Knights of the White Camellia.
Biographical notes:
Organized by Col. Alcibiades DeBlanc in 1867 May, the knights were most active in La and Miss., though they were also active in Ala. and Tex. The Knights were considered a part of the loosely confederated Reconstruction era Ku Klux Klan. The Knights and other Ku Kluxers used a variety of methods of intimidiation. They were generally considered the most disciplined of the several klan organizations.
From the description of Constitutions and by-laws, ca.1867. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 145410018
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- United States (as recorded)
- Alabama (as recorded)
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