Ku Klux Klan and Freemasonry in 1920s America

The Second Ku Klux Klan’s success in the 1920s remains one of the order’s most enduring mysteries. This study explores the nature of fraternities, and the overlap between the Klan and Freemasonry. Drawing on untouched archival resources, it presents a detailed analysis of the Klan and its relationship with the traditions of American fraternalism.