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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 I.E. Phillips from N.B. Forrest, July 27, 1927.
Author: N.B. Forrest, I.E. Phillips, Hiram W. Evans, Frank Hilburn
Abstract/Description: Typed letter on plain paper, which has darkened due to acid content. Dated July 27, 1927, to I.E. Phillips from N.B. Forrest, Imperial Kligrapp. Letter references letter written to Dr. Hiram W. Evans by Frank Hilburn requesting help becoming a member of the Pensacola Klan. See 2016.035.0324. Forrest contacted Hilburn's original group in Detroit about his status and received a reply that Hilburn was prone to getting angry and quitting the group, then asking to rejoin. The second time they...
Show moreTyped letter on plain paper, which has darkened due to acid content. Dated July 27, 1927, to I.E. Phillips from N.B. Forrest, Imperial Kligrapp. Letter references letter written to Dr. Hiram W. Evans by Frank Hilburn requesting help becoming a member of the Pensacola Klan. See 2016.035.0324. Forrest contacted Hilburn's original group in Detroit about his status and received a reply that Hilburn was prone to getting angry and quitting the group, then asking to rejoin. The second time they refused his readmission. Michigan Grand Dragon recommended Hilburn not be allowed to join any Klan. Forrest replied, "we have not replied to Mr. Hilburn's (sic) letter direct but are passing same on to you for whatever attention you deem wise." Also see: 2016.035.0324, 2016.035.0329.
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Date Issued: 1927-07-27
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0325
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Title: Letter to I.E. Phillips from T.T. Wentworth Jr., October 16, 1927.
Author: Theodore Thomas Wentworth, Jr., I. E. Phillips, Dorothy Fredrickson
Abstract/Description: Typed carbon copy on plain paper that is very dark from acid. Addressed to Rev. I. E. Phillips, dated October 16, 1927, unsigned. The letter is talking about the Viola Edwards, E. E. Tart, Dorothy Fredrickson case (names are not used in the letter). Tells Phillips that a Caucasian woman and her newborn baby both died in a hospital run by Mrs. Edwards, an African American woman and that Mrs. Edwards and Mr. Tart, a Caucasian, were charged with the deaths. Tart had been a member of the Klan...
Show moreTyped carbon copy on plain paper that is very dark from acid. Addressed to Rev. I. E. Phillips, dated October 16, 1927, unsigned. The letter is talking about the Viola Edwards, E. E. Tart, Dorothy Fredrickson case (names are not used in the letter). Tells Phillips that a Caucasian woman and her newborn baby both died in a hospital run by Mrs. Edwards, an African American woman and that Mrs. Edwards and Mr. Tart, a Caucasian, were charged with the deaths. Tart had been a member of the Klan three years prior. Hints that it is believed Tart was the father of the baby. Claims that the "Weak Protestant element aided and assisted by the Strong Catholic element" claimed that Tart was freed because of his previous Klan membership. Also mentions the "Alabama trouble" and that the Catholics and "so-called" Protestants are spreading propaganda to "kill the Klan." Local membership now down to 159 and most are "common laborers," that there are practically no business or professional men remaining in the local Klan. Wentworth has been in the Klan for about 7 years and is trying to save the local group and asks Phillips to come to Pensacola. See also 2016.035.030 and 0463-0471
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Date Issued: 1927-10-16
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0425
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Title: Letter to I.E. Phillips from T.T. Wentworth, Jr., July 26, 1927.
Author: Theodore Thomas Wentworth, Jr., I.E. Phillips, Paul Crank
Abstract/Description: Typed carbon copy of a letter on T. T. Wentworth, Jr., Federal Bicycle Tires letterhead, dated July 26, 1927, to Rev. I. E. Phillips. No signature. The letter states that Major Paul Crank has paid his dues to Escambia Klan No. 57 through July 1st.
Date Issued: 1927-07-26
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0423
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Letter to Jas A. Comer from T.T. Wentworth, Jr., October 7, 1927.
Author: Theodore Thomas Wentworth, Jr., Jas A. Comer
Abstract/Description: Carbon copy is written on letterhead for T. T. Wentworth, Jr., Hardware, Tools, and Cutlery. Dated October 7, 1927, and addressed to Hon. Jas. A. Comer, the letter asks about the "plan and compensation of the extension of the Invisible Empire" It also states Wentworth was Kligrapp for 5 years and is not in his 2nd year as Exalted Cyclops.
Date Issued: 1927-10-07
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0337
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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
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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
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Title: Letter to John W. Martin from T.T. Wentworth, Jr., ca. August 1927.
Author: Theodore Thomas Wentworth, Jr., John W. Martin, Dan A. Nee
Abstract/Description: Undated, handwritten, on lined notepaper. This appears to be a rough draft for a letter to Gov. John W. Martin. The letter asks Gov. Martin to remove Dan A. Nee, Escambia County Coroner and Justice of the Peace, from office on charges of malfeasance, misfeasance, and incompetence. 4 examples are presented. 1. Nee interfered with the grand jury 2. Sailor was killed at Bruce Dry Dock. Chief of Police O'Connor decided the man was murdered, but Nee did not call a coroner's jury and entered the...
Show moreUndated, handwritten, on lined notepaper. This appears to be a rough draft for a letter to Gov. John W. Martin. The letter asks Gov. Martin to remove Dan A. Nee, Escambia County Coroner and Justice of the Peace, from office on charges of malfeasance, misfeasance, and incompetence. 4 examples are presented. 1. Nee interfered with the grand jury 2. Sailor was killed at Bruce Dry Dock. Chief of Police O'Connor decided the man was murdered, but Nee did not call a coroner's jury and entered the death as accidental. 3. On July 29, 1927, Nee went to the Viola Edwards Hospital, where Dorothy Fredrickson and her newborn infant had died. The writer believes Fredrickson was murdered or died during an abortion. But Nee entered the cause of death as mitral insufficiency. 4. Charges that Nee was unlawfully charging fees and "is doing so many other unlawful acts it is hard for your informant to name them" See also 2016.035.0425 and 0463-0471
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Date Issued: 1927-08
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0430.a-d.
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Title: Letter to John W. Martin from T.T. Wentworth, Jr., June 26, 1927.
Author: Theodore Thomas Wentworth, Jr., John W. Martin, Nickolson Girl, Frank Renshaw
Abstract/Description: Carbon copy of the letter dated June 26, 1927, on T. T. Wentworth, Jr., Federal Bicycle Tires letterhead, to Gov. John W. Martin. The letter is "about the death of the Nickolson girl in which the Coroner held no inquest." Wentworth claims the coroner was neglectful. Feels the death was declared a suicide, and no inquest was held because the coroner and the man involved with Miss Nickolson were both Catholic. See also 2016.035.0459-0460 and w.83.80.773.
Date Issued: 1927-06-26
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0461
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Letter to Members of the K.K. Klond from Mrs. T.H. Rivers, June 11, 1927.
Author: Mrs. T.H. Rivers, K.K. Klond Members
Abstract/Description: Handwritten letter dated June 11, 1927, addressed to the Members of the K.K. Klond. Signed Mrs. T. H. Rivers, 304 S. Alcaniz St. Mrs. Rivers states her husband will not give her any money and needs help from the Klan. See her second letter at 2016.035.0422.a-b
Date Issued: 1927-06-11
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0421
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Letter to T.T. Wentworth, Jr. from Mrs. Christine Cloud, August 1, 1927.
Author: Mrs. Christine Cloud, Theodore Thomas Wentworth, Jr., Mrs. J.H. Cloud
Abstract/Description: Handwritten letter on lined notepaper, dated August 1, 1927, addressed to T. T. Wentworth. Mentions Mrs. J. H. Cloud and signed by Mrs. Christine Cloud. The letter states a man in the neighborhood has an "Asiatic disease" he has not told his wife about his condition, and she has now been hospitalized. Also, her mother is having to support her as the husband is not financially supporting her. She wants the Klan to help in this matter.
Date Issued: 1927-08-01
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0424.a-b
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter to T.T. Wentworth, Jr. from Paul Crank, 1927.
Author: Paul Crank, Theodore Thomas Wentworth, Jr.
Abstract/Description: Handwritten letter on letterhead of Major Paul Crank addressed to T. T. Wentworth, Jr., no date. Crank apologizes that the bank returned the check he sends and encloses a cashier's check.
Date Issued: 1927
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0435
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Letter to T.T. Wentworth, Jr. from the Secretary of the Grand Dragon, August 1, 1927.
Author: Secretary of the Grand Dragon, Theodore Thomas Wentworth, Jr., I.E. Phillips
Abstract/Description: Letter dated August 1, 1927, from the Secretary to the Grand Dragon. Signature may read Jas. R. Crook. The letter is addressed to T. T. Wentworth, Jr., and thanks Wentworth for the Liar's License for Fishermen sent to Dr. Phillips by Wentworth and Brother Varnum.
Date Issued: 1927-08-01
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0328
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Letter to the Pensacola Klan from Mrs. T.H. Rivers, June 22, 1927.
Author: Mrs. T.H. Rivers, Pensacola Klan
Abstract/Description: Handwritten letter dated June 22, 1927, addressed to the Members of the KK Kl. Signed Mrs. T. H. Rivers, 304 S. Alcaniz St. Mrs. Rivers states she had written a letter to the Klan approximately a week before about her husband's lack of support. He had promised to come back and take care of her, but he had not; she is ill and cannot afford a doctor. She asks the Klan to look into the matter. See her first letter at 2016.035.0421
Date Issued: 1927-06-22
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0422.a-b
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter to the Pensacola Klan, July 21, 1927.
Author: Pensacola Klan, Sallie Anderson
Abstract/Description: Handwritten, unsigned, 2-page letter, dated July 21, 1927, and addressed to Hon. K.K.K., Pensacola, Fla. The letter states Mrs. Sallie Anderson, 2128 Barrancas Ave., is running a "lewd house," also mentions gambling, and asks, "should this go on or not." The lined paper is 8 7/8"x5 7/8". The letter is written in pencil.
Date Issued: 1927-07-21
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0322.a-b
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter to W.A. Hamlett from T.T. Wentworth, Jr., August 13, 1927.
Author: Theodore Thomas Wentworth, Jr., W.A. Hamlett
Abstract/Description: Carbon copy of a letter written on letterhead for T. T. Wentworth, Jr., Hardware, Tools, and Cutlery. Addressed to Dr. W.A. Hamlett and dated August 23, 1927. This letter is about a letter from Hamlett asking for an account of Wentworth's early experiences in the Klan. See 2016.035.0331. The manuscript is 2016.035.0335.
Date Issued: 1927-08-13
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0334
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Letter to W.A. Hamlett from T.T. Wentworth, Jr., August 16, 1927.
Author: Theodore Thomas Wentworth, Jr., W.A. Hamlett
Abstract/Description: The letter is written on letterhead for T. T. Wentworth, Jr., Hardware, Tools, and Cutlery. Addressed to Dr. W. A. Hamlet (sic) and dated August 16, 1927. Wentworth states he has enclosed a check for $2.00 for 40 copies of the August issue of the Kourier Magazines (actual wording is "Fonty Kourier Magazines." It is believed this should be Forty). Wentworth states that "Having a mighty hard fight down here. The Catholics have a boycott on my business, and you know how the Protestants are here....
Show moreThe letter is written on letterhead for T. T. Wentworth, Jr., Hardware, Tools, and Cutlery. Addressed to Dr. W. A. Hamlet (sic) and dated August 16, 1927. Wentworth states he has enclosed a check for $2.00 for 40 copies of the August issue of the Kourier Magazines (actual wording is "Fonty Kourier Magazines." It is believed this should be Forty). Wentworth states that "Having a mighty hard fight down here. The Catholics have a boycott on my business, and you know how the Protestants are here. Many intermarried with Catholic and other ties that the Catholics have entwined about them." He continues and says most of the local ministers will not work with the Klan.
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Date Issued: 1927-08-16
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0332
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Title: Manuscript of Klan Experiences, August 1927.
Author: Theodore Thomas Wentworth, Jr., W.A. Hamlett
Abstract/Description: Carbon copy written on letterhead for T. T. Wentworth, Jr., Hardware, Tools, and Cutlery. This is the manuscript W. A. Hamlett, editor of the Kourier Magazine, asked for, an account of Wentworth's early experiences in the Klan. See also 2016.035.0331 and 2016.035.0334.
Date Issued: 1927-08
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0335.a-d
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Petition to J.H. Varnum, H.P. Caro, and J.W. Martin, ca. May 1927.
Author: J.H. Varnum, H.P. Caro, J.W. Martin
Abstract/Description: Handwritten note on plain paper, top of paper has been torn off. No date. Addressed to J. H. Varnum, H. P. Caro, and J. W. Martin, Tallahassee, Florida. "We urge the Passage House Bills 552 and 556. Signed Mr. L. A. Maygarden A. L. Williams Mrs. L. A. Maygarden H. Williams Mrs. J (?) Perdue H. W. Sandiford B. F. Howes (Mrs.) H. W. Sandiford Mrs. B. F. Howes J. A. Williams Lowell R. Cravey R. L. Kendrick J. J. Simmons Mrs, C, Simmons Mrs. R. Kendrick L. B. O'Neal W. O. Mame Mrs. L. B. O'Neal A...
Show moreHandwritten note on plain paper, top of paper has been torn off. No date. Addressed to J. H. Varnum, H. P. Caro, and J. W. Martin, Tallahassee, Florida. "We urge the Passage House Bills 552 and 556. Signed Mr. L. A. Maygarden A. L. Williams Mrs. L. A. Maygarden H. Williams Mrs. J (?) Perdue H. W. Sandiford B. F. Howes (Mrs.) H. W. Sandiford Mrs. B. F. Howes J. A. Williams Lowell R. Cravey R. L. Kendrick J. J. Simmons Mrs, C, Simmons Mrs. R. Kendrick L. B. O'Neal W. O. Mame Mrs. L. B. O'Neal A. M. O'Neal Viola O'Neal. Also see: uwf_ht_2016.035.0436.
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Date Issued: 1927-05
Identifier: uwf_ht_2016.035.0436
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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)

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