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- ↑ "Anton M. Holter". Independent Record . July 17, 1921.
- ↑ "History of N Bar Ranch is fueled by its colorful owners". The Montana Standard . November 13, 2000. p. 2.
- ↑ "Early Norwegian Settlement in the Rockies: By Kenneth Bjork (Volume I8: Page 44)". Norwegian-American Historical Association.
- 1 2 3 "Liberty Launching Honors Pioneer Of Helena Area: S. S. Anton Holter Constructed by Portland builders". Independent Record. August 4, 1943.
- ↑ Montana Auditor's Office (1891). Report of the State Auditor.
- ↑ "Archives West: Holter Family papers, 1861-1968".
- ↑ "Holter Dam 100 Years". International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 44.
- ↑ "Railroads brought many dignitaries here, including Norwegian Royals". Independent Record. July 18, 1996.
- ↑ Aarstad, et al., Montana Place Names From Alzada to Zortman, 2009, p. 125.
