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References
- ↑ McCormick (October 10, 2014). "Historical Perspective: The establishment of free graded schools in Indiana (Part I)". Terre Haute Tribune Star.
- ↑ Wabash Courier page 3, column 3 January 8, 1848
- ↑ Historical Perspective: Superb VCPL online database adds Vigo Collegiate Institute catalog by Mike McCormick Special to the Tribune-Star Jan 23, 2011
- ↑ William H. Wiley’s Public School Education in Terre Haute, Indiana
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