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Wills Case Ballots.
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Collection of the verdict votes cast by Klan members for the Wills case. Ballots were collected within paper packet and contain 15 guilty and 1 not guilty vote. Votes have no names attached to them thought eh packet does have Tom Wentworth stamped on the front and T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Inc. on the back. Also contained in the packet are three KKK membership promotion cards named for H. Whitaker, R.C. Wills, and S. L. (Last name indecipherable).
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uwf_ht_2016.035.0867.a-s
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Undated Resolutions, ca. 1922-1928.
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Three page handwritten resolutions stating that the KKK is an important American patriotic institution composed of native white American citizens and that history textbooks read by the youth need to reflect those same ideals held by them. The letter further mentions that as held by Klan 57 of Pensacola, they are against the permitting of people of "whatever faith" from teaching and telling "our youth" things "contrary or derogatory to the facts".
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uwf_ht_00.84.26
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Ku Klux Klan Ledger.
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This ledger book documents membership and activities of the Ku Klux Klan in Pensacola between 1922 and 1925. It includes a chronological list that documents payment of initiation fees, membership dues, special assessments, and the purchase of robes between October 1922 and December 1924. The ledger also includes financial information for the 1923-1924 fiscal year, meeting minutes for February to June 1925, an undated list of 487 members and their assigned robe number, as well as several...
Show moreThis ledger book documents membership and activities of the Ku Klux Klan in Pensacola between 1922 and 1925. It includes a chronological list that documents payment of initiation fees, membership dues, special assessments, and the purchase of robes between October 1922 and December 1924. The ledger also includes financial information for the 1923-1924 fiscal year, meeting minutes for February to June 1925, an undated list of 487 members and their assigned robe number, as well as several miscellaneous lists. Every page of this handwritten, disorganized ledger, including the front and rear covers, has been scanned. Pages 108-118 were removed from the ledger. The back cover includes the title: “T.T. Wentworth Jr., Bicycles Sporting Goods.”
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uwf_ht_2016.035.0448, uwf_ht_2016.035.0448
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Letter to Pensacola KKK, June 16, 1926.
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Pensacola Ku Klux Klan, Unknown
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Scrap of paper with an address that was pinned to a two page letter addressed to the Pensacola Klan and a one page letter from and unknown author.
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uwf_ht_2016.035.0379.a-d
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Letter to George Williamson, September 3, 1926.
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Unknown, George Williamson
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Unsigned, typed carbon copy of a letter on plain paper, dated September 3, 1926, and addressed to George Williamson. The letter tells Williamson he has been appointed to a publicity committee and his assignment is to "preserve a record of adverse publicity in the local papers." Williamson was directed to articles from the two Pensacola papers (Pensacola Journal and Pensacola News), to "attach the name of the paper and the date to the clipping and preserve these in a proper way that they will...
Show moreUnsigned, typed carbon copy of a letter on plain paper, dated September 3, 1926, and addressed to George Williamson. The letter tells Williamson he has been appointed to a publicity committee and his assignment is to "preserve a record of adverse publicity in the local papers." Williamson was directed to articles from the two Pensacola papers (Pensacola Journal and Pensacola News), to "attach the name of the paper and the date to the clipping and preserve these in a proper way that they will be safe for future use." Williamson is to give a tentative report at the meeting Friday night. See also; 2016.035.0358
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uwf_ht_2016.035.0359
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Unsigned letter to T.T. Wentworth Jr., March 30, 1927.
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Theodore Thomas Wentworth Jr., Unknown
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Handwritten paper on plain paper, dated March 30, 1927, and addressed to T. T. Wentworth Jr. The letter is not signed. The letter asks for investigation and resolution to the problem of Mrs. Nielson on South N Street, who is "doing things which will cause trouble in a Mr. G. Darbys family out there at the lighthouse. She will not stay away from there and she has a husband & a large family. Which she should attend to & let another woman's husband alone. 1927 City Directory shows a Christian...
Show moreHandwritten paper on plain paper, dated March 30, 1927, and addressed to T. T. Wentworth Jr. The letter is not signed. The letter asks for investigation and resolution to the problem of Mrs. Nielson on South N Street, who is "doing things which will cause trouble in a Mr. G. Darbys family out there at the lighthouse. She will not stay away from there and she has a husband & a large family. Which she should attend to & let another woman's husband alone. 1927 City Directory shows a Christian and Daisy Nielson at 611 S. N St. George W. Darby was 2nd Letter assistant at the lighthouse in 1927.
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uwf_ht_2016.035.0402
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Photograph of Pensacola Klan Initiation, November 27, 1924.
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Black and white photograph of Pensacola, Florida Ku Klux Klan Initiation. Note on the bottom right corner reads "Pensacola, Florida. November 27, 1924."
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November 27, 1924
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uwf_ht_H.09.00.004.0307
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Letter to Ernest Whitaker from T. T. Wentworth Jr., October 5 1926.
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Ernest Whitaker, Theodore Thomas Wentworth Jr.,
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Carbon copy of letter dated October 5, 1926, written on letterhead for T. T. Wentworth, Jr., Hardware, Tools, and Cutlery. Addressed to Ernest Whitaker. States Mr. Fisher is away until Friday. Handwritten signature T. T. Wentworth, Jr.
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uwf_ht.2016.035.0274
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Radio Men's Barracks, August 1922.
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U.S. Navy
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Official Navy photo of the interior of the radio men's barracks at NAS Pensacola taken in August 1922. The barracks are empty but shows the manner barracks were kept at this time. The title and date of the photo are etched in the bottom right.
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uwfnam_NAS_1921-1922_aug1922_radiomensbarracks(2)
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Boxing Personnel, 1921 - 1922.
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U.S. Navy
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Photo of two Navy personnel boxing or at least posing that they are boxing at NAS Pensacola taken sometime between 1921 and 1922. The lack of onlookers and general upkeep suggests this was simply a posed photograph.
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uwfnam_NAS_1921-1922_boxing
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Navy Band and Marines at Balloon Field, 1922.
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U.S. Navy
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Photo of the western edge of the Balloon Field and railroad tracks showing the Navy Band and Marines taken around 1922. The band (left) stand with their instruments while the Marines (center) stand with their rifles.
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uwfnam_NAS_1921-1922_circa1922_navybandandmarines(2)
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"Getting Up The Boat," 1921.
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U.S. Navy
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Photo dated 1921 which shows sailors wading out to a rowboat in Pensacola Bay presumably at NAS Pensacola. The photo is described as "Getting up the boat" on the back by CAP(PA) Anton A. Wrzensinski, USN.
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uwfnam_NAS_1921-1922_circa1921_gettinguptheboat
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Set of related objects
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"Should I Join the Ku Klux Klan?" Pensacola News Article, December 10, 1921.
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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.
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Date Issued
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12/10/1921
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uwf_ht_2016.035.0865.a-b
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Set of related objects
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T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Membership Card for Florida Klan 57, expired June 30, 1922.
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Membership card for Florida Klan 57, Pensacola, Florida, for T. T. Wentworth, Jr., expired June 30, 1922.
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Date Issued
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Before June 30, 1922
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uwf_ht_2016.035.0344
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Telegram to John W. Martin from T.T. Wentworth, Jr., August 13, 1927.
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Theodore Thomas Wentworth, Jr., John W. Martin
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Form used to write messages for telegram. Dated Aug. 13, 1927, to Hon John W. Martin. "Citizens expecting the removal of the coroner. Looking to you for action. T.T. Wentworth, Jr. See also 2016.035.0459-0467 and 2016.035.0425 and 0430
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August 13, 1927
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Identifier
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uwf_ht_2016.034.0463
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Letter from T.T. Wentworth Jr., to Bro. Reed, May 17, 1927.
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Theodore Thomas Wentworth Jr., Bro. Reed
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Typed carbon copy of a letter, on T.T. Wentworth, Jr., Federal Bicycle Tires letterhead, dated May 17, 1927, signed T. T. Wentworth, Jr. to "Bro. Reed" at the Milton Gazette. States a check for the printing of circulars is enclosed.
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uwf_ht_2016.035.0414
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Telegram from T.T. Wentworth Jr., to I.E. Phillips July 2, 1926.
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Theodore Thomas Wentworth Jr., I.E. Phillips
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Telegram from T.T. Wentworth Jr., to I.E. Phillips acknowledging receipt of a previous telegram. Wentworth says that everything is "okeh" and that he has the article and that they are growing. There is an additional line where he states "I spoke to you of" and the remainder is crossed out.
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uwf_ht_2016.035.0857
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Telegram from T.T. Wentworth Jr., to John W. Martin, April 12, 1927.
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Theodore Thomas Wentworth Jr., John W. Martin
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Handwritten Western Union Telegram form with message to be sent. Dated April 12, 1927, and addressed to Governor John W. Martin. Message states "Bayliss crowd defeated. My letter of few days ago correct. T. T. Wentworth, Jr." The letter mentions is probably 2016.035.0456. See also: 2016.035.0456 and 2016.035.0408. 2016.035.0407, 2016.035.0409.
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uwf_ht_2016.035.0457
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Telegram from T.T. Wentworth Jr., to J.H. Varnum, April 12, 1927.
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Theodore Thomas Wentworth Jr., J. H. Varnum
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Form for information to be sent in a telegram. Handwritten, dated April 12, 1927. To Hon. J. H. Varnum, Representative, signed T. T. Wentworth, Jr. "Bayliss crowd defeated. People Happy over results" Harvey Bayliss was mayor of Pensacola. See also: 2016.035.0408. 2016.035.0407, 2016. 035.0457
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uwf_ht_2016.035.0409
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Telegram from T.T. Wentworth Jr., to Herbert P. Caro, April 12, 1927.
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Theodore Thomas Wentworth Jr., Herbert P. Caro
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Form for information to be sent in a telegram. Handwritten, dated April 12, 1927. To Hon. Herbert P. Caro, Senator, signed T. T. Wentworth, Jr. "Bayliss crowd defeated. People Rejoicing" Harvey Bayliss was mayor of Pensacola. See also: 2016.035.0407, 2016.035.0409, 2016. 035.0457
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uwf_ht_2016.035.0408
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