Ku Klux Klan Pamphlets
Collection
Identifier: MSS-152-BC
Scope and Content
This collection contains a series of pamphlets espousing the organizational purposes and causes of the Ku Klux Klan, including white supremacy and Protestant religion. Many of the pamphlets are aimed at women. Also included is an application for membership in the Women of the Ku Klux Klan and a blank quarterly membership report form. Some items are undated, but the bulk of the pieces are dated between 1918 - 1928.
Dates
- 1918-1928
Language of Materials
English.
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
Limited duplication of CSWR material is allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for compliance with all copyright, privacy, and libel laws. Permission is required for publications or distribution.
IHistorical Information
The Ku Klux Klan was formally incorporated under the laws of the state of Georgia on Dec. 4, 1915. The incorporated organization is a continuance of the earlier post Civil War Reconstruction Era unincorporated Ku Klux Klan and of the Knights of the White Camellia. Women of the Ku Klux Klan was incorporated at a later date as a separate entity. The stated purpose of the KKK was to promote an all-white, Protestant United States, excluding all other races and religions.
Extent
1 box (.6 cu. ft.)
- Title
- Finding Aid of the Ku Klux Klan Pamphlets, 1918-1928
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Processed by D. Burge
- Date
- ©2000
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
Revision Statements
- March 23, 2004: PUBLIC "-//University of New Mexico::University Libraries::Center for Southwest Research//TEXT (US::NmU::MSS 152 BC::Ku Klux Klan Pamphlets)//EN" "nmu1mss152bc.sgml" converted from EAD 1.0 to 2002 by v1to02.xsl (sy2003-10-15).
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Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu