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- ↑ Johnson, Rheta Grimsley (1998-07-27). "New school supplies mean a fresh start". The Atlanta Constitution. p. 22. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
- ↑ Conway, Alan (September 18, 1966). Reconstruction of Georgia. U of Minnesota Press. ISBN 9781452912653 – via Google Books.
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- ↑ "Site of Bowdon College historical marker - Digital Library of Georgia". dlg.usg.edu. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
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