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- 1 2 The Bulletin, p. 10, Allen Memorial Art Museum, Alma College, 1901.
- 1 2 FORTY PER CENT LARGER. ATTENDANCE AT ALMA BEATS LAST YEAR'S ENROLLMENT., Detroit Free Press, September 19, 1897.
- 1 2 Within our Bounds: A Centennial History of Alma College, p. 156, The College, 1986.
- ↑ The Bulletin, p. 36.
- ↑ DeLassus, David. "Alma Coaching Records". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on November 21, 2010. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
- ↑ Within our Bounds: A Centennial History of Alma College, p. 157.