Written by:

William Joseph Simmons, American, 1880 - 1945  Search this

Published by:

Ku Klux Klan, 2nd, American, 1915 - 1944  Search this

Medium:

ink on paper

Dimensions:

H x W: 8 7/8 x 3 7/8 in. (22.5 x 9.8 cm)

Type:

pamphlets

Date:

ca. 1916

Description:

An informational pamphlet on the Ku Klux Klan written by William Joseph Simmons, Imperial Wizard. The cover of the pamphlet features a light-colored illustration and text against a dark background. The illustration depicts a hooded and robed figure holding a flaming torch aloft while riding a horse that is also hooded and robed. The text reads [THE / KU / KLUX KLAN / YESTERDAY / TODAY AND / FOREVER / THE "FIERY" SUMMONS / WILLIAM JOSEPH SIMMONS / IMPERIAL WIZARD]. The pamphlet contains a declaration and the Ku Klux Klan creed.

Statement:

Objects depicting symbols of hate or related to organized hate groups may be offensive and disturbing, but the NMAAHC aims to include them in the Collection to present and preserve the historical context in which they were created and used. Objects of this type provide an important historical record from which to study and evaluate history and culture.

Topic:

African American  Search this

American South  Search this

Associations and institutions  Search this

Fraternal organizations  Search this

Reconstruction, U.S. History, 1865-1877  Search this

U.S. History, 1865-1921  Search this

White supremacy movements  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number:

2011.155.15

Restrictions & Rights:

Public domain

Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification:

Books and Published Materials

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53df3157a-da5c-4ac9-b1e5-326b89a0fd7c

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2011.155.15