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>From: Debra Strauss <8d5758a91@rewrite.aisboard.org>
>Sent: Aug 24, 2017 12:56 PM
>To: "aisdiscuss@aisboard.org"
>Subject: [AISdiscuss] Ackerman?
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>Hello to all!
>
>Hope this near fall is treating you all great.
>
>Can anyone tell me the history of the reason the AIS Youth Contest is named the "Ackerman" Essay Contest?
>
>I found a couple of hybridizers named Ackerman...William and Marion, but can't find much history or info on either of them.
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>Thanks so much for your time and info.
>
>Sincerely,
>Debbie
>
>Debbie Strauss
>AIS Ackerman Essay Contest Chair
>MIS Board Director & Fundraising Chair
>Permian Basin Iris Society President
>2213 Hereford Blvd
>Midland TX 79707-5012
>432-352-5483
>debbie@loveirises.com
>"Every sunrise is an invitation for us to arise and brighten someone's day."
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