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Letter from Dr. John A. Van Valzah to R.C. Willis, June 22, 1926.
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R.C. Willis, Dr. John A. Van Valzah
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Letter from Dr. JNO. (John) A. Van Valzah to R.C. Willis mentioning his loss in a recent election and later support of Carter (no other name given) as well as the support of "a number of papers" and clippings his supporters had sent him. He goes on to say that he will be travelling to North Carolina and recently sold some land. The sale along with a recent vote to name the city as a port, he says, will help him recoup his monetary loses from the election. Near the closing he mentions also...
Show moreLetter from Dr. JNO. (John) A. Van Valzah to R.C. Willis mentioning his loss in a recent election and later support of Carter (no other name given) as well as the support of "a number of papers" and clippings his supporters had sent him. He goes on to say that he will be travelling to North Carolina and recently sold some land. The sale along with a recent vote to name the city as a port, he says, will help him recoup his monetary loses from the election. Near the closing he mentions also investing in the new St Augustine Bridge. On the back of the letter is the copy of a letter from Arthur Capper, a U.S. Senator, to Van (Valzah) in response to an initial letter- also copied on the back- to the senator.
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uwf_ht_2016.035.00866.a.b
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Letter to Klokann Committee of Escambia Klan #57 from R. C. Willis, July 9, 1926.
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Klokann Committee of Escambia Klan #57, R. C. Willis
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Typed letter on plain paper dated July 9, 1926, addressed to "The Klokann Committee of Escambia Klan #57, typed signature of R. C. Willis. Willis demands a trial so he can defend himself over the charges read at the meeting July 2, 1926. He claims he was targeted because he accused the Exalted Cyclops of selfish political aspirations, which is contrary to the constitution of the Klan.
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uwf_ht_2016.035.0385, uwf_ht_2016.035.0385
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Letter to I.E. Phillips from Klan Committee, ca. July 1926.
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Klan Committee, I.E. Phillips, R.C. Willis
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Typed carbon copy on plain paper, no recipient on first page, but I. E. Phillips is typed at the top of the second page. No date, signed Klokann Committee. Letter states Klansman R. C. Willis is detrimental to the Klan, that he "creates strife and friction among members and causes much trouble in the affairs of the local organization" He criticizes the Klan and the Catholics "can agitate him a little and get what information they desire." Group feels that Willis must be stopped and, if...
Show moreTyped carbon copy on plain paper, no recipient on first page, but I. E. Phillips is typed at the top of the second page. No date, signed Klokann Committee. Letter states Klansman R. C. Willis is detrimental to the Klan, that he "creates strife and friction among members and causes much trouble in the affairs of the local organization" He criticizes the Klan and the Catholics "can agitate him a little and get what information they desire." Group feels that Willis must be stopped and, if Phillips wants more information they will be happy to talk with him. Also see: 2016.035.0867.a-v
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1926-07
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uwf_ht_2016.035.0428.a-b
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Letter from Mrs. Ard to Mr. Keterer, before July 1927.
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Mrs. Ard, Donald Ard, Esther Manning, R.C. Willis
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Handwritten letter on lined paper, no date, signed Mrs. Ard. No salutation. This may be the last page of the letter, but no other pages were located. Mrs. Ard states her husband, Donald Ard, has been seeing Esther Manning for approximately 4 months and is not supporting Mrs. Ard. She asks for help to change his behavior. With the letter is an envelope from R. C. Wills, Jeweler, 38 S. Palafox, addressed to Mr. Keterer, Chief of the Klokann. On the back of the letter are the names of Rachel Nix...
Show moreHandwritten letter on lined paper, no date, signed Mrs. Ard. No salutation. This may be the last page of the letter, but no other pages were located. Mrs. Ard states her husband, Donald Ard, has been seeing Esther Manning for approximately 4 months and is not supporting Mrs. Ard. She asks for help to change his behavior. With the letter is an envelope from R. C. Wills, Jeweler, 38 S. Palafox, addressed to Mr. Keterer, Chief of the Klokann. On the back of the letter are the names of Rachel Nix, Maggie Davidson, Stella Cocrell, Mrs. W. J. Wilson, Mrs. Xiriffa Fortner.
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1927-07
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uwf_ht_2016.035.0434.a-b
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