John Quincy Jett papers, 1833-1925 (bulk 1920-1925).

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John Quincy Jett papers, 1833-1925 (bulk 1920-1925).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/38475727

The collection mainly consists of papers of John Quincy Jett relating to his involvement with the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) from 1920-1925. Contains correspondence, printed material, clippings, and photographs of KKK activities including a government investigation of the KKK, the establishment of a press clipping bureau within the KKK to monitor and counter act publicity, and information on the power struggle between William J. Simmons and Hiram Evans. Correspondents include Elizabeth Tyler, Simmons, and Edward Young Clarke. The collection also contains land deeds from the 1800's.

1 linear ft.

Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7402679

Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Evans, H. W. (Hiram Wesley)

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Jett, John Quincy.

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John Quincy Jett, Ku Klux Klan member, resided in White Path, Gilmer County, Georgia. From the description of John Quincy Jett papers, 1833-1925 (bulk 1920-1925). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38475727 ...

Clarke, Edward Young, 1839-

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Simmons, W. J. (William Joseph), 1888-1945.

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Tyler, Elizabeth Ann

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Ku Klux Klan 1915-....

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The Ku Klux Klan was formally incorporated under the laws of the state of Georgia on Dec. 4, 1915. The incorporated organization is a continuance of the earlier post Civil War Reconstruction Era unincorporated Ku Klux Klan and of the Knights of the White Camellia. Women of the Ku Klux Klan was incorporated at a late date as a separate entity. The stated purpose of the KKK was to promote an all White, Protestant United States, excluding all other races and religions. From the descript...