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                <text>These photographs were donated to MHGS.  We have no additional information about the donor or the collection.</text>
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                <text>These photos may still be under copyright. It is the responsibility of the user to determine the copyright status of a photo before using it in any way, including posting on the web or in a printed genealogy.</text>
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