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- ↑ "Oral History Interview with Katie Sherrod, November 10, 2012". UNT Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism.
- ↑ "Katie Sherrod - Texas Women's Hall of Fame - Texas Woman's University". www.twu.edu. Retrieved 2017-11-07.
- ↑ "2012 Faith Forum Panelist: Katie Sherrod | Perkins School of Theology - SMU". www.smu.edu. Retrieved 2017-11-07.
- ↑ "Katie Sherrod". Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth. Retrieved 2021-03-06.
