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- ↑ "Dr. Lynne Hoag Dies; Former Professor", The New York Times , New York (published February 18, 1936), p. 23, February 17, 1936, ISSN 0362-4331
- 1 2 Schmadel, Lutz D. (2007). "(3225) Hoag". Dictionary of Minor Planet Names – (3225) Hoag. Springer Berlin Heidelberg. p. 268. doi:10.1007/978-3-540-29925-7_3226. ISBN 978-3-540-00238-3.
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