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- ↑ "Computers Unlimited, Incorporated announces John Colagrosso Director of Management Information Systems and Studies". Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Oct 20, 1968. Retrieved Dec 18, 2019.
- ↑ "Computer Stock Sold". Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. May 3, 1969. Retrieved Dec 18, 2019.
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- ↑ "Contracts Told by City Firm". Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Oct 14, 1969. Retrieved Dec 18, 2019.
- ↑ "Office Furniture Auction". Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Nov 4, 1970. Retrieved Dec 18, 2019.
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