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- ↑ Levens, R.G.C., ed. (1964). Merton College Register 1900-1964. Oxford: Basil Blackwell. p. 549.
- ↑ "Obituary: Centre marvel 'DK' Jones dies aged 81". 25 August 2022. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
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