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COLLECTORS SHELF: Doug Jester (1876 – 1961) Chincoteague, VA
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Upcoming Guild Events
09/07/2020: Labor Day 09/01/2020: Back Bay Wildfowl Guild Membership Meeting 7:00pm, Virtual – Bring an item for show and tell! 09/9, 14, 21,…