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On February 1, 1998, the History Channel aired a two-hour documentary called "Ku Klux Klan: A Secret History." The Indiana Historical Research Foundation assisted in the making of that documentary and was prominently mentioned for its part in the credits shown at the end of that program. Since then the I.H.R.F. assisted British TV, World of Wonder Channel 4 make a documentary on the KKK that was aired in 1999. In the year 2000 the I.R.H.F. also assisted in making a similar documentary for the Learning Channel. The I.H.R.F. has done radio programs on the KKK for National Public Radio (Tampa, Florida), KXAM Radio (Scottsdale, Arizona), and Danish National Radio (Denmark). The I.H.R.F. has also assisted a steady stream of educators, students, writers and publications with their various research projects pertaining to the KKK..
Note to students: We are not going to write your school reports for you. So, don't e-mail us a lot of questions about the KKK and ask us to answer them for you. However, we will direct you to various books where you will find the answers to your questions, if you request it.
Recently a lot of people have contacted us for information concerning relatives they think may have been in the KKK in the past. Our response is, unless your ancestors were high ranking officers or involved in some activity that was well documented there isn't much we can do for you. When Klansmen left the order their records were purged. Also, when the KKK disbanded in 1944, most membership records were discarded. We advise you to contact the county historical society where they lived during the time period of their supposed membership.
Also recently, a lot of people have contacted us wanting to appraise and authenticate various KKK items they have. We do not mind doing this, but we don't work for free. Send us a donation of some kind and we will gladly help you.
We would also like to advise people (in light of many recent requests) that we do not mail information out for free. There is nothing free here and we have no mailing lists or news letters for people to get.
Any items that are donated are never sold. They are preserved in our historic collection for the educational benefit of future generations. If you have something you would like to donate so that it may be preserved for the future e-mail us for details.
E-mail: tihrf@kkklan.com
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Since I get so many e-mails asking this question (I guess no one ever heard of the dictionary) I'll answer it here: The name "Ku Klux Klan" comes from the Greek word "kuklos" which means wheel, circle, or band and the word "clan", which means family. That's all there is to it.
Historical Information about the Ku Klux Klan
Little known, but documented facts which disprove many myths about the KKK and give an accurate history of the Klan. The sub sections within:
* A Brief History of the Original KKK, 1865 - 1869.
* Various Activities of the 1915 - 1944, KKK.
* Negro Members of the KKK (yes, you read it right).
* A Wall of Wizards and Other Prominent Men Who Joined the KKK.
* Foreign Branches of the KKK. ( The Nazis persecute the Pre-war German Branch of the KKK.)
* The True Flag of the KKK and the Klan Salute.
* The Truth About the Fiery Cross and Why the KKK is not a Church.
* The Origins of the Blood Drop Cross (Mioak) and the Degrees of the KKK.
* What Kind of a Man Would Hide His Face Behind a Mask?
This section shows displays of original KKK museum pieces, memorabilia, and also shows modern KKK items that are often sold as historic items. Many of these items are extremely rare. This section serves as a guide for authenticating these unusual historical pieces.
The Museum of Americanism Annex
A Continuation of the section above.
Leadership, responsibility, organization, and methods.
Goals, purposes, and ideals of the Women's KKK organization.
The Junior Klan, Tri-K-Klub, Klavaliers, American Krusaders, etc.
KKK Memorabilia and Collectibiles from the 1920's - 40's
This section serves as a guide for authenticating rare original KKK memorabilia and related items and for approximating their collector's value.
Modern KKK Collectibiles and Memorabilia from the 1950's - 90's
This section serves as a guide for authenticating modern KKK memorabilia and related items and for approximating their collector's value.
Authentic KKK Coins and Tokens from the 1920's - 90's
This section serves as a guide for authenticating KKK coins and tokens and for approximating their collector's value.
Authentic KKK Phonograph Records and Related Recordings.
This section serves as a guide for authenticating and approximating the value of original KKK phonograph recordings from the 1920's - 30's and segregationist records from the 1960's.
This section is provided to help collectors and researchers identify and price the many modern novelties that are sold as Klan items. These items are commonly sold at gun shows and flea markets. But, they are often presented as original old KKK relics and sold at greatly inflated prices. This is an accurate guide for determining their true value.
Restrikes of Original KKK Coins and Tokens
This section shows what modern made restrikes of original KKK coins and token look like and gives their approximate value. It also shows other KKK novelties and approximate value.
101 B&W and color photos of the KKK from the re-construction era to modern times.
The most forbidden subject in American History today. The true history of slavery in the Americas. The story of White men, women, and children sold or kidnapped into a life of slavery.
This section contains articles and essays of historical interest but have nothing to do with the KKK. The topics covered are:
* The Confederate Flag.
* Polonians of the Civil War and Re-enactors.
* Frontier Renegade, Simon Girty.
* The Kosovo Conflict, from the Serbian point of view.
All other sections that were on this page are closed down. Major changes are going to be made and bit by bit sections will be added to bring you much more historical information on the KKK and ways to document and authenticate KKK collectibles and memorabilia. We have become aware that many people are being cheated by people who sell them modern KKK novelties or remakes as original historical items and relics at highly inflated prices.
This web page was last updated January 24, 2006.