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- ↑ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
- 1 2 "UCFA » Architect » Joseph Monson".
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Michael Wirthlin; Utah SHPO Staff (July 14, 2000). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Whittier School". National Park Service . Retrieved May 11, 2019. With accompanying four photos
- ↑ "UCFA » Project » Richmond Ward LDS".
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