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- ↑ Murrah, David J. (2022-01-18). The Rise and Fall of the Lazy S Ranch. Texas A&M University Press. ISBN 978-1-62349-972-3.
- ↑ Murrah, David Joe (December 1970). "A CATTLE KINGDOM ON TEXAS' LAST FRONTIER: C. C. SLAUGHTER'S LAZY S RANCH" . Retrieved 2024-07-14.
- ↑ Association, Texas State Historical. "Death of "Cattle King" touches off family financial scandal". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 2024-07-16.