mrs. Ernesta Mazzucchelli, Vice-President; Mrs. Lucia E. Leo- nelli, Secretary; Mrs. Maria Ricci, Treasurer. Mrs. Egle Bilotti, honor- ary president; Mrs. Maria Colucci, honorary member.
The promotion of the study of the Italian language and literature is al- ways the club's first consideration and it is lending its aid in every way pos- sibble that will bring credit to itself and the cultural movement in general.
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DANTE ALIGHIERI SCHOOL OF ITALIAN LANGUAGE
The Dante Alighieri School of Italian Language has had a very ac- tive and unusual history. It was first founded in 1916 for the purpose of teaching the Italian language to young Italians who were obliged to work for a living, or had been unable to acquire an education of the language of their forefathers. After a few years the school ceased to exist. It was re- opened in 1920, but it discontinued its work for lack of funds. Domenico Lombardi, who understood from ex- perience the aspirations and needs of our young Italo-Americans, reorgan- ized the school in January, 1936, un- der the auspices of the Loggia Dante Alighieri, an Italian fraternal society.
Mr. Lombardi's unique method of teaching has proven overwhelmingly successful. The remarkable success of its, pupils have given Dante Alighieri School a state-wide reputation as a training school for young Italo-Ameri- cans who desire to acquire or improve their knowledge of Italian. It has be- come the largest school of its kind. It is supported by contributions by public-spirited Italo-Americans. In 1940 it had four teachers and a total attendance of 250 young people.
DOMENICO LOMBARDI, Director of the Dante Alighieri School of Italian Language, was born in San Martino Valle Caudina, Province of Avellino, Italy, May 17, 1894, the son of Francesco and Antonietta (Masi) Lombardi. He pursued his classical studies at the Royal Lyceum "Pietro Giannone," in Benevento. He immi- grated to the United States in 1912, settling in Providence. An untiring expounder of Italian culture, he has made his home in this city ever since.
GLORIA LODGE, ORDER SONS OF ITALY
Among Italo-American women's fraternal, beneficial and cultural so- cieties, Loggia Gloria, Order Sons of Italy, stands out prominently, numer- ically, financially, and fraternally. It was organized on July 10, 1921.
It is the second women's unit of the Order Sons of Italy established in Providence. Some of those who were privileged to have been founders of Loggia Gloria were: Mrs. Vito N. Famiglietti, Mrs. Emilia Fontana, Mrs. Filomena Vitale, Mrs. Maria Colucci, Mrs. Ida Mori, Miss Irma Mori, Mrs. Lucia Mangiante, Mrs. Ida Man- giante, Mrs. Elena Gonnella, Mrs. Concetta Giannotti, Mrs. Elvira Gra- ziano, Mrs. Lucia Cubellis, Mrs. Macrina Corbi, Mrs. Giovannina Cian- ciarulo, Mrs. Maria Storti, Miss Au- tilia Corbi, Miss Nora Storti, Miss Adele Gonnella, Miss Calabrese, Mrs. Calabrese, Mrs. Sadie Calabrese, Mrs. Vittoria Carrozza. Deceased founders are: Mrs. Rosina Lauria, Mrs. Maria Carmine Storti, Mrs. Agnese Nuttini, Mrs. Filomena Paolucci, Mrs. Gio- vannina Di Matteo, Mrs. Etta Del Sesto.
Besides Mrs. Calabro the present officers are: Assistant Venerable. Mrs. Ida Mori; ex-Venerable, Mrs. Filomena Vitale; Orator, Mrs. Flora Sciotti; Recording Secretary, Mrs. Diletta De Luca; Financial Secretary, Mrs. Lucia Mangiante; Treasurer, Mrs. Lucia Leonelli. Trustees : Miss Irma Mori, Mrs. Emilia Fontana, Mrs. Lucia Paterra, Mrs. Anna Rosa and Mrs. Maria De Simone; "Cerimo- nieri," Mrs. Grazia Fiore, and Mrs. Maria Grilli. Official sick visiting Committee, Mrs. Cristina Pagnano and Mrs. Margherita Morelli; Physi- cian, Dr. Lawrence A. Mori; Grand Deputy, Dr. Ciro Scotti; Delegates to the Convention, Mrs. Maria Flavia
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Calabro, Mrs. Filomena Vitale and Mrs. Emilia Fontana.
Besides its Honorary Venerable Loggie Gloria has named Mrs. Mari- ano Vervena "Sorella Benemerita," and Mrs. Raffaele De Angelis Hon- orary Member.
The purposes which led to the formation of Lodge Gloria are thus referred to by Mrs. Maria Flavia Calabro, its energetic and able Ven- erable: "First, to take an active part in all activities designed to keep alive memories of our Fatherland. Second, the promotion of Italian culture. Third, to share community obligations for our countrymen, for the Red Cross, for the crippled and needy, for educa- tion and for the Community Fund." "Italy," continued Mrs. Calabro, "is the cradle of culture and civilization. The United States is the cradle of lib- erty that we all enjoy. We shall dedi- cate ourselves in promoting these noble ideals."
From a small beginning Lodge Gloria has grown numerically and financially until it is now one of the strongest among the Sons of Italy. Its membership is 125 Italo-American women. It has paid thousands of dol- lars in sick benefits, as well as in death benefits to families of deceased mem- bers. This splendid women's organiza- tion is the centre of numerous and varied activities, all designed to ad- vance and promote the moral and in- tellectual improvement of its members and fostering among them a true spirit of Americanism.
Among those who have served Loggia Gloria as Venerables are: Mrs. Vito N. Famiglietti, Mrs. Filo- mena Vitale, Mrs. Maria Colucci, Mrs. Maria Cilento, Mrs. Egle Bilot- ti, Mrs. Maria Pecora, Mrs. Maria Flavia Calabro. The present Vener- able, Mrs. Maria Flavia Calabro, now in her second term, ably carries
on the traditions and work laid out by her predecessors.
ITALO-AMERICAN CLUB OF RHODE ISLAND
This club owes its existence to the desire of a few public-spirited Italo- Americans to create a social and liter- ary organization for the purpose of keeping alive memories of their mother country and at the same time pro- mote a spirit of fraternal understand- ing and cooperation among its mem- bers. It is the oldest Italo-American Club in Rhode Island. It was organ- ized on March 8, 1899. Its charter members were Henry Caproni, Rinaldo Castiglioni, Gaudenzio Gasperi, Vin- cenzo Giusti, Ottavio Batastini, An- tonio E. Vota.
Its present officers are: John O. Pastore, President; Robert C. Lau- relli, Vice-President; Edmund J. Car- lone, Treasurer. Members of the board of directors: Louis W. Cap- pelli, Dr. Lawrence A. Mori, Dr. Charles A. Spacagna, Dr. Alfred A. Caldarone, Ralph Destino and Vin- cent Vespia.
The Italo-American Club is at 256 Broadway.
ITALO-AMERICAN PRESS AND NEWSPAPERMEN
In an old house still standing on Spruce Street, "L'Aurora," the first Italian weekly newspaper in Provi- dence was born during the winter months of 1895-1896. It was spon- sored by Michele Pesaturo, then Royal Italian Consular Representative. This short-lived newspaper was fol- lowed by "L'Aurora Novella," also sponsored by Michele Pesaturo, and its editor was Alfonso La Ricca, of Mignano, Italy. This paper lived a few months in the first half of 1896. Its printer was the late Federico Curzio.
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In October, 1897, Mr. Curzio, who had worked as a printer for many old- time Italian newspapers in New York, began publication of "L'Eco Del Rhode Island. This weekly paper has victoriously survived all vicissi- tudes and became the only Italian paper in Rhode Island. It was sold by the late Mr. Curzio some few years ago. Under its new ownership the paper was written in both the Italian and English languages. During the past seven years, Vincenzo De Orchis, its Italian editor, maintained a gen- eral supervision both editorial and otherwise. Louis M. Picerno, had charge of the printing department, and Carlo Costantino had charge of its circulation.
On January 15, 1940, Vincent Sorrentino became the owner of this old weekly Italian paper. In June, 1940, he changed the name from the "Italian Echo" to "Rhode Island Echo, and at the same time appointed Franco Lalli of New York City, as its managing editor, and Alexander Bevilacqua, as editor of the English section.
"The Rhode Island Echo," as it now appears, under the inspiring lead- ership of Vincent Sorrentino, assures the community of one of the largest and best-equipped weekly newspapers in the country.
Another weekly paper is "The Italo-American Tribune," published in both Italian and English. Its owner is Antonio Pace.
There have been other Italian weekly papers: "La Liberta," founded in 1902 by V. Talamini, was discon- tinued in 1922. "Il Corriere," a tiny daily paper, founded in 1908, lasted just one week. "Done Abbondio," a humorous weekly paper written by Gennaro Fico, lived for a few months in 1909.
The first Italo-American to enter
American journalism was the late Henry C. Salandri. He worked for the Providence Journal, the Providence News and for Boston papers. He died in 1920.
Besides Alexander Bevilacqua (Drinkwater), now with the "Rhode Island Echo," other young Rhode Islanders of Italian descent who have been able to enter the complex field of American journalism are Arthur P. Famiglietti, Philip E. Gravalese and Carmine Maisano, with the Provi- dence Journal and Evening Bulletin ; A. Alfred Marcello, at present with the Worcester Telegram; Nicholas Ruggieri, with the Pawtucket Times.
ITALIAN GROCERY AND MARKETMEN'S ASS'N
This association was founded in 1933. The object of the Italian Grocery & Marketmen's Association shall be to advance the welfare of its members, to foster among them a true cooperative spirit, to encourage the study of business conditions that may be needed for their mutual advantage and common prosperity to provide frequent social intercourse and to pro- mote a finer public spirit.
The officers of the association are the following: Gaetano D. Del Rossi, President; Simone Giordano, Secre- tary; Carlo Battista, Secretary; Cos- tantino Feola, Treasurer.
Members: Serafino Andreozzi, Co- mincio Ciccarone, Leonardo Capocci, Giuseppe De Fiore, Antonio D'An- tuono, Raffaele Della Rosa, Gaetano D. Del Rossi, Costantino Feola, An- gelo Giacchi, Bartolo Giacchi, Giu- seppe Golato, Giovangiacomo Gian- francesco, Raffaele Guglielmino, Si- mone Giordano, Angelo Mosca, Sal- vatore Pullano, Michael Paolino, Nicola Santangini, Francesco Stroscio, Raffaele Zito.
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ITALIAN WORLD WAR VET- ERANS ASSOCIATION IN THE U. S. A., INC., PROVIDENCE BRANCH
On May 24, 1921, the date mark- ing the entrance of Italy into the World War, Captain Martella, with the cooperation of a few veterans was able to hold the first meeting of the Italian World War Veterans Associa- tion, Providence Branch, at Jackvony Hall on Charles Street in the North End section. Besides Captain Angelo Martella who originated the campaign in its initial phase, others who likewise took a leading part in its following movement were Dr. Giovanni Sener- chia of Natick, a lieutenant in the reserve medical corps; lieutenant avia- tor Leo Leone, at present residing in New Jersey ; comrades Loreto L'Eu- ropa, Adolfo Delfino, Eugenio Ma-
cari, Bartolomeo De Cristofaro, sergeant Francesco Bellucci, Nicola Accinni, the deceased sergeant Carlo De Quattro and others. The move- ment spread to Federal Hill, the greatest center of Italian activities in Rhode Island. Subsequent meetings were held with increasing interest, un- til the organization took definite form at a meeting held in June, 1922, at Sarubi Hall on Brayton Avenue. Regular meetings were held and the membership increased as the work of its founders became known.
Meanwhile other organizations of Italian War Veterans were formed throughout the United States. Eventu- ally a Federation of Italian War Vet- erans in the United States was organ- ized in New York City in 1926. The Providence Branch of the Italian World War Veterans Association was one of the first to join the federation which now includes 92 branches scat- tered throughout the Italian centres in the United States.
Those who headed the Providence Branch of the Italian World War Veterans Association were Captain Angelo Martella, Lieut. Antonio Pace, Civil Engineer Erminio Migliori, Vin- cenzo Lentini and Dante Zainetti. In 1932, Captain Martella was re- elected President of this patriotic organization, and has continuously filled the office ever since.
The present board of managers is made up of the following: Captain Angelo Martella, President ; Vincenzo Lentini, Vice-President; Bartolomeo De Cristofaro, Financial Secretary ; Gennaro Aloia, Corresponding Secre- tary; Francesco Pirozzi, member. Dr. Vincenzo Verderosa, Royal Vice Con- sul of Italy in Providence, honorary member.
In its twenty years of existence this association has kept alive the torch of patriotism, conforming themselves to the duties which they owe towards their adopted country, the United States of America.
In October, 1939, the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Italian War Veterans Association was organized through the zealous and sincere efforts of Mrs. Italia Martella and Mrs. Josephine D'Ambra. In November, 1939, the Ladies' Auxiliary was officially in- augurated by the Marquis Carlo De Costantin, Royal Consul General of Italy in Boston.
The principles of the Italian Ladies' Auxiliary are similar in scope to those of the Italian War Veterans, to whom they wholeheartedly give their invalu- able moral and financial support.
Objects and purposes of the Fed- eration of the Italian World War Vet- erans in the United States of America, Inc. :
1. To maintain and continue among its members the ties of com- radship and fraternity which have bound them together during the recent World War.
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2. To commemorate those who have made the supreme sacrifice in the great cause for which the World War was fought and to rever the memory of those comrades who died fighting for their country, and to per- petuate the achievements of the heroic dead.
3. To aid and assist voluntarily in every possible way its members who are in need of moral and material sup- port.
4. To co-operate with American and other World War Veteran's asso- ciations and patriotic, charitable and welfare agencies toward the advance- ment and accomplishment of the pur- poses of this Corporation.
5. To establish and strengthen ties of brotherhood and friendship be- tween the Italians and the Americans, and more especially between the war veterans of Italy and those of the United States.
6. To promote a better under- standing of the ideals and traditions of the Italian people by and through a just appreciation of their historical, artistic, industrial, commercial and sportive values, particularly by chil- dren of Italian parentage residing in the United States.
7. To foster and perpetuate in- ternational good-will in the interest of world peace.
8. To encourage the study of the English language among its members and that of the Italian among their children.
9. To honor, defend and protect organized government and society and to encourage and promote devotion to the principles of good government, law and order, and a fealty and obedience to the institutions of this country and the safeguarding of the friendliest and most sympathetic relations among the members of the human family.
LODGE DR. MARIA MONTESSORI
The first Italian women's fraternal society to be organized in Rhode Island, was founded on October 29, 1916, by Luigi Cipolla, Pasqualina Verdi, Vincenza Orabona, Rosina Laudati, Enrichetta Indeglia, Rosina Cipolla, Carmela Di Biasi, Giovanna Prignano, Angiolina Flori, Virginia Cipolla, Amelia Schettini, Maria Verdicoia, Antonetta De Angelis, Nellie La Fazia, Lina Colletti, Co- stanza Letieri, all of the Silver Lake section of the City of Providence.
The object of the society is to pro- mote the moral and cultural progress of its members and the advancement of the Italo-Americans, especially in those affecting the welfare of the Italo- Americans of the Silver Lake section.
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