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- "Should I Join the Ku Klux Klan?" Pensacola News Article, December 10, 1921.
- Author
- M.G. Hoffman
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Article titled "Should I Join the Ku Klux Klan?" published in the Pensacola News. Dated December 10, 1921. The article describes members of the Klan as "100% American" and bashes the Catholic Church. Written by M.G. Hoffman.
- Date Issued
- 12/10/1921
- Identifier
- uwf_ht_2016.035.0865.a-b
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- Set of related objects
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- Bill Hendrix Campaign Flyer. ca. 1940s-1950s.
- Author
- Bill Hendrix
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Flyer promoting the "Campaign Platform of a White Man." Flyer is encouraging readers to send donations to Bill Hendrix in Oldsmar, Florida to support the "White Man's Cause." The front depicts the "Confederate of America" hundred dollar bill. Also see: uwf_ht_2016.035.0864.a-b.
- Date Issued
- 1940s-1950s
- Identifier
- uwf_ht_2016.035.0863.a-b
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- Set of related objects
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- Bill Hendrix Campaign Flyer. ca. 1940s-1950s.
- Author
- Bill Hendrix
- Abstract/Description
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Flyer promoting the "Campaign Platform of a White Man." The flyer is encouraging readers to send donations to Bill Hendrix in Oldsmar, Florida to support the "White Man's Cause." The front depicts "Confederate of America" five hundred dollar bill. Also see: uwf_ht_2016.035.0863.a-b.
- Date Issued
- 1940s-1950s
- Identifier
- uwf_ht_2016.035.0864.a-b
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- Set of related objects
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- C. L. Hicks Membership Card for Akron, OH Klan expired December 31, 1924.
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Klan membership card for C. L. Hicks for Akron, Ohio, group. Void after 12/31/24. Card has a 4 in a circle on the reverse and signature is upside down. There is later correspondence mentioning a request for the cost of his reinstatement (see 2016.035.0315)
- Identifier
- uwf_ht_2016.035.0313a-b
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- Set of related objects
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- Form letter to all Klansmen, Realm of Florida, from I. E. Phillips, August 18, 1926.
- Author
- I. E. Phillips, All Klansmen, Realm of Florida
- Abstract/Description
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Form letter from I. E. Phillips, Grand Dragon, to all Klansmen, Realm of Florida, dated August 18, 1926. At the top there is a notification that THIS BULLETIN MUST BE READ AT NEXT TWO MEETINGS. The letter talks of the upcoming Third Klonvokation of the KKK in Washington, DC, and that Phillips wants every Exalted Cyclops in the state to attend, along with as many of the members, Klanswomen, Juniors, Tri-K girls and Krusaders as possible. All attending will take part in a parade September 13th....
Show moreForm letter from I. E. Phillips, Grand Dragon, to all Klansmen, Realm of Florida, dated August 18, 1926. At the top there is a notification that THIS BULLETIN MUST BE READ AT NEXT TWO MEETINGS. The letter talks of the upcoming Third Klonvokation of the KKK in Washington, DC, and that Phillips wants every Exalted Cyclops in the state to attend, along with as many of the members, Klanswomen, Juniors, Tri-K girls and Krusaders as possible. All attending will take part in a parade September 13th. A special, all Pullman train has been engaged, will leave from Jacksonville, and will also serve as accommodations during the stay in Washington.
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- uwf_ht_2016.035.0369
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- Invoice and Letter from the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan to T.T. Wentworth, Jr., September 8, 1931.
- Author
- Theodore Thomas Wentworth, Jr.
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An invoice and letter from the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan to T.T. Wentworth, Jr. for reinstatement and dues for the Grand Klan #13 of Florida. Included is a letter from the Acting Grand Dragon, Realm of Florida, requesting the payment.
- Date Issued
- September 8, 1931
- Identifier
- w.83.102.1434.a-b
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- Set of related objects
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- Invoice from the News-Journal Company to T.T. Wentworth, Jr., November 30, 1926.
- Author
- The News-Journal Company, Theodore Thomas Wentworth, Jr.
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Invoice from the News-Journal Company to T. T. Wentworth, Jr., Sec'y K.K.K., dated November 30, 1926. This is a bill for an item placed in the morning Journal and the Evening News.
- Date Issued
- November 30, 1926
- Identifier
- uwf_ht_2016.035.0380
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- Image (JPEG)
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- KKK Initiation Handbill, ca. November 1925.
- Author
- Pensacola Klan, No. 57
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Tan paper with black printing "Open Air Celebration by Escambia Klan Pensacola, FLA. Thanksgiving Night Naturalization-Fireworks-Speaking The Public Is Invited Location Announced Later Pensacola's Klan is Growing by Leaps and Bounds. The Ideals and Principles of the Klan are an Inspiration to Patriotic Devotion
- Date Issued
- ca. November 1925
- Identifier
- uwf_ht_2016.035.0454
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- Ku Klux Klan Reply to Pensacola News, January 3, 1923.
- Author
- Pensacola Klan, No. 59, Pensacola News Editor
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4-page pamphlet, tan with black print, "Ku Klux Klan Reply to Pensacola News. This pamphlet states it is in answer to an article published in the Pensacola News on December 3, 1922, and that the Pensacola News acknowledged receipt but did not print. This pamphlet states the Pensacola News article accused the Klan of being "sneak thieves, cowards, and paid assassins"; informs the Klan they are not welcome in Pensacola and should "slip out of this section as quietly as they entered." The reply...
Show more4-page pamphlet, tan with black print, "Ku Klux Klan Reply to Pensacola News. This pamphlet states it is in answer to an article published in the Pensacola News on December 3, 1922, and that the Pensacola News acknowledged receipt but did not print. This pamphlet states the Pensacola News article accused the Klan of being "sneak thieves, cowards, and paid assassins"; informs the Klan they are not welcome in Pensacola and should "slip out of this section as quietly as they entered." The reply accuses that "Lucky" Balduin was beaten by some of the people the Pensacola News held in esteem and then bragged about this the next day. The Klan also states, "You gentlemen of the News, may be fully qualified to say that we are 'Sneak thieves" and know whereof you speak; for we are sure that there are no better judges of sneak thieves than yourselves who are using the livery of Christianity to serve the vilest interests that invest this city and county and making a mockery of law and decency!" Accuses the Pensacola News of blackmailing someone for $500. to prevent an article from being printed, accuse Judge Shepherd of being sympathetic to "bootleggers and white slave artists."
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- January 3, 1923
- Identifier
- uwf_ht_2016.035.0445.a-d
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- Set of related objects
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- Letter and Postcard from H.W. Evans (Imperial Wizard) to Klansmen, March 21, 1927.
- Author
- H.W. Evans (Imperial Wizard), Klansmen
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Typed letter from H. W. Evans, Imperial Wizard, dated March 21, 1927, encouraging Klan members to purchase insurance from the Klan Insurance Department, the Empire Mutual Life Insurance Company. The letter included a pre-stamped postcard addressed to Mr. M.M. Johnstone in Washington, DC, which could be used to request information on the different types of insurance plans offered. See also: 2016.035.0419
- Identifier
- uwf_ht_2016.035.0394a-b
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- Set of related objects
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- Letter from A. B. Greene, September 19, 1926.
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- A. B. Greene, To whom it may concern
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Typed note dated September 19, 1926, addressed 'To Whom It May Concern'. States Fred M. Carpenter is in good standing in M 110 Pontiac Michigan is is "entitled to all privileges that may be extended to him." Typed signature: A B. Greene Kligraph Pontiac M.
- Identifier
- uwf_ht_2016.035.0382
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- Image (JPEG)
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- Letter from Adrian Cyril Emery to T.T. Wentworth, October 18, 1928.
- Author
- Theodore Thomas Wentworth Jr., Adrian Cyril Emery
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Handwritten letter dated October 18, 1928, from Adrian Cyril Emery to Tom Wentworth. Emery is in the Army, stationed in Illinois. He writes that he is trying to get into the Flying Cadet program and he has given Wentworth as a reference. Later in the letter Emery asks about Escambia 57.
- Identifier
- uwf_ht_2016.035.0343.a-c
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- Set of related objects
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- Letter from B.S. Ellisor to T.T. Wentworth, Jr., July 24, 1925.
- Author
- B.S. Ellisor, Theodore Thomas Wentworth, Jr.
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Letter from B. S. Ellisor, Barrineau Park, Florida, to T. T. Wentworth, Jr. dated July 24, 1925, handwritten in purple ink on ecru colored paper with a decorative deckle edge left and torn edge on the right. Ellisor is asking that his name and address be sent to the Grand Dragon and Exalted Cyclops as he "wants to get work in the field." See Also: 2016.035.0301.
- Date Issued
- July 24, 1925
- Identifier
- uwf_ht_2016.035.0302
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- Letter from C.B. Kinzer to T.T. Wentworth Jr., January 11, 1927.
- Author
- T. T. Wentworth Jr., C.B. Kinzer
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Typed letter on letterhead for We Wreck 'Em, Lewiston Auto Wrecking House, Lewiston, Idaho, dated January 11, 1927, and addressed to T. T. Wentworth, Jr. Signature may be C. B. Kinzer. Letter states a check is enclosed to pay for 1927 dues and asks for an official receipt. Also asks "How are the boys and how is the order coming?
- Identifier
- uwf_ht_2016.035.0387
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- Image (JPEG)
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- Letter from C.W. Madsen to T.T. Wentworth Jr., February 14, 1927.
- Author
- Theodore Thomas Wentworth Jr., C.W. Madsen
- Abstract/Description
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Handwritten letter on lined notepaper, to T. T. Wentworth Jr., dated February 14, 1927, from C. W. Madsden of Atmore, AL. Madsen enclosed $4.00 for 6 months Letter of dues and asks that his card be mailed.
- Identifier
- uwf_ht_2016.035.0391
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- Image (JPEG)
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- Letter from Fairhope Invisible Knights, July 28, 1927.
- Author
- Fairhope Invisible Knights, R. Geisenheimer
- Abstract/Description
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Letter from Fairhope Invisible Knights of the Ku Klux Klan Empire, Fairhope, Alabama. Handwritten in ink, dated July 28, 1927, the letter states that "Bro. R. Geisenheimer is a worthy Brother." Signed by the Kliagraph (sic).
- Date Issued
- July 28, 1927
- Identifier
- uwf_ht_2016.035.0326
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- Image (JPEG)
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- Letter from Florence Ezell to Ku Klux Klansman of Pensacola, ca. 1920s.
- Author
- Florence Ezell, Ku Klux Klansman of Pensacola, Jesse Ezell, Stella Mae Donaldson, Jeff Donaldson, Harry Ellis
- Abstract/Description
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Handwritten letter on lined paper, no date, signed Florence Ezell, addressed to "Klu Kluck (sic) Klansman" of Pensacola, signed Florence Ezell. Mrs. Ezell states that her husband, Jesse Ezell, is seeing Stella Mae Donaldson, a divorcee and the daughter of Jeff Donaldson. Ezell is spending money on Donaldson and is not supporting his wife and child. Donaldson works at a store owned by Harry Ellis.
- Date Issued
- ca. 1920s
- Identifier
- uwf_ht_2016.035.0433.a-b
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- Set of related objects
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- Letter from Frank Garcia to T.T. Wentworth, Jr., July 8, 1938.
- Author
- Frank Garcia, Theodore Thomas Wentworth, Jr.
- Abstract/Description
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Frank Garcia, King Kleagle, Realm of Florida, writes to Wentworth asking Wentworth for his opinion on the possibility of reorganizing the Klan in Pensacola. Garcia mentions the National Scramba Card Movement, which wants to deport 7.5 million aliens. He also writes that the Klan is needed to stop "communists, fascists, and Nazists" that are "attempting to overthrow the U.S. government.
- Date Issued
- July 8, 1938
- Identifier
- uwf_ht_w.88.102.1437
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- Image (JPEG)