Women of the Ku Klux Klan Collection

Collection

Identifier: MC 2296

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Scope and Content Note

The collection consists of application and membership materials, a charter certificate for the Tri-K Klub (a youth organization of the Women of the Ku Klux Klan), and publications of the Women of the Ku Klux Klan organization, as well as a ceremonial sash. All forms and certificate are blank, not filled out to any individual or chapter.

Dates

circa 1923-1929

Creator

Women of the Ku Klux Klan (Organization)

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Access Information

Please call (479) 575-8444 or email specoll@uark.edu at least two weeks in advance of your arrival to ensure availability of the materials.

Use Information

No Use Restrictions Apply.

No Interlibrary Loan.

Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).

Biographical Note

The Women of the Ku Klux Klan was an auxiliary of the Ku Klux Klan founded June 10, 1923, in Little Rock, Arkansas, with its national headquarters (the "Invisible Empire") established at Little Rock's Ancient Order of United Workmen Hall. The organization developed a presence in all then-current states by the end of 1923, with publications documenting rituals, membership requirements, and policies distributed to regional Realms and local provinces and chapters by the national organization. Only white, Protestant, American-born women were permitted membership in the group, which promoted a nativist and racial exclusionist ideology. Membership declined throughout the 1920s as the organization struggled with leadership issues.

Extent

1.5 Linear Feet (1 box)

Additional Description

Arrangement of the Papers

Materials are arranged by format.

Acquisition Information

The Women of the Ku Klux Klan Collection was purchased by the Special Collections Department from Between the Covers Rare Books, Inc. of Gloucester City, New Jersey, on May 11, 2018.