Letter from H. Clay Crawford to T.T. Wentworth Jr., November 15, 1928.
Author
Theodore Thomas Wentworth Jr., H. Clay Crawford
Abstract/Description
Letter from H. Clay Crawford (Secretary of State) to T.T. Wentworth Jr. advising him of his win of the 1928 Election for Escambia County Tax Collector.
Identifier
uwf_ht_2016.035.0862
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Letter to F. Y. Seals from the Escambia Klan, January 24, 1928.
Author
F. Y. Seals, Escambia Klan
Abstract/Description
Carbon copy of a letter on plain paper. The top of the sheet shows that the top was torn off. Letter dated January 24, 1928, addressed to F. Y. Seals, City (Pensacola), and summons him to appear before the Exalted Cyclops that evening. Typed signature is Escambia Klan. Measures 8 1/2"x8"
Identifier
uwf_ht_2016.035.0338
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Title
KKK Membership Card April, 1 1928.
Abstract/Description
Membership card for Klan 57 of Pensacola, Florida dated April 1, 1928. The card has no assigned name but includes I.E. Phillips listed as the Grand Dragon.
Identifier
uwf_ht_w.102.1439.c
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Image (JPEG)
Title
Membership Card for Florida Klan No. 57 expired April 1, 1928.
Abstract/Description
Membership card for Klan 57 of Pensacola, Florida dated July 1,1928. The card has no assigned name but includes I.E. Phillips listed as the Grand Dragon.
Identifier
uwf_ht_w.102.1439.a
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Letter from T.T. Wentworth Jr. from A.C.V. Emery, March 11, 1928.
Author
Theodore Thomas Wentworth Jr., A.C.V. Emery
Abstract/Description
Carbon copy of a letter written on letterhead for T. T. Wentworth, Jr., Hardware, Tools, and Cutlery. Addressed to A. C. V. Emery of Jacksonville, Fla., dated March 11, 1928. Letter talks about upcoming political elections and the importance of the outcome. Wentworth goes on to say that he has a Colt 38 or hand, or he can have one shipped from the factory direct to Emery.
Identifier
uwf_ht_2016.035.0340a-b
Format
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Title
"Political Unity - Only Remedy" Letter Draft, ca. April to June 1928.
Abstract/Description
Handwritten draft on unlined notepaper, at the top, is "Political Unity--Only Remedy" This appears to be a draft for a letter to be mailed to select people. It states that the Catholic Church must be stopped through "Political Unity--of those people who see the menace to save the country." The letter states, "You are looked upon as a man on the right side; therefore you are invited to become affiliated (sic) with the Political Unity League" and assures the reader that "it is absolutely (sic)... Show moreHandwritten draft on unlined notepaper, at the top, is "Political Unity--Only Remedy" This appears to be a draft for a letter to be mailed to select people. It states that the Catholic Church must be stopped through "Political Unity--of those people who see the menace to save the country." The letter states, "You are looked upon as a man on the right side; therefore you are invited to become affiliated (sic) with the Political Unity League" and assures the reader that "it is absolutely (sic) safe for you to be identified with this work for safeguards have been completely thrown around any possibility of your name becoming public as a member or worker." It continues by stating that "Much work must be done before the 1928 election" and that they do not want anything mailed out to fall into the wrong hands. The reverse has a handwritten list of names: J. A. Pfeiffer; Robert Hood, shops; M. Hannah, drug store; Leo Resmundo, L&N shop; Dr. Brunson, W. Bel.; Jim Godwin; C. H. Charles; Lula Nicholson, 1122 E. Gadsden (?); William Henderson, L&N shop Show less
Identifier
uwf_ht_2016.035.0426
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Title
Letter from I.E. Phillips (Grand Dragon) to All Klansmen of Florida, March 15, 1928.
Author
All Klansmen, Realm of Florida, I.E. Phillips (Grand Dragon)
Abstract/Description
Form letter dated March 15, 1928, from the Office of the Grand Dragon. Letter discusses the new K-Trio Degree, the K- Uno and the K-Duo Degrees, and the Knights of the Great Forrest. The last line of the first page is half off the page and is not easy to read in the attached scan. The line reads: about this GREAT ORDER.
Identifier
uwf_ht_2016.035.0341a-b
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Title
Letter to T.T. Wentworth Jr. From E.S. Stone, March 14, 1928.
Author
Theodore Thomas Wentworth Jr., E. S. Stone
Abstract/Description
Letter dated March 14, 1928, on letterhead for Atmore Hardware Company, Atmore, AL. Addressed to T. T. Wentworth, Jr., and signed by E. S. Stone. Letter states A. W. Clayton has been a member of Wentworth's Klan, is living in Atmore, and wants to be reinstated. Stone asks for character reference and information about what needs to be done to reinstate Clayton.
Identifier
uwf_ht_2016.035.0455, uwf_ht_2016.035.0455
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Letter from H.W. Evans to T.T. Wentworth Jr. July 24, 1928.
Author
Theodore Thomas Wentworth Jr., H.W. Evans
Abstract/Description
Letter on Office of Imperial Wizard letterhead to T.T. Wentworth Jr. from H.W. Evans saying how Evans wished Wentworth had been present during the recent Klonvokation and that he is sending Wentworth a copy of the program for the Klonvokation so that he may be aware of upcoming events.
Identifier
uwf_ht_2016.035.0861
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Letter from Adrian Cyril Emery to T.T. Wentworth, October 18, 1928.
Author
Theodore Thomas Wentworth Jr., Adrian Cyril Emery
Abstract/Description
Handwritten letter dated October 18, 1928, from Adrian Cyril Emery to Tom Wentworth. Emery is in the Army, stationed in Illinois. He writes that he is trying to get into the Flying Cadet program and he has given Wentworth as a reference. Later in the letter Emery asks about Escambia 57.
Identifier
uwf_ht_2016.035.0343.a-c
Format
Set of related objects
Title
Letter to T.T. Wentworth Jr. from Realm Director, March 23, 1928.
Author
Theodore Thomas Wentworth Jr., Realm Director
Abstract/Description
Letter dated March 23, 1928, from the Office of the Realm Director, State of Florida. Subject is Appointment of Field Directors. Letter states there is a form attached (not found in files) to appoint Klansman Shuler as a field director. Thanks Wentworth for getting a Field Director started to work in Pensacola. Letter also says that the Realm Director will come to Wentworth's sporting goods store when "the first Organization in the State" needs outfitting.
Identifier
uwf_ht_2016.035.0342
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Letter from T.T. Wentworth Jr. to I.E. Phillips, February 26, 1928.
Author
Theodore Thomas Wentworth Jr., I.E. Phillips
Abstract/Description
Carbon copy of a letter written on letterhead for T. T. Wentworth, Jr., Hardware, Tools, and Cutlery. Addressed to Rev. I. E. Phillips and dated February 26, 1928. Letter asks for a copy of the "Proclamation and edict which was read out in the meeting of February 22" and states the local Klan had lost their copy and needed to replace it immediately. Also asks for information about changes in the Klan and talks about K-Uno and K- trio degrees. Reports that the local Klan had "lined up almost a... Show moreCarbon copy of a letter written on letterhead for T. T. Wentworth, Jr., Hardware, Tools, and Cutlery. Addressed to Rev. I. E. Phillips and dated February 26, 1928. Letter asks for a copy of the "Proclamation and edict which was read out in the meeting of February 22" and states the local Klan had lost their copy and needed to replace it immediately. Also asks for information about changes in the Klan and talks about K-Uno and K- trio degrees. Reports that the local Klan had "lined up almost a hundred for Escambia Klan and a few for Crestview and Milton." Show less