DeRee, Alvia O., 1896-1970

Person

Staff Only

Dates

Existence: 1896-06-07 - 1970-10-06

Biography

Composer of "The Bright Fiery Cross," a song written for the Ku Klux Klan.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Ku Klux Klan (KKK) collection

Collection

Identifier: 1993-001

Content Description This is an artificial collection, consisting of several accessions over a period of years. Items include a ledger containing membership records for the Tulsa Klan chapter for the years 1928-1932; pamphlets pertaining to the organization, structure, and rituals of the Klan; typescript and carbon copy typescript of an acceptance speech given by a newly elected Exalted Cyclops Realm of Oklahoma (c1936); membership applications; robe and supply requisitions; mimeograph copies of 11 official Ku...

Dates: 1869 - 1995

Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives

"The Bright Fiery Cross. Our Song", 1913

Item

Identifier: 1993.001.1.22

Scope and Contents

"The Bright Fiery Cross. Our Song". Music composed by Rev. George Bennard and lyrics by Alvia O. DeRee. Sheet music illustrated cover features a bright red cross at center page on a Prussian blue background; the foot of the cross is surrounded by eight tiny robed and hooded figures, four on each side.

Dates: Copyright: 1913

Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Ku Klux Klan (KKK) collection / Citizenship