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- Letter from C. Lewis, March 15, 1927.
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- C. Lewis(?), Dear Brother
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Handwritten letter on lined paper, dated March 15,1927, signature may be C. Lewis, but is not clear. Addressed to "Dear Brother." Letter writer is upset that a member of the Klan is considering being best man in a Catholic wedding and the writer wants a note to give to this person "in regards to this matter." On reverse is "R. P. Owens corner Romana & Spring sts.
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- uwf_ht_2016.035.0393, uwf_ht_2016.035.0393
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- Set of related objects
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- Second Page of Letter from T.T. Wentworth to I.E. Phillips, May 25, 1927.
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- T.T. Wentworth, I.E. Phillips
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Typed carbon copy of a letter on T. T. Wentworth, Jr., Federal Bicycle Tires letterhead, dated May 25, 1927, to Rev. I. E. Phillips. Letter is not signed. Letter relates the elections went well. Wentworth reports that he did accept the nomination to remain Exalted Cyclops and was re-elected. R. C. White was elected Kligrapp. White has been secretary for the Masonic Lodge for many years. Klansman Macon was defeated, which may be well since he is overworked: clerk for L & N Railroad, bookkeeper...
Show moreTyped carbon copy of a letter on T. T. Wentworth, Jr., Federal Bicycle Tires letterhead, dated May 25, 1927, to Rev. I. E. Phillips. Letter is not signed. Letter relates the elections went well. Wentworth reports that he did accept the nomination to remain Exalted Cyclops and was re-elected. R. C. White was elected Kligrapp. White has been secretary for the Masonic Lodge for many years. Klansman Macon was defeated, which may be well since he is overworked: clerk for L & N Railroad, bookkeeper for Dr. W. D. Nobles, and sells sewing machines. Copies of election forms enclosed, please ratify and return so installation can take place as planned. Members went to Bainbridge. One care in accident and Klansman A. B. Fillinghim, one of the best members, died. Funeral to be May 26. Wentworth's daughter born May 25. Please send 500 copies of the pamplet "The Ku Klux Klan Presents Its views of Marriage." Please send price for new Exalted Cyclops Robe or Klan Giants Robe with satin finish, will lend dignity to the office. "We are winning out ever day."
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- uwf_ht_2016.035.0416.b, uwf_ht_2016.035.0416.b
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- Letter from George H. Davis to T.T. Wentworth, March 22, 1927.
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- T.T. Wentworth, George H. Davis
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Handwritten letter on lined note paper, to T. T. Wentworth dated March 22,1927, and signed George H. Davis. Letter states "Brother Wentworth-Please attend to this business for me." Nothing has been found to explain what needs to be tended to.
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- uwf_ht_2016.035.0398, uwf_ht_2016.035.0398
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- Letter from T.T. Wentworth to I.E. Phillips, March 21, 1927.
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- T.T. Wentworth, I.E. Phillips
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Typed carbon copy of a letter on T. T. Wentworth, Jr., Federal Bicycle Tires letterhead, dated March 21, 1927, from Wentworth to Rev. I. E. Phillips. Letter states a $2.00 check for dues from Klansman J. M. Mobley of Sarasota is enclosed and that Mobley wants a demit to the Pensacola Klan No. 57. Carbon copy of the letter was sent to H. L. Pierce.
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- uwf_ht_2016.035.0396, uwf_ht_2016.035.0396
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- September 1926 Letter to T.T. Wentworth Jr. from W. Q. Vreeland.
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- T. T. Wentworth Jr., W. Q.Vreeland
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Letter dated September 29, 1926, from W. Q. Vreeland and addressed "Dear Tom" Vreeland talks about a book, America's Menace or the Enemy Within, by Col. William Joseph Simmons. Vreeland askes Wentworth to order 100 copies of the book for the local Klan.
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- uwf_ht_2016..035.0271.a, uwf_ht_2016..035.0271.a
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- Letter from T.T. Wentworth to I.E. Phillips, April 15, 1926.
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- T.T. Wentworth, I.E. Phillips
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Two page Carbon Copy letter on T.T. Wentworth Jr. Hardware , Tools & Cutlery Letterhead. Letter is from T.T. Wentworth Jr. to I.E. Phillips informing Phillips of his acceptance of his appointment in reference to letter No. 18771. The remainder of the letter discusses political appointments in Escambia County and Wentworth's lack of trust in Governor Martin due to his support of Catholica and the Knights of Columbus.
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- 2016.035.0854.a-b., 2016.035.0854.a-b.
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- Set of related objects
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- Letter from T.T. Wentworth Jr. to I. E. Phillips January 16, 1926.
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- Rev. I.E. Phillips (Grand Dragon), Theodore Thomas Wentworth Jr.
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Typed carbon copy of a letter on plain paper, dated January 16, 1926, and addressed from Rev. I. E. Phillips. Signed to T. T. Wentworth, Jr. Wentworth tells Phillips that he has been "working on this matter (keeping U.S. out of the World Court) for several weeks and had sent "resolutions" to both Florida Senators (Duncan Fletcher and Park Trammel). Fletcher had replied he would vote for World Court and Trammel replied that he "would take the matter under consideration." Had also sent both...
Show moreTyped carbon copy of a letter on plain paper, dated January 16, 1926, and addressed from Rev. I. E. Phillips. Signed to T. T. Wentworth, Jr. Wentworth tells Phillips that he has been "working on this matter (keeping U.S. out of the World Court) for several weeks and had sent "resolutions" to both Florida Senators (Duncan Fletcher and Park Trammel). Fletcher had replied he would vote for World Court and Trammel replied that he "would take the matter under consideration." Had also sent both Senators a petition signed by 100 citizens. Relates he will continue to "block this distardly (sic) proposition to intangle our country in the net which Rome is trying to fabricate." See also: 2016.035.0264, 2016.035.0365
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- uwf_ht_2016.035.0368
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- Letter About Adrian E. Langford's Nomination, April 1927.
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- Adrian E. Langford, Thomas Johnson
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Undated, typed carbon copy of a statement about recent nomination of Adrian E. Langford for City Commissioner. The top portion of the paper has been torn off. States Langford is a 32nd degree Mason and the incumbent for the office is a Catholic and a member of the Knights of Columbus and that two incumbent City Commissions are Masons, but they and a number of other Masons are either supporting Johnson or are opposed to Langford, "proving that al men who wear the emblem are now true" Ends with...
Show moreUndated, typed carbon copy of a statement about recent nomination of Adrian E. Langford for City Commissioner. The top portion of the paper has been torn off. States Langford is a 32nd degree Mason and the incumbent for the office is a Catholic and a member of the Knights of Columbus and that two incumbent City Commissions are Masons, but they and a number of other Masons are either supporting Johnson or are opposed to Langford, "proving that al men who wear the emblem are now true" Ends with statement that Pensacola, "through Masons and protestants is awakening from her slumbers and is destined to become an American City."
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- ca. April 1927
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- uwf_ht_2016.035.0432
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- Letter to Harry L. Pierce from T. T. Wentworth Jr., October 10, 1926.
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- Theodore Thomas Wentworth Jr.,, Harry L. Pierce
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Carbon copy of letter dated October 10, 1926, written on letterhead for T. T. Wentworth, Jr., Hardware, Tools, and Cutlery. Addressed to Harry L. Pierce, asking Pierce to come soon to "stir up some interest."
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- uwf_ht.2016.035.0276
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- Letter from Mrs. Ard to Mr. Keterer, before July 1927.
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- Mrs. Ard, Donald Ard, Esther Manning, R.C. Willis
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Handwritten letter on lined paper, no date, signed Mrs. Ard. No salutation. This may be the last page of the letter, but no other pages were located. Mrs. Ard states her husband, Donald Ard, has been seeing Esther Manning for approximately 4 months and is not supporting Mrs. Ard. She asks for help to change his behavior. With the letter is an envelope from R. C. Wills, Jeweler, 38 S. Palafox, addressed to Mr. Keterer, Chief of the Klokann. On the back of the letter are the names of Rachel Nix...
Show moreHandwritten letter on lined paper, no date, signed Mrs. Ard. No salutation. This may be the last page of the letter, but no other pages were located. Mrs. Ard states her husband, Donald Ard, has been seeing Esther Manning for approximately 4 months and is not supporting Mrs. Ard. She asks for help to change his behavior. With the letter is an envelope from R. C. Wills, Jeweler, 38 S. Palafox, addressed to Mr. Keterer, Chief of the Klokann. On the back of the letter are the names of Rachel Nix, Maggie Davidson, Stella Cocrell, Mrs. W. J. Wilson, Mrs. Xiriffa Fortner.
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- ca. before July 1927
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- uwf_ht_2016.035.0434.a-b
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- Set of related objects
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- "Political Unity - Only Remedy" Letter Draft, ca. April to June 1928.
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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
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- uwf_ht_2016.035.0426
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- Set of related objects
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- Letter to Rev. I. E. Phillips from T. T. Wentworth Jr., October 10, 1926.
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- Theodore Thomas Wentworth Jr.,, I. E. Phillips
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Carbon copy of letter dated October 10, 1926, written on letterhead for T. T. Wentworth, Jr., Hardware, Tools, and Cutlery. Addressed to Rev. I. E. Phillips. Subject is selling subscriptions to Kourrier Magazine. Copy to H. L. Pierce.
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- uwf_ht.2016.035.0275
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- Letter to I.E. Phillips from N.B. Forrest, July 27, 1927.
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- N.B. Forrest, I.E. Phillips, Hiram W. Evans, Frank Hilburn
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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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- July 27, 1927
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- uwf_ht_2016.035.0325
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- Letter to T.T. Wentworth, Jr. from the Secretary of the Grand Dragon, August 1, 1927.
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- Secretary of the Grand Dragon, Theodore Thomas Wentworth, Jr., I.E. Phillips
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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.
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- August 1, 1927
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- uwf_ht_2016.035.0328
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- Letter from Fairhope Invisible Knights, July 28, 1927.
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- Fairhope Invisible Knights, R. Geisenheimer
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Letter from Fairhope Invisible Knights of the Ku Klux Klan Empire, Fairhope, Alabama. Handwritten in ink, dated July 28, 1927, the letter states that "Bro. R. Geisenheimer is a worthy Brother." Signed by the Kliagraph (sic).
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- July 28, 1927
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- uwf_ht_2016.035.0326
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- Letter to W.A. Hamlett from T.T. Wentworth, Jr., August 16, 1927.
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- Theodore Thomas Wentworth, Jr., W.A. Hamlett
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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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- August 16, 1927
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- uwf_ht_2016.035.0332
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- Letter from W.A. Hamlett to T.T. Wentworth, Jr., August 11, 1927.
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- W.A. Hamlett, Theodore Thomas Wentworth, Jr.
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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
- August 11, 1927
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- uwf_ht_2016.035.0331
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- Letter from T. T. Wentworth Jr. to E.W. Barwick, February 7, 1927.
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- Theodore Thomas Wentworth Jr., E.W. Barwick
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Typed carbon copy of a letter, on T. T. Wentworth, Jr., Federal Bicycle Tires letterhead. Dated February 7, 1927. From T. T. Wentworth, Jr., to E. W. Barwick, Century. The letter states Barwick has been accepted for membership in the Pensacola Klan and he will receive his membership card within a week. Brother Daugherty had delivered Barwick's dues and his card will be current to December 31, 1927. Please let Wentworth know if any other members in the north end of the county want to transfer...
Show moreTyped carbon copy of a letter, on T. T. Wentworth, Jr., Federal Bicycle Tires letterhead. Dated February 7, 1927. From T. T. Wentworth, Jr., to E. W. Barwick, Century. The letter states Barwick has been accepted for membership in the Pensacola Klan and he will receive his membership card within a week. Brother Daugherty had delivered Barwick's dues and his card will be current to December 31, 1927. Please let Wentworth know if any other members in the north end of the county want to transfer to Pensacola. See also: uwf_ht_2016.035.0309a-b
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- uwf_ht_2016.035.0389
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- Letter from T.T. Wentworth Jr., to I.E. Phillips, February 22, 1927.
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- Theodore Thomas Wentworth Jr.,, I.E. Phillips
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Carbon copy of a letter written on letterhead for T. T. Wentworth, Jr., Federal Bicycle Tires. Addressed to Rev. I. E. Phillips and dated February 22, 1927. Wentworth talks about possible trouble with Professor Varnum, Varnum's money problems and the failure of his business, and mentions a Terror meeting. Other names mentions are McGee, Caro, and Sam Penny. Wentworth also states that he has become financially secure. See also: 2016.035.0312
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- uwf_ht_2016.035.0310a-b
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- Set of related objects
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- Letter from C.W. Madsen to T.T. Wentworth Jr., February 14, 1927.
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- Theodore Thomas Wentworth Jr., C.W. Madsen
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Handwritten letter on lined notepaper, to T. T. Wentworth Jr., dated February 14, 1927, from C. W. Madsden of Atmore, AL. Madsen enclosed $4.00 for 6 months Letter of dues and asks that his card be mailed.
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- uwf_ht_2016.035.0391
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