- 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
- 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.




