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Letter from C. Lewis, March 15, 1927
Title
Letter from C. Lewis, March 15, 1927.
Author
C. Lewis(?), Dear Brother
Abstract/Description
Handwritten letter on lined paper, dated March 15,1927, signature may be C. Lewis, but is not clear. Addressed to "Dear Brother." Letter writer is upset that a member of the Klan is considering being best man in a Catholic wedding and the writer wants a note to give to this person "in regards to this matter." On reverse is "R. P. Owens corner Romana & Spring sts.
Identifier
uwf_ht_2016.035.0393, uwf_ht_2016.035.0393
Format
Set of related objects
Ku Klux Klan Ledger
Title
Ku Klux Klan Ledger.
Abstract/Description
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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Identifier
uwf_ht_2016.035.0448, uwf_ht_2016.035.0448
Format
Document (PDF)
Second Page of Letter from T.T. Wentworth to I.E. Phillips, May 25, 1927
Title
Second Page of Letter from T.T. Wentworth to I.E. Phillips, May 25, 1927.
Author
T.T. Wentworth, I.E. Phillips
Abstract/Description
Typed carbon copy of a letter on T. T. Wentworth, Jr., Federal Bicycle Tires letterhead, dated May 25, 1927, to Rev. I. E. Phillips. Letter is not signed. Letter relates the elections went well. Wentworth reports that he did accept the nomination to remain Exalted Cyclops and was re-elected. R. C. White was elected Kligrapp. White has been secretary for the Masonic Lodge for many years. Klansman Macon was defeated, which may be well since he is overworked: clerk for L & N Railroad, bookkeeper...
Show moreTyped carbon copy of a letter on T. T. Wentworth, Jr., Federal Bicycle Tires letterhead, dated May 25, 1927, to Rev. I. E. Phillips. Letter is not signed. Letter relates the elections went well. Wentworth reports that he did accept the nomination to remain Exalted Cyclops and was re-elected. R. C. White was elected Kligrapp. White has been secretary for the Masonic Lodge for many years. Klansman Macon was defeated, which may be well since he is overworked: clerk for L & N Railroad, bookkeeper for Dr. W. D. Nobles, and sells sewing machines. Copies of election forms enclosed, please ratify and return so installation can take place as planned. Members went to Bainbridge. One care in accident and Klansman A. B. Fillinghim, one of the best members, died. Funeral to be May 26. Wentworth's daughter born May 25. Please send 500 copies of the pamplet "The Ku Klux Klan Presents Its views of Marriage." Please send price for new Exalted Cyclops Robe or Klan Giants Robe with satin finish, will lend dignity to the office. "We are winning out ever day."
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Identifier
uwf_ht_2016.035.0416.b, uwf_ht_2016.035.0416.b
Format
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Letter from T.T. Wentworth to I.E. Phillips, March 21, 1927
Title
Letter from T.T. Wentworth to I.E. Phillips, March 21, 1927.
Author
T.T. Wentworth, I.E. Phillips
Abstract/Description
Typed carbon copy of a letter on T. T. Wentworth, Jr., Federal Bicycle Tires letterhead, dated March 21, 1927, from Wentworth to Rev. I. E. Phillips. Letter states a $2.00 check for dues from Klansman J. M. Mobley of Sarasota is enclosed and that Mobley wants a demit to the Pensacola Klan No. 57. Carbon copy of the letter was sent to H. L. Pierce.
Identifier
uwf_ht_2016.035.0396, uwf_ht_2016.035.0396
Format
Image (JPEG)
Letter from T.T. Wentworth to I.E. Phillips, April 15, 1926
Title
Letter from T.T. Wentworth to I.E. Phillips, April 15, 1926.
Author
T.T. Wentworth, I.E. Phillips
Abstract/Description
Two page Carbon Copy letter on T.T. Wentworth Jr. Hardware , Tools & Cutlery Letterhead. Letter is from T.T. Wentworth Jr. to I.E. Phillips informing Phillips of his acceptance of his appointment in reference to letter No. 18771. The remainder of the letter discusses political appointments in Escambia County and Wentworth's lack of trust in Governor Martin due to his support of Catholica and the Knights of Columbus.
Identifier
2016.035.0854.a-b., 2016.035.0854.a-b.
Format
Set of related objects
Wills Case Ballots
Title
Wills Case Ballots.
Abstract/Description
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).
Identifier
uwf_ht_2016.035.0867.a-s
Format
Document (PDF)
Letter from I.E. Phillips to Exalted Cyclops of Pensacola, March 23, 1927
Title
Letter from I.E. Phillips to Exalted Cyclops of Pensacola, March 23, 1927.
Author
Exalted Cyclops of Pensacola, I.E. Phillips
Abstract/Description
Typed letter from I. E. Phillips, Grand Dragon, dated March 23, 1927, to Exalted Cyclops of Pensacola. Letter orders Wentworth, his Kligrapp, and the Chief of Klokann to attend the meeting at the Chipley Hotel on March 28. Asks that Wentworth encourage members of the legislature who are also Klan members to attend the meeting. See also: 2016.035.0397
Identifier
uwf_ht_2016.035.0399
Format
Image (JPEG)
Letter from Paul Crank to T.T. Wentworth, February 28, 1927
Title
Letter from Paul Crank to T.T. Wentworth, February 28, 1927.
Author
T.T. Wentworth, Paul Crank
Abstract/Description
Typed letter to T. T. Wentworth, Jr. from Paul Crank, dated February 28, 1927. Crank states his check for $4.00 is enclosed for his dues and asked his card be mailed. He also relates that he preached at the funeral for a Klansman and several hundred people attended. The press took photos and Crank says he will mail one as soon as he received them. See also: 2016.035.0323, 2016.035.0435, 2016.035.0423
Identifier
uwf_ht_2016.035.0392
Format
Set of related objects
Letter from H.L. Pierce to T.T. Wentworth, March 22, 1927
Title
Letter from H.L. Pierce to T.T. Wentworth, March 22, 1927.
Author
T.T. Wentworth, H.L. Pierce
Abstract/Description
Handwritten letter on stationary from Chipola Hotel, Marianna, Florida, dated March 22, 1927, to T. T. Wentworth from H. L. Pierce. Pierce writes that there will be a meeting of Exalted Cyclops, Kligraphs, and members of the legislature "who are our men." The meeting will be in Chipley at the Chipley Hotel next Monday (March 28th). See also: 2016.035.0399
Identifier
uwf_ht_2016.035.0397
Format
Image (JPEG)