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Material Religion
The Journal of Objects, Art and Belief
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The Appearance of Saints: Photographic Evidence and Religious Minorities in the Secret Police Archives in Eastern Europe

Pages 82-109 | Received 01 Sep 2017, Accepted 09 Jan 2019, Published online: 11 Apr 2019

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