Dances in Search of Attribution

Here are a few sequences that I wrote down long ago for which I have no name or author. Please let me know if you recognize any of them.

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Mystery Duple Improper #1 (resembles Vinton's - perhaps by Cammy Kaynor?)
A1- Acts circle L w. #2 lady; acts circle R with #2 gent
A2- Actives dn ctr past 2 standing cpls, separate
Up outside around 1 and then 1/2 fig 8 around cpl above (orig Ns)
B1- Turn contra corners
B2- Acts bal and sw, end facing down

Mystery Duple Improper #2 - dbl progression
A1- Do-si-do N 1-1/2; sw next N
(or alternately, for a triple swing: sw N1; sw N2)
A2- Long lines f&b; acts 1/2 fig 8 above
B1- Acts turn contra corners
B2- Acts bal and sw

Partner's Delight - duple proper
I was told that this dance was composed by Judy Ogden, who lives on Long Island, but I have not been able to get confirmation of that from Judy. Anyone know her?
A1- Circle L 1-1/4 (M are above and W below), men make an arch, women dive through and separate around ptr to a line-of-4 facing down
A2- Down the hall, turn as couples (W going forward); return and face ptr
B1- Bal and sw ptr
B2- Ladies chain across; acts 1/2 fig 8 above

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