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- 1 2 "Native Profile – Dora C. Birdshead". PowWows.com. 8 August 2011. Archived from the original on 25 June 2022. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
- ↑ Daffron, Brian (8 August 2007). "Old Elk represents 'Crow style' throughout circuit". Indian Country Today . Archived from the original on 9 November 2016. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
- ↑ "Apsaalooke Double Beat (Sung For Head Lady Dancer Dora Old Elk)". Myspace.