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Ku Klux Klan Songbook, circa 1925

 Item — Box: 4276.01, Folder: 002

Scope and Contents

Contains a folder of typewritten lyrics to thirteen Klan songs. The songs are based on popular, patriotic, and religious songs. Titles include "The Cross in the Wildwood," sung to the tune of "The Church in the Wildwood," and "Keep the Crosses Burning," sung to the tune of "Keep the Home Fires Burning." Inside the notebook is a label identifying the item as being "loaned for the confidential use of Samuel Vanover" of Danville, Kentucky.

Dates

  • circa 1925

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations. Due to the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access to certain materials may require additional advance notice.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.0 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Local Identifier

u0003_0000122

General

Formerly MSS.0122

Processing Information

Processed by Donnelly Walton, 2010.

Repository Details

Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository

Contact:
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Tuscaloosa AL 35487-0266
205.348.0513