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- ↑ McDonald, Archie P. (2016). Utley, Dan K. (ed.). Archie P. McDonald: A Life in Texas History. College Station: Texas A&M University Press. ISBN 978-1-62349-462-9.
- ↑ Kent, Kate Archer (August 16, 2012). "Remembering Dr. Archie McDonald". Red River Radio . Retrieved August 20, 2023.
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- ↑ Rigler, Judyth (September 11, 1983). "New history; and a classic reissued". Fort Worth Star-Telegram . p. 7E – via Newspapers.com.
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- ↑ McDonald, Archie P. (2001). Helpful Cooking Hints for HouseHusbands of Uppity Women: A Cookbook. University of North Texas Press. ISBN 978-0-935014-13-6.
- ↑ Bradford, Nicole (March 8, 2023). "Nacogdoches honors Judy McDonald for service". The Daily Sentinel . Retrieved August 21, 2023.
- ↑ "DETCOG honors Judy and Archie McDonald of Nacogdoches". KTRE . May 28, 2010. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
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- ↑ "Archie McDonald Speaker Series". Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA). Retrieved August 21, 2023.
- ↑ Antwine, Taylor (April 26, 2017). "Archie McDonald Speaker Series held on campus" (PDF). The Pine Log. pp. 1, 5.
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