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| This Search | Will Find |
|---|---|
| “Floyd Jillson” | Records that have the name Floyd Jillson |
| girl scouts +low | Records with the word low that also contain girl and/or scouts |
| brunswick -stew | Records with the word Brunswick but not the word stew |
| “African American” AND art | Records containing the phrase “African American” and art |
| bread AND (butter OR fruit) | Records containing the words bread and butter or bread and fruit |
Current results range from 1980 to 1980
