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The fonds consists of records from the Ku Klux Klan of Kanada. The records largely revolve around the management of the organization.

Affidavit on fee entry of "Animals for Breeding Purposes", from the United States Customs Service. 2 copies.

Envelop and letter from "Services by Canadian National Railways". Reads: "Dear Hutch; I would like to have you know your many courtesies and good service rendered at Oshawa during the past year have been appreciated. I hope yourself and your family enjoy a very Merry Christmas..."

Thank you letter from "Services by Canadian National Railways"

Titled "Teaching: Our Ark of the Covenant". Outlines the "Ark of Our Covenant" that Klanspeople have entered into, which contains: (1) The Bible, "The symbol of, and foundation of, all our liberties. Take the Bible out of Anglo-Saxon civilization and we are ruined. The Bible is the Magna Charta of our civilization. We solemnly resolve to keep it so -to keep it both in all our public schools and homes. We warn all papists and aliens to keep unholy hands off the bible. This is no maudling sentiment. We mean just that. We acknowledge the Bible as God's gift to men and as the source of all our light and life"; (2) The Flag, "The fled is the symbol of British idealism, of British unity, of British life, is the symbol of that which separates and differentiates us from all the other nations and peoples of the earth. It is an expression of Anglo-Saxon, historical achievement and is, therefore, sacred to us. Unholy, alien hands must be kept off that flag and all it represents. The Anglo-Saxon race is essentially, racially, and fundamentally Protestant. Hence, the Flag must express, and does express, the Protestant spirit and viewpoint of life"; (3) The Sword, "The sword is a symbol of defense. If there are ten million Klansmen in the world, then ten million swords will leap from their scabbards in defense of Anglo-Saxon, Protestant institutions. The Klan as an organization is set up to save the World from the sword, for if we do not settle these great problems by intelligent discussion and exchange of ideas, they will be settled by our children with the sword"; (4) The Water, "dedication fluid, is symbolic of Klannishness. In the exercise of an honourable Klannishness we propose to solve many of our problems. We are covenanted together to practice four kinds of Klannishness (a) socially (b) physically (c) morally (d) vocationally. This covers the whole round of our lives. [...] We must practise Klannishness -we must be true to our covenant. A member of this Order who refuses to practice Klannishness thereby proves his unworthiness and makes his advancement in Klancraft impossible. This is the acid test to be applied to each member"; (5) The Fiery Cross, "both a holy symbol and a positive challenge. The Cross is a symbol of "LIGHT" and "SACRIFICE". Our motto is "NONSILBA SED ANTHAR". We "serve" and "sacrifice" for the right. The Fiery Cross is a symbol of sacrifice for the right. It is a challenge to service. These were are sworn to protect with all they mean -the ideals, traditions, institutions and customs they represent"; Document signed by "The Ku Klux Klan of Kanada, Imperial Kligrapp Lewis Fowler".

"TEACHINGS of Our Ark of the Covenant"

Special Bulletin no. 36

Wishing to address the changing outlook of the Klan due to increased membership. Because they did not foresee this many members to enroll, the Klan has shifted from being a sectional organization to a national one. Apparently many members have been receiving letters from Dr. C. Lewis Fowler, who is attempting to seize control of the Klan, but ultimately failed and now "banished in Canada and also in the United States". On the second day of their recent Klonvocation, Fowler visited Headquarters and took "supplies", so they changed the locks and keys. Makes mention that, according to an auditor's report, Fowler received funds in 1925 in the amount of %5, 785, $390.03 in travelling expenses, and an additional $368.72 advanced to him, as well as some $3,670.000 and another $11145.16 for expenses in 1926. Also, Fowler and Jos. Ballons collected money that was never handed over to the Treasurer, he stole their official stamp design, and claims that Mrs. Ballons is leader of the Ladies of the Ku Klux Klan of Kanada despite it actually being Mrs. Lydia Barrett. The bulletin goes on to talk about his other allegations, such as his stealing official records from headquarters, not returning the "Second Order" upon his forced resignation, and spreads slander. The bulleting is signed by "J.S. Lord", Imperial Kligrapp.

Titled "Personal". In bullet form: "First", greeting to klanspeople in Canada in the name of "justice, right, truth, and honesty"; "Second", says that the bulletins and personal messages he has been keeping from members was a "dishonest" thing to do; "Third", he wishes to rescind Bulletin #36 by JS Lord, saying the document is completely false, "malicious, vile, vulgar, wilfully and purposely and maliciously false", that it was sent to "deceive you, but you will not be deceived by it. Do you believe we can build this cause about such people? Can God bliss such? Can He?"; "Fourth", that "irresponsible, irrational blabbers" can't build anything on "vile hate, slander, prejudice, or falsehood. Hate will kill any individual. Error has in it its own destruction. Truth given in love will win and save this world", that "I have the answer of a good conscious. I have no ambitions", "but I shall not leave you now when the klan is being preyed upon by selfish and personally ambitious individuals who have never learned the meaning of 'Non Silban Sid Anthar' "; "Fifth", "The principles of klan are righteous", and that those trying to control the klan are "unworthy", thus calling for a "real National Klonvocation and elect a real governing body"; "Seventh", "you are the final jury. What is your answer"; "Eighth", Call to ignore "falsehoods" and "whisperings" being circulated over the county. Proof of a "secret WHISPERING campaign is on to destroy everybody and everything not in harmony with the selfish ambitions of three people"; "Ninth", to send reports to King Kleagle and Major Kleagle. Closes Bulletin by saying that if anyone "preaches" another klan gospel, he is a "traitor and is a world in sheeps clothing", and adds that the klan is "positively international".

Special Bulletin #36