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- 1 2 3 Anderson pulls upset for Chief - The Neshoba Democrat - Philadelphia, Mississippi
- ↑ Chief-Elect Speaks Following Win
- ↑ "Chief Phyliss J. Anderson to Introduce President Obama at Conference". Indian Country Today Media Network. 2011-12-02. Retrieved 2013-04-14.
- ↑ Tirado, Michelle (2012-01-16). "Mother, Leader: Mississippi Choctaw Has First Female Leader". Indian Country Today Media Network.com. Retrieved 2013-04-14.
- ↑ "Choctaws ink $78M debt deal with Trustmark National Bank". The Neshoba Democrat. Philadelphia, Mississippi. 2012-02-29. Retrieved 2013-04-14.
- ↑ "Portrait unveiling of Chief Phyliss Anderson held". Meridian Star. 2012-10-29. Retrieved 2013-04-14.