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Photographic materials
CD047.S1
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The series consists of mostly photographic materials and textual records related to Expo 67 (1963-1967). Also included are 10 additional photographs from other world's fairs (1914-1915, 1958, 1963-1967). The series is divided into three sub-series. The first sub-series contains photographic material of sites and pavilions, indoor and outdoor views by various agencies and studios. The second sub-series also includes photographic material, but the focus is on the sculptures displayed on the site of Expo 67, while the third sub-series contains slides and colour prints on various subjects related to Expo 67.
1963-1967
Photographic materials
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CD047.S1
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The series consists of mostly photographic materials and textual records related to Expo 67 (1963-1967). Also included are 10 additional photographs from other world's fairs (1914-1915, 1958, 1963-1967). The series is divided into three sub-series. The first sub-series contains photographic material of sites and pavilions, indoor and outdoor views by various agencies and studios. The second sub-series also includes photographic material, but the focus is on the sculptures displayed on the site of Expo 67, while the third sub-series contains slides and colour prints on various subjects related to Expo 67.
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1963-1967
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CD047.S2
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The series consists of ephemera, textual records, a phonograph record related to Expo 67, Montréal, Québec (ca. 1967), and a phonograph record and textual record on the exhibition 'Man and His World'.
1967-1968
Textual documents and audiovisual materials
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CD047.S2
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The series consists of ephemera, textual records, a phonograph record related to Expo 67, Montréal, Québec (ca. 1967), and a phonograph record and textual record on the exhibition 'Man and His World'.
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1967-1968
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CD034.S1
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The SAAL Process exhibition discussed ten influential SAAL projects. This series contains several reproductions of seven of the projects documented in the exhibit. The projects were mainly in Porto, but also in Lisbon and Setúbal, Portugal. The reproductions included in this series cover the following projects: Bairro Quinta do Bacalhau–Monte Coxo, Lisbon; Leal, Porto; Antas, Porto; São Victor, Porto; Miragaia, Porto; Casal das Figueiras, Setúbal; and Quinta da Bela Flor, Lisbon. Not included in the collection, but documented by the exhibition, are the exhibited materials for: Bairro da Quinta das Fonsecas–Quinta da Calçada, Lisbon; Meia-Praia–Apeadeiro, Algarve; and Curraleira–Embrechados, Lisbon. - Bairro da Quinta das Fonsecas–Quinta da Calçada, Lisbon: A project of neighbourhood by Raúl Hestnes Ferreira with the participation of the resident associations Cooperativa de Habitação Económica 25 de Abril and Cooperativa de Habitação Económica Unidade do Povo, in 1974-1975?. The first phase includes 314 dwellings and the second 301 dwellings. - Meia-Praia–Apeadeiro, Algarve: A project by José Veloso with the participation of the residents' association 25 de Abril (1975). It includes 36 dwellings. - Curraleira–Embrechados, Lisbon: A project by José António Paradela and Luís Gravata Filipe with the participation of the residents' associations Cooperativa de Habitação Económica Bairro Horizonte and Cooperativa de Habitação Económica Lisboa Nova, in 1976. The first phase includes 768 dwellings and the second 170 dwellings. The collection contains reproductions of design development drawings, presentation panels and photographic materials dating from 1974 to 1979 that were realised during the SAAL Process. The material shows samples of built and unfinished housing projects in Portugal.
1974-1979
Projects featured in The SAAL Process exhibition
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CD034.S1
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The SAAL Process exhibition discussed ten influential SAAL projects. This series contains several reproductions of seven of the projects documented in the exhibit. The projects were mainly in Porto, but also in Lisbon and Setúbal, Portugal. The reproductions included in this series cover the following projects: Bairro Quinta do Bacalhau–Monte Coxo, Lisbon; Leal, Porto; Antas, Porto; São Victor, Porto; Miragaia, Porto; Casal das Figueiras, Setúbal; and Quinta da Bela Flor, Lisbon. Not included in the collection, but documented by the exhibition, are the exhibited materials for: Bairro da Quinta das Fonsecas–Quinta da Calçada, Lisbon; Meia-Praia–Apeadeiro, Algarve; and Curraleira–Embrechados, Lisbon. - Bairro da Quinta das Fonsecas–Quinta da Calçada, Lisbon: A project of neighbourhood by Raúl Hestnes Ferreira with the participation of the resident associations Cooperativa de Habitação Económica 25 de Abril and Cooperativa de Habitação Económica Unidade do Povo, in 1974-1975?. The first phase includes 314 dwellings and the second 301 dwellings. - Meia-Praia–Apeadeiro, Algarve: A project by José Veloso with the participation of the residents' association 25 de Abril (1975). It includes 36 dwellings. - Curraleira–Embrechados, Lisbon: A project by José António Paradela and Luís Gravata Filipe with the participation of the residents' associations Cooperativa de Habitação Económica Bairro Horizonte and Cooperativa de Habitação Económica Lisboa Nova, in 1976. The first phase includes 768 dwellings and the second 170 dwellings. The collection contains reproductions of design development drawings, presentation panels and photographic materials dating from 1974 to 1979 that were realised during the SAAL Process. The material shows samples of built and unfinished housing projects in Portugal.
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1974-1979
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CD034.S2
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This series contains reproductions of photographs that were taken by Alexandre Alves Costa from 1974 to 1976. The photographs document the Portuguese Revolution and the beginning of the SAAL process. The material gives a sample of events that occurred at the time, such as protests and assemblies, and shows political graffiti and the living and housing conditions of families of Portuguese workers. The SAAL Process exhibition at the CCA displayed these reproductions as a timeline in one of the galleries. The arrangement of this series reflects the arrangement of the timeline. For the exhibition, photographs taken in 1974 to 1976 were selected to illustrate the events, actions and decisions that lead to the SAAL process from the beginning of the Portuguese Revolution to SAAL. Note that the reproductions of photographs documenting SAAL projects used in the exhibition are arranged under their respective project series.
1974-1976
Photographs featured in the timeline, The SAAL Process exhibition
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CD034.S2
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This series contains reproductions of photographs that were taken by Alexandre Alves Costa from 1974 to 1976. The photographs document the Portuguese Revolution and the beginning of the SAAL process. The material gives a sample of events that occurred at the time, such as protests and assemblies, and shows political graffiti and the living and housing conditions of families of Portuguese workers. The SAAL Process exhibition at the CCA displayed these reproductions as a timeline in one of the galleries. The arrangement of this series reflects the arrangement of the timeline. For the exhibition, photographs taken in 1974 to 1976 were selected to illustrate the events, actions and decisions that lead to the SAAL process from the beginning of the Portuguese Revolution to SAAL. Note that the reproductions of photographs documenting SAAL projects used in the exhibition are arranged under their respective project series.
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1974-1976
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Research
CD042.S1
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The series documents Susan Wagg's research for the exhibition “Money Matters: A Critical Look at Bank Architecture”on bank buildings in the United States and in Canada. It contains her research files on each bank building presented in the exhibition and more general research on bank architecture and architects or architectural firms who designed banks. The series contains a research file for each of the bank buildings studied for the exhibition, which mainly consist of photocopies of articles and press clippings. Also included are more general research files on banks, which include press clippings and photocopies of publicatons, leaflets, and promotional material, as well as some reference photographs. Furthermore, the series contains texts and labels for the exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and for the venue at Columbia University.
1929-1993
Research
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CD042.S1
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The series documents Susan Wagg's research for the exhibition “Money Matters: A Critical Look at Bank Architecture”on bank buildings in the United States and in Canada. It contains her research files on each bank building presented in the exhibition and more general research on bank architecture and architects or architectural firms who designed banks. The series contains a research file for each of the bank buildings studied for the exhibition, which mainly consist of photocopies of articles and press clippings. Also included are more general research files on banks, which include press clippings and photocopies of publicatons, leaflets, and promotional material, as well as some reference photographs. Furthermore, the series contains texts and labels for the exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and for the venue at Columbia University.
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1929-1993
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Photographic commission
CD042.S2
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The series documents the photographic commissions for the exhibition "Money Matters: A Critical Look at Bank Architecture." The photographs were taken by the following photographers: Robert Bourdeau, Edward Burtynsky, David Duchow, David Miller, Marilyn Bridges, James Iska, Len Jenshel, John Pfahl, George Tice, Catherine Wagner and Serge Hambourg. The series contains contact sheets and prints sent from the photographers, correspondence from the photographers, and instructions for photographing the bank buildings.
1985-1988
Photographic commission
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CD042.S2
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The series documents the photographic commissions for the exhibition "Money Matters: A Critical Look at Bank Architecture." The photographs were taken by the following photographers: Robert Bourdeau, Edward Burtynsky, David Duchow, David Miller, Marilyn Bridges, James Iska, Len Jenshel, John Pfahl, George Tice, Catherine Wagner and Serge Hambourg. The series contains contact sheets and prints sent from the photographers, correspondence from the photographers, and instructions for photographing the bank buildings.
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1985-1988
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CD041.S1
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This series documents eight projects that Eva Hollo Vecsei worked on while at the firm Affleck, Desbarats, Dimakopoulos, Lebensold & Sise Architect (Arcop). Vecsei worked for the firm from 1959 to 1971 and was made an associate in 1964. She was the designer in charge of several Massey Award winning projects such as: Saint Gerard Magella Church, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec (1960-1963); Place Bonaventure, Montréal, Québec (circa 1963-1969); Student Union building, McGill University, Montréal, Québec (1965); and the Life science building, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia (1971). This series includes documents related to the following projects: Tifereth Jerusalem Synagogue, Côte-Saint-Luc, Québec (circa 1959-1971); Saint Gerard Magella Church, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec (1960-1963); Centre civique Chomedey, Chomedey [now Laval], Québec (1962-1965); Place des Arts, Montréal, Québec (1963); Place Bonaventure, Montréal, Québec (circa 1963-1969); Student Union building, McGill University, Montréal, Québec (1965); and the Life science building, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia (1971). Collection material in this series was produced between 1959 and 2017. Documenting the series are photographs, presentation drawings, slides, publications, clippings, correspondence, and digital material (mainly photographs and versions of a filmed interview). Records are predominantly related to Place Bonaventure, a large multi-functional complex comprised of exhibition and convention halls, an international trade centre, shopping concourses, offices, and a 400-room hotel with rooftop gardens. Mostly constructed of concrete, the building is connected to an underground pedestrian network and the Place Bonaventure metro station.
1959-2017
Affleck, Desbarats, Dimakopoulos, Lebensold & Sise Architect (1959-1971)
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CD041.S1
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This series documents eight projects that Eva Hollo Vecsei worked on while at the firm Affleck, Desbarats, Dimakopoulos, Lebensold & Sise Architect (Arcop). Vecsei worked for the firm from 1959 to 1971 and was made an associate in 1964. She was the designer in charge of several Massey Award winning projects such as: Saint Gerard Magella Church, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec (1960-1963); Place Bonaventure, Montréal, Québec (circa 1963-1969); Student Union building, McGill University, Montréal, Québec (1965); and the Life science building, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia (1971). This series includes documents related to the following projects: Tifereth Jerusalem Synagogue, Côte-Saint-Luc, Québec (circa 1959-1971); Saint Gerard Magella Church, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec (1960-1963); Centre civique Chomedey, Chomedey [now Laval], Québec (1962-1965); Place des Arts, Montréal, Québec (1963); Place Bonaventure, Montréal, Québec (circa 1963-1969); Student Union building, McGill University, Montréal, Québec (1965); and the Life science building, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia (1971). Collection material in this series was produced between 1959 and 2017. Documenting the series are photographs, presentation drawings, slides, publications, clippings, correspondence, and digital material (mainly photographs and versions of a filmed interview). Records are predominantly related to Place Bonaventure, a large multi-functional complex comprised of exhibition and convention halls, an international trade centre, shopping concourses, offices, and a 400-room hotel with rooftop gardens. Mostly constructed of concrete, the building is connected to an underground pedestrian network and the Place Bonaventure metro station.
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1959-2017
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CD041.S2
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This series documents nine projects by the firm Rosen, Caruso, Vecsei Architects. The practice was opened in partnership by Bernard Rosen, Irving Caruso and André Vecsei. The latter was partner until his departure in 1984 when he founded Vecsei Architects with Eva Hollo Vecsei. During his time at Rosen, Caruso, Vecsei Architect, André was the partner in charge of several projects including: Twenty-five story apartment building, Lincoln Avenue and St. Mathieu Street, Montréal, Québec (circa 1962-1974); Nursing home, Côte-Saint-Luc, Québec (circa 1962-1970); Senoir’s home, Manoir Outremont, Outremont, Québec (1977); Intermunicipal library, Pierrefonds, Montréal, Québec (circa 1980-1984). Eva Hollo Vecsei did not work for the firm Rosen, Caruso, Vecsei Architects. This series documents the following projects: Golf clubhouse, Mirabel, Québec (circa 1962-1970); Fraternity house, Montréal, Québec (circa 1964); Marina, Expo 67, Montréal, Québec (1965-1966); Engineering Institute of Canada, Montréal, Québec (circa 1967); International Civil Aviation Organisation building, Montréal, Québec (circa 1974); Seniors home, Manoir Outremont, Outremont, Québec (1977); Fort de la Montagne, Westmount, Québec (circa 1980-1982); and City hall and municipal library, Côte-Saint-Luc, Québec (circa 1981-1984). Also included are sketches from 1962 to 1984 for an unidentified project. Collection material in this series was produced between 1974 and 2006. Documenting the series are architectural records, such as conceptual, design, presentation, and working drawings, as well as photographs, digital material (mainly photographs), and a sketchbook. The bulk of the material was produced between 1981 and 1984, which corresponds to the period during which André Vecsei worked on the city hall and municipal library, in Côte-Saint-Luc, Québec. Documenting this project are working drawings and a few digitized sketches and photographs.
1974-2006
Rosen, Caruso, Vecsei Architects (1962-1984)
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CD041.S2
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This series documents nine projects by the firm Rosen, Caruso, Vecsei Architects. The practice was opened in partnership by Bernard Rosen, Irving Caruso and André Vecsei. The latter was partner until his departure in 1984 when he founded Vecsei Architects with Eva Hollo Vecsei. During his time at Rosen, Caruso, Vecsei Architect, André was the partner in charge of several projects including: Twenty-five story apartment building, Lincoln Avenue and St. Mathieu Street, Montréal, Québec (circa 1962-1974); Nursing home, Côte-Saint-Luc, Québec (circa 1962-1970); Senoir’s home, Manoir Outremont, Outremont, Québec (1977); Intermunicipal library, Pierrefonds, Montréal, Québec (circa 1980-1984). Eva Hollo Vecsei did not work for the firm Rosen, Caruso, Vecsei Architects. This series documents the following projects: Golf clubhouse, Mirabel, Québec (circa 1962-1970); Fraternity house, Montréal, Québec (circa 1964); Marina, Expo 67, Montréal, Québec (1965-1966); Engineering Institute of Canada, Montréal, Québec (circa 1967); International Civil Aviation Organisation building, Montréal, Québec (circa 1974); Seniors home, Manoir Outremont, Outremont, Québec (1977); Fort de la Montagne, Westmount, Québec (circa 1980-1982); and City hall and municipal library, Côte-Saint-Luc, Québec (circa 1981-1984). Also included are sketches from 1962 to 1984 for an unidentified project. Collection material in this series was produced between 1974 and 2006. Documenting the series are architectural records, such as conceptual, design, presentation, and working drawings, as well as photographs, digital material (mainly photographs), and a sketchbook. The bulk of the material was produced between 1981 and 1984, which corresponds to the period during which André Vecsei worked on the city hall and municipal library, in Côte-Saint-Luc, Québec. Documenting this project are working drawings and a few digitized sketches and photographs.
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1974-2006
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CD041.S3
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This series documents two projects by the firm Eva Vecsei Architect. In 1973, Vecsei opened her own private practice after her departure from the Dimitri Dimakopoulos’ firm, where she worked from 1971 to 1973. In 1973, Vecsei was hired as an architect by Group Concordia Developers (GCD) to design La Cité, a high density mixed-use residential and commercial project in Milton Park, Montréal. The project was comprised of multifunctional complexes of residential units, offices, a shopping mall, and a hotel with a year-round outdoor pool. The project was realized by the architects Eva H. Vecsei and Dobush Stewart Longpré Marchand Goudreau. The project is also known as "Cité Concordia". The Place Bonaventure was also developed by GCD, where Vecsei was the head project designer from 1964 to 1967. Besides these projects Eva Vecsei Architect also designed concepts for the city centre (1976) and a mixed-use complex (1978) in Karachi, Pakistan. The bulk of the Eva Hollo Vecsei collection is arranged in this series and was produced between 1969 and 2008. Records are predominantly from 1974-1976, which correspond to the period of the La Cité project. Documenting La Cité are architectural records, such as presentation, design, and working drawings, as well as photographs, publications, slides, clippings, digital material (photographs), and a presentation document. This series also includes two clippings on the mixed-use complex in Karachi.
1969-2008
Eva Vecsei Architect (1973-1980)
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CD041.S3
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This series documents two projects by the firm Eva Vecsei Architect. In 1973, Vecsei opened her own private practice after her departure from the Dimitri Dimakopoulos’ firm, where she worked from 1971 to 1973. In 1973, Vecsei was hired as an architect by Group Concordia Developers (GCD) to design La Cité, a high density mixed-use residential and commercial project in Milton Park, Montréal. The project was comprised of multifunctional complexes of residential units, offices, a shopping mall, and a hotel with a year-round outdoor pool. The project was realized by the architects Eva H. Vecsei and Dobush Stewart Longpré Marchand Goudreau. The project is also known as "Cité Concordia". The Place Bonaventure was also developed by GCD, where Vecsei was the head project designer from 1964 to 1967. Besides these projects Eva Vecsei Architect also designed concepts for the city centre (1976) and a mixed-use complex (1978) in Karachi, Pakistan. The bulk of the Eva Hollo Vecsei collection is arranged in this series and was produced between 1969 and 2008. Records are predominantly from 1974-1976, which correspond to the period of the La Cité project. Documenting La Cité are architectural records, such as presentation, design, and working drawings, as well as photographs, publications, slides, clippings, digital material (photographs), and a presentation document. This series also includes two clippings on the mixed-use complex in Karachi.
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1969-2008
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CD041.S4
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This series documents two projects by the firm Vecsei/Panzini Architects. In 1980, Eva Hollo Vecsei and Michelange Panzini opened the firm Vecsei/Panzini Architects. The firm closed in 1984 when Eva and André Vecsei opened their own practice, Vecsei Architects. During while working together Vecsei and Panzini designed the Sternthal residence, Westmount, Québec (1982), a low-rise office building on De Maisonneuve Boulevard, Montréal, Québec (circa 1983), and The Quebec Bar Association Headquarters, Montréal, Québec (circa 1984). This series includes documents for the Sternthal residence and the low-rise office building on De Maisonneuve Boulevard. Collection material in this series was produced between 1980 and 1984. Documents include architectural records, such as presentation and design development drawings, and as well as a clipping.
circa 1980-1984
Vecsei / Panzini Architects (1980-1984)
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CD041.S4
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This series documents two projects by the firm Vecsei/Panzini Architects. In 1980, Eva Hollo Vecsei and Michelange Panzini opened the firm Vecsei/Panzini Architects. The firm closed in 1984 when Eva and André Vecsei opened their own practice, Vecsei Architects. During while working together Vecsei and Panzini designed the Sternthal residence, Westmount, Québec (1982), a low-rise office building on De Maisonneuve Boulevard, Montréal, Québec (circa 1983), and The Quebec Bar Association Headquarters, Montréal, Québec (circa 1984). This series includes documents for the Sternthal residence and the low-rise office building on De Maisonneuve Boulevard. Collection material in this series was produced between 1980 and 1984. Documents include architectural records, such as presentation and design development drawings, and as well as a clipping.
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circa 1980-1984