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<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001209191-03-026634.txt : 20031023
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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001209191-03-026634
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20031006
FILED AS OF DATE:		20031023

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			CHRISTENSEN DAVID A
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001106639

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-07982
		FILM NUMBER:		03954819

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		205 EAST SIXTH STREET
		CITY:			SIOUX FALLS
		STATE:			SD
		ZIP:			57104
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6053362750

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			RAVEN INDUSTRIES INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000082166
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS [3672]
		IRS NUMBER:				460246171
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			SD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0131

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		205 E 6TH ST
		STREET 2:		PO BOX 5107
		CITY:			SIOUX FALLS
		STATE:			SD
		ZIP:			57117
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6053362750

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		P O BOX 5107
		CITY:			SIOUX FALLS
		STATE:			SD
		ZIP:			57117-5107
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