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- ↑ Bailey, Cecil L. (1993), Alphabetical List of Oregon's Legislators and Related Information, Provisional Government to Present (PDF), Salem, Oregon: Legislative Administration Committee, State of Oregon, p. 141, retrieved February 21, 2018
- ↑ The Oregon Blue Book. Office of the Secretary of State, State of Oregon. 1973. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
- ↑ Esteve, Harry (February 1, 1992). "Businessman plans to run for treasurer". Eugene Register-Guard. Eugene, Oregon. p. 1B. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
- ↑ "The Candidates' Forum". Eugene Register-Guard. Eugene, Oregon. October 4, 1982. p. 9A. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
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