Printed by
Unidentified
Written by
Ku Klux Klan, 2nd, American, 1915 - 1944
Subject of
Ku Klux Klan, 2nd, American, 1915 - 1944
Date
1915-1944
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
L x W: 13 1/8 × 8 7/16 in. (33.4 × 21.4 cm)
Description
A one-page, white paper, form entitled, Kligrapp's Quarterly Report form, Form K-105, used to document the quarterly activities of each Klan. On the recto, at the top of the document, in the left corner of the page is the text [Form K-105]. The title of the form [Kligrapp's Quarterly Report] runs center, along the top edge. Below the form title is text followed by fillable lines that reads, [Klan No. _ _ _ _ _Realm of_ _ _____ _ _, ______ __ _ _Quarter, 19_ _ _] with the following instructions below: [This report must be accurately made out in triplicate by the Kligrapp and sent to proper headquarters NOT / LATER THAN THE TENTH of the month immediately following the last month of the QUARTER. Klans in / Organized Realms send two copies to State Office; Klans in unorganized Realms send one copy to the Imperial Palace. / Quarters end March 31st, June 30th, September 30th, and December 31st. Remittances must be by New York or / Atlanta exchange, Post Office or Express money order.] The main body of the form begins with the text, [To His Majesty, the Imperial Wizard, Knights of the Ku Klux Klan: / The following is my report for the ________ Quarter, 19____]. The report includes fifteen fillable sections that identify the location of the Klan, number of Klonklaves, attendance, membership dues, membership enrollment and losses, amounts collected for various Klan taxes, and a section for remarks. At the bottom of the recto is a fillable line for the date and a signature line for the Kligrapps. On the verso, the text reads [Instructions for Filling Out Quarterly Reports], followed by five paragraphs and a set of twelve instructions to the person filling out the form.
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 Manuscripts
Type
forms (documents)
Topic
Associations and institutions
Business
Fraternal organizations
Men
U.S. History, 1919-1933
White supremacy movements
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Therbia Parker
Object number
2013.55.2
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50f5bc6f9-2283-4e83-89fc-193585970794

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