Photograph
Ku Klux Klan Funeral

Klansmen of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) wearing conic masks and white robes gather in front of St. James Lutheran Church, Verona, for the funeral of Herbert C. Dreger, a police officer who was shot and killed in "Little Italy" (South Murray Street). Dreger was shot to death on December 2, 1924. |
Image ID: | 35726 |
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Creation Date: | 12 05 1924 |
Creator Name: | Capital Times |
City: | Verona |
County: | Dane |
State: | Wisconsin |
Collection Name: | Frank Custer local history research files, 1850-1960 |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
Original Format Number: | M2001-157.41 |
Original Dimensions: | 8.5 x 6 inches |
A portion of this photograph is torn and missing. |
Church buildings |
Fraternal organizations |
Trees |
Clothing and dress |
Police |
Funeral rites and ceremonies |
Men |
Outdoor photography |
Flags |
Race relations |
Automobiles |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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