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Polaron effective masses were measured in a variety of materials and the results compared with previous experiments and theory. In addition, transport effects due to spin polarization were qualitatively identified in colored potassium halides. These effects have been attributed to spin polarization of the F centers along with the conduction electrons. They have been analyzed using a simplified model. Preliminary measurements of spectral response of photoconductivity in AgBr have been made and the results compared with optical absorption. Structure has been found which may be related to the presence of minute traces of impurity such as iodine.","abstract_html":"A new technique was developed for making measurements on highly insulating photoconductors. This technique features ease of data reduction, relative freedom from space charge polarization, and higher sensitivity and stability than that of previous designs. 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