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History Note:
Enhanced in 1995 to provide up to 100 author names, (previously 10).
Enhanced in 1993 to provide full author first names, when provided by the source document
(previously last name & initials).
Enhanced in 1998 to provide up to 26 author addresses (previously 1), if given in the source
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