- Issued by
- Ku Klux Klan, 3rd, American, founded 1946
- Date
- 1950s
- Medium
- brass
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm)
- Description
- A round, brass token stamped with [MEMBER / KKK / IN / GOOD STANDING]. The letters "KKK" are punched out entirely and appear prominently at center, with "MEMBER" above and "IN GOOD STANDING" below in engraved text. The back of the token is blank.
- 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.
- Place used
- United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- tokens
- Topic
- American South
- Associations and institutions
- Fraternal organizations
- Race discrimination
- Segregation
- U.S. History, 1945-1953
- U.S. History, 1953-1961
- White supremacy movements
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Anonymous Gift
- Object number
- 2017.64
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.