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Rock with Threatening Note signed "KKK"

Date: 1957
Description: Threatening note signed "K.K.K." (Ku Klux Klan) with rock and rag that was thrown through Daisy Bates' window in August 1957. The note reads: "The next wil...
Historical Object

Rump Kicking Permit

Date: 1958
Description: Printed card that reads: "Good until May 29, 1958. Bearer may kick rumps of each CHS negro once per day until above expiration date. Last chance, boys. Do ...
Historical Object

Threatening Note signed "KKK"

Date: 1957
Description: Threatening note written on a matchbook, signed "K.K.K." (Ku Klux Klan) that was thrown through Daisy Bates' window in August 1957 with a rock and rag. The...

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