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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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- Telegram from W.R. Scott to T.T. Wentworth, Jr., June 4, 1926.
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- W.R. Scott, Theodore Thomas Wentworth, Jr., I.E. Phillips
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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
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- Bill Hendrix Campaign Flyer. ca. 1940s-1950s.
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- Bill Hendrix
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Flyer promoting the "Campaign Platform of a White Man." Flyer is encouraging readers to send donations to Bill Hendrix in Oldsmar, Florida to support the "White Man's Cause." The front depicts the "Confederate of America" hundred dollar bill. Also see: uwf_ht_2016.035.0864.a-b.
- Date Issued
- 1940s-1950s
- Identifier
- uwf_ht_2016.035.0863.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 18, 1926.
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- Rev. I.E. Phillips (Grand Dragon), Theodore Thomas Wentworth Jr.
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Letter dated January 18, 1926, to I. E. Phillips, Grand Dragon, Realm of Florida, signed for him by W. R. Scott, Chief of Staff. Letter addressed from T. T. Wentworth, Jr. Letter is replying to a letter Wentworth wrote to Phillips concerning the "World Court matter." See also: 2016.035.0365, 2016.035.0368
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- uwf_ht_2016.035.0264
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- "Should I Join the Ku Klux Klan?" Pensacola News Article, December 10, 1921.
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- M.G. Hoffman
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Article titled "Should I Join the Ku Klux Klan?" published in the Pensacola News. Dated December 10, 1921. The article describes members of the Klan as "100% American" and bashes the Catholic Church. Written by M.G. Hoffman.
- Date Issued
- 12/10/1921
- Identifier
- uwf_ht_2016.035.0865.a-b
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- Set of related objects
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- Wills Case Documents, 1924.
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Collection of minutes for the Wills case within the Klan. Case documents include the initial letter from R.C. Willis listing the charges he is bringing against Klansmen James R. Carroll as well as 14 pages of minutes that include affidavits and additional exhibits submitted for the case.
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- uwf_ht_2016.035.0868.a-p
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- Document (PDF)
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- Bill Hendrix Campaign Flyer. ca. 1940s-1950s.
- Author
- Bill Hendrix
- Abstract/Description
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Flyer promoting the "Campaign Platform of a White Man." The flyer is encouraging readers to send donations to Bill Hendrix in Oldsmar, Florida to support the "White Man's Cause." The front depicts "Confederate of America" five hundred dollar bill. Also see: uwf_ht_2016.035.0863.a-b.
- Date Issued
- 1940s-1950s
- Identifier
- uwf_ht_2016.035.0864.a-b
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- Set of related objects
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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."
- Identifier
- 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
- Identifier
- uwf_ht_2016.035.0434.a-b
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- Set of related objects
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- Letter from I.E. Phillips to All Exalted Cyclops of Florida, June 2, 1927.
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- I.E. Phillips
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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
- June 2, 1927
- Identifier
- uwf_ht_2016.035.0420
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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.
- Date Issued
- August 1, 1927
- Identifier
- uwf_ht_2016.035.0328
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- Purchase Order for T.T. Wentworth, Jr. from N.B. Forrest, July 28, 1927.
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- N.B. Forrest, Theodore Thomas Wentworth, Jr.
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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
- July 28, 1927
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- uwf_ht_2016.035.0327
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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).
- Date Issued
- July 28, 1927
- Identifier
- 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