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(Spinetti's) In California, Harvey Gross was in the meat business. But aside from being in the food industry, he was also into gambling. He opened Harvey's Wagon Wheel Saloon and Gambling Hall in 1944.
According to the Tahoe Daily Tribune, the earliest gaming there featured only three slots and two card tables. It also had the only 24-hour gas pump in the area. During the winter season, Harvey and his wife Llewellyn made a skating rink in the parking lot to try and draw people in to the establishment.
In the 1960s, it became the first high-rise hotel in the state of Nevada. On August 27, 1980, a bomb was detonated by the FBI. The perpetrator was a down on his luck gambler who owed some casinos at least $1 million. He tried to hold hostage the area in Lake Tahoe in return for $3 million. The bomb did cause damage to the hotel and casino. However, nobody was injured. It reportedly damaged three floors of the hotel.
Though Harvey Gross passed away in 1983, the Lake Tahoe resort remained in the family. In 2001, Harrah's Entertainment, now Caesars Entertainment, acquired the hotel and casino.
Today, the casino has many popular table games, poker and a sportsbook. There is a Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen restaurant. There is also a Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena where many live concerts happen. |
TCR numbers are used by express permission of SSS Publishing |
!! WARNING !! WARNING !! WARNING !! WARNING !! WARNING !! WARNING !! WARNING !! WARNING !!
Fantasy chips are not made by or for a casino, although they may appear otherwise. Fantasy chips are made by independent 3rd parties as
either counterfeits,
fakes
or souvenirs.
Fantasy chips are included on the ChipGuide to alert collectors that they
are not casino chips and to advise you to proceed with caution. Purchasing fantasy chips, especially those that appear to be real casino chips,
may lead to fraudulent sales when your collection is disbursed and encourages their continued production.
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CG183506 Denom: $1
Issued: 1986
Added: 2017-09-04
Last Update: 2020-10-06 Color: W
Inserts: 4-Brass
Mold: Plain
Catalog#: N5160.1
Contributed by: David Sarles
David Whelan recreation. PMSC
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CG183507 Denom: $1
Issued: 1986
Added: 2017-09-04
Last Update: 2018-03-03 Color: Yellow
Inserts: 4 sxs Brass
Mold: Plain
Catalog#: N5160.1
Contributed by: David Sarles
Dick Allard recreation PMSC
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CG193496 Denom: $1
Issued: 1986
Added: 2018-01-25
Last Update: 2020-10-06 Color: Pink
Inserts: 4-Brass
Mold: Plain
Catalog#: NotInTCR
Contributed by: David Sarles
Artists's remake. From David Whalen's personal collection. PMSC
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CG200976 Denom: $1
Issued: 1986
Added: 2018-05-12
Last Update: 2018-05-12 Color: White
Inserts: 4 Brass
Mold: Plain
Catalog#: NotInTCR
Contributed by: Doug "Cigarman" Smith
CG019045 plastic replaced
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CG183505 Denom: $1
Issued: 1986
Added: 2017-09-04
Last Update: 2020-10-06 Color: Red/Pink
Inserts: 4-Brass
Mold: Plain
Catalog#: NotInTCR
Contributed by: David Sarles
Sam Hepler recreation. PMSC
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CG223259 Denom: $2
Issued: 1986
Added: 2019-04-23
Color: Pink/Red
Inserts: 4 Brass
Mold: Plain
Inlay: PMSC
Catalog#: N6457.1
Contributed by: David Sarles
Remade brass core. David Whalen recreation.
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CG223261 Denom: $2
Issued: 1986
Added: 2019-04-23
Color: Blue/White
Inserts: 4 Brass
Mold: Plain
Inlay: PMSC
Catalog#: N6457.1
Contributed by: David Sarles
Remade brass core. David Whalen recreation.
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CG212199 Denom: $2.50
Issued: 1986
Added: 2018-09-22
Last Update: 2018-09-26 Color: Pink
Inserts: 4 Brass
Mold: Plain
Inlay: PMSC
Catalog#: N6783.1
Contributed by: Manuel Orama
Recapped, not original color
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CG183231 Denom: $2.50
Issued: 1986
Added: 2017-08-24
Last Update: 2018-05-12 Color: Green
Inserts: 4 Brass
Mold: Plain
Catalog#: N6783.v
Contributed by: David Sarles
David Whalen recreation. PMSC
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CG223061 Denom: $5
Issued: 2000s
Added: 2019-04-20
Color: Multi
Inserts: 4 Brass
Mold: Plain
Catalog#: N5149
Contributed by: David Sarles
Early 2000's remade brass core. A Sam Hepler creation. Signed by the artist.
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CG223262 Denom: $5
Issued: 1986
Added: 2019-04-23
Last Update: 2019-04-23 Color: Multi
Inserts: 4 Brass
Mold: Plain
Inlay: PSMC
Catalog#: N5149.1
Contributed by: David Sarles
Remade brass core. Dick Allard recreation. Signed.
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CG183083 Denom: $25
Issued: 1986
Added: 2017-08-21
Last Update: 2021-10-17 Color: White
Inserts: 4 Brass
Mold: Plain
Catalog#: N6452.v
Contributed by: David Sarles
David Whalen re-creation. PMSC
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CG183244 Denom: $25
Issued: 1986
Added: 2017-08-24
Last Update: 2021-10-17 Color: White
Inserts: 4 Brass
Mold: Plain
Catalog#: N6452.v
Contributed by: David Sarles
David Whalen re-creation. PMSC
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CG260767 Obsolete Issued: 2013
Added: 2021-02-23
Color: Brass
Contributed by: Dennis Berry
Phish Summer Tour 2013, Stateline, NV 7/30 & 31
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CG047468 Current Added: 2014-12-08
Last Update: 2017-04-16 Color: Green
Mftr: Plastic
Contributed by: John K. Kallman
Square, 28mm, Free Drink
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CG178277 Current Denom: $25
Added: 2017-04-10
Color: White
Inlay: HS-Red
Logo: Wagon Wheel
Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace
32mm, Good for One Free Drink
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CG178275 Current Denom: $25
Added: 2017-04-10
Color: Red
Inlay: HS-White
Logo: Wagon Wheel
Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace
28mm, Good for One Free Drink
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CG178276 Current Denom: $25
Added: 2017-04-10
Color: Red
Inlay: HS-Gray
Logo: Wagon Wheel
Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace
28mm, Good for One Free Drink (Gray imprint)
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CG045928 Issued: 07/12/2006
Added: 2011-10-08
Last Update: 2012-08-23 Contributed by: Jim Noll
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CG045929 Issued: 05/09/2007
Added: 2011-10-08
Last Update: 2012-08-23 Contributed by: Jim Noll
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CG089313 Issued: 08/07/2012
Added: 2012-08-23
Last Update: 2012-08-23 Contributed by: Jim Noll
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CG148476 Issued: 08/03/2016
Added: 2017-10-13
Contributed by: Robert Baker
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CG293455 Issued: 6/1/1950
Added: 2022-10-11
Mftr: Taylor & Co.
Contributed by: David Spragg
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CG245520 Issued: 6/29/1959
Added: 2020-06-29
Mftr: Burt Co.
Contributed by: David Sarles
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CG245519 Issued: 5/3/1961
Added: 2020-06-29
Mftr: Burt Co.
Contributed by: David Sarles
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CG245518 Issued: 7/5/1961
Added: 2020-06-29
Mftr: Burt Co.
Contributed by: David Sarles
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CG245517 Issued: 1/30/1962
Added: 2020-06-29
Mftr: Burt Co.
Contributed by: David Sarles
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CG245516 Issued: 3/21/1962
Added: 2020-06-29
Mftr: Burt Co.
Contributed by: David Sarles
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CG245515 Issued: 2/28/1963
Added: 2020-06-29
Mftr: Burt Co.
Contributed by: David Sarles
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CG245514 Issued: 3/9/1964
Added: 2020-06-29
Mftr: Burt Co.
Contributed by: David Sarles
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CG245513 Issued: 7/27/1964
Added: 2020-06-29
Mftr: Burt Co.
Contributed by: David Sarles
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CG245512 Issued: 3/5/1965
Added: 2020-06-29
Mftr: Burt Co.
Contributed by: David Sarles
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CG245511 Issued: 3/29/1965
Added: 2020-06-29
Mftr: Burt Co.
Contributed by: David Sarles
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CG245510 Issued: 5/28/1965
Added: 2020-06-29
Mftr: Burt Co.
Contributed by: David Sarles
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CG245509 Issued: 7/20/1965
Added: 2020-06-29
Mftr: Burt Co.
Contributed by: David Sarles
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CG245508 Issued: 7/29/1965
Added: 2020-06-29
Mftr: Burt Co.
Contributed by: David Sarles
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CG223465 Issued: 1966
Added: 2019-04-26
Mftr: T.R. King
Contributed by: David Sarles
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CG223458 Issued: 1968
Added: 2019-04-26
Last Update: 2019-04-26 Mftr: T.R. King
Contributed by: David Sarles
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CG223466 Issued: 1968
Added: 2019-04-26
Mftr: T.R. King
Contributed by: David Sarles
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CG245496 Issued: 2/7/1968
Added: 2020-06-29
Mftr: Burt Co.
Contributed by: David Sarles
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CG245495 Issued: 6/24/1968
Added: 2020-06-29
Mftr: Burt Co.
Contributed by: David Sarles
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CG223461 Issued: 1969
Added: 2019-04-26
Mftr: T.R. King
Contributed by: David Sarles
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CG223463 Issued: 1969
Added: 2019-04-26
Mftr: T.R. King
Contributed by: David Sarles
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CG223464 Issued: 1969
Added: 2019-04-26
Mftr: T.R. King
Contributed by: David Sarles
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CG223459 Issued: 1970
Added: 2019-04-26
Mftr: T.R. King
Contributed by: David Sarles
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CG223462 Issued: 1970
Added: 2019-04-26
Mftr: T.R. King
Contributed by: David Sarles
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CG223460 Issued: 1971
Added: 2019-04-26
Mftr: T.R. King
Contributed by: David Sarles
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CG224547 Issued: 1973
Added: 2019-06-01
Mftr: T.R. King
Contributed by: David Sarles
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CG245494 Issued: 4/2/1973
Added: 2020-06-29
Mftr: Burt Co.
Contributed by: David Sarles
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CG242528 Denom: $2
Event: Bicentennial
Issued: 1/1976
Added: 2020-05-30
Color: Maroon, Cream
Inserts: 4 Navy
Mold: House
Mftr: Langworthy & Co
Inlay: R-WHITE
Quantity: 25000
Catalog#: N5150
Contributed by: David Sarles
back is blank
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CG245493 Issued: 1/19/1976
Added: 2020-06-29
Mftr: Burt Co.
Contributed by: David Sarles
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CG242524 Denom: $2
Event: Bicentennial
Issued: 4/1976
Added: 2020-05-30
Last Update: 2020-05-30 Color: Maroon, Cream
Inserts: 4 Navy
Mold: House
Mftr: Langworthy & Co
Inlay: R-WHITE
Quantity: 15000
Catalog#: N5150
Contributed by: David Sarles
back is blank
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CG245492 Issued: 9/9/1976
Added: 2020-06-29
Mftr: Burt Co.
Contributed by: David Sarles
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CG045386 Added: 2011-10-01
Last Update: 2011-10-01 Contributed by: Frank Steward
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CG046030 Added: 2011-10-09
Last Update: 2011-10-09 Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace
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CG115691 Added: 2013-09-28
Last Update: 2013-09-28 Contributed by: Frank Steward
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CG123061 Added: 2014-03-01
Last Update: 2018-01-25 Contributed by: Frank Steward
Mftr: ADSPEC RENO. NV
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CG123062 Added: 2014-03-01
Last Update: 2014-03-01 Contributed by: Frank Steward
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CG123063 Added: 2014-03-01
Last Update: 2014-03-01 Contributed by: Frank Steward
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CG123064 Added: 2014-03-01
Last Update: 2014-03-01 Contributed by: Frank Steward
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CG128781 Added: 2014-06-07
Last Update: 2014-06-07 Contributed by: Frank Steward
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CG128806 Added: 2014-06-08
Last Update: 2014-06-08 Contributed by: Frank Steward
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CG128807 Added: 2014-06-08
Last Update: 2014-06-08 Contributed by: Frank Steward
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CG128808 Added: 2014-06-08
Last Update: 2014-06-08 Contributed by: Frank Steward
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CG128809 Added: 2014-06-08
Last Update: 2014-06-08 Contributed by: Frank Steward
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CG193550 Added: 2018-01-26
Color: Yellow
Mftr: None Listed
Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace
The Party's at Harveys
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CG205728 Added: 2018-08-01
Last Update: 2019-04-14 Color: Black
Contributed by: Frank Steward
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CG222802 Added: 2019-04-14
Contributed by: Frank Steward
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CG223687 Added: 2019-05-01
Last Update: 2020-08-06 Color: Fuchsia
Mftr: Universal Match Co.
Contributed by: Bill Lange
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CG223688 Added: 2019-05-01
Color: Red
Mftr: Pageant Match Co.
Contributed by: Bill Lange
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CG227961 Added: 2019-08-03
Color: Black/White
Mftr: Universal Match
Contributed by: Robert Baker
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CG247625 Added: 2020-07-21
Color: White
Mftr: Pageant Match Inc. San Francisco
Contributed by: James Love
Block lettering
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CG247626 Event: Anniversary
Added: 2020-07-21
Color: White
Mftr: None
Contributed by: James Love
50th Anniversary
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CG248828 Added: 2020-08-12
Contributed by: Steve Passalacqua
Size 2-1/4" long X 3/4" square. Maroon match head on wood.
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CG234778 Issued: 1980
Added: 2020-01-08
Last Update: 2020-01-08 Contributed by: J. Eric Freedner (R-8501)
Pinback button, 3" diameter. First Day Tunnel Walk.
Issued in 1980 perhaps for the opening of the tunnel under Route 50 that leads to Harrah's. This would likely have been before the bombing of Harvey's in August 1980. Reverse - blank metal.
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CG248357 Added: 2020-08-03
Contributed by: Pam Goertler
Pinback
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CG248358 Added: 2020-08-03
Last Update: 2020-08-03 Contributed by: Pam Goertler
Pinback
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CG033704 Added: 2011-03-22
Last Update: 2011-03-22 Contributed by: Frank Steward
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CG033705 Added: 2011-03-22
Last Update: 2011-03-22 Contributed by: Frank Steward
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CG033706 Added: 2011-03-22
Last Update: 2011-03-22 Contributed by: Frank Steward
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CG033708 Added: 2011-03-22
Last Update: 2011-03-22 Contributed by: Frank Steward
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CG033709 Added: 2011-03-22
Last Update: 2011-03-22 Contributed by: Frank Steward
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CG036424 Added: 2011-05-12
Last Update: 2011-05-12 Contributed by: Frank Steward
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CG036425 Added: 2011-05-12
Last Update: 2011-05-12 Contributed by: Frank Steward
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CG037733 Added: 2011-06-02
Last Update: 2011-06-02 Contributed by: Frank Steward
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CG044231 Added: 2011-09-10
Last Update: 2011-09-10 Contributed by: Frank Steward
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CG067251 Added: 2012-03-12
Last Update: 2012-03-12 Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace
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CG124158 Added: 2014-03-15
Last Update: 2014-03-15 Contributed by: Frank Steward
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CG124159 Added: 2014-03-15
Last Update: 2014-03-15 Contributed by: Frank Steward
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CG138658 Added: 2015-01-05
Contributed by: Frank Steward
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CG204435 Added: 2018-07-18
Last Update: 2021-05-29 Contributed by: Richard "Reggie" Gummer
Updated by: Robert Baker
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CG212089 Added: 2018-09-21
Contributed by: Richard "Reggie" Gummer
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CG214169 Added: 2018-10-20
Contributed by: Richard "Reggie" Gummer
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CG216837 Added: 2018-12-18
Contributed by: Richard "Reggie" Gummer
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CG248459 Added: 2020-08-06
Contributed by: Pam Goertler
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CG138947 Issued: 02/25/1965
Added: 2015-01-17
Last Update: 2016-12-16 Contributed by: Charles Kaplan
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