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- ↑ Brumfield, Scharlene. "An Historical Sketch of the Federation of Women's Clubs for Oklahoma and Indian Territories 1898 - 1908". Logan County (OK) Researchers. USGenNet. Retrieved 7 October 2018.
- ↑ Wilson, Linda D. "Women's Club Movement". The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture. Retrieved 7 October 2018.