Cole, James William, 1924-1967

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James William "Catfish" Cole (1924-1967) was an evangelist and active member of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan. A Klan rally in Maxton, N.C., developed into a highly publicized confrontation with the Lumbee Indians and led to Cole's arrest and conviction. He served a prison sentence (1959-1960) for inciting a riot. He was also involved in the Committee for Better Government, a political action group with Klan overtones.

From the description of James William Cole papers, 1863, 1946-1967 [manuscript]. (East Carolina University). WorldCat record id: 268958859

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Place Name Admin Code Country
Maxton (N.C.)
Lenoir County (N.C.)
North Carolina
Southern States
South Carolina
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Evangelists
Lumbee Indians
White supremacy movements
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Birth 1924

Death 1967

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