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The Attorney GenoralDirector, FDIUNITED STATES SENATOSELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES1 - Mr. T. J. Jenkins - Enc1 - Mr. J. B. Adams - Enc1 - Mr. J. J. McDermott - Enc1 - Mr. D. W. Moore - Enc1 - Mr. J. A. MintzMay 13, 19751 - Mr. J. B. Hotis - Enc1 - Mr. P. V. Daly - Enc1 - Mr. W. R. Wannall - Enc(Attn: W. 0. Cregar)Reference is made to the lotter from the captioned Committee dated April 28, 1975, addressed to the Honorable EQvard H. Lovi, Attorney General, requesting information concerning the Federal Bureau of Investigation.Attached for your approval and forwarding to the Committee is the original of a memorandum in response to the aforementioned request. A copy is enclosed for your records.For your information, ua did furnish ampty boxes for the use of former Assistant to the Dircetor of the Federal Eureau of Investigation, John P. Mohr, at the residence of the late Director, J. Edgar Hoover, subsequent to the death of fir. Tolcon. This material was brought to the residence by e clorical employee who morely deposited the material and left the residence. While we have no direct knowledgo as to what material was removed from the residence, Hr. Nohr was contacted to determine the source and accuracy of the story contained in "Periscope" scation of the April 28, 1975, issue of Neuscook, at which time he advised us that "furnishings" at the home had been removed by members of the family and the housekeopor. We have not contacted former employces concerning this request. Our contact with Mr. Lohr was prior to the date of this request.Enclosures (2)PVD:eek(11)Assoc. Dir.Dep. AD Adm.Dep. AD Inv.Asst. Dir.:Admin.Comp. Syst.Ext. AffairsFiles & Com,Gen. Inv.Ident.InspectionIntell.LaboratoryPlan. & Eval.Spec. Inv.TrainingLegal Coun.Telephone Rm.Director Şec'yMAIL ROOM TELETYPE UNITNW:88296 Docl2989588 Page 178
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# Letter from Director, FBI to Attorney GeneralUNITED STATES SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCEACTIVITIESNOTE: By memorandum dated May 2, 1975, from Legal Counselto J. B. Adams, each Assistant Director was requested toadvise whether they or personnel in their divisions had anyknowledge relating to the allegation that the FBI directedor participated in the removal of documents from the lateDirector's residence. The Alexandria and Washington fieldoffices were separately requested to respond to this allegation.The responses were negative. External Affairs, by memo fromD. W. Moore to Mr. Jenkins dated May 5, 1975, captionedClyde A. Tolson, former Associate Director; advised that aclerk brought packaging material to the residence at therequest of former Assistant to the Director, John P..Mohr.This memo indicated that the clerk deposited the materialand left. He did not participate in the packing, etc., ofdocuments.- 2 -  NW 88296 Docld:32989588 Page 179
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May 9, 1975UNITED STATES SENATESELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIESREQUEST PERTAINING TO DOCUMENTS REMOVED FROMRESIDENCE OF FORMER DIRECTORJ. EDGAR HOOVERReference is made to letter dated April 28,1975, to the Attorney General from Chairman of captionedCommittee which contained a request for certain infor-mation from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.The Federal Bureau of Investigation has notremoved, nor caused to be removed, documents from theresidence of former Federal Bureau of InvestigationDirector J. Edgar Hoover, subsequent to the death ofMr. Clyde A. Tolson, former Associate Director of theFederal Bureau of Investigation.It is our understanding, however, that formerAssistant to the Director, John P. Mohr, may have someknowledge as to what material may have been removedfrom the residence after Mr. Tolson's death.1-Mr. T. J. Jenkins (Detached)1-Mr. J. B. Adams (Detached)1-Mr. J. J.. McDermott (Detached)1-Mr. D. W. Moore (Detached)1-Mr. W. R. Wannall (Detached)(W. O. Cregar)1- Mr. J. A. Mintz (Detached)1-Mr. J. B. Hotis (Detached)1-Mr. P. V. Daly (Detached)PVD:1gp(11)NW-88296 DocId:32989588 Page 180ENCLOSURE
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-140 (Rev. 1-21-74) FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIONWASHINGTON, D. C. 20535Addressee: Senate Select Committee$LTR LHM Memo Report dated 5-9-75Caption of Document: Request Pertaining to Documents Removedfrom Residence of Former Director J. EdgarHoover.Originating Office: FBIDelivered by: Richard BaylorDate: 5/21/75@3Received by:Title: Office Mgr.Return this receipt to the Intelligence Division, FBI![ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED and DATE 1-25-01 BY signature]62-116395-173ENCLOSURENW 88296 Docld:32989588 Page 181
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June 3, 19752 - Mr. S. F. PhillipsMATERIAL FOR SENATE SELECT-COMMITTEE (SSC)INVESTIGATING INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES1.  TITLE/SUBJECT: Legal Authorities of the FBI2.  ORIGINATING ORGANIZATION: FBI3.  NATURE OF MATERIAL: Letterhead memorandum (LHM) enclosing a copy of a memorandum dated November 1, 1974, from the Assistant Attorney General for Administration, Glen E. Pommerening to the Director of the FBI, captioned "Federal Employee Security Program, Executive Order 10450."4.  DOCUMENT CLASSIFICATION: Unclassified5.  NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION STAMP: NA6.  SUMMARY OF CONTENTS:The LHM refers to a request of the SSC for certain documents. The LHM serves as a cover communication for the aforementioned 11/1/74 memorandum which contains certain supplemental instructions the Department of Justice furnished the FBI with regard to Executive Order 11785 amending Executive Order 10450. The instructions concerned the FBI's conduct of intelligence-type investigations.7.  REQUESTER/DATE OF REQUEST: SSC. 3/19/75. The response pertains to Part I of the SSC letter of request.8.  RELEASING AUTHORITY: FBI9.  DATE OF SUBMISSION: 5/16/7510. LOCATION OF FILE COPY: FBI file 62-11639511. RELATION TO INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY PROBLEMS: None.NOTE: Original via liaison to Central Community Index in connection with Senstudy 75.
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2 - Mr. S. F. PhillipsJune 2, 1975MATERIAL FOR SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE (SSC)INVESTIGATING INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES1. TITLE/SUBJECT: Policies and Procedures of the FBI2. ORIGINATING ORGANIZATION: FBI3. NATURE OF MATERIAL: Letterhead memorandum (LHM)4. DOCUMENT CLASSIFICATION: Unclassified5. NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION STAMP: NA6. SUMMARY OF CONTENTS:In response to a request from the SSC for certain documents and other information from the FBI concerning its policies and procedures, the LHM advised that the FBI was deferring action on one document to the U. S. Department of Justice inasmuch as that document originated with that Department. The document involved was a memorandum from the Attorney General to the Director, FBI, captioned "Microphone Surveillance," dated 5/20/54.7. REQUESTER/DATE OF REQUEST: SSC. 3/19/75. Pertains to Part IV of request.8. RELEASING AUTHORITY: FBI9. DATE OF SUBMISSION: 4/18/7510. LOCATION OF FILE COPY: FBI file 62-11639511. RELATION TO INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY PROBLEMS: None.NOTE: Original via liaison to Central Community Index in connection with Senstudy 75.![signature of approving officer]
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1 - Legal Counsel Division1 - Mr. J. C. FarringtonThe Attorney GeneralMay 6, 1975Director, FBI1 - Mr. W. R. Wannall1 - Mr. W. O. CregarUNITED STATES SENATE SELECT COMMITTEEON INTELLIGENCE-ACTIVITIESReference is made to a letter from the SenateSelect Committee dated March 19, 1975, requesting certaindocuments and other information from the FBI.Attached for your approval and forwarding to theCommittee is the original of a memorandum which responds toa specific request by the Committee for a position paperdated July 31, 1972, concerning the "Scope of FBI Authority,Jurisdiction and Responsibility in Domestic IntelligenceInvestigations." A copy of this memorandum is enclosed foryour records.You will note that the position taken by the FBIis that the requested position paper of July 31, 1972, is aninternal deliberative document which is the direct basis fora formal statement on FBI authority to conduct internalsecurity investigations embodied in a memorandum from theDirector, FBI, to the Attorney General dated August 7, 1973.On this basis we are stating in our response to the Committeethat we feel it inappropriate that the July 31, 1972, paperbe made available. We believe that this position is completelysound and a proper precedent to set with respect to the ambitof the Committee's mandate. We also feel that it is consistentwith the position which has been expressed by you.Enclosures - 262-116395EWL:jvlAssoc. Dir.Dep. AD Adm.Dep. AD Inv.Asst. Dir.:Admin.Comp. Syst.Ext. AffairsFiles & Com.Gen. Inv.Ident.InspectionIntell.LaboratoryPlan. & Eval.Spec. Inv.TrainingLegal Coun.Telephone Rm.
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1 - Legal Counsel Division1 - Mr. J. C. Farrington1 - Mr. W. R. Wannall1 - Mr. W. O. CregarMay 6, 197562-116395# UNITED STATES SENATE SELECT COMMITTEETO STUDY GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS WITHRESPECT TO INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIESRE: LEGAL AUTHORITIESReference is made to letter dated March 19, 1975, to the Attorney General from the Chairman of captioned Committee, which enclosed certain requests for documents and other information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).Under I., Legal Authorities, a general request was made for memoranda discussing the legal authority of the FBI to (1) investigate internal security matters, (2) collect intelligence information, and (3) engage in counterintelligence activities. Material responsive to this request was delivered to the Committee during April, 1975. Included in this material was a memorandum from the Director, FBI, to the Attorney General, dated August 7, 1973, captioned "Scope of FBI Jurisdiction and Authority in Domestic Intelligence Investigations." This memorandum contained a lengthy and comprehensive discussion concerning the authority of the FBI to conduct investigations in the general internal security area.Since the receipt of the above-mentioned material the Committee has indicated a specific interest in a position paper dated July 31, 1972, discussing the "Scope of FBI Authority, Jurisdiction and Responsibility in Domestic Intelligence Investigations." This paper has been located and subjected to intensive review. It has been found that the July 31, 1972, position paper contains the internal deliberations which form the direct basis for the memorandum to the Attorney General dated August 7, 1973. In view of these circumstances and particularly because the July 31, 1972, paper is considered to be an internal deliberative document, it is not considered appropriate that it should be made available to the Committee.1 - The Attorney GeneralThis document is prepared in response to your request and is not for dissemination outside your Committee. Its use is limited to official proceedings by your Committee and the content may not be disclosed to unauthorized personnel without the express approval of the FBI.
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June 2, 1975 2 - Mr.S.F.PhillipsMATERIAL FOR SENATE_SELECT COMMITTEE (SSC)INVESTIGATING INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES1. TITLE/SUBJECT: Filing System2. ORIGINATING ORGANIZATION: FBI3. NATURE OF MATERIAL: Letterhead memorandum (LHM)   with enclosures described below4. DOCUMENT CLASSIFICATION: Unclassified5. NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION STAMP: NA6. SUMMARY OF CONTENTS: SSC requested information concerning the FBI's filing system and copies of printed forms used by the FBI. The LHM served as a cover communication to furnish to the SSC an undated nine-page memorandum entitled "FBI Indexing Procedures." The SSC was also advised that there was available nine volumes of material containing detailed instructions followed by FBI employees in classifying mail for- indexing; and that the nine volumes would be available for review at FBI Headquarters by the SSC Staff. Also furnished the SSC was one copy each of 13 Tables of Contents concerning Forms used by the FBI. The various types of forms in usei vere. explained in the LHM and the SSC was invited to choose those forms it desired to see, after which steps would be taken to make them available to the SSC Staff.7. REQUESTOR/DATE OF REQUEST: SSC. 4/30/75. The response is to Part IV of the SSC request.8. RELEASING AUTHORITY: FBI9. DATE OF SUBMISSION: 5/22/7510. LOCATION OF FILE COPY: FBI file 62-11639511. RELATION TO INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY PROBLEMS: None.NOTE: Original via liaison to Central Community Index in connection with Senstudy 75.
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2 - Mr. A. Mintz(1 Mr. J. B. Hotis )1 - Mr. W. R. Wannall1 - Mr. W. O. Cregar1 - Mr. T. E. BurnsMay 16, 1975UNITED STATES SENATE SELECT COMITTEETO STUDY GOVERINENTAL OPERATIONSWITH RESPECT TO INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIESRE: LEGAL AUTHORITYReference is made to letter dated March 19, 1975,to the Attorney General from the Chairman of the captionedCommittee, which enclosed certain requests for documents andother information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI).Enclosed is a copy of a memorandum from Glen E.Pormerening, Assistant Attorney General for Administrationto Clarence II. Kelley, Director FBI, dated November 1, 1974,captioned "Federal Employee Security Program Executive Order10450."The instructions contained in the enclosure were thesubject of conversation between V. Raymond Wannall, AssistantDirector, and Ur. John Elliff of the Committee, Ilay 5, 1975,at Quantico, Virginia, and are being furnished to the Committeein order to provide further information with respect to yourMarch 19, 1975, request.62-1163951 - The Attorney GeneralTEB: cmc(8)Assoc. Dir.Dep. AD Adm.Dep. AD Inv.Asst. Dir.:Admin.Comp. Syst.Ext. AffairsFiles & Com.Gen. Inv.Ident.InspectionIntell.LaboratoryPlan. & Eval.Spec. Inv.TrainingLegal Coun.Telephone Rm.Director Sec'yMAIL ROOM TELETYPE UNITNW 88296 Docld:32989588 Page 187
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The Attorney GeneralDirector, FBIUNITED STATES SENATE SELECT COMMITTEEON INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES2Mr. J. A. Mintz1Mr. J. B. Hotisington1 - Mr. W. R. Wannall1 - Mr. W. O. Cregar1 Mr. T. E. BurnsMay 16, 1975By letter dated March 19, 1975, the Senate Select Committee requested certain information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Part I of the Committee's letter pertained to legal authority for investigations.Enclosed for your approval and forwarding to the Committee is the original of a memorandum and a copy of a letter from Glen E. Pommerening, Assistant Attorney General for Administration to the Director November 1, 1974, captioned "Federal Employee Security Program Executive Order 10450."The instructions contained in the enclosed November 1, 1974, communication concern legal authority for investigations and were the subject of discussion between Assistant Director W. Raymond Wannall and John Elliff of the Senate Select Committee during a conference at Quantico, Virginia, May 5, 1975. The instructions are being furnished to the Committee in an effort to provide more information with respect to the Committee's letter of March 19, 1975, referred to above.A copy of this memorandum with enclosure is being furnished for your records.Enclosures (4)62-116395TEB:cmc(8)NOTE:The enclosed Departmental letter contains certain supplemental instructions furnished FBIHQ with regard to Executive Order 11785 amending Executive Order 10450. WeNOTE CONTINUED PAGE 217 JUN 4 1975
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The Attorney GeneralNOTE CONTINUED:are proposing the document be furnished to the Committee as a supplement to material previously furnished the Committee in line with their 3/19/75 request. John Elliff of the Committce evidenced interest in receiving such instructions during a recent conversation with Assistant Director Wannall. We are providing the instructions as a further delineation of our authority in this area.- 2 -NW 88296 Docld:32989588 Page 189
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# MemorandumClarence M. KelleyDirectorederal Bureau of InvestigationSien E. PommereningAssistant Attorney Generalfor AdministrationFederal Employee Security ProgramExecutive Order 10450DATE: NOV 1, 1974This is in response to your memoranda, entitled as above, dated May 8, 1974 and August 19, 1974, directed to the Deputy Attorney General, Criminal Division, and referring to problems which have arisen as a result of the promulgation of Executive Order 11785 which amends Executive Order 10450. In view of the involvement of my staff in these matters, I will undertake to answer your questions with the concurrence of the Criminal Division.As you know this matter has been under continuing review both in the Task Force, chaired by a representative of this office, of working level representatives of various agencies in the security field and is now under study to a lesser degree in Project #10 of the "Domestic Council on Privacy".You ask that the Department; (a) provide specific instructions to the Bureau to conduct intelligence-type investigations to identify and determine the activities of organizations now described in the amended Section 8 (a) (5) of Executive Order 10450; (b) furnish guidelines to be used by the Bureau in initiating investigations of individuals under the captioned matter pursuant to Executive Order 10450 and specifically, criteria to be utilized in determining whether available information is a sufficient basis for investigation.Under the amendment to Section 8(a) (5) of Executive Order 10450, we now have only two types of organizations; (1) those which unlawfully advocate or practice the commission of acts of force or violence to prevent others from exercising their rights under the constitution or laws of the United States or
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any State, (2) or which seek to *overthrow* the Government of the United States, or any State or subdivision thereof, by *unlawful means:* (Emphasis added).Of course, the key words which are underlined indicate that the investigation should be initially based on a possible violation of a federal (such as the Smith Act) or state statute prohibiting unlawful advocacy or the commission of any unlawful act of force or violence. However, in order for the Bureau to detect organizations with a potential of the above nature, it is important that the investigation proceed on the basis of in- formation indicating that the organization may be of the nature mentioned. It is not necessary that a crime occur before the investigation is initiated, but only that a reasonable evaluation of the available information suggests that the activities of the organization may fall within the proscription of the Order. The most recent example of the type of organization, that you have advised is becoming more prevalent, is the small but dedicated to violence, Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA). Organizations of this nature would clearly fall within the Order and should be investigated as soon as information is available indicating their potentiality for violence and of course, if possible, prior to the fulfillment of their purposes.It is true that Executive Order 11785 eliminated the prior communist, totalitarian, fascist, and subversive characterizations and definitions, but there was no intention of restricting the investigations of such organizations if their programs call for acts of force or violence or the unlawful advocacy of the com- mission of acts of force or violence in furtherance of these programs.It is not possible to set definite parameters covering the initiation of investigations of potential organizations falling within the Order but once the investigation reaches a stage that offers a basis for determining that the activities are legal in nature, then the investigation should cease, but if the investi- gation suggests a determination that the organization is engaged in illegal activities or potentially illegal activities it should continue.It follows in answer to your second question that individ- uals who are active either as members of or as affiliates of
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zations described above should be investigated whenmation is received indicating their involvement. Theyardstick indicated above for organizations in deter-fing whether the investigation should continue, should applyIncerning individuals and when a determination can reasonablyDe made that the individuals activities, either within theorganization or as an individual, do not appear to be in vio-lation of any law, then the investigation should cease.3NW 88296 Docld:32989588 Page 192
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ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED on this page IS UNCLASSIFIED DATE 1-25-01 BY8911.862-116375-168ENCLOSURE![NW-88296_DocId:32989588 Page 193]
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5-140 (Rev. 1-21-74) FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIONWASHINGTON, D. C. 20535Addressee:SENATE SELECT COMMITTEELTR LHM Memo Report dated 5/16/75Caption of Document: United States Senate Select Committee to Study Governmental Operations With Respect to Intelligence Activities Re: Legal Authority-Federal Employee Security.Originating Office: FBI Program, Executive Order 10450Delivered by:Date: 5/21/75Received by:Title:Return this receipt to the Intelligence Division, FBIALL INFORMATION CONTAINEDHEREINDATE CLASSIFIED BY62-116395-168ENCLOSURENW 88296 Docld:32989588 Page 194
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4-52862-116395-167CHANGED TO62-116464-6XNOV 17 1976CONS./MMD.ALL INFORMATION CONTAINEDHEREINDATE 2-23-01 BYNW 88296 Docld:32989588 Page 195
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# UNITED STATES GCRNMENTMemorandumTO : Mr. J. B. Adams DATE: 5-23-75FROM : Legal Counsel/ SUBJECT: ASSASSINATION OF JOHN FITZGERALDKENNEDYDALLAS, TEXAS11-22-63SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ONINTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIESOn 5-22-75 CIA requested from the FBI copies of photographs of three "bums" who were taken into custody by Dallas authorities on 11-22-63 in the vicinity of the Texas School Book Depository. It has been alleged that the three persons shown in the photographs were E. Howard Hunt and Frank Sturgis, individuals involved in the Watergate incident, and Thomas Arthur Vallee, who was arrested in Chicago, Illinois, several days before the Kennedy assassination based on a threat against the President. Don Donahue, Special Assistant to Senator Henry Jackson (D-Wash.), made available on 9-12-74 to Inspector Bowers a set of the photographs depicting these "bums" which had been furnished to Donahue by one Michael Canfield, and the F'BI Laboratory made copies from these prints, the original being returned to Donahue. Donahue requested that his identity be concealed as the source of these photographs. Canfield was supposed to furnish a set of these photographs to Washington Field Office but it has been determined he never did so.At Mr. Adams' instructions, Bowers contacted Donahue on 5-22-75 and advised him of the CIA request for a set of these photographs. Donahue was told that if he has no objections we intend to furnish CIA a set of the pictures with the statement that the originals were obtained from an individual who requested his identity be concealed. Donahue stated that was quite satisfactory to him, adding that if it becomes necessary he would agree to his identity being disclosed as the source of these pictures.1 - Mr. Gebhardt1 - Mr. Wannall1 - Mr. White1 - Mr. Mintz1- Mr. Cregari1 - Mr. BowersDWB:kjs (8)CONTINUED - OVER
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Legal Counsel to Mr. J. B. AdamsRE: ASSASSINATION OF JOHN FITZGERALDKENNEDYSENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ONINTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIESAppropriate personnel of the General Investigative,Intelligence, and Laboratory Divisions were telephonically advisedof the contact with Donahue late on 5-22-75 and the Intelligence Divisionarranged that date to provide a set of the photographs to CIA.RECOMMENDATION:For information.- 2 -NW 88296-Docld:32989588 Page 197