This first book-length examination of the Klan in Alabama represents exhaustive research that challenges traditional interpretations. The Ku Klux Klan has wielded considerable power both as a terrorist group and as a political force. Usually viewed as appearing in distinct incarnations, the Klans of the 20th century are now. AVA Investment Analytics (AVAIA) is the public markets division of Apex Venture Advisors, LLC. AVAIA is overseen by Mike Stathis, our Chief Investment Strategist.

Stetson Kennedy Born ( 1916-10-05)October 5, 1916, U.S. Died August 27, 2011 ( 2011-08-27) (aged 94) Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. Occupation Author, activist, Nationality American Spouse Sandra Parks (at time of death) Signature Website William Stetson Kennedy (October 5, 1916 – August 27, 2011) was an American author,, and.

One of the pioneer collectors during the first half of the 20th century, he is remembered for having infiltrated the in the 1940s, exposing its secrets to authorities and the outside world. His actions led to the 1947 revocation by the state of Georgia of the Klan's national corporate charter. Kennedy wrote or co-wrote ten books. Sign on Stetson Kennedy's residence erected consequent to the 2003 designation of Beluthahatchee as a Literary Landmark, No.

83 in the National Register. (An additional marker, in Kennedy's name, was also approved, to be erected following his demise.) In 2003, Friends of Libraries USA put Beluthahatchee on its national register of literary sites and, to commemorate the occasion, gave a concert in Jacksonville. In 2005 Kennedy received a on his 4-acre homestead in, and it is now Beluthahatchee Park. The name 'Beluthahatchee' describes a mythical 'Florida Shangri-la, where all unpleasantness is forgiven and forgotten' according to Zora Neale Hurston. Among the amenities are a picnic pavilion, canoe dock, access to the Beluthatchee Lake, and use of the two wildlife observation platforms. A “Mother Earth Trail” throughout the property is planned, as envisioned by the Kennedy Foundation.

The Park’s perimeter is surrounded by a heavy canopy of native vegetation and the enclave provides a habitat for wildlife and continues to serve as a rookery and roosting place for many types of waterfowl and other birds. Kennedy’s home has, upon his death, been opened as a museum and archive and offer educational exhibits, primarily about Woody Guthrie and William Bartram in addition to Kennedy himself, and has been operated by the Kennedy Foundation which shares office space in an adjacent home with the William Bartram Scenic and Historic Highway corridor group. A log cabin that's in the park may serve as a caretaker residence while the fourth building there may house an Artist-in-Residence through the Florida Folklife program. The park is part of a 70-acre tract that Kennedy purchased in 1948, recorded restrictive covenants setting aside land in perpetuity as a wildlife refuge, and the following year subdivided, subsequently selling all but his own 4 acre parcel.

Death and memorials [ ]. Stetson Kennedy's ashes are spread at the end of his memorial service on October 1, 2011, onto Beluthahatchee Lake by his daughter, Jill Bowen. Kennedy died on August 27, 2011, at Baptist Medical Center South in Jacksonville, Florida, where he had been in palliative care for several days. Kennedy's stated wishes were that upon his death a party should be held rather than a funeral; therefore, a celebration of Kennedy's life was held on October 1, 2011 (four days before Kennedy's 95th birthday) at Kennedy's homestead, Beluthahatchee Park. Several hundred relatives, friends, and admirers gathered for the events which commenced with an hour of musical performances. The performances included several pieces written by Kennedy’s friend Woody Guthrie, who composed many songs at Beluthahatchee, including several about Kennedy, e.g., 'Beluthahatchee Bill', culminating with all present singing Guthrie’s '.

This was followed by an hour of eulogies. Then all present walked down to Lake Beluthahatchee and viewed Kennedy’s ashes being scattered thereon from a canoe by his daughter. • ^ Grimes, William (August 30, 2011).. The New York Times.

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