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Ku Klux Klan Parade

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Ku Klux Klan (KKK) wearing iconic masks and white robes parading down King Street to Schroeder Funeral Home for the funeral of Police officer Herbert Dreger. Dreger was shot to death in "Death's Corner" (South Murray Street) on December 2, 1924.

Creator:
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)

Publication Information

Creator Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962
Call Number CF 67957

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011PF4
Legacy ID
WHi 1902

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