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- 1 2 3 4 5 Scott, Kim Allen. “Historical Note.” Harry L. and Gretchen Billings Papers, 1940-1984. Montana State University, Special Collections and Archival Informatics, 2013.
- ↑ Women's History Matters. "The People's Voice." Women's History Matters. February 11, 2014. Accessed July 25, 2020. http://montanawomenshistory.org/tag/the-peoples-voice/.
- ↑ National Endowment for the Humanities. "The People's Voice. [volume]." Chronicling America. Accessed July 25, 2020. https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn86075189/.
- ↑ Ancestry.com. Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1987 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT. USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2017.
- ↑ Jayme Fraser. "Progressive Montana Era Inspired Architect of Clean Air, Clean Water Acts." Missoulian.com. April 17, 2016. Accessed July 25, 2020. https://missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/progressive-montana-era-inspired-architect-of-clean-air-clean-water-acts/article_2e04f311-303e-5fdb-abf8-812d4f20237f.html.
- ↑ Montana Newspaper Association. "Montana Newspaper Hall of Fame." Montana Newspaper Association. 2013. Accessed July 25, 2020. https://www.mtnewspapers.com/montana-newspaper-hall-of-fame/.
- ↑ Office of Alumni Relations. "Past Distinguished Alum Recipients." Office of Alumni Relations - University Of Montana. Accessed July 25, 2020. https://grizalum.org/groups-and-programs/recognition/daa2/past-daa-winners.php.
