Jennings, Kirby

Kirby Jennings discusses articles found in the "Murray Democrat" related to the Night Riders of Calloway County, Kentucky. He mentions a letter that states Felix G. Ewing was the founder of the Night Riders. Jennings describes how the Night Riders never initiated any violence in Calloway County and that they were principally a non-violent organization. He discusses the governor sending military troops to Murray, Kentucky to maintain order. He concludes by telling a story of Jake Ellis, the only man to be charged with being a Night Rider in Calloway County.

From the description of Oral history interview with Kirby Jennings [sound recording], 1973 September 19 (Murray State University). WorldCat record id: 650457842

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