Ever-Ready Club records, 1927

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Summary

Creator:
Ever-Ready Club
Abstract:
The Ever-Ready Club was a Ku Klux Klan Women's group based in Catskill, New York. Minute book and cashbook documenting the origin and activities of this local chapter of Klanswomen. Entries from May through November, 1927, reflect routine business matters such as the induction of new members, the adoption of the chapter name and by-laws, donations to charities, and service work. Members are referred to by name. Secret ceremonies are mentioned but not described. Includes a printed clipping of the "Kreed" of the group that called itself Women of the Ku Klux Klan.
Extent:
0.2 Linear Feet
2 Items
Language:
Material in English
Collection ID:
RL.00377

Background

Scope and content:

Minute book and cashbook documenting the origin and activities of this local chapter of Klanswomen. Entries from May through November, 1927, reflect routine business matters such as the induction of new members, the adoption of the chapter name and by-laws, donations to charities, and service work. Members are referred to by name. Secret ceremonies are mentioned but not described. Includes a printed clipping of the "Kreed" of the group that called itself Women of the Ku Klux Klan.

Acquisition information:
The Ever-Ready Club Records were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a purchase in 1995.
Processing information:

Processed by Rubenstein Library staff, 1996

Encoded by Elizabeth Shesko, April 2011

Accession(s) described in this finding aid: 95-115

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Subjects

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Subjects:
Ku Klux Klan (1915- ) -- Archives
White supremacy movements -- New York (State)
Women -- Societies and clubs -- New York (State)
Names:
Women of the Ku Klux Klan
Ku Klux Klan (1915- ) -- New York (State)
Ku Klux Klan (1915- ) -- History
Ever-Ready Club
Places:
Catskill Mountains Region (N.Y.) -- History

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