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Title: Unsigned letter to T.T. Wentworth Jr., March 30, 1927.
Author: Theodore Thomas Wentworth Jr., Unknown
Abstract/Description: 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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Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0402
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Letter to Ernest Whitaker from T. T. Wentworth Jr., October 5 1926.
Author: Ernest Whitaker, Theodore Thomas Wentworth Jr.,
Abstract/Description: 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.
Identifier: uwf_ht.2016.035.0274
Format: Image (JPEG)

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)

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)

Title: Letter from T.T. Wentworth, Jr., ca. 1924-1927.
Author: Theodore Thomas Wentworth, Jr.
Abstract/Description: Typed letter on T. T. Wentworth, Jr., Federal Bicycle Tire letterhead. No date, addressee, salutation, or signature. This letter criticizes the political situation in Escambia County and blames all the trouble on the Catholic Church. Cites voting irregularity and that murders, suicides, scandals, prostitution, illegal liquor, sorrow and sin are the result of the current state of Escambia County politics. People need to wake up and demand justice.
Date Issued: 1924-1927
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0429.a-b
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter to John M. Martin from T.T. Wentworth, Jr, August 8, 1927.
Author: Theodore Thomas Wentworth, Jr., John W. Martin
Abstract/Description: Handwritten in pencil, dated 8/8/27, to Hon. John W. Martin. Probably text for a telegram. "People demanding action in case smoothed over Saturday. Very serious. T. T. Wentworth, Jr. Written on the back of a deposit slip for American National Bank. See also: 2016.035.0464, 2016.035.0465.a-b, and 2016.035.0467.a-b.
Date Issued: 1927-08-08
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0462
Format: Image (JPEG)

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: 1923-06-30
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0345
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Letter to John W. Martin from T.T. Wentworth, Jr., August 11, 1927.
Author: Theodore Thomas Wentworth, Jr., John W. Martin
Abstract/Description: Carbon copy of a letter on T. T. Wentworth, Jr., Hardware, Tools & Cutlery, dated August 11, 1927. Addressed to Gov. John Martin. The letter discusses the deaths that the coroner mishandled, according to Wentworth. Wentworth has tried to keep people calm and that there had been talks of lynching someone, but "this move never went over. I was fully determined to see that peace was kept if any such action was too manifest." Also see: 2016.035.0462, 2016.035.0464, and 2016.035.0465.a-b. See also...
Show moreCarbon copy of a letter on T. T. Wentworth, Jr., Hardware, Tools & Cutlery, dated August 11, 1927. Addressed to Gov. John Martin. The letter discusses the deaths that the coroner mishandled, according to Wentworth. Wentworth has tried to keep people calm and that there had been talks of lynching someone, but "this move never went over. I was fully determined to see that peace was kept if any such action was too manifest." Also see: 2016.035.0462, 2016.035.0464, and 2016.035.0465.a-b. See also 2016.035.0425 and 0430, 0463-0467.
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Date Issued: 1927-08-11
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0467.a-b
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter from T.T. Wentworth Jr., to Bro. Reed, May 17, 1927.
Author: Theodore Thomas Wentworth Jr., Bro. Reed
Abstract/Description: 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.
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0414
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Telegram from T.T. Wentworth Jr., to I.E. Phillips July 2, 1926.
Author: Theodore Thomas Wentworth Jr., I.E. Phillips
Abstract/Description: 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.
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0857
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Telegram from T.T. Wentworth Jr., to John W. Martin, April 12, 1927.
Author: Theodore Thomas Wentworth Jr., John W. Martin
Abstract/Description: 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.
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0457
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Telegram from T.T. Wentworth Jr., to J.H. Varnum, April 12, 1927.
Author: Theodore Thomas Wentworth Jr., J. H. Varnum
Abstract/Description: 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
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0409
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Telegram from T.T. Wentworth Jr., to Herbert P. Caro, April 12, 1927.
Author: Theodore Thomas Wentworth Jr., Herbert P. Caro
Abstract/Description: 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
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0408
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Telegram to T.T. Wentworth from I. E. Phillips, January 16, 1926.
Author: I. E. Phillips, Theodore Thomas Wentworth Jr.
Abstract/Description: Telegram to T. T. Wentworth, Jr., from I. E. Phillips, dated January 16, 1926, directing Wentworth to send telegrams to the local U.S. senators and representatives that he is opposed to the World Court. Also asks Wentworth to urge the membership and his friends to do the same. See also: 2016.035.0367, 2016.035.0364
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0365
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Letter from John W. Martin to T.T. Wentworth Jr., July 8, 1927.
Author: Theodore Thomas Wentworth Jr., John W. Martin
Abstract/Description: Letter on State of Florida letterhead from Governor John W. Martin to T.T. Wentworth in response to and earlier letter in which Wentworth mentions his suspicions concerning the death of "Miss Nicholson". Martin advises Wentworth to take his suspicions to his local County Judge and to file the appropriate affidavit or to the next grand jury that convenes. See also; 2016.035.0435, 2016.035.0392, 2016.035.0423
Identifier: uwf_ht_w.83.80.773
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Telegram from I.E. Phillips to T.T. Wentworth Jr., January 23, 1926.
Author: Theodore Thomas Wentworth Jr., I.E. Phillips
Abstract/Description: Western Union telegram from I.E. Phillips to T.T. Wentworth Jr. requesting that Wentworth inform Phillips about his decision regarding the circus. There are scribbled numbers and Wentworth's name written on the front in pencil. On the back there are multiple equations. See also: 2016.035.0362
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0853
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter from John W. Martin to T.T. Wentworth Jr., May 6, 1927.
Author: Theodore Thomas Wentworth Jr., John W. Martin
Abstract/Description: Letter on State of Florida letterhead from Governor John W. Martin to T.T. Wentworth Jr., in response to a telegram that Wentworth sent on May 6 discussing his stance on House bills No. 552 and No. 556. (Telegram from May 6 not found)
Identifier: uwf_ht_w.83.80.772
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Telegram to T.T. Wentworth Jr., from H. Whitaker, January 26, 1926.
Author: H. Whitaker, Theodore Thomas Wentworth Jr.
Abstract/Description: Telegram to T. T. Wentworth, Jr., from H. Whitaker, dated January 26, 1926, directing Wentworth to send telegrams to the local U.S. senators and representatives that he is opposed to the World Court. Also asks Wentworth to urge the membership to do the same. See also; 2016.035.0365 and 2016.035.0367
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0364
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Letter to John W. Martin from T. T. Wentworth Jr., October 13, 1926.
Author: T. T. Wentworth Jr., John W. Martin (Gov)
Abstract/Description: Carbon copy of letter dated October 13, 1926, written on letterhead for T. T. Wentworth, Jr., Hardware, Tools, and Cutlery. Addressed to Hon. John W. Martin, Governor of Florida, congratulating the governor on his "manly stand for the peoples interest" Wentworth also talks about his elections to the county commission. Handwritten signature,
Identifier: uwf_ht.2016.035.0277
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Letter from T.T. Wentworth, Jr., October 28, 1926.
Author: Theodore Thomas Wentworth, Jr., Faithful & Esteemed Brother
Abstract/Description: Form letter dated October 28, 1926, written on letterhead for T.T. Wentworth, Jr., Hardware, Tools, and Cutlery. Addressed to "Faithful & Esteemed Brother: You are requested to be present at the regular officers meeting place. Business of vital importance, and it is absolutely necessary that you be present."
Date Issued: 1926-10-28
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0279
Format: Image (JPEG)

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