Cummings, Ralph F., 1898-

Ralph Cummings discusses the activities of Night Riders in Caldwell County, Kentucky during the first decade of the 20th Century. He declares that the Night Riders focused on white men who were not taking care of their families. He once recalled a man not having enough wood cut for his family, so the Night Riders forced him cut wood at all night. The Night Riders also made sure that farmers took care of their horses and mules by making sure the animals were placed in barns, brushed and properly fed. Cummings also mentions that he knew of a man that was shot when he threatened to turn over names of members.

From the description of Oral history interview with Ralph Cummings [sound recording], 1973 December 28 (Murray State University). WorldCat record id: 650457839