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Guide to the Reston Black Focus records, 1960-2005 C0137

Reston Black Focus


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George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center

Fenwick Library, MS2FL
4400 University Dr.
Fairfax, Virginia 22030
Business Number: 703-993-2220
Fax Number: 703-993-8911
speccoll@gmu.edu
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Emily Martin

Repository
George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center
Identification
C0137
Title
Reston Black Focus records 1960-2005
URL:
http://sca.gmu.edu/finding_aids/restonblackfocus.html
Quantity
2.75 Linear Feet, (6 boxes)
Creator
Sharp, Edward G.
Language
English .
Abstract
The collection consists of papers from the Reston Black Focus, such as correspondence, advertisements, financial information and general information. Also included in the collection is a series on the Reston Homeowners Association (RHOA) with papers and other information from the Association.

Administrative Information

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Alternative Form Available

The entire collection is digtized and availalbe through the Reston Black Focus collection Reston Black Focus collection.

Preferred Citation

Reston Black Focus records, Collection #C0171, Special Collections and Archives, George Mason University Libraries.

Acquisition Information

Donated by Edward G. Sharp on December 16, 2008.

Processing Information

Processed in June 2009 by Emily Martin.

Historical Information

Reston is a planned community in Northern Virginia. Robert E. Simon, Jr., the founder of Reston, purchased the land with the proceeds from the sale of Carnegie Hall in New York City in 1961. Construction began in 1963 with the building of Lake Anne. During the late 1960s and early 1970s, the Reston Black Focus was established. The Reston Black Focus was created to encourage black citizens to participate more in Reston and to promote black culture and lifestyles.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of papers from the Reston Black Focus, such as correspondence, advertisements, financial information and general information. Also included in the collection is a series on the Reston Homeowners Association (RHOA) with papers and other information from the Association.

Series one is titled correspondence. The series has correspondence to and from the Reston Black Focus. The correspondence is from a variety of people such as Beverley Sharp, Edward Sharp and others. Also included in the collection are emails dated later than most of the series. The series contained in boxes 1 through 2 and is dated from 1967 to 2005.

Series two is titled By-laws. The series is a collection of various By-laws from the Reston Black Focus. The By-laws are in draft and final form. Also included are Environmental Management Committee Charter, Fairfax County-Wide Black Citizens Association (BCA) and other committees. The series is contained in box 2 only and is dated from 1968 to 1974.

Series three is titled committee. The series contains paperwork from different committees. Included are reports, Board of Directors meeting, election results, meeting minutes and other papers from committees. The series is contained in boxes 2 through 3 and is dated from 1969 to 1975.

Series four is titled finance. The series has information relating to the finances of the Reston Black Focus. The papers include calculations, financial reports, budgets and other financial documents. The series is contained in box 3 only and is dated from 1970 to 1975.

Series five is titled publications. This contains mostly booklets, brochures and other information from Reston and the Reston Black Focus. Some of the information includes The Reston Philosophers, Directory and United Virginia Bank. The series is contained in boxes 3 through 4 and is dated 1965 to 2000.

Series six is titled newsclippings. The newsclippings are articles written about Reston and the Reston Black Focus. Included are articles from the Reston Times and the Washington Post. The series is contained in boxes 4 through 5 and is dated from 1960 to 2005.

Series seven is titled Reston Homeowners Association (RHOA). The series contains general information on the Reston Homeowners Association such as deed of dedications, meetings, election results and others. The series is contained in box 5 only and is dated from 1960 to 1972.

Series eight is titled General Information. This series contains a variety of papers relating to Reston Black Focus. Included are maps, biographies, schedule of events and general notes. The series is contained in boxes 5 through 6 and is dated from 1960 to 2005.

Arrangement

Organized into eight series.

Missing Title Series 1: Correspondence, 1967-2005 (Box 1-2) Series 2: By-Laws, 1968-1974 (Box 2) Series 3: Committee, 1969-1975 (Box 2-3) Series 4: Finance, 1970-1975 (Box 3) Series 5: Publications, 1965-2000 (Box 3-4) Series 6: Newsclippings, 1960-2005 (Box 4-5) Series 7: Reston Homeowners Association (RHOA), 1960-1972 (Box 5) Series 8: General Information, 1960-2005 (Box 5-6)

Related Material

The Special Collections and Archives also holds the Planned Community Archives and other personal papers and organizational records that document Reston, Virginia, and other planned communities.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • African Americans -- Virginia -- Reston
  • Housing
  • Planned communities -- Virginia -- Reston
  • Reston (Va.)
  • Reston Association
  • Reston Black Focus

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

  • Sharp, Edward G.
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Significant Places Associated With the Collection

  • Reston (Va.)
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Container List

Series 1: Correspondence
1967-2005
(1.5 boxes)
Scope and Contents note

The correspondence is from a variety of people such as Beverley Sharp, Edward Sharp and others. Also included in the collection are emails dated later than most of the series.

  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 1
    Announcement
    August 31, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 2
    Board of Directors
    July 9, 1975
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 3
    Contract
    1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 4
    Election
    1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 5
    Election Information
    1974-1975
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 6
    Email: Subject-Aunt Jessie's Obituary
    2005
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 7
    Email: Subject-Re: Aunt Jessie's Obituary
    2005
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 8
    Expenses-Christmas Party
    February 25, 1975
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 9
    Festival
    July 30, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 10
    Festival Committee
    June 11, 1970
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 11
    From: Alicia Ashaw
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 12
    From: Beverley D. Sharp
    1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 13
    From: Beverley D. Sharp
    September 19, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 14
    From: Edward Sharp (2 letters)
    April 14, 1970
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 15
    From: Frederick A. Fresh
    August 7, 1971
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 16
    From: James R. Thomas
    August 29, 1972
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 17
    Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
    June 25, 1971
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 18
    Lakeview Apartment Project
    May 28, 1970
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 19
    List of Addresses
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 20
    Mailed Membership Questionnaire
    1975
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 21
    Membership Meeting
    1972
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 22
    Memorandum
    January 6, 1972
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 23
    Memorandum
    May 15, 1972
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 24
    Memorandums
    1975
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 25
    Message to Block Representatives
    September 27, 1972
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 26
    Newsletter
    1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 27
    Newsletter
    November 22, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 28
    Newsletter
    June 25, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 29
    Newsletter
    July 18, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 30
    Newsletter
    August 19, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 31
    Newsletter
    October 23, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 32
    Newsletter
    November 22, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 33
    Newsletter
    January 29, 1975
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 34
    Newsletter
    February 21, 1975
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 35
    Newsletter
    March 27, 1975
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 36
    Newsletter
    April 21, 1975
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 37
    Newsletter
    July 2, 1975
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 38
    Newsletter
    January 22, 1976
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 39
    Newsletter
    April 30, 1976
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 40
    Newsletter-Graduates
    June 22, 1973
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 41
    New Release
    July 18, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 42
    New Release
    July 18, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 43
    Note
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 44
    Open Letter to Members Reston Second Homeowners Association
    April 24, 1969
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 45
    Play Description
    1960s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 46
    Questionnaire
    1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 47
    Release
    1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 48
    Reston Black Focus Goals
    April 25, 1969
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 49
    Reston Second Homeowners Association
    October 27, 1967
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 50
    Roles and Responsibility
    August 24, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 51
    Theater Committee
    1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 52
    To: Arthur G. Hawkins
    September 23, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 53
    To: Angela Terrell
    August 6, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 54
    To: Beverley Sharp
    1971
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 55
    To: Beverley Sharp
    August 14, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 56
    To: Beverley D. Sharp
    November 5, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 57
    To: Beverley Sharp
    December 10, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 58
    To: Beverley Sharp, Ms.
    December 11, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 59
    To: Beverley Sharp, Mrs.
    December 28, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 60
    To: Beverley Sharp
    June 18, 1975
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 61
    To: Beverley Sharp
    November 12, 1975
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 62
    To: Black Focus Arts Festival
    August 8, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 63
    To: Black Arts Festival
    August 12, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 64
    To: Black Arts Festival
    August 15, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 65
    To Block Representatives
    1972
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 66
    To Block Representatives
    1972
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 67
    To Block Representatives
    June 2, 1972
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 68
    To Block Representatives
    August 30, 1972
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 69
    To: Board of Directors
    December 9, 1971
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 70
    To: Captain Greer
    August 18, 1971
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 71
    To: Committee Member
    1972
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 72
    To: Daniel Turner
    April 24, 1972
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 73
    To: Dennis J. Fischer
    May 21, 1973
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 74
    To: Douglas Kleine
    January 11, 1972
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 75
    To: Editor, Reston Times
    August 26, 1969
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 76
    To: Edward G. Sharp
    November 14, 1969
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 77
    To: Edward Sharp
    April 6, 1970
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 78
    Letter from Gene Bergoffen, Robert Pierce, and Michael Healy of the Reston Community Association to Edward Sharp.
    April 17, 1970
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 79
    To: Edward Sharp
    March 25, 1971
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 80
    To: Edward Sharp
    December 14, 1971
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 81
    To: Ernestine Bush
    December 28, 1973
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 82
    To: Focus Member
    April 5, 1971
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 83
    To: Frederick Fresh and Steering Committee
    September 8, 1971
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 84
    To: Frederick A. Fresh
    February 6, 1973
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 85
    To: Frederick S. Humphries
    1972
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 86
    To: Frederick S. Humphries, Ph.D
    1972
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 87
    To: Frederick Humphries
    1972
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 88
    To: Frederick S. Humphries
    August 28, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 89
    To: Frederick Naef
    June 14, 1971
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 90
    To: Glen Saunders
    1969
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 91
    To: Glenn W. Saunders Jr.
    September 10, 1969
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 92
    To: Glenn Saunders
    March 5, 1970
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 93
    To: Glenn Saunders
    August 18, 1971
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 94
    [From] George Mason University (GMU)
    1973
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 95
    To: Hendrick K. Sijgers
    July 14, 1972
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 96
    To: Howard Robinson
    July 29, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 97
    To: Institute for Services to Education, Incorporated
    1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 98
    To: James F. Leonard, President of United Nations Association
    March 25, 1975
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 99
    To: John L. Spitler
    January 27, 1975
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 100
    To: John L. Spitler
    January 27, 1975
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 1
    To: Members of Second Homeowners Association (SHOA)
    March 2, 1970
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 2
    To: Mona Blake
    August 21, 1969
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 3
    To: Norman Seabrooks
    September 20, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 4
    To: Reston Times
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 5
    To: Reston Times, Editor
    June 26, 1970
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 6
    To: Robert F. Horan
    September 19, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 7
    To: Royce Hanson
    December 12, 1971
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 8
    To: Royce Hanson
    February 2, 1972
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 9
    To: Steering Committee
    1973
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 10
    To: Town Council Members
    January 11, 1972
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 11
    To: Town Crier Editorial Board
    May, 1970
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 12
    To: Van Tile Whitfield
    June 16, 1972
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 13
    To: William Magness
    April 15, 1970
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 14
    To: William Magness
    May 31, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 15
    Virginia Department of Taxation
    October 1, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
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Series 2: By-Laws
1968-1974
(16 folders)
Scope and Contents note

The series is a collection of various By-laws from the Reston Black Focus. The By-laws are in draft and final form. Also included is Environmental Management Committee Charter and other committees.

  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 16
    By-Laws of Reston Black Focus, Incorporated
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 17
    By-Laws of Reston Black Focus, Incorporated (draft)
    1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 18
    By-Laws of Reston Black Focus, Incorporated
    1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 19
    Charter Adopted
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 20
    Charter (Draft Revised)
    1972
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 21
    Charter (Draft-Revised)
    1972
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 22
    Draft Charter
    1969
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 23
    Draft Charter
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 24
    Draft Charter
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 25
    Draft Charter
    1972
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 26
    Environmental Management Committee Charter
    1968
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 27
    Fairfax County-Wide Black Citizens Association (BCA)
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 28
    Human Rights Ordinance
    1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 29
    Outline of Education Committee
    1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 30
    Rules and Regulations Governing the Use of Tennis Court
    1973
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 31
    "What?, Why?, How?"
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
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Series 3: Committee
1969-1975
(0.5 box)
Scope and Contents note

Included in the series are reports, Board of Directors meeting, election results, meeting minutes and other papers from committees.

  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 32
    Agenda
    February 26, 1971
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 33
    Agenda
    January 26, 1972
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 34
    Agenda (Notes)
    July 30, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 35
    Annual Reports
    November 13, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 36
    Annual Report
    1975
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 37
    Biographical Sketch
    1975
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 38
    Black College Choir Concert
    1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 39
    Board of Directors Meeting
    September 18, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 40
    Board of Directors Meeting
    October 10, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 41
    Board of Directors
    December, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 42
    Board of Directors Meeting
    December 12, 1975
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 43
    Bridge Club Membership List
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 44
    Calendar of Events
    1973
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 45
    Committee Reports
    February 12, 1975
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 46
    Conference
    May 6, 1972
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 47
    Conference Agenda
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 48
    Conference Committee Report
    August 26, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 49
    Department of Consumer Affairs
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 50
    Election Report
    December 9, 1971
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 51
    Election
    1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 52
    Festival
    1972
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 53
    General Membership Meeting
    November 1, 1969
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 54
    Human Rights Commission
    1975
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 55
    June Happenings
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 56
    List of Board of Directors
    Feburary 13, 1975
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 57
    Meeting Minutes
    1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 58
    Meeting Minutes
    June 30, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 59
    Meeting Minutes
    June 24, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 60
    Membership Directory
    1974-1975
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 61
    Membership List
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 62
    Memorandum
    August 5, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 63
    Newsletter
    February 14, 1972
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 64
    Newsletter
    April 13, 1972
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 65
    Newsletter
    1972
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 66
    Newsletter
    March 7, 1973
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 67
    Newsletter
    April 13, 1973
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 68
    Newsletter
    October 16, 1973
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 69
    Newsletter
    January 14, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 70
    Newsletter
    April 30, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 71
    Notes
    1975
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 72
    Official Ballot
    1971
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 73
    Official Ballot
    July 30, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 74
    Program
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 75
    Report
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 1
    Report and Agenda
    July 30, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 2
    Schedule
    1971
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 3
    Schedule of Events
    1972
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 4
    Second Seminar in Race Relations Problems Solving
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 5
    Statement of Candidacy-Beverley D. Sharp
    1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 6
    Steering Committee Meetings
    January 3, 1972
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 7
    Steering Committee Meeting
    January 10, 1972
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 8
    Steering Committee Meeting
    January 10, 1972
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 9
    Steering Committee Meeting
    June 1, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 10
    Steering Committee Meeting
    June 10, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 11
    Steering Committee Meeting
    June 24, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 12
    Steering Committee Meeting
    July 16, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 13
    Steering Committee Meeting Attachment no. 1
    July 16, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 14
    Steering Committee Members List
    August 6, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 15
    Steering Committee Meeting
    August 12, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 16
    Steering Committee Members List
    1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 17
    Supper Club/Discussion Group
    1971-1973
    Scope and Contents note
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Series 4: Finance
1970-1975
(0.5 box)
Scope and Contents note

The series has information relating to the finances of the Reston Black Focus. The papers include calculations, budgets and other financial documents.

  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 18
    Agreements
    1972
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 19
    Application for Recognition of Exemption
    1972
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 20
    Budget
    1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 21
    Budget
    1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 22
    Calculations
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 23
    Calculations
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 24
    Calculations
    1972
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 25
    Calculations
    1973
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 26
    Calculations
    1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 27
    Cash Request and Fiscal Report Form
    1972
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 28
    Delivery Receipts
    1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 29
    District of Columbia (DC) Federation of Musicians
    1972
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 30
    Expansion Arts Summer Projects Grants Announced
    July 23, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 31
    Festival Account
    1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 32
    Festival Financial Summary
    1975
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 33
    Financial Report
    1973
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 34
    Financial Report
    1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 35
    Financial Statement
    1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 36
    Financial Summary of 1974
    1975
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 37
    General Grant Provisions
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 38
    Invoice
    1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 39
    National Endowment for the Arts (3 copies)
    1972
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 40
    Notes
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 41
    Notes
    September 11, 1972
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 42
    Orders
    1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 43
    Order Forms
    July 31, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 44
    Order Forms
    July 1, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 45
    Payments
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 46
    Price List
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 47
    Project Budget
    1972
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 48
    Proposal for a Black Arts Festival
    1972
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 49
    Receipts
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 50
    Receipts
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 51
    Receipts
    1972
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 52
    Receipts
    1972
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 53
    Reservation
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 54
    Statement of Receipts and Expenditures
    1975
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 55
    Tax Forms
    1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 56
    The United Negro College Fund
    1971
    Scope and Contents note
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Series 5: Publications
1965-2000
(1 box)
Scope and Contents note

This contains mostly brochures and other information from Reston and the Reston Black Focus. Some of the information includes The Reston Philosophers, Directory and United Virginia Bank.

  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 57
    A Proposed Form of Inner Government for the New Town of Reston
    1969
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 58
    Amanda Galloway Aid Society
    2000
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 1
    Article-"Democracy in the New Towns"
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 2
    "By Invitation Only" by Ginnie Gross (2 photos)
    1980s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 3
    Brochure-Lake Anne Nursery-Kindergarten
    1965
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 4
    Brochure-New Town Agenda
    1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 5
    Brochure-Reston: Smith Townhouses
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 6
    Brochure-The Reston Philosophers
    1970
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 7
    Bulk Mail
    1972
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 8
    Directory (2 copies)
    1973
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 9
    Festival
    1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 10
    Flyer-Gala
    December 27, 1975
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 11
    Flyer-The Hair Company
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 12
    Notices for Warner Cable TV Advertising Wheel
    1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 13
    Open Models
    1980s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 14
    Program-"A Tale of Two Toms"
    1968
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 15
    Programs-Black Arts Festival
    1970
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 16
    Purposes and Activities (2 copies)
    1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 17
    The Reston Letter
    May 21, 1966
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 18
    The Restonian Magazine
    1989
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 19
    The Reston Philosophers
    1988
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 20
    United Virginia Bank
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
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Series 6: Newsclippings
1960-2005
(1 box)
Scope and Contents note

The newsclippings are articles written about Reston and the Reston Black Focus. Included are articles from the Reston Times and the Washington Post.

  • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 21
    "A Festival of Black Arts"
    August 25, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 22
    "Black Culture"
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 23
    "Dance, Tour, Highlight Reston Festival" (2 copies)
    August 16, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 24
    "Focus on Black Culture"
    September 1, 1969
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 25
    "Human Rights.." (6 articles, 3 copies)
    1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 26
    Human Rights (6 articles)
    1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 27
    "List of Those Honored"
    1985
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 28
    New Town (6 articles)
    September 12, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 29
    "New Town Gaps Discerned at Seminar"
    September 12, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 30
    "Racial Incident"
    1960s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 31
    Reston Times (4 articles)
    July 13, 1969
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 32
    Reston Times and Globe (2 copies)
    August 16, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 33
    Reston Times: "Black Arts Tennis Tourney Set"
    August 29, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 34
    Reston Times: "Building Ban Appeal Certain"
    August 22, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 35
    Reston Times: "Court Strike County.."
    August 15, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 36
    Reston Times: "Festival: Bonds Not Forgotten"
    1972
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 37
    Reston Times: "6th Annual Black Arts Festival Nears"
    August 29, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 38
    Reston Times: "What's Inside"
    1976
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 39
    Seminar (2 Articles)
    August 8, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 40
    "Spotlight On: Black Focus"
    August 27, 1971
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 41
    Steering Committee Meeting (2 articles)
    July 4, 1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 42
    "The 'Real Life' Takes Over.."
    July 20, 1969
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 43
    The Reston Times
    September 4, 1969
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 44
    The Reston Times
    1969
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 45
    The Washington Post (4 articles)
    July 20, 1969
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 1
    The Washington Post (2 articles)
    September 1, 1969
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 2
    The Washington Post (4 photos)
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 3
    The Washington Post: "Father, Daughter, Roger Over"
    August 5, 2005
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 4
    "Trouble Erupts At Herndon High"
    1969
    Scope and Contents note
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Series 7: Reston Homeowners Association (RHOA)
1960-1972
(12 folders)
Scope and Contents note

The series contains general information on the Reston Homeowners Association such as deed of dedications, meetings, election results and others.

  • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 5
    Blank Query Report
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 6
    Deed of Dedication
    March 31, 1966
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 7
    Directory of Reston Organizations
    May 19, 1972
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 8
    Elections Final Report
    1971
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 9
    Members List
    March 22 and October 10, 1972
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 10
    Recommendation for a Consolidated Reston Homeowners Association (RHOA)
    1972
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 11
    Report to the Members of the Second Reston Homeowners Association (RHOA)
    1969
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 12
    Reston Homeowners Association (RHOA) Election Committee Report (6 copies)
    September 7, 1971
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 13
    Reston Homeowners Association (RHOA) Record
    April-July, 1972
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 14
    Section V-Problems and Opportunities
    1969
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 15
    Study of the Organization and Services
    1960s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 16
    Study of the Reston Homeowners Association (RHOA) by Booze-Allen and Hamilton
    1969
    Scope and Contents note
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Series 8: General Information
1960-2005
(1.5 boxes)
Scope and Contents note

This series contains a variety of papers relating to Reston Black Focus. Included are maps, biographies, schedule of events and general notes.

  • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 17
    A Reston Festival
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 18
    Action
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 19
    Addresses
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 20
    Addresses
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 21
    Advertisements
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 22
    Austin L. Spriggs Architect-Planner
    1968
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 23
    Biographical Sketch-Edward G. Sharp
    2000s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 24
    Biography
    1960s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 25
    Blank Stationary and Envelops
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 26
    Board of Directors List
    1972
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 27
    Books About the Negro American
    1968
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 28
    Fact Sheet
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 29
    Festival Flyer
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 30
    Flyer
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 31
    Flyer
    1971
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 32
    Focus in Black-A Reston Festival (2 copies)
    1969
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 33
    Fry and Welch Associates
    1970
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 34
    Handwritten List
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 35
    Handwritten Notes
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 36
    Handwritten Notes
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 37
    Health Committee
    1969
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 38
    Howard University Mississippi Project Fact Sheet
    1970
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 39
    HMVC Communication Committee
    1972
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 40
    In Memorian-Margaret Givens Young
    1984
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 41
    In Memoriam-Lafayette James Holland
    1989
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 42
    Instruction
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 43
    Kid Power
    1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 44
    List of Addresses
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 45
    List of Builders in Reston
    1966
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 46
    Lots at Reston
    1966
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 47
    Maps (2 copies)
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 48
    Memorial Service-James Edward Givens
    1980
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 49
    Memorial Service-Jessie Clifton Holland (4 copies)
    2005
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 50
    Miscellaneous Cards
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 51
    Miscellaneous Notes
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 52
    Miscellaneous Note
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 53
    Monarch-Carnival Supply Company (5 copies)
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 54
    Notes
    1962-1965
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 55
    Note
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 6 folder: 1
    Notes
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 6 folder: 2
    Notes
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 6 folder: 3
    Notes
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 6 folder: 4
    Note
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 6 folder: 5
    Notes
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 6 folder: 6
    Note
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 6 folder: 7
    Note
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 6 folder: 8
    Notes
    1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 6 folder: 9
    Note
    1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 6 folder: 10
    Note
    2000s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 6 folder: 11
    Note-Editor Reston Times
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 6 folder: 12
    Of Black America
    1969
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 6 folder: 13
    One Hundredth Birthday Celebration for Jessie C. Holland
    2002
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 6 folder: 14
    Recommendations
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 6 folder: 15
    Reston Black Focus [Non] Distribution List
    1969
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 6 folder: 16
    "Reston-Special To Black Men" by Edward G. Sharp
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 6 folder: 17
    Reston Tennis Association Membership Form
    1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 6 folder: 18
    Royce Hanson-Resume
    1971
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 6 folder: 19
    Schedule of Events
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 6 folder: 20
    Schedule of Events
    1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 6 folder: 21
    Schmitt's Florist Website
    2005
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 6 folder: 22
    Sharp Family (2 copies)
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 6 folder: 23
    Social Services List
    1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 6 folder: 24
    Study Team on Reston Homeowners Association (RHOA) Structure and Role
    1971
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 6 folder: 25
    Sulton and Campbell, American Institute of Architects (AIA)
    1960s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 6 folder: 26
    Tentative Schedule of Events
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 6 folder: 27
    "The Slave Trade"
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 6 folder: 28
    Westgate Research Park
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
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