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- ↑ Lebensohn, Zigmond M. (1973). In memoriam: Bernard Glueck Sr. Am J Psychiatry 1973;130:326-326.
- ↑ Ploss, Donna E. (July 31, 1999). A promise Kept, a journey together. Hartford Courant
