[IronPython] Dict convertion question

[JoeSox]

I'm interested in storing a large Dict in a text file. What I am
trying to figure out what be the best way on creating the Dict from
the text file.

I see Converter.ConvertToValueType but I don't understand how to
construct the RuntimeTypeHandle to see if that would work.

But I am thinking I need to create a custom method to handle this conversion.

Does anyone else have any ideas or point me in a direction I don't see
right now?
Thanks.
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Later, Joe