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SIGNATURE J. JERRY INSKEEP JR.
TITLE PRESIDENT
WARNING: THE EDGAR SYSTEM ENCOUNTERED ERROR(S) WHILE PROCESSING THIS SCHEDULE.
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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
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AUDITED ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COLUMBIA FUNDS DATED 12/31/97, AND IS QUALIFIED IN
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