Written by
Simmons, William Joseph, American, 1880 - 1945
Published by
Ku Klux Klan, 2nd, American, 1915 - 1944
Date
ca. 1916
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 8 7/8 x 3 7/8 in. (22.5 x 9.8 cm)
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.
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.
Classification
Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
Type
pamphlets
Topic
American South
Associations and institutions
Fraternal organizations
Reconstruction, U.S. History, 1865-1877
U.S. 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
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53df3157a-da5c-4ac9-b1e5-326b89a0fd7c

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