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Unmasking old-time racism in southern Illinois
Pulling off the Sheets tells the previously obscured history of the Second Ku Klux Klan which formed in deep southern Illinois in the early 1920s. Through meticulous research into both public and private records, Darrel Dexter and John A. Beadles recount the Klan's mythical origins, reemergence, and swift disappearance. This important historical account sets out to expose the lasting impact of the Klan on race relations today.
The ideation of the Klan as a savior of the white race and protector of white womanhood was perpetuated by books, plays, and local news sources of the time. The very real but misplaced fear of Black violence on whites created an environment in which the Second Klan thrived, and recruitment ran rampant in communities such as the Protestant church. Events like the murder of Daisy Wilson intensified the climate of racial segregation and white supremacy in the region, and despite attempts at bringing justice to the perpetrators, most failed. The Second Klan's presence may have been short-lived, but the violence and fear it inflicted continues to linger.
This disturbing historical account challenges readers to "pull back the sheet" and confront the darkest corners of their past. Dexter and Beadles emphasize the importance of acknowledging the damage that white supremacy and racism cause and how we can move toward healing.
Contents
CONTENTS
Prologue
Introduction
1. The Mythical Klan and Rumors of Its Second Coming
2. Memories of the First Klan
3. The Second Coming of the Klan
4. Pulaski and Alexander Counties in 1923
5. The Klan Goes to Church
6. The Elco Trouble
7. For Twenty-six Pennies
8. The Lynch Mob and the Klansman's Prayer
9. Railroad Detectives and the National Guard
10. The Trial of Hale and Conner
11. Lynch Mob Indictments and Trial
12. The Second Klan Fades from Memory
Works Cited
Notes
Index
