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- 1 2 Belier, P.L.: "Ann Gorman Condon 1936-2001 - A Bibliography" Acadiensis Vol. XXXIII, No. 2 Spring 2004
- ↑ The Winslow Papers: "Ann Gorman Condon"
- 1 2 LA Times obituary: "Dr. Ann Gordon Condon"
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