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Gift of Harriet Paulk Hessam, 2022.63.3, Connecticut Historical Society, No Known Copyright
Ku Klux Klan Members
Gift of Harriet Paulk Hessam, 2022.63.3, Connecticut Historical Society, No Known Copyright

Ku Klux Klan Members

Subject (American, 1903 - 1998)
Datec. 1933
MediumPhotography
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 5 × 7in. (12.7 × 17.8cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Harriet Paulk Hessam
Object number2022.63.3
DescriptionBlack and white group photograph of Ku Klux Klan members, August 1933. The group of young men are posed with two signs reading, “KU KLUX KLAN” and “RIVER PIRATES.” Charles C. Zimmerman is in the front row, just a little behind the two men who are second and fourth from the left. The man behind Zimmerman has his hands on Charles’ shoulders. Several of the men are wearing hats with different phrases, such as "Fox" and "Towel."
NotesSubject Note: This photograph was likely taken at Camp Wopowog in East Hampton, Connecticut.
Status
Not on view