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Ku Klux Klan robe and hood worn by Phineas Miller Wilds
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Worn by
- Wilds, Phineas Miller, American, 1850 - 1930
- Used by
- Ku Klux Klan, 2nd, American, 1915 - 1944
- Owned by
- Rousseau, Richard M., American
- Medium
- synthetic fiber with rayon
- Type
- ensembles (costume)
- Place used
- Fernandina Beach, Nassau County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1915-1930
- Description
- An ensemble comprised of a red Ku Klux Klan (KKK) robe and hood.
- Topic
- African American
- American South
- Clothing and dress
- Fraternal organizations
- Men
- United States--History--1865-1921
- United States--History--1919-1933
- United States--History--1933-1945
- White supremacy movements
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Wilds Family Descendants of Nassau County, Florida
- Object number
- 2011.144.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- Clothing-Historical
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Ku Klux Klan Night Hawk robe used by Stetson Kennedy
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Used by
- Kennedy, Stetson, American, 1916 - 2011
- Subject of
- Ku Klux Klan, 2nd, American, 1915 - 1944
- Medium
- cotton, rayon, and plastic
- Dimensions
- H x W (Robe): 48 1/4 × 26 1/4 in. (122.6 × 66.7 cm)
- H x W (Belt): 2 7/16 × 76 3/4 in. (6.2 × 194.9 cm)
- Type
- robes
- Place used
- Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1970-2011
- Description
- A Ku Klux Klan (KKK) robe (a) with belt (b), associated with 2011.144.2.2ab, a hood and mask with a liner, worn by the Night Hawk rank officers whose main role is to act as security at "klonvocations." The Night Hawk's robe is usually shorter so as to allow easier movement. This particular Night Hawk robe was owned by writer and human rights activist Stetson Kennedy, who infiltrated the KKK in the 1940s, exposing its secrets to authorities and the outside world. The navy blue cotton calf-length robe has has full length straight sleeves.The robe is collarless and has an attached cape that fully drapes over the front of the shoulders. There are five (5) black plastic snap fasteners sewn on to the center front button band from the collar to the waist. Over the proper right breast is a machine embroidered rayon patch of a white skull outlined in black with the letters [KKK] embroidered in red on the forehead of the skull. Over the proper left breast is a machine embroidered rayon patch of a white cross outlined in black against a red background with a “blood drop” positioned vertically in the center of the cross. The black lines on the patch are four K’s arranged to look like a cross. The design is typically referred to as the "Mystic Insignia of a Klansman" (MIOAK). The interior of the hem is reinforced with white, cotton tape. The robe is not lined.
- The belt is made of the same plain, navy blue cotton fabric as the robe, and has been hemmed down the length of the belt and at both ends.
- Topic
- African American
- American South
- Clothing and dress
- Fraternal organizations
- Men
- Social reform
- United States--History--1933-1945
- United States--History--1945-1953
- United States--History--1953-1961
- United States--History--1961-1969
- United States--History--1969-2001
- United States--History--2001-
- White supremacy movements
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Sandra A. Parks, wife of Stetson Kennedy
- Object number
- 2011.144.2.1ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- Clothing-Historical
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Pamphlet for the Ku Klux Klan written by Colonel William Joseph Simmons
- Written by
- Simmons, William Joseph, American, 1880 - 1945
- Published by
- Ku Klux Klan, 2nd, American, 1915 - 1944
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 8 7/8 x 3 7/8 in. (22.5 x 9.8 cm)
- Type
- pamphlets
- Date
- ca. 1916
- Description
- An informational pamphlet on the Ku Klux Klan written by William Joseph Simmons, Imperial Wizard. The cover of the pamphlet features a light-colored illustration and text against a dark background. The illustration depicts a hooded and robed figure holding a flaming torch aloft while riding a horse that is also hooded and robed. The text reads [THE / KU / KLUX KLAN / YESTERDAY / TODAY AND / FOREVER / THE "FIERY" SUMMONS / WILLIAM JOSEPH SIMMONS / IMPERIAL WIZARD]. The pamphlet contains a declaration and the Ku Klux Klan creed.
- Topic
- African American
- American South
- Fraternal organizations
- Reconstruction (United States History, 1865-1877)
- United States--History--1865-1921
- White supremacy movements
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2011.155.15
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Member token used by Nelda Rowan to ensure safe passage in South Carolina
- Issued by
- Ku Klux Klan, 2nd, American, 1915 - 1944
- Owned by
- Rowan, Nelda S., American, 1929 - 1997
- Medium
- brass (alloy)
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (Diameter): 1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm)
- Type
- tokens
- Place used
- Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1950s
- Description
- A brass token stamped with [MEMBER / KKK / IN / GOOD STANDING] with a pendant hole at the top. The letters [KKK] have been punched out entirely while the rest of the text is engraved. The verso is blank.
- Topic
- African American
- American South
- Fraternal organizations
- Rural life
- United States--History--1953-1961
- White supremacy movements
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Susan Rowan McGee
- Object number
- 2013.184
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Exhibition
- Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom: The Era of Segregation, 1876-1968
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 2, C 2053
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Decorative plate with "KKK God Give Us Women" on the rim
- Manufactured by
- Crescent China Company, American, 1920 - 1926
- Subject of
- Ku Klux Klan, 2nd, American, 1915 - 1944
- Medium
- ceramic and glaze
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 6 × 6 × 1/2 in. (15.3 × 15.3 × 1.3 cm)
- Type
- plates (dishes)
- Place used
- United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1920-1926
- Description
- A round, white, glazed earthenware plate with an angled rim. The outer edge of the rim has a painted blue line. A thin red line encircles the inner edge of the rim. Printed in black text around the rim of the plate is "KKK”at top and “God Give Us Women" at the bottom. In black lettering on the bottom of the plate at center right is “Crescent China Co.”
- Topic
- African American
- Fraternal organizations
- United States--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
- 2013.231.11
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- Memorabilia and Ephemera
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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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
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 8 7/16 × 5 1/2 in. (21.5 × 14 cm)
- Type
- programs
- Place used
- Monroe County, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- ca. 1925
- 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.
- Topic
- African American
- Fraternal organizations
- Music
- United States--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
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Document with Oath of Allegiance to the Ku Klux Klan
- Printed by
- Ku Klux Klan, 2nd, American, 1915 - 1944
- Subject of
- Ku Klux Klan, 2nd, American, 1915 - 1944
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 × 8 7/8 in. (28 × 22.5 cm)
- Type
- oaths
- Place used
- United States, North and Central America
- Date
- ca. 1925
- Description
- A printed “Oath of Allegiance" to the Ku Klux Klan. The oath is printed on white paper in black ink. It outlines what a person should say and includes instructions on how a person should stand and place their hands while saying the oath. The oath is stapled to a blank, light blue sheet of paper.
- Topic
- African American
- Fraternal organizations
- United States--History--1919-1933
- White supremacy movements
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Anonymous Gift
- Object number
- 2013.231.13
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Ideals of the Ku Klux Klan
- Printed by
- Ku Klux Klan, 2nd, American, 1915 - 1944
- Subject of
- Ku Klux Klan, 2nd, American, 1915 - 1944
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 9 × 3 15/16 in. (22.8 × 10 cm)
- Type
- pamphlets
- Place used
- United States, North and Central America
- Date
- ca. 1925
- Description
- A pamphlet titled “Ideals of the Ku Klux Klan.” The eight-page pamphlet is printed on white paper in black text and outlines the principle beliefs of the organization. The front cover features the title of the pamphlet inside a decorative border. Below the title is a summary of what the pamphlet contains. The pamphlet is organized into sections: Character of the Organization, Radical Ideals, Citizenship Ideals, Patriotic Ideals, and Christian Ideals. In sub-section headings, the pamphlet states "THIS IS A WHITE MAN'S ORGANIZATION," "THIS IS A GENTILE ORGANIZATION," "IT IS AN AMERICAN ORGANIZATION," "IT IS A PROTESTANT ORGANIZATION," "WE STAND FOR WHITE SUPREMACY," and "WE MUST KEEP THIS A WHITE MAN'S COUNTRY."
- Topic
- African American
- Fraternal organizations
- United States--History--1919-1933
- White supremacy movements
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Anonymous Gift
- Object number
- 2013.231.14.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Principles and Purposes of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
- Printed by
- Ku Klux Klan, 2nd, American, 1915 - 1944
- Subject of
- Ku Klux Klan, 2nd, American, 1915 - 1944
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 8 9/16 × 3 11/16 in. (21.8 × 9.3 cm)
- Type
- pamphlets
- Place printed
- Louisiana, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- ca. 1925
- Description
- A pamphlet titled "Principles and Purposes of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan." The pamphlet is printed on white paper in black text. The front cover features the title of the pamphlet inside a rectangular border. Printed in bold text below the title is “Are Outlined by / An Exalted Cyclops / of the Order.” The pamphlet describes in detail the beliefs of the Ku Klux Klan.
- An excerpt from the first page reads, "The Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, as now organized, is a patriotic, benevolent, fraternal order, the chief aims of which are to bring the different branches of the Protestant church into a closer relationship, one with another; to inculcate a purer patriotism in its members; to uphold the Constitution and the laws of the United States and the separate states thereof; to maintain, perfect and perpetuate the free public schools and to preserve the United States as a Protestant Christan nation. To be eligible to membership in this all American order, one must have been born in the United States, of white parentage, be over eighteen years of age and of the Protestant Christian faith."
- Topic
- African American
- Fraternal organizations
- United States--History--1919-1933
- White supremacy movements
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Anonymous Gift
- Object number
- 2013.231.14.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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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
- Medium
- ink on paper, plastic
- Dimensions
- H x W: 2 5/16 × 3 9/16 in. (5.9 × 9.1 cm)
- Type
- membership cards
- Place used
- New York, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1926
- 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.
- Topic
- African American
- Fraternal organizations
- United States--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
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- Memorabilia and Ephemera
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Order form for Ku Klux Klan robes
- Distributed by
- United Klans of America, American
- Subject of
- Ku Klux Klan, 2nd, American, 1915 - 1944
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 9 × 5 in. (22.9 × 12.7 cm)
- Type
- order forms
- Place used
- Portmouth, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- ca. 1925
- Description
- A paper order form for Ku Klux Klan member’s robes. The form is printed on white paper with black ink. Printed at the top of the form is “PLEASE SEND ORDERS TO: / UNITED KLANS OF AMERICA / P.O. Box 411 / PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA 23705.” Six types of robes are listed below the address for customers to choose from. The form has a diagram of a robe at the center of the form. To the left of the diagram is a box to enter measurements and measurement guide is on the right side. Below the diagram at the bottom of the form are blank spaces to enter shipping information. The back of the order form is blank.
- Topic
- African American
- Business
- Clothing and dress
- Fraternal organizations
- United States--History--1919-1933
- White supremacy movements
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Anonymous Gift
- Object number
- 2013.231.16
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- Documents and Published Materials-Business and Legal Documents
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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The Clansman: A Historical Romance of the Ku Klux Klan
- Written by
- Thomas Dixon Jr.
- Illustrated by
- Arthur I. Keller, American, 1867 - 1924
- Published by
- Grosset & Dunlap, American, 1898 - 1982
- Owned by
- Schumann, Leon W., American, born 1875
- Subject of
- Ku Klux Klan, 2nd, American, 1915 - 1944
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 7 11/16 × 5 5/16 × 1 3/8 in. (19.5 × 13.5 × 3.5 cm)
- Type
- hardcover books
- Place made
- United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1905
- Description
- A hardcover book titled “The Clansman: A Historical Romance of the Ku Klux Klan” written by Thomas F. Dixon. The 374-paged book has a red cover with white lettering. The front pastedown page has a bookplate adhered to it at top left. The bookplate reads “LIBRARY OF / LEON W. Schumann / No. Date.” An inscription written in black ink is located on the front free endpaper at center. The inscription reads “Bessie / from / Uncle Aaron / Christmas, 1915.” The work is the second volume in a Ku Klux Klan trilogy by Dixon that included The Leopard's Spots and The Traitor. The novel is set in Reconstruction-era United States and concerns the Klan's role in protecting white Southerners from carpetbaggers and an oppressive government that would turn former enslaved persons against white Southerners.
- Topic
- African American
- Fraternal organizations
- Literature
- Mass media
- Reconstruction (United States History, 1865-1877)
- Segregation
- United States--History--1865-1921
- White supremacy movements
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Anonymous Gift
- Object number
- 2013.231.17
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Constitution and laws of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
- Printed by
- Ku Klux Klan, 2nd, American, 1915 - 1944
- Subject of
- Ku Klux Klan, 2nd, American, 1915 - 1944
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 8 7/16 × 3 11/16 × 1/8 in. (21.4 × 9.3 × 0.3 cm)
- Type
- pamphlets
- Place printed
- Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1930
- Description
- A pamphlet titled “Constitution and laws of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan” published by the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, Inc. It has a green cover with black text and a rectangular border. The title is at the top of the cover. An image of a Klansmen riding a horse and holding a torch is at the center of the cover, printed in red ink. Underneath the image, printed with in black ink is “(AS AMENDED BY THE / IMPERIAL KLONVOKATION AT / CHICAGO, ILL., AUGUST, 1930).” Printed on the bottom of the cover is “IMPERIAL PALACE-INVISIBLE EMPIRE / KNIGHTS of the KU KLUX KLAN / ATLANTA, GEORGIA. The internal pages of the pamphlet are printed on white paper with black ink. It has sixty-one pages.
- Topic
- African American
- Fraternal organizations
- United States--History--1919-1933
- White supremacy movements
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Anonymous Gift
- Object number
- 2013.231.18
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Constitution and laws of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
- Printed by
- Ku Klux Klan, 2nd, American, 1915 - 1944
- Subject of
- Ku Klux Klan, 2nd, American, 1915 - 1944
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 8 7/16 × 3 11/16 × 1/8 in. (21.4 × 9.3 × 0.3 cm)
- Type
- pamphlets
- Place printed
- Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1921
- Description
- A pamphlet titled “Constitution and laws of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan” published by the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, Inc. It has a brown cover with black text and a rectangular border. The title is at the top of the cover. An image of two Klansmen riding horses and holding torches is at the center of the cover. Printed between the two figures is “Non Silba / Sed Anthar.” Printed on the bottom of the cover is “IMPERIAL PALACE-INVISIBLE EMPIRE / KNIGHTS of the KU KLUX KLAN / ATLANTA, GEORGIA. The internal pages of the pamphlet are printed on white paper with black ink. It has fifty-three pages. The pamphlet has an illegible inscription on the back.
- Topic
- African American
- Fraternal organizations
- United States--History--1919-1933
- White supremacy movements
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Anonymous Gift
- Object number
- 2013.231.19
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
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The Bright Fiery Cross
- Written by
- Alvia O. Deree, American
- Composed by
- Bennard, George, American, 1873 - 1958
- Subject of
- Ku Klux Klan, 2nd, American, 1915 - 1944
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 12 × 9 in. (30.5 × 22.8 cm)
- Type
- sheet music
- Place used
- United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1913
- Description
- Sheet music for the song "The Bright Fiery Cross" by Alvia O. Deree and George Bennard. The sheet music has two pages and is printed on white paper with blue, red and black ink. The front cover features a red cross surrounded by Klu Klux Klan members in white robes and hoods at center. Written in bold white text is “THE BRIGHT FIERY CROSS / By / Alvia O. DeRee” at top and “OUR SONG / Price 60¢.” The back of the sheet music features an advertisement for a phonographic recording of the song.
- Topic
- African American
- Fraternal organizations
- Music
- United States--History--1865-1921
- White supremacy movements
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Anonymous Gift
- Object number
- 2013.231.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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- Documents and Published Materials-Sheet music
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Ku Klux Kismet
- Composed by
- Gue, Mary, American
- Published by
- Riggs, Walter Ardrell, American, 1881 - 1975
- Subject of
- Ku Klux Klan, 2nd, American, 1915 - 1944
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 12 3/16 × 9 1/4 in. (31 × 23.5 cm)
- Type
- sheet music
- Place used
- United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1924
- Description
- Sheet music for the song " Ku Klux Kismet" by Mary Gue. The sheet music has four pages and is printed on white paper with black and red ink. The front cover features an image of a Ku Klux Klan member riding a horse and holding an American flag in his right, outstretched hand. His other hand is holding the reigns of the horse. Both the rider and the horse are wearing robes and hoods with KKK symbols on it. Another KKK member is on the right side of the cover holding a flaming cross. Printed at the top of the cover is “Ku Klux Kismet / MARCH.” At the top right corner of the cover is “MUSIC BY / MARY GUE / ARRANGED BY / WALTER ARDRELL RIGGS.” Printed at the bottom left corner is “PRICE 60 CENTS” and “PUBLISHED BY / WALTER ARDRELL RIGGS / ARANSAS PASS, TEXAS.” The printed words and image are printed with red ink. The back cover of the sheet music is blank.
- Topic
- African American
- Fraternal organizations
- Music
- United States--History--1919-1933
- White supremacy movements
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Anonymous Gift
- Object number
- 2013.231.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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- Documents and Published Materials-Sheet music
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Cape worn by an unidentified member of the Ku Klux Klan
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Ku Klux Klan, 2nd, American, 1915 - 1944
- Medium
- cotton (textile), metal, tassel
- Dimensions
- H x W (flat): 30 5/16 × 46 7/8 in. (77 × 119 cm)
- Type
- capes (outerwear)
- Place used
- United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1920s
- Description
- A cotton, rose colored hip-length cape used by a Ku Klux Klan member. The robe is completely lined with white cotton fabric. The lining is attached to the outer cape by snap fasteners all along the front edges and around the bottom edge. Two snaps sewn on the outer left back permits the left front of the cape to be pulled back and fastened, allowing the lining to show. The cape has a large flat collar. Underneath the collar are metal cape fasteners around the neck of the cape. A rose colored cord is attached to the neckline of the cape at both lapels. The cord has fringed ends.
- Topic
- African American
- Clothing and dress
- Fraternal organizations
- United States--History--1919-1933
- White supremacy movements
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Anonymous Gift
- Object number
- 2013.231.6
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Robe worn by an unidentified member of the Ku Klux Klan
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Ku Klux Klan, 2nd, American, 1915 - 1944
- Medium
- cotton (textile), plastic
- Dimensions
- H x W (flat): 49 7/16 × 31 11/16 in. (125.5 × 80.5 cm)
- Type
- robes
- Place used
- North and Central America
- Date
- 1920s
- Description
- A calf-length, olive-green cotton robe used by a Ku Klux Klan member. The robe has long full sleeves which flare towards the wrist. Five dark green, plastic buttons are on the front of the robe at center. The robe does not have a collar. A cotton belt made of the same fabric as the robe is sewn to the robe at the center back and ties in front.
- Topic
- African American
- Clothing and dress
- Fraternal organizations
- United States--History--1919-1933
- White supremacy movements
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Anonymous Gift
- Object number
- 2013.231.8
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Klu Klux Klan hood with mask
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Used by
- Ku Klux Klan, 2nd, American, 1915 - 1944
- Medium
- cotton with buckram
- Dimensions
- H x W (hood): 24 1/2 × 17 1/4 in. (62.2 × 43.8 cm)
- H x W (hood liner): 13 1/4 × 11 1/2 in. (33.7 × 29.2 cm)
- Type
- hoods (headgear)
- Date
- 1915-1944
- Description
- A Ku Klux Klan (KKK) hood with attached mask (a) and a hood liner (b). The hood is conical-shaped with a back flap with rounded corners. It has been made from plain, white cotton and has a red colored, cotton tassel attached at the point of the hood. Six and a half centimeter, round eyeholes have been cut out of the front of the mask and stitched to prevent fraying.
- The white hood liner has been shaped using buckram, edged at the crown in brown, painted canvas.
- Topic
- African American
- Clothing and dress
- Fraternal organizations
- Men
- United States--History
- White supremacy movements
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Therbia Parker
- Object number
- 2013.55.1ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Ku Klux Klan robe from the Wilds Family Plantation
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Owned by
- Unidentified
- Used by
- Ku Klux Klan, 2nd, American, 1915 - 1944
- Medium
- synthetic fiber and metal snaps
- Dimensions
- H x W (flat): 51 1/4 × 34 in. (130.2 × 86.4 cm)
- H x W (flat): 29 1/4 × 43 3/4 in. (74.3 × 111.1 cm)
- Type
- robes
- Place used
- Fernandina Beach, Nassau County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1915-1944
- Description
- A Ku Klux Klan (KKK) robe worn by a member of an undetermined rank. The calf-length robe is made from ivory synthetic satin and has full-length sleeves that are slightly flared near the cuff. The robe has a neckband that is lined with red satin and that closes with two sets of snap fasteners. Seven (7) snap fasteners run almost the full length of the button band at the center front. The robe has bands of red, white and blue ribbon sewn near the bottom of the robe approximately five (5) inches from the hem. There are single red ribbon bands at the cuff of each sleeve and running down the proper left and right sides of the button bands. The robe is not lined and there is a single, center back vent measuring 20.75 inches from the hem. There are ivory satin belt loops on each side of the waist. Sewn over the proper left breast is a machine embroidered patch with an ivory satin cross outlined in black against a red satin background with a “blood drop,” embroidered in red, oriented vertically in the center of the cross. The black lines on the patch form a cross with a black diamond in the middle of the cross. The design is typically referred to as the "Mystic Insignia of a Klansman" (MIOAK). The robe has an attached ivory synthetic satin semi-circular half cape with red synthetic satin lining. The half cape has a snap closure sewn to either side of the bottom, front corners.
- Topic
- African American
- American South
- Clothing and dress
- Fraternal organizations
- Men
- United States--History--1865-1921
- United States--History--1919-1933
- White supremacy movements
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Wilds Family descendants of Nassau County, Florida
- Object number
- 2012.27
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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