A notebook with meeting minutes and a ledger are among the Ku Klux Klan-related items found recently when a Mississippi government office was cleared out.
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10, 2017. A notebook with meeting minutes and a ledger are among Ku Klux Klan-related items that the Mississippi state government uncovered while clearing out an office, offering new glimpses into the violent white supremacist group known for its secrecy and links to law enforcement. All the objects have been transferred to the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. Officials say it will take months to process all the materials.They can serve as a reminder of the Klan's history in the state and highlight the importance of preserving history so it is not repeated, according to Black civil rights advocates. “I’m glad these stories are coming out because it was a real pain,” said Charles Taylor, executive director of the Mississippi State Conference of the NAACP. The Mississippi Department of Public Safety last week disclosed the discovery of several KKK objects while preparing to relocate to new headquarters. Unearthed inside a suitcase were a handbook for the White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, Klan charters, a Klan robe, KKK recruitment materials, propaganda such as a"The Ugly Truth about Martin Luther King" pamphlet, meeting notes, ledgers and a list of members who paid and didn’t pay their dues. Officials with the Department of Archives and History said they are not shying away from the discovery. “Mississippi Highway Patrol Troopers and agents with the Mississippi Department of Public Safety have worked for decades with our federal law enforcement partners to shed light on the darkness in which groups like the Ku Klux Klan chose to operate,” said DPS Commissioner Sean Tindell. “By preserving these artifacts and shedding light on such organizations, we help ensure that future generations are never led astray by such hate.” Formed just months after the end of the Civil War by six former Confederate officers, the Klan originally seemed more like a college fraternity with ceremonial robes and odd titles for its officers. But they began terrorizing freed Black citizens. Congress effectively outlawed the Klan in 1871 but itduring World War I. With the enactment of the South's Jim Crow laws, the Klan's presence grew. By the 1960s, the Klan was responsible for lynchings, burning of churches and other attacks, Taylor said.Taylor says the newly found artifacts remind us that it wasn’t that long ago and underscores the importance of ensuring that no law enforcement officers serving now have the same beliefs as the KKK. “It’s one thing to be able to say very clearly this was here but it was at their place," Taylor said."Folks were studying as they were supposed to be providing safety for all Mississippians.” Department of Archives and History Commissioner Barry White said items like administrative records and a charter are significant, as the Klan was notoriously secretive. “MDAH is grateful to Commissioner Tindell for recognizing the historical significance of this material and transferring it to the archives," White said. “These records will give researchers broader access to documentation that deepens our understanding of Ku Klux Klan activities in Mississippi during the 1960s.” Stephanie Johnson-Toliver, president of the Black Heritage Society of Washington State, which focuses on archiving Black history, said protecting history even in this context is important. Making the inventory accessible will allow members of the public to “look at the history that definitely harmed and was traumatic and remains to be harmful and traumatic here in the United States,” Johnson-Toliver said. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.DNA test connects Clay County Navy veteran to WWII POW missing for over 80 yearsSt. Augustine replacing downtown parking kiosks with cashless touchscreensHundreds participate in Jacksonville ‘No Kings’ rally against Trump administrationFlagler College students protest housing policy as seniors cite affordability, availability concernsGAME DAY ⚾🦐 The defending Triple-A National Champion Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp returnShould an HOA or property management company be required to post parking rules for visitors?Fights erupt at Palatka Junior-Senior High after field trip focused on mental healthMother of teen punched during arrest says officer went too far⚾️ Opening Day + perfect weather=the ultimate Friday night in JaxStudy finds most ‘Mayport Shrimp’ dishes served in Jacksonville area are actually importedNew ‘larger format’ Publix store in SilverLeaf features wine bar, expanded deli menu, custom pizzasFamily of A’hmari Robinson shares stories at candlelight vigil days after his death
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