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Title: Unsigned Letter from Unknown, July 23, 1926.
Abstract/Description: An undated, unsigned letter that says Martin Anderson, a Catholic, stated that on July 23, 1926, Pensacola's Catholics planned to purchase the Ku Klux Klan charter to stop any further advancement of the local Klan. The writer also states that trouble can arise at any time.
Date Issued: July 23, 1926
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0346
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Title: T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Membership Card for Florida Klan 57, expired June 30, 1922.
Abstract/Description: Membership card for Florida Klan 57, Pensacola, Florida, for T. T. Wentworth, Jr., expired June 30, 1922.
Date Issued: Before June 30, 1922
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0344
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Title: T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Membership Card for Florida Klan 57, expired June 30, 1923.
Abstract/Description: Membership card for Florida Klan 57, Pensacola, Florida, for T.T. Wentworth, Jr., expired June 30, 1923.
Date Issued: Before June 30, 1923
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0345
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Title: Letter to Sister Whipple from Mary Milton, July 16, 1924.
Author: Mary Milton, Sister Whipple, Mrs. Helen Pou
Abstract/Description: 4-page handwritten letter, dated July 16, 1924, from Mary Milton, 3rd Vice Grand President, Ladies Auxillary of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, to "Sister Whipple." Mrs. Milton writes that she is on vacation but feels that she needs to "come own and do some promotion work" and would like to come in September. She states, "This is a dirty of Klan people in Jax. . . . and the President, Mrs. Trainham, fights anything that looks like a Catholic. Bradley is using her for a tool." (No first...
Show more4-page handwritten letter, dated July 16, 1924, from Mary Milton, 3rd Vice Grand President, Ladies Auxillary of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, to "Sister Whipple." Mrs. Milton writes that she is on vacation but feels that she needs to "come own and do some promotion work" and would like to come in September. She states, "This is a dirty of Klan people in Jax. . . . and the President, Mrs. Trainham, fights anything that looks like a Catholic. Bradley is using her for a tool." (No first name given for Bradley). Milton states the Grand Secretary and Treasurer, Mrs. Statzer (?), wants Milton to run for an unnamed office. She says that religion will be an issue, but the eastern delegates are nearly all Catholic. "And I think by that time, the Klan will be dead or at least on its last legs." Milton urges Whipple to call Mrs. Helen Pou if she goes to Tampa. She also writes, "I will be only too glad to help Pensacola go forward."
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Date Issued: July 16, 1924
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0347.a-b
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Postcard to J.H. Varnum from T.T. Wentworth, Jr., October 24, 1924.
Author: Theodore Thomas Wentworth, Jr., J.H. Varnum
Abstract/Description: Postcard addressed to Mr. Varnum Cyclops KKK City C/O Florida Business University Brent Building Postmark is Pensacola, Oct. 31, 1924. Reverse professional printed and reads: Pensacola, Fla., Oct. 29, 1924, Faithful Friend:- Friday night, October 31, 23 will nominate presiding officer. On the following Friday night, November 7, we will elect a presiding officer. Be sure to attend these two meetings. Have you a paid-up card? Faithfully yours, Your Secretary T. T Wentworth KKK
Date Issued: October 29, 1924
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0296
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter to H.W. Evans from T.T. Wentworth, Jr., December 24, 1924.
Author: Theodore Thomas Wentworth, Jr., H.W. Evans
Abstract/Description: Carbon copy of the letter. Heading on the letter reads T. T. Wentworth, Jr., Inc., Sporting Goods, Bicycles, Supplies and Repairs. Dated December 24, 1924. Addressed to Hon. H. W. Evans, Imperial Wizard. Signed T. T. Wentworth, Jr., Kligrapp, Escambia Klan No. 57. Wentworth writes, "I have heard much of the New fifty-cent pieces and understand that the Klan has a number of them." Wentworth would like to acquire one of the quarters. Also see: uwf_ht_2016.035.0298
Date Issued: December 24, 1924
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0297
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Title: Letter to John W. Martin from T.T. Wentworth, Jr., December 27, 1924.
Author: Theodore Thomas Wentworth, Jr., John W. Martin
Abstract/Description: Carbon copy of the letter. Heading on the letter reads T. T. Wentworth, Jr., Inc., Sporting Goods, Bicycles, Supplies and Repairs. Dated December 27, 1924. Addressed to Hon. John W. Martin. Wentworth tells Martin that we will take the appointment to the State Road Department if it were offered to him. Salutation is "Faithful and Esteemed Friend," which is used between Klan members. Also see: uwf_ht_2016.035.0297.
Date Issued: December 27, 1924
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0298
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Title: Letter to John W. Martin from Exalted Cyclops, Escambia Klan no. 57, December 27, 1924.
Author: Exalted Cyclops, Escambia Klan No. 57, John W. Martin
Abstract/Description: Carbon copy of the letter. The letter is on plain paper that has darkened due to acid in the paper. The letter is dated December 27, 1924, and addressed to Honorable John W. Martin and tells Martin that "we would urge the appointment of T. T. Wentworth, Jr." to the State Road Department. Typed signature is Exalted Cyclops, Escambia Klan No. 57.
Date Issued: December 27, 1924
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016_035_0299
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Title: Letter to Chas H. Ketchum from Exalted Cyclops, Escambia Klan no. 57, December 27, 1924.
Author: Exalted Cyclops, Escambia Klan No. 57, Chas H. Ketchum
Abstract/Description: Carbon copy of the letter. The letter is on plain paper that has darkened due to acid in the paper. The letter is dated December 27, 1924, and addressed to Hon. Chas. H. Ketchum and urges the appointment of Klansman Wentworth to the State Road Department. Typed signature is Exalted Cyclops, Escambia Klan No. 57.
Date Issued: December 27, 1924
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0300
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Title: Letter from Imperial Kligrapp to T.T. Wentworth Jr., December 29, 1924.
Author: Imperial Kligrapp, Theodore Thomas Wentworth, Jr.
Abstract/Description: Letter from the Imperial Kligrapp dated December 29, 1924. The letter is signed, but unable to decipher. Addressed to T. T. Wentworth, Jr., and states that Wentworth is receiving the Huguenot Half-Dollar Wentworth had requested in his letter of the 24th.
Date Issued: December 29, 1924
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0348
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Title: Ku Klux Klan Reply to Pensacola News, January 3, 1923.
Author: Pensacola Klan, No. 59, Pensacola News Editor
Abstract/Description: 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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Date Issued: January 3, 1923
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0445.a-d
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Title: Letter from B.S. Ellisor to T.T. Wentworth, Jr., July 24, 1925.
Author: B.S. Ellisor, Theodore Thomas Wentworth, Jr.
Abstract/Description: 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
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Letter to B.S. Ellisor from T.T. Wentworth, Jr., July 28, 1925.
Author: Theodore Thomas Wentworth, Jr., B.S. Ellisor
Abstract/Description: Carbon copy of the letter on plain paper has darkened with age due to acid in the paper. Dated July 28, 1925, and addressed to Rev. B. S. Ellisor, this letter appears to be an answer to the letter with accession number 2016.035.0302. Wentworth gives the name and address of the Grand Dragon and tells Ellisor that Wentworth is the Exalted Cyclops of the local group. He talks about Ellisor giving talks to groups and telling the Grand Dragon that Wentworth suggested Ellisor write to him.
Date Issued: July 28, 1925
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0303
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Title: Letter to T.T. Wentworth, Jr. from W.R. Scott, September 21, 1925.
Author: W.R. Scott, Theodore Thomas Wentworth, Jr.
Abstract/Description: Form letter dated September 21, 1925, to T. T. Wentworth from W. R. Scott, Chief of Staff, Realm of Florida. The letter says that 8 K-Duo membership cards and 8 sashes are enclosed.
Date Issued: September 21, 1925
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0304
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Title: Letter to I.E. Phillips, October 30, 1925.
Author: I. E. Phillips
Abstract/Description: Carbon copy of an unsigned, typed letter to Rev. I. E. Phillips (Grand Dragon) October 30, 1925, written on plain paper. The letter states the E. C. has been devoting a lot of time to the Klan and has faced "many perplexing problems," but was making a great success "considering the situation things are beginning (sic) to look gratifying." He talks about plans for a "big open-air meeting for Thanksgiving" and thinks they will gain new members. States the Kligrapp has quit talking about moving...
Show moreCarbon copy of an unsigned, typed letter to Rev. I. E. Phillips (Grand Dragon) October 30, 1925, written on plain paper. The letter states the E. C. has been devoting a lot of time to the Klan and has faced "many perplexing problems," but was making a great success "considering the situation things are beginning (sic) to look gratifying." He talks about plans for a "big open-air meeting for Thanksgiving" and thinks they will gain new members. States the Kligrapp has quit talking about moving the records and that the Klokan committee did not want the documents to be moved. It also talks about some clash due to a father wanting to bring his son into the Klan, but other family members object to this. Reports the local Klan is working on their K-Duo degree "in absolute secrecy" and asks that Phillips not mention this when writing to others unless they have reached K-Duo. It also extends an invitation to Phillips to come over and give a talk.
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Date Issued: October 30, 1925
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0349
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Title: KKK Initiation Handbill, ca. November 1925.
Author: Pensacola Klan, No. 57
Abstract/Description: 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
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Letter from W.S. Ward to T.T. Wentworth, Jr., November 15, 1925.
Author: W. S. Ward, Theodore Thomas Wentworth, Jr.
Abstract/Description: Handwritten letter from W. S. Ward, Jr., to T. T. Wentworth, Jr. Letter is dated November 15, 1925, and was sent from Lake City, Florida. Mr. Ward tells Wentworth that his son, David, has left home with bad influences and asked Wentworth to help get him to return home. Ward laments that he is being persecuted because he is a member of the Klan.
Date Issued: November 15, 1925
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0350.a-k
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Title: Telegram to T.T. Wentworth Jr. from I. E. Phillips, January 18, 1926.
Author: I. E. Phillips, Theodore Thomas Wentworth Jr.,
Abstract/Description: Telegram to T. T. Wentworth, Jr., from I. E. Phillips, saying that the Bob Morton Circus Company has recently "shown successfully for twelve or fifteen of our organizations" has an open date and would like to know if the Pensacola group would like to book the Circus, that it has made money for the other Klans. See also: 2016.035.0853
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0362
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Title: Letter to I.E. Phillips, November 30, 1925.
Author: I. E. Phillips, Mrs. Lois K. Mayes
Abstract/Description: Carbon copy of a typed letter on letterhead for T. T. Wentworth Jr. Hardware, Tools and Cutlery, dated November 30, 1925, addressed to Rev. I. E. Phillips (Grand Dragon). The letter states the writer does not know Mrs. Lois K. Mayes's position on the Klan but believes her son favors the organization. The writer advises Phillips not to place "too much confidence" in Mrs. Mayes and that he will attempt to get more information on the matter.
Date Issued: November 30, 1925
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0352
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Letter from T.T. Wentworth Jr. to I. E. Phillips, January 18, 1926.
Author: Rev. I.E. Phillips (Grand Dragon), Theodore Thomas Wentworth Jr.
Abstract/Description: Letter dated January 18, 1926, to I. E. Phillips, Grand Dragon, Realm of Florida, signed for him by W. R. Scott, Chief of Staff. Letter addressed from T. T. Wentworth, Jr. Letter is replying to a letter Wentworth wrote to Phillips concerning the "World Court matter." See also: 2016.035.0365, 2016.035.0368
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0264
Format: Image (JPEG)

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