Women of the Ku Klux Klan. Klan 14 (Chippewa Falls, Wis.) Records, 1926-1931
Content Description
Contains financial reports, meeting minutes and other records from the Chippewa Falls chapter of the Women of the Ku Klux Klan. Also included in the collection is correspondence, newsletters, and other materials from the Wisconsin Realm Office and the Imperial Headquarters.
Dates
- Creation: 1926-1931
Creator
- Women of the Ku Klux Klan. Klan 14 (Chippewa Falls, Wis.) (Organization)
Access Restrictions
Collection is open to the public.
Use Restrictions
Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. For more information regarding the copyright status of this collection please contact the Wisconsin Historical Society.
Biographical/Historical Note
The Chippewa Falls chapter of the Women of the Ku Klux Klan, Klan 14, was started in the middle of the 1920s, during the height of what is considered the second Klan movement. An estimated three to six million Americans participated in Klan activities during the second Klan movement. Known as the “Grey Eagles,” Klan 14 was made up of predominantly middle aged, white, Protestant women and predominantly focused on political issues and the continuation of Prohibition.
Extent
0.2 Linear Feet (1/2 archives box)
Language of Materials
English
Summary
Photocopies of records of a Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, chapter of the Women of the Ku Klux Klan consisting of meeting minutes, financial reports, communications from the Wisconsin Realm Office and Imperial Headquarters, along with other miscellaneous materials.
Acquisition Information
Originals loaned for copying by David H. Raihle, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin in 1970.
Accession Number
M71-004
Processing Note
Finding Aid created by Stephanie Much in February 2022.
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Julie Hatfield
- Date
- July 9, 2024
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Eau Claire Area Research Center, McIntyre Library, UW-Eau Claire Repository
103 Garfield Avenue
Eau Claire Wisconsin 54701 United States
715-836-2739
library.archives@uwec.edu