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    ScannedIII145SabaH is a Bosnian-language weekly newspaper that was published in the United States between December 1997 and  October 2014. It was founded in Astoria, NY. In 2006, publishing was relocated to St. Louis, MO, but the newspaper continued its national distribution. A typical issue contains about 50 pages and features bold headlines and many photos, with articles from both Bosnia- and US-based contributors. SabaH was established to help Bosnian immigrants deal with life in their new home and keep them informed of events in their war-torn country. Its name translates to 'sunrise', symbolizing the arrival of a new generation of Bosnian immigrants in the US.Click on the blue Maximize button in the top right corner of each image to browse the pages of an issue. This project was made possible by a generous donation from Susan Powers of St. Louis, MO. Digitization is ongoing

    University News - Volume 102, Issue 002 (November, 2023)

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    24 pages.Topgolf St. Louis Officially Opens in Midtown Page 3 Four Books Every Woman Should Read in Her Twenties Page 8 Vol. CII No. 2 Nov. 2023 President Govan Impeached Full Story on Page 2 News 02 President Govan Impeached SOPHIA BRUMMOND Copy Editor During a three-hour long closed Senate session, the Student Government Association impeached former President Marquis Govan in a landslide vote of 22-4 on Wednesday night. The vote on Nov. 1 follows allegations made by former vice president of international affairs, Nikolay Remizov, against Govan last month. This event marks the first ever documented successful impeachment of a SLU SGA student body president. The impeachment bill stated that “the President has shown a consistent overreach of power in the role,” citing specific occurrences. After the closed senate vote, vice president of communications & international affairs, Ryan Tisdale, was immediately sworn in as interim president. Tisdale led the Internal Affairs Committee and headed the investigation into the charges against Govan. Tisdale refused to comment on the investigation and vote. Other senators and executive members stated that the situation was sensitive and they were unsure what they could share. The timeline for a new presidential election is unclear. According to Article 6.3.G of SGA’s bylaws, all nominees are supposed to be presented within two weeks of vacancy. Senator Reueline Arulanandam confirmed the vote will be made by senators, not the student body. The voting was anonymous and closed to the public. Each senator wrote their vote on a slip of paper and placed it into a wooden box. The executive board was not allowed to vote. Govan was not present during the vote of impeachment and was told privately the vote results by SGA faculty advisor, Bill Boxdorfer and speaker of the Senate, Luke Busboom. After the closed session commenced, Busboom informed the public and Facebook live viewers that the motion to impeach was passed. After accusations made by Remizov on Oct. 11, internal affairs began their investigation. Remizov claimed that Govan had threatened to impeach him in a private meeting after Remizov had sent a story Govan had posted on his personal Instagram account to the Jewish Student Association group chat. While the initial conflict between Remizov and Govan surrounded Govan’s pro-Palestine social media activity, Senator Arulanandam confirmed the impeachment had nothing to do with alleged anti-semitic concerns. Govan addressed the allegations made against him at the SGA meeting on Oct. 18, stating that he had in fact gone into a meeting angry but had never threatened the impeachment or expulsion of Remizov. Govan was given the chance to talk to the Senate before the vote and fielded questions and concerns from senators. Senators interviewed by the University News stated that the environment was kept civil, but did not comment on what questions were raised and what was debated. All other bills on Wednesday’s agenda were rescheduled leaving only Senate Bill 012-23 to impeach Govan on the docket. According to the Nov. 1 meeting agenda, the bill was proposed and written by senator for the college of public health and sciences, Reueline Arulanandam, speaker of the Senate, Luke Busboom, senator for the college of arts and sciences, Liliana Cisneros, senator for the school of social work, Sam Hall and first-year student senator, Camille Smith. The bill stated that Govan had directly violated the SGA Constitution and could be voted to be removed from office. The bill further stated that Govan had not upheld the ideals and values of the Jesuit Catholic Tradition when he “suggested that former VP Remizov could formally resume his position within a week’s time.” Senators reviewed screenshots of texts presumably between Remizov and Govan but did not comment on the details of the evidence. The presented Senate bill stated, “Whereas various text messages show President Govan putting pressure on Former VP Remizov to submit his resignation.” Further, the bill states that Govan unlawfully forced Remizov to resign. “Whereas, once a VP has resigned, they are no longer part of Senate in any capacity, making it unconstitutional for the President to appoint them back into their role in the future. Whereas, President Govan pushed VP Remizov to resignation under false pretenses,” according to SB 012-23. The atmosphere during the closed session was tense and focused, according to Senator Arulanandam. “I think nobody in the room was interested in making history with this. This isn’t an easy decision that any of us wanted to make,” Arulanandam said. “Nobody wanted to be in this position in the first place, and again I don’t think that anybody is happy that this is like that.” In an email statement sent late Wednesday night addressing the impeachment, SGA wrote that they were committed to transparency. “We want to assure you that this decision was made after a fair and unbiased evaluation of the situation,” the email read. “I believe that it was handled by our internal affairs committee quite well, I believe that the vice president of internal affairs and now acting president, Ryan Tisdale, did a great job at keeping a non-bias and keeping it contained within the internal affairs committee,” said Allie Thornton, senator for the Chaifetz school of business. Govan and other senators exited the chambers clearly distraught, others could be heard laughing during the closed session. Other senators felt the impeachment was not a reflection on Govan’s character. “I am heartbroken about the situation as a whole … I want to reiterate that this was not at all a case of judgment of him as a person, and ultimately we are all a part of the SLU community to work together and work towards a greater good and this had to occur,” said Brett Sharp, senator for the college of arts and sciences. Many factors contributed to the final vote. A packet of evidence was provided to members of the Senate including tweets, texts and personal statements made by Remizov and Govan. “It was probably the personal statements that were most compelling to hear from both sides, it was very enlightening, and I think it’s extremely important to take all perspectives when considering a matter so important as the one at stake,” Thornton said. SGA members are now hoping to move forward and learn lessons from these events in order to best serve the SLU community. “Now that it has happened we will learn and grow as a community to figure out the steps we can take from here,” said Hikmat Roumany, senator for residence hall association. “There isn’t any hate or discretion to any party of any affiliation. We all came from understanding perspectives and came to a vote at the end, and that’s what it came to.” It remains unclear if the impeachment would affect any of Govan’s potential or current scholarships. The vote for a new president will take place by the Senate, based upon recommendations made by the Senate and executive board. The formal election for SGA president of the 2024-2025 school year will take place as planned in Feb. 2024. SGA encourages student feedback about the future of the Student Government. Additional reporting from Owen Herdrick. news 03 Topgolf St. Louis Officially Opens in Midtown (Owen Herdrick / The University News) OWEN HERDRICK Contributor Topgolf St. Louis Midtown held its grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct. 20. The brand-new facility features 102 hitting bays, the largest bay Topgolf has constructed. It is a three-floor venue, home to a full bar and restaurant, over 200 HDTVs, a 28-foot video wall and multiple patios. The ceremony featured many guest speakers, including SLU President Fred Pestello, Alderwoman Laura Keys, Greater St. Louis CEO Jason Hall and Mayor’s Office Chief of Staff Jared Boyd. The speakers said this event space will act as yet another attraction to build up the increasingly developing Midtown community. “I think it’s one more thing for our students to do. So, I think back when I started nine and a half years ago, the city foundry wasn’t there. The armory wasn’t there. We didn’t have a lot of this development,” Pestello said. “From what I hear from students, they really love what’s happening at City Foundry. I’m very excited that they’ve got one more thing for those who might be interested in coming out here and having some fun hitting golf balls.” In a city as much a victim of urban sprawl as any other, Midtown is working hard to draw people back with the grand opening of the City Foundry, with Fresh Thyme, The Armory, the Alamo Drafthouse and now Topgolf in the last two years. Boyd mentioned in his speech at the ceremony that there is an increase in traffic coming in from the suburbs rather than the reverse as it has often been. “They’re going to be a lot of people who when they’re looking for a date night, when they’re looking for family night, are not going to be getting on highway 64. They’re going to be coming right here,” Boyd said. Topgolf will not only bring fun to SLU students but also employment to the region. Andy Najjar, director of operations at Top Golf said nearly four dozen students are employed at the facility. Topgolf seeks to enrich the community further by partnering with local businesses and working with SLU, Najjar added. “We’re excited to be part of the St. Louis Redevelopment Corporation here, which is associated with St. Louis University here in Midtown. We have a strong partnership with Saint Louis University, and we’re looking forward to being a part of this renaissance here in Midtown,” Najjar said. “We want golf to be open and accessible to everyone, and Topgolf is a great way to do that. It’s a great place to start. You know, we do have lessons we do in the summer, we’ll have kids academies. We want everyone to participate. We want golf to be for everybody,” Najjar said. The price per bay per hour ranges significantly, from as little as 15 an hour to as much as 58. For a cheaper cost, look to visit on Tuesdays, which feature half-off admission from open to close. Prices increase the later in the day you visit, and Friday to Sunday are 5-7 dollars more expensive than their weekday counterparts. There are not currently any discounts for students. When asked how much the facility cost to construct, Najjar declined to comment. A similar 102-bay facility in El Paso cost 15.7 million to build in 2017. Given the recent trends of inflation, this venue may have cost even more. Likewise, where this money came from was not disclosed. As for events, the facility will be easing into things for the first few weeks. However, Najjar confirmed some to-be-announced events with local partners are coming down the road. Topgolf is now open to the public seven days a week, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., except Friday and Saturday, where it is open until midnight. The ceremony’s speakers say they expect it to become a premier attraction in the Midtown community for everyone. News Local Groups Hold 04 ‘Emergency Rally’ in Support of Guatemalan Democracy An emergency rally was held in Tower Grove Park by various local organizations in support of Guatema-lan Democracy on Tuesday, Oct. 17. The rally was in support of President-Elect Bernardo Arévalo, an an-ti- corruption politician, and to call on the international community to support democracy in Guatemala at a precarious time for the country. Protests have sprung up across the country demand-ing the incumbent government respect the results and demand a smooth peaceful transition of power. The rally in St. Louis was organized in solidarity with the ongoing protests in the country. Protests rose after Arévalo won the runoff in Guate-mala’s presidential election in a landslide, capturing 60% of the vote in August. Even though his margin of victory was large, he has faced repeated attempts to thwart his assumption of the office by the country’s attorney gen-eral Maria Consuelo Porras and other actors opposed to his presidency. The same actors have sought to weaken Arévalo’s political party, Movimiento Semilla. Multiple groups were in attendance at the rally, includ-ing the St. Louis Interfaith Committee on Latin America (IFCLA), Mutual Aid Overland, the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL) and the Green Party. Angel Flores Fontánez, a 34-year-old Ph.D. history student at Saint Louis University is a community orga-nizer with the IFCLA. When asked why he was attending the rally, he re-sponded that he wanted to “put his actions where his mouth is” and show solidarity with the pro-democracy movement in Guatemala. Fontánez, who is originally from Puerto Rico, said his deep involvement with local Latin American communi-ties compelled him to take action. Fontánez said he sees parallels between what is hap-pening in Guatemala to the riots on Jan. 6. “This is extremely similar to the Jan. 6, [2021], event here, it is extremely [similar]. They are backed by big interests and big money and ultra-right politicians,” Fontánez said. Fontánez said he wants the international community to respond. “The U.N. has already condemned the actions of the current government in Guatemala and has asked to respect the will [of the people]. We definitely want to continue to have that international pressure in Guate-mala and support the will of the people and support the protestors,” Fontánez said. Fontánez noted that because of U.S. intervention in Guatemala during the Cold War, they have a duty to support democracy in the present. “The United States has responsibility on this, not only in the past but in the present to push forward what the people want, which is the Semillas Party to take power,” Fontánez said. Haley Milner, a 31-year-old local immigration lawyer who was at the rally with the PSL said she attended be-cause she wanted to “stand in solidarity” with her clients and the local Latin American community. “The UN and the U.S. should stop interfering and let the Guatemalan people speak for themselves and allow this candidate to hold office as the people have voiced their opinion as wanting him to do,” Milner said. The U.S., for its part, has condemned the actions of the incumbent government and has floated the idea of put-ting sanctions on Guatemala if the incumbent govern-ment does not relent its efforts to block Arévalo from becoming president. Attorney General Porras in 2021 was put on a list of undemocratic and corrupt actors by the State Department. Milner is skeptical of direct intervention by the U.S. if the incumbent government does not cease its efforts to block Arévalo from seeking office. “Based on the U.S.’s track record of meddling in Latin American elections to the detriment of the people of Latin America, I would prefer if the U.S. would stay out of it,” Milner said. CHARLIE PREISS Contributor (Charlie Preiss / The University News) newsSpice Market Offers 05 ‘taste of home’ for Indian International Students ULAA KUZIEZ News Editor Shreya Akula thought Indian food occasionally served on campus often lacked authentic taste. As a graduate student and part-time food service worker, she had an idea: a pop-up at Grand Dining Hall with Indian students as chefs. The one-time pop-up turned into a weekly occurrence last spring, with long lines and a large following among international students. Its success prompted the student team to plan for a permanent Indian eatery on campus. This fall, Spice Market opened up, a student-run Indian restaurant at Saint Louis University. Akula, who now manages Spice Market, worked closely with DineSLU to establish the restaurant. From the start, she said authenticity was at the heart of the vision. “We really wanted to have that authenticity so students can feel like they are back at home like they’re in their mom’s kitchen,” Akula said. SLU has seen a significant increase in international students in the past few years. There are more than 1,400 international graduate students this year, 85% of whom are from India. Indian students like Karthik Mogiliburam say it is comforting to have a meal on campus that reminds them of home. “We are far away, far away from home, and the one thing we miss a lot is our Indian food,” Mogiliburam said. “This semester we are very much lucky to get the Spice Market opened up for us.” While Spice Market caters to Indian students, the cuisine shares commonalities with the culinary traditions of other South Asian countries like Nepal and Pakistan and appeals to a range of students. Madeline Erdman, DineSLU’s marketing coordinator, has been working closely with the student team running the restaurant. When Spice Market first opened up, Erdman said she was worried the spice level might be too bold, but she’s been surprised with the positive feedback. “The reaction was honestly really incredible to hear because there were so many students who just loved it. They absolutely loved it,” Erdman said. “And people actually liked that it was a little spicy.” Abdul Rahman Shaik, a graduate student and chef supervisor at Spice Market, said it is not always easy to accept people from different countries or appreciate their cultural foods. He said he is proud students are willing to try and enjoy Indian cuisine. “If [I] cook something and the people like the food, then it’s gonna give me the most happiness. I’m feeling so excited and feeling so happy to be part of it,” Shaik said. From its inception as a pop-up to its growth now as a restaurant, this has been a student-run operation. Sourcing authentic ingredients like black cardamom and chickpea flour is important to the team, but campus production chef Brian Horrocks said that has been harder than expected. “Sourcing some of these products in St. Louis -– we’re not New York or Miami — we’re trying to get authentic items from far away places to the middle of Midwest, so we’re doing what we can,” Horrocks said. Horrocks, who has a background in Indian cuisine, has been guiding the student team with inventory and ordering. He said since the restaurant opened in August, they have all been learning from each other as they overcome sourcing and cooking challenges. “It’s something new, and it’s exciting to be student-run. The students are really excited about what they’re doing,” Horrocks said. The menu lineup includes a range of classic Indian dishes including basmati rice, daal (lentils), chicken curry and naan bread. There are also a few vegetarian items like chickpea salad and pakora, a vegetable fritter coated with chickpea flour and fried till golden brown. “Pakora is one of the favorite snacks for every Indian and that’s going to be very famous on the campus,” said Yash Yegurula, who works as a cashier at Spice Market. Curating and managing a new restaurant was not in Akula’s post-graduation plans. Through food, Spice Market helps to “fill a gap” for international students on campus, she said. “Spice Market is more than a dining experience,” Akula said. “It’s a cultural bridge that brings peoplefrom all corners of the world together through the universal language of food.” Spice Market offers a range of classic Indian dishes. Pictured is paneer curry, lentils, basmatic rice, chickpea salad and coriander chuttney. (Ulaa Kuziez / The University News) (Ulaa Kuziez / The University News) SLU alumna Shreya Akula helped establish Spice Market, a new student run Indian restaurant located in Fusz Hall. ARTS & LIFE 06 Are Long Movies the New Blockbuster Norm? GRANT BELLCHAMBER Senior Writer “Killers of the Flower Moon” serves as the latest installment in a growing trend. With the release of Martin Scorsese’s potential swan song, viewers flocked to the theaters for an abnormally long adventure into a world depicting the inflicted pain and suffering of the Osage Tribe in 1920s Oklahoma. With the advent of digital film and the rising costs of movie tickets, films with a runtime of well over three hours are becoming increasingly common, and viewers are beginning to enter theaters prepared for a lengthy and, at times, grueling viewing experience. Although “Killers of the Flower Moon” is the most recent installment in this growing trend, it is by no means the most prominent example from recent years. 2023 saw the blockbuster “Oppenheimer,” which only ran over the three hour mark by a mere nine seconds. Placing this in a double screening with Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” (thus creating the infamous “Barbenheimmer” trend) resulted in a trip to the cinema that took almost six hours, or the time it would take an average person to read just under half of “Moby Dick.” The blockbuster of 2022, “Avatar: The Way of Water,” ran for three hours and 12 minutes, and “Babylon,” although it was not received well critically, ran for three hours and nine minutes. Even “RRR,” which won the oscar for “Best Original Song,” came with a runtime of three hours and seven minutes. So, what’s happening? Luxury cinemas, such as The Alamo Drafthouse, provide viewing experiences with reclining seats and options to have food and drink catered to your spot in the theater, removing the necessity for intermissions and increasing the comfort of the viewer. Additionally, with “Avengers: Endgame,” studios saw that the bloated costs of filming a three-hour movie could be outweighed by the appeal that actors and marketing provide. These movies are not a new phenomenon, but discourse on shrinking attention spans aside, viewers are becoming increasingly prepared, and even excited, for these prolonged excursions as a result of many factors, including the rise in popularity of the cinema experience post-COVID. There are, evidently, some benefits to these runtimes. Scorsese, in multiple interviews, has made it clear that “Killers of the Flower Moon” is a story he’s passionate about telling. The film explores the systematic murder and b

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    ScannedXI497SabaH is a Bosnian-language weekly newspaper that was published in the United States between December 1997 and  October 2014. It was founded in Astoria, NY. In 2006, publishing was relocated to St. Louis, MO, but the newspaper continued its national distribution. A typical issue contains about 50 pages and features bold headlines and many photos, with articles from both Bosnia- and US-based contributors. SabaH was established to help Bosnian immigrants deal with life in their new home and keep them informed of events in their war-torn country. Its name translates to 'sunrise', symbolizing the arrival of a new generation of Bosnian immigrants in the US.Click on the blue Maximize button in the top right corner of each image to browse the pages of an issue. This project was made possible by a generous donation from Susan Powers of St. Louis, MO. Digitization is ongoing

    Sunrise

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    ScannedXI482SabaH is a Bosnian-language weekly newspaper that was published in the United States between December 1997 and  October 2014. It was founded in Astoria, NY. In 2006, publishing was relocated to St. Louis, MO, but the newspaper continued its national distribution. A typical issue contains about 50 pages and features bold headlines and many photos, with articles from both Bosnia- and US-based contributors. SabaH was established to help Bosnian immigrants deal with life in their new home and keep them informed of events in their war-torn country. Its name translates to 'sunrise', symbolizing the arrival of a new generation of Bosnian immigrants in the US.Click on the blue Maximize button in the top right corner of each image to browse the pages of an issue. This project was made possible by a generous donation from Susan Powers of St. Louis, MO. Digitization is ongoing

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    ScannedIII148SabaH is a Bosnian-language weekly newspaper that was published in the United States between December 1997 and  October 2014. It was founded in Astoria, NY. In 2006, publishing was relocated to St. Louis, MO, but the newspaper continued its national distribution. A typical issue contains about 50 pages and features bold headlines and many photos, with articles from both Bosnia- and US-based contributors. SabaH was established to help Bosnian immigrants deal with life in their new home and keep them informed of events in their war-torn country. Its name translates to 'sunrise', symbolizing the arrival of a new generation of Bosnian immigrants in the US.Click on the blue Maximize button in the top right corner of each image to browse the pages of an issue. This project was made possible by a generous donation from Susan Powers of St. Louis, MO. Digitization is ongoing

    Sunrise

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    ScannedIII144SabaH is a Bosnian-language weekly newspaper that was published in the United States between December 1997 and  October 2014. It was founded in Astoria, NY. In 2006, publishing was relocated to St. Louis, MO, but the newspaper continued its national distribution. A typical issue contains about 50 pages and features bold headlines and many photos, with articles from both Bosnia- and US-based contributors. SabaH was established to help Bosnian immigrants deal with life in their new home and keep them informed of events in their war-torn country. Its name translates to 'sunrise', symbolizing the arrival of a new generation of Bosnian immigrants in the US.Click on the blue Maximize button in the top right corner of each image to browse the pages of an issue. This project was made possible by a generous donation from Susan Powers of St. Louis, MO. Digitization is ongoing

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    ScannedIII151SabaH is a Bosnian-language weekly newspaper that was published in the United States between December 1997 and  October 2014. It was founded in Astoria, NY. In 2006, publishing was relocated to St. Louis, MO, but the newspaper continued its national distribution. A typical issue contains about 50 pages and features bold headlines and many photos, with articles from both Bosnia- and US-based contributors. SabaH was established to help Bosnian immigrants deal with life in their new home and keep them informed of events in their war-torn country. Its name translates to 'sunrise', symbolizing the arrival of a new generation of Bosnian immigrants in the US.Click on the blue Maximize button in the top right corner of each image to browse the pages of an issue. This project was made possible by a generous donation from Susan Powers of St. Louis, MO. Digitization is ongoing

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    ScannedXI485SabaH is a Bosnian-language weekly newspaper that was published in the United States between December 1997 and  October 2014. It was founded in Astoria, NY. In 2006, publishing was relocated to St. Louis, MO, but the newspaper continued its national distribution. A typical issue contains about 50 pages and features bold headlines and many photos, with articles from both Bosnia- and US-based contributors. SabaH was established to help Bosnian immigrants deal with life in their new home and keep them informed of events in their war-torn country. Its name translates to 'sunrise', symbolizing the arrival of a new generation of Bosnian immigrants in the US.Click on the blue Maximize button in the top right corner of each image to browse the pages of an issue. This project was made possible by a generous donation from Susan Powers of St. Louis, MO. Digitization is ongoing

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    ScannedIII154SabaH is a Bosnian-language weekly newspaper that was published in the United States between December 1997 and  October 2014. It was founded in Astoria, NY. In 2006, publishing was relocated to St. Louis, MO, but the newspaper continued its national distribution. A typical issue contains about 50 pages and features bold headlines and many photos, with articles from both Bosnia- and US-based contributors. SabaH was established to help Bosnian immigrants deal with life in their new home and keep them informed of events in their war-torn country. Its name translates to 'sunrise', symbolizing the arrival of a new generation of Bosnian immigrants in the US.Click on the blue Maximize button in the top right corner of each image to browse the pages of an issue. This project was made possible by a generous donation from Susan Powers of St. Louis, MO. Digitization is ongoing

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    ScannedV162SabaH is a Bosnian-language weekly newspaper that was published in the United States between December 1997 and  October 2014. It was founded in Astoria, NY. In 2006, publishing was relocated to St. Louis, MO, but the newspaper continued its national distribution. A typical issue contains about 50 pages and features bold headlines and many photos, with articles from both Bosnia- and US-based contributors. SabaH was established to help Bosnian immigrants deal with life in their new home and keep them informed of events in their war-torn country. Its name translates to 'sunrise', symbolizing the arrival of a new generation of Bosnian immigrants in the US.Click on the blue Maximize button in the top right corner of each image to browse the pages of an issue. This project was made possible by a generous donation from Susan Powers of St. Louis, MO. Digitization is ongoing

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