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Title: Telegram from W.R. Scott to T.T. Wentworth, Jr., June 4, 1926.
Author: W.R. Scott, Theodore Thomas Wentworth, Jr., I.E. Phillips
Abstract/Description: Western Union Telegram to T.T. Wentworth, Jr. from W.R. Scott advising him that Doctor Phillips is out of Town until later in the week and that he will reach out to Wentworth when he returns.
Date Issued: 1926-06-04
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0855
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Telegram from Dr. Van Valzah to R.C. Wills, July 7, 1926.
Author: Van Valzah, R.C. Wills
Abstract/Description: Western Union Telegram from Dr. Van Valzah to R.C. Willis asking for a new reason why people voted against him. Dated July 7, 1926. Also see: 2016.035.0359
Date Issued: 1926-07-07
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0858
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Telegram from R.C. Wills to Dr. Valzah, July 6, 1926.
Author: R.C. Wills, Van Valzah, I.E. Phillips
Abstract/Description: Western Union Telegram from R.C. Wills to Dr. Van Valzah requesting that letter to Phillips be sent by special delivery. The letter is regarding the loss of demits. Also see: 2016.035.0858
Date Issued: 1926-07-06
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0856
Format: Image (JPEG)

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: 1924-10-29
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0296
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter to I.E. Phillips from Exalted Cyclops, October 28, 1926.
Author: Exalted Cyclops, I.E. Phillips, R.C. Wills
Abstract/Description: Typed carbon copy of a letter on plain paper from Exalted Cyclops to I.E. Phillips, dated October 28, 1926. The letter states that R.C. Wills has been banned from the Pensacola Klan, but he continues to receive Klan-related mail. The letter asks that all communication with Wills be ended immediately. See letter from Wills, 2016.035.0284.a-b
Date Issued: 1926-10-28
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0383
Format: Image (JPEG)

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: 1925-09-21
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0304
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Letter to Hiram W. Evans from Frank Hilburn, July 5, 1927.
Author: Hiram W. Evans, Frank Hilburn, Pensacola Journal
Abstract/Description: Handwritten letter, ink on unlined paper, dated July 5, 1927, addressed to Dr. Hiram W. Evans, Atlanta, Georgia. He signed Frank Hilburn. The letter states that Hilburn withdrew his Klan membership in Detroit, Michigan; he now lives in Pensacola and wants to pay his back dues and join the local group. He also states he lost his bid for the City Commission because he would not give the Pensacola Journal a statement that he was not a Klan member and always supported the Klan. In a PS, he says, ...
Show moreHandwritten letter, ink on unlined paper, dated July 5, 1927, addressed to Dr. Hiram W. Evans, Atlanta, Georgia. He signed Frank Hilburn. The letter states that Hilburn withdrew his Klan membership in Detroit, Michigan; he now lives in Pensacola and wants to pay his back dues and join the local group. He also states he lost his bid for the City Commission because he would not give the Pensacola Journal a statement that he was not a Klan member and always supported the Klan. In a PS, he says, "I don't understand the Florida Klansmen political ways; when they get in office, they cater to the other side." See also: 2016.035.0325, 2016.035.0329.
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Date Issued: 1927-07-05
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0324
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: 1925-07-28
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0303
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Purchase Order for T.T. Wentworth, Jr. from N.B. Forrest, July 28, 1927.
Author: N.B. Forrest, Theodore Thomas Wentworth, Jr.
Abstract/Description: Form letter dated July 28, 1927, showing the order for 1 Special Terror's robe and helmet Exalted Cyclops for T.T. Wentworth. Typed signature of N.B. Forrest, Imperial Kligrapp.
Date Issued: 1927-07-28
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0327
Format: Image (JPEG)

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: 1924-12-29
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0348
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Letter to Kilgrapp from I.E. Phillips, December 28, 1926.
Author: I.E. Phillips, Kilgrapp
Abstract/Description: Form letter dated December 28, 1926, to Kligrapp from Grand Dragon, Realm of Florida. The letter is signed by I. E Phillips and asks the local Klan to send money due to the Imperial Palace. The signature looks like J. E. Phillips, but I. E. Phillips was the Grand Dragon, Realm of Florida.
Date Issued: 1926-12-28
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0267
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Letter to I.E. Phillips, December 17, 1926.
Author: I.E. Phillips, I.E. Phillips, Jr.
Abstract/Description: Carbon copy of a letter dated December 17, 1926, written on plain paper. Addressed to I.E. Phillips, the letter congratulates I.E. Phillips on the arrival of I.E. Phillips, Jr.
Date Issued: 1926-12-17
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0294
Format: Image (JPEG)

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: 1925-11-30
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0352
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Letter to J.H. Varnum from T.T. Wentworth, Jr., December 1, 1926.
Author: Theodore Thomas Wentworth, Jr., J.H. Varnum
Abstract/Description: Carbon copy of a letter dated December 1, 1926, written on letterhead for T. T. Wentworth, Jr., Hardware, Tools, and Cutlery. Addressed to J. H. Varnum, the letter appears to acknowledge that Varnum is coming to Pensacola to speak at a meeting.
Date Issued: 1926-12-01
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0292
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: 1925-11-15
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0350.a-k
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter to I.E. Phillips from T.T. Wentworth, Jr., November 2, 1926.
Author: Theodore Thomas Wentworth, Jr., I.E. Phillips
Abstract/Description: Carbon copy of a letter dated November 2, 1926, written on letterhead for T. T. Wentworth, Jr., Hardware, Tools, and Cutlery. Addressed to Rev. I. E. Phillips, asking why Wentworth has not received answers to his letters.
Date Issued: 1926-11-02
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0282
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Letter from I.E. Phillips to All Exalted Cyclops of Florida, June 16, 1927.
Author: I.E. Phillips, Exalted Cyclops
Abstract/Description: Letter from the Grand Dragon to all Exalted Cyclops of Florida, dated June 16, 1927. Signed by I. E. Phillips, Grand Dragon. The letter directs each Exalted Dragon to send in two lists, one with the names and addresses of "all city, county, state and federal officials within your jurisdiction who are members of our organization," including the "nature of the office that they hold." The second list is to be the names and addresses of "all American Legion members who have registered as...
Show moreLetter from the Grand Dragon to all Exalted Cyclops of Florida, dated June 16, 1927. Signed by I. E. Phillips, Grand Dragon. The letter directs each Exalted Dragon to send in two lists, one with the names and addresses of "all city, county, state and federal officials within your jurisdiction who are members of our organization," including the "nature of the office that they hold." The second list is to be the names and addresses of "all American Legion members who have registered as delegates or proposed visitors to the annual American Legion Convention convening in Paris in September." Also asked if the ranking delegate is prominent in American Legion affairs.
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Date Issued: 1927-06-16
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0320
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Title: Letter to J.H. Varnum from T.T. Wentworth, Jr., October 24, 1926.
Author: Theodore Thomas Wentworth, Jr., J.H. Varnum
Abstract/Description: Typed, carbon copy, letter on letterhead for T. T. Wentworth Jr. Hardware, Tools and Cutlery, dated October 24, 1926. The letter is addressed to Prof. J. H. Varnum. Wentworth states that all is well and that he has not heard of any "counter moves on the part of those who are using their efforts to disenthrall justice." He also reports that the "boys seem to be taking more interest in the work" and that "chances for success in the next primaries are more certain than in any election in the past."
Date Issued: 1926-10-24
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0357
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Letter from I.E. Phillips to All Exalted Cyclops of Florida, June 2, 1927.
Author: I.E. Phillips
Abstract/Description: Typed letter from I.E.Phillips, Grand Dragon, to all Exalted Cyclops of Florida, dated June 2, 1927. The letter relates that a bulletin was issued from the office of the Grand Dragon June 2, 1926, which prohibits any member of a local Klan from endorsing any political candidate more than 6 months prior to the election. The letter directs the Exalted Cyclops to make sure this directive is carried out.
Date Issued: 1927-06-02
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0420
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Letter from W.A. Hamlett to T.T. Wentworth, Jr., August 11, 1927.
Author: W.A. Hamlett, Theodore Thomas Wentworth, Jr.
Abstract/Description: Letterhead reads Office of Editor, The Kourier Magazine, Invisible Empire, Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, Atlanta, and is signed by W. A. Hamlett. Dated August 11, 1927, and addressed to Tom T. Wentworth. The letter asks Wentworth to submit a written account of his early experiences with the Klan and send it to the Kourier "to make a collection of them." He goes on to say, "Your name will not appear in connection with your contribution." See also 2016.035.0333, 2016.035.0334, 2016.035.0335
Date Issued: 1927-08-11
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0331
Format: Image (JPEG)

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