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- ↑ Smith, Donna Campbell. "Rising From the Red Clay" . Retrieved 2018-04-12.
- ↑ "American Indian History through Pottery and Art | Artists in Schools Directory | Artists in Schools Directory | United Arts Council". www.unitedarts.org. Retrieved 2018-04-12.