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- ↑ Nattestad, Niels. 2009 (May 22). Eilif Samuelsen 75. Sambandsflokkurin.
- ↑ Sambandsflokkurin: Umboðan á tingi.
- ↑ Meg minnist: Eilif Samuelsen.