Ku Klux Klan Collection
Scope and Contents
The Ku Klux Klan Collection consists of a Ku Klux Klan prescript, Ku Klux Klan shipping and report forms, and application materials. This collection, which dates from 1912 through 1999, also contains articles, and research about a debate between Whitman College President Stephen B.L. Penrose and Klan secretary Bert Powell. This collection gives an insight into the Ku Klux Klan activity in Walla Walla County and areas surrounding it.
Dates
- 1912-1999
Creator
- Queen, Susan Jimmons (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
0.2 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Ku Klux Klan Collection contains materials related to the Ku Klux Klan in the Walla Walla Valley. This collection, which dates from 1912 to 1999, consists of articles, application forms, and research related to the Ku Klux Klan and its presence in the Pacific Northwest.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives by Eckart C. Toy Jr. on December 8, 1993. The accession number associated with this donation is retro-0099.
Creator
- Queen, Susan Jimmons (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Ku Klux Klan Collection
- Author
- Updated by Zoe Henderson
- Date
- 2013, 2019
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Whitman College and Northwest Archives Repository