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  • Handbill for a Ku Klux Klan demonstration in Auburn, New York

    Printed by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Ku Klux Klan, 2nd, American, 1915 - 1944
    Date
    1910-1927
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 15/16 × 8 15/16 in. (30.4 × 22.7 cm)
    Description
    A handbill advertising a Ku Klux Klan demonstration in Auburn, New York. The handbill is off white with red ink. The front of the handbill reads “Kome KLANSMAN Kome / KAYUGA KOUNTY KLAN / Field Day and Demonstration / Lakeside Park, Auburn / Saturday & Sunday Oct. 1st & 2nd / We invite all Native born Protestants of good character / Krusaders, Tri K girls, Women of the K. K. K., / Klansmen and Juniors / SATURDAY AFTERNOON & EVENING / SPORTS, BAND CONCERTS – LADIES FIFE AND DRUM / CORPS – STREET [ARADE AT 4:00 P. M. /Does America Need the Klan? / Explained by National and State Speakers / RELIGIOUS SERVICES SUNDAY / Free Camping Space Luncheon Served on the Grounds.” The back of the handbill is blank.
    Statement
    Objects depicting symbols of hate or related to organized hate groups may be offensive and disturbing, but the NMAAHC aims to include them in the Collection to present and preserve the historical context in which they were created and used. Objects of this type provide an important historical record from which to study and evaluate history and culture.
    Place used
    Auburn, Cayuga County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Type
    handbills
    Topic
    Fraternal organizations
    U.S. History, 1919-1933
    White supremacy movements
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Anonymous Gift
    Object number
    2013.231.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ebbc3106-acef-4e0b-94fc-9a9ef1e8e95b
  • Membership card for the Ku Klux Klan for Axel Javert

    Distributed by
    Ku Klux Klan, 2nd, American, 1915 - 1944
    Owned by
    Javert, Axel, American, 1900 - 1980
    Signed by
    Alanson Ayres, H., American
    Javert, Axel, American, 1900 - 1980
    Date
    1926
    Medium
    ink on paper, plastic
    Dimensions
    H x W: 2 5/16 × 3 9/16 in. (5.9 × 9.1 cm)
    Description
    A Ku Klux Klan membership card owned by Axel Javert. The paper card is printed in black, gold, green and red ink. The top of the card has “K-UNO K-DUO / KNIGHTS OF THE KU KLUX KLAN.” A red black and green insignia is at top center. The insignia has the words “Duty” and “Honor” incorporated in it. Text stating that Axel Javert is a member of the Ku Klux Klan appears below the insignia. The bottom is signed and dated by Axel Javert and H. Alanson Ayres. The back of the card has spaces to enter the owner’s signature and address.
    Statement
    Objects depicting symbols of hate or related to organized hate groups may be offensive and disturbing, but the NMAAHC aims to include them in the Collection to present and preserve the historical context in which they were created and used. Objects of this type provide an important historical record from which to study and evaluate history and culture.
    Place used
    New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    membership cards
    Topic
    Fraternal organizations
    U.S. History, 1919-1933
    White supremacy movements
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Anonymous Gift
    Object number
    2013.231.15
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5754b51fe-4eef-4015-a41c-4f0d331e16b4
  • Knights & women of the Ku Klux Klan: Klorero, Elmira, N. Y., July 1-2-3-4-5, 1925

    Published by
    Ku Klux Klan, 2nd, American, 1915 - 1944
    Subject of
    Ku Klux Klan, 2nd, American, 1915 - 1944
    Date
    1925
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 11 3/4 × 9 5/16 × 1/16 in. (29.8 × 23.7 × 0.2 cm)
    Description
    A pamphlet titled “Knights & women of the Ku Klux Klan: Klorero, Elmira, N. Y., July 1-2-3-4-5, 1925” published by the Ku Klux Klan. The front cover features a colored image of a robed Klansmen riding a robed horse. He is holding a flaming cross above his head with his left hand. The thirty-eight paged pamphlet features articles about the history of the Ku Klux Klan and biographies about members. The back cover has an automobile advertisement.
    Statement
    Objects depicting symbols of hate or related to organized hate groups may be offensive and disturbing, but the NMAAHC aims to include them in the Collection to present and preserve the historical context in which they were created and used. Objects of this type provide an important historical record from which to study and evaluate history and culture.
    Place printed
    Elmira, Chemung County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Type
    pamphlets
    Topic
    Fraternal organizations
    Men
    U.S. History, 1919-1933
    White supremacy movements
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Anonymous Gift
    Object number
    2013.231.21
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55c94b454-53a4-49af-9302-b1e16c77dbef
  • Program for the Seventh Province Annual Field Days in Monroe County, New York

    Printed by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Ku Klux Klan, 2nd, American, 1915 - 1944
    Date
    ca. 1925
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 8 7/16 × 5 1/2 in. (21.5 × 14 cm)
    Description
    A program printed on white paper with black ink. The program is made up of a folded piece of paper making four pages including the front and back pages. Printed at the top of the front page is "Seventh Province Annual Field Days Monroe Kounty." Song lyrics are printed on the rest of the program. Included songs are America, Star-Spangled Banner, Nearer My God to Thee, Onward Valiant Klansmen, Bright Fiery Cross, The Mystic City, Battle Hymn of the Republic, Rock of Ages, Our Mothers of Liberty.
    Statement
    Objects depicting symbols of hate or related to organized hate groups may be offensive and disturbing, but the NMAAHC aims to include them in the Collection to present and preserve the historical context in which they were created and used. Objects of this type provide an important historical record from which to study and evaluate history and culture.
    Place used
    Monroe County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Type
    programs
    Topic
    Fraternal organizations
    Music
    U.S. History, 1919-1933
    White supremacy movements
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Anonymous Gift
    Object number
    2013.231.12
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50b148176-e8c9-4e4a-b02d-ebcd2dad0749
  • Vigilance: A Champion of Militant Americanism Volume 2, Number 5

    Published by
    Vigilance Publishing Co., American
    Subject of
    Ku Klux Klan, 2nd, American, 1915 - 1944
    Date
    August 2, 1924
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 12 1/16 × 8 7/8 × 1/16 in. (30.6 × 22.6 × 0.1 cm)
    Description
    A white booklet with black text and images. Printed at the top of the cover is “VIGILANCE / A Champion of Militant Americanism / Volume 2 Binghamton N. Y., August 2, 1924 Number 5.” At the center of the cover is an image of a Klansman wearing a robe and hood. He is riding a horse, which is also wearing a robe. The man is holding a burning cross in his right hand. The eight-page booklet features articles about the Ku Klux Klan in New York.
    Statement
    Objects depicting symbols of hate or related to organized hate groups may be offensive and disturbing, but the NMAAHC aims to include them in the Collection to present and preserve the historical context in which they were created and used. Objects of this type provide an important historical record from which to study and evaluate history and culture.
    Place printed
    Binghamton, Broome County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Type
    magazines (periodicals)
    Topic
    Fraternal organizations
    Mass media
    U.S. History, 1919-1933
    White supremacy movements
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Anonymous Gift
    Object number
    2013.231.26
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58c514d5a-d7e5-468a-a5e9-bb0783a52140
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