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- ↑ Thorson, Alice (2008). "Kemper Museum acquires work by Archie Scott Gobber" (PDF). The Kansas City Star. Kansas City, Missouri. pp. 1–2. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 14, 2011. Retrieved February 21, 2011.
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