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The ingredients of collections with connections (11)

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memorabilia

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'with connections' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for memorabilia that I've seen before include "evocative stuff!" , "Personal souvenirs" , "Collectable items" , "Objects associated with the famous" , "Noteworthy points; collectables" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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