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- ↑ Holtz, Allan (2012). American Newspaper Comics: An Encyclopedic Reference Guide. Ann Arbor: The University of Michigan Press. p. 161. ISBN 9780472117567.
- 1 2 Goulart, Ron (1991). The Encyclopedia of American Comics: From 1897 to the Present . Reed Business Information, Inc. ISBN 9780816025824. OL 9411789M.
- 1 2 Markstein, Donald D. (2008). "Frankie Doodle". Don Markstein's Toonopedia. Archived from the original on March 6, 2015.
- ↑ Holtz, Allan (August 21, 2006). "Obscurity of the Day: Susie Sunshine". strippersguide.blogspot.com.
- 1 2 Variety Radio Directory, Volume 1. 1937.
Frankie Doodle (daily) ... Ben Batsford ... 87 newspapers
{{cite book}}:|work=ignored (help) - ↑ The American News Trade Journal, Volumes 21-23. American News Co., inc. 1939.
Frankie might be likened to a hemale Orphan Annie.
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