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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the 2000
Harbor Fund Semi-Annual Report to Shareholders on Form N30-D (File No.
811-04676) and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial
statements.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME> HARBOR SHORT DURATION FUND
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