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Ku Klux Klan Group Portrait

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Elevated view of Ku Klux Klan (KKK) of Racine, posed outdoors in the form of a cross and holding a banner.

Date Created:
1924
Creator:
Wright Photo

Publication Information

Creator Wright Photo
Date Created 1924

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 67957

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012B4F
Legacy ID
WHi 38517

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