Ku Klux Klan - Magazine Articles, 1928-1965
Scope and Contents
Magazine features from publications other than the AFRO
Dates
- Creation: 1928-1965
Arrangement
Arrangement of the General File series is alphabetical by subject, with document types and material from across the AFRO's regional offices interfiled. Subjects are primarily original description assigned by the creators of the collection over the history of its creation and use.
Terminology used in original folder titles evolved across many offices and generations of staff, resulting in similar collection content filed under varying terms. Researchers may benefit from searching a variety of related subjects and names.
Condition Note
Access to original materials may be limited due to fragile condition.
Physical Location
Oversize only
Document Types
Newspapers, Clippings
Processing Information
The Ku Klux Klan (KKK) files were processed using detailed processing procedures in 2025. All the information in the finding aid has been verified against folder content, and dates and document types have been added to description for each folder. Following the pre-existing geographical arrangement, folders with a general folder title were sorted into geographical files, and in some cases, more detailed arrangement and description has been added to folder titles and folder notes to improve access.
Repository Details
Part of the Afro-American Newspapers Archives/Afro Charities Repository