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- ↑ "Publications". Rhode Island Historical Society. Retrieved 27 May 2015.
- ↑ "Journal of the Newport Historical Society". DigitalCommons. Retrieved 12 May 2015.[ permanent dead link ]
- ↑ "Recent Grant and Fellowship Awards". University of Rhode Island. Retrieved 12 May 2015.[ permanent dead link ]
- ↑ "RIHPHC Members". State of Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission. Retrieved 12 May 2015.[ permanent dead link ]