Records, 1927.

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Records, 1927.

Minute book and cashbook documenting the origin of this local chapter of klanswomen. Entries from May through November, 1927 reflect routine business matters such as the induction of new members, the adoption of the chapter name and by-laws, donations to charities, and service work. Members are referred to by name. Secret ceremonies were mentioned but not described. Includes a printed clipping of the "Kreed" of the Women of the Ku Klux Klan.

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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...

Women of the Ku Klux Klan

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The Women of the Ku Klux Klan (WKKK) became a branch of the KKK in the 1920s. This was a compromise to include women into their secret societies and retain the all male status of the KKK. There were a few predecessors to the WKKK such as LOTIEs (Ladies of the Invisible Empire) and the Kamelia's. However, the WKKK had the largest following of the women Klan groups. From the description of Document, ca. 1927. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 61851911 ...

Ever-ready Club.

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