Published by
Patriotic American Publishing Co., American
Subject of
Ku Klux Klan, 2nd, American, 1915 - 1944
Date
1920s
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W x D: 7 9/16 × 5 1/4 × 1/16 in. (19.2 × 13.4 × 0.2 cm)
Description
A magazine titled “Komic Klan Kracks” published by the Patriotic American Publishing Company. The front cover is red and features a black and white illustration of a Klansmen lighting a fire. The path the flame will take leads to a giant teapot with “TEA POT DOME” written on it. The figures wearing dark suits and hats are sitting on the teapot. In black lettering below the illustration is “Oil Number / “oil” right!” the magazine has thirty-two pages. The interior of the magazine features articles, jokes and anecdotes of racial stereotypes. The back cover has an advertisement for contributors to the magazine.
Statement
Objects depicting racist and/or stereotypical imagery or language 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 racism.
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
Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Racist and Stereotypical Objects
Books and Published Materials
Type
magazines (periodicals)
Topic
Associations and institutions
Fraternal organizations
Mass media
Stereotypes
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
2013.231.22
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5110f7ac9-cd57-4450-882b-6567a933a1e2

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