Willie Lusk Jr. · Sources
References for the maker history and identification guidance. Individual boot records include their own supporting evidence.
- Alwyn Barr, “Lusk, Willie, Jr.,” Handbook of Texas Online (TSHA)
- Texas Historical Commission marker, Willie Lusk Jr. (Atlas 5000023366)
- Texas Tech University Museum / Lusk Boots exhibition
- Museum magazine PDF Fall 2021, “The Life of Willie Lusk Jr.”
- Sports Illustrated, “The best cowboy boots in the world…,” 23 Jun 1969
- Boot Library, Number Ten flame-stitch atlas
- Boot Library, M.L. Leddy
- Boot Library, Ray Jones
Encyclopedia references: maker archives and published sources linked where available. Historical dates and attributions can vary by source.