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- ↑ Colby College Digital Commons: "Bibby Levine Alfond Scrapbook" January 1, 2011
- ↑ Silbiger, Steve The Jewish Phenomenon: Seven Keys to the Enduring Wealth of a People p. 89
- ↑ "These are the richest billionaires in every state this year: report". finance.yahoo.com. 5 July 2020. Retrieved 2020-07-21.
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- ↑ "Harold Alfond (1914-2007) - Business Leader and Strong Supporter of the Rollins Sports Program". Rollins College .
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