EXHIBIT 4.1
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
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We have issued our report dated July 13, 2000 on the statement of financial
condition and related portfolio of Ranson Unit Investment Trusts, Series 97 as
of July 13, 2000 contained in the Registration Statement on Form S-6 and in the
Prospectus. We consent to the use of our report in the Registration Statement
and in the Prospectus and to the use of our name as it appears under the caption
"Experts".
ALLEN, GIBBS & HOULIK, L.C.
Wichita, Kansas
July 13, 2000
