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- ↑ "Byrd Antarctic Expedition (1st: 1928–1930): Photo Album 1". Ohio State University Libraries . Ohio State University. 1928–1930. hdl:1811/25325 . Retrieved January 31, 2021.
- ↑ "Tennant Peak". Australian Antarctic Data Centre. Government of Australia. 2021. Retrieved January 31, 2021.