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The Attorney General
Director, FBI
U. S. SENATE SELECT COMITTEE
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Mr. W. R. Wannall
Mr. W. O. Cregar
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ON İNTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (SSC)
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Reference is made to the September 8, 1975, SSC
request forwarded to the Department of Justice by letter dated
September 9, 1975, listing certain documents and other infor-
mation desired from the FBI.
Enclosed for your approval and forwarding to the
Committee is an original of a memorandum in response to some
of the requests.
Also enclosed for your records is a copy of the
memorandum which is being delivered to you with a set of the
materials which is being delivered to the SSC.
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Inclosures (2)
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OCT 30 1975
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The Deputy Attorney General
Attention: Michael E. Shaheen, Jr.
Special Counsel for
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NOTE:
Single copies of the 9/8 and 9/9/75, communications are
attached to the file copy of the enclosed LHM. Exact copies of
the materials being furnished are maintained in the office of the
SENSTUDY 75 Project and a detailed record has been maintained of
the materials furnished. Arrangements have been made for a
representative of the Legal Counsel Division to deliver the
attached memorandum as well as the materials being provided to
the SSC.
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Mr. J. G. Deegan
Mr. E. F. Glenn
October 10, 1975
Assoc. Dir.
U. S. SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE TO
STUDY GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS WITH
RESPECT TO INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (SSC).
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Reference is made to the letter from the Director
·SPALMITE
of the Domestic Intelligence Task Force, SSC, to the Deputy
Attorney General's Office dated September 9, 1975, requesting
delivery of FBI materials pertaining to Martin Luther King, Jr.,
and/or the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
The purpose of this memorandum is to effect delivery
to the SSC of information and materials relating to the
September 8, 1975, SSC requests and specifically to the following
Items in those requests: Items 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23,
24, 25, 26, 27, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, and 35.
Item 22 requested all materials which reflect approval
of Mr. Sullivan's recommendations which were contained in the
latter's November 22 and 27, 1964, memoranda to Mr. Belmont,
subject "Communism and the Negro Movement--A Current Analysis."
No separate materials reflecting approval of Mr. Sullivan's
recommendations which were contained in his November 22 and 27
memoranda to Mr. Belmont could be located. At September 17,
1975, conference with SSC Staff Member Michael Epstein, it was
-pointed out that the approval of Mr. Sullivan's recommendations
Dep. AD Inv. _ in his memoranda were the initials of the officials on the
communication up to and including fr. Tolson.
Dep. AD Adm.
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SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (SSC)
Item 23 requested all materials reflecting contacts
or communications between Ifr. Sullivan and Mr. Hohr, and botwcen
Mr. Sullivan and Ir. DeLosch, as described in the second
paragraph of Mr. Sullivan's November 27, 1964, memorandum to
Mr. Belmont, subject "Communism and the Negro lovement--A
Current Analysis."
No materials could be located reflecting contacts
or communications between lir. Sullivan and Mr. Mohr, and/or
between Mr. Sullivan and Ir. DeLoach co described in the
second paragraph of Mr. Sullivan's memorandum to Mr. Belmont,
November 27, 1964. It may be assumed that the contacts were
either verbal or by routing slip transmission which in either
case are not recorded.
Item 25 requested all materials reflecting the
printing of any of the documents identified in Item 24. 7.-8.
abova.
All documents identified in Item 24. a.-Q. org
printed documents. other than the documents themselves, no
records exist indicating that these documents were printed or
the number of copies printed.
Item 26 requested on identification of any materials
(e.g. transcripts) which were attached to any of the documents
identified in Item 24. e.-c. ɛbove.
There were no attachments to the documents identified
in Item 24. c.-e. above.
Iten 27 requested all Eterials reflecting that:
"Mr. Toloon has suggested," and
"the Director agreed,"
that "the monograph on Martin Luther King, Jr., be brought up
to date as reflected in the first paragraph of Mr. Hoorn's
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SEIATE SELECT COIRIITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (SSC)
February 29, 1968, memorandum to Ir. Sullivan, subject
"Martin Luther King, Jr.; Security Matter C.'
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No materials could be located reflecting that
Mr. Tolson has suggested" and "the Director agreed."
Item 30 requested all materials reflecting that
"(w) ith Bureau approval, (Willion C. Sullivan) had previously
given (Rolph) McGill some of the basic facts concerning
King's connections with communicm and his (deleted)," no
indicated in Hr. Sullivan's January 21, 1965, nemorandum to
Ir. A. II. Delmont, subject 'Martin Luther King, Jr.; Security
Hattor C."
No materials could be located reflecting that
"() ith Duronu approval (Willian C. Sullivan) had previously
given (Ralph) McGill some of the basic facts concerning
King's connections with communion and his (deleted)."
Itcm 31 requested all materials reflecting contact
by Special Agent Aldon F. IAller or by any FBI Headquarters
officials with Eugene Potterson concerning Martin Luther King,
Jr., as proposed by Special Agent Miller in a telephone conver-
oction with Ir. Sullivan on January 15, 1964.
(See Mr.
Sullivan's January 16, 1964, memorendun to Mr. Belmont,
subject "Communist Party, USA, Negro Question, Communist Influence
in Racial Natters; Internal Security
C."
No materials could be located indicating that
Kugene Patterson was contected by FBI porconnal concerning
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Item 33 requested all materials reflecting "the
suggestion recently made by (the Atlants Field Office)
that another conference be held at the Seat of Government
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SENATE SELECT COMMITTED ON INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITICS (SSC)
with representatives of (the Atlanta) office and the
New York Office," as indicated in the second perograph of the
Director's April 1, 1964, letter to the SIC, Atlanta, captioned
"Communist farty, USA, Negro Question, Communist Influence in
lacial Motters; Internal Security
C."
This Item has been responded to under Item 19 of
SSC request dated July 8, 1975.
Item 34 requested all materials reflecting
recommendations for, and approval of, the sending of the Director's
April 1, 1964, letter to the SAC, Atlanta, captioned "Communist
Frrty, USA, Negro Question, Communist Influence in cirl Motters
Internal Security - C."
The only other material responsive to this request
hos already been furnished to the SSC (e.g.) Sullivan to Belmont
memorandum December 24, 1963, captioned "Communist Forty, USA,
Negro Question, Communist Influence in Frcial Matters; Internal
Security - C," which has been sep: ratoly submitted by the
FBI in response to Item 19 of the SSC request July 8, 1975.
1 The Attorney General
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OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20530
SEP 11 1975
TO: John A. Mintz Assistant Director
Legal Counsel Division
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Michael E. Shaheen, Jr.
Special Counsel for Intelligence
Coordination
(1) Senate Select Committee Request
(2) Deputy Attorney General Letter to Senator Church
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(1) Attached for your attention and as prompt a response
as possible is a letter from the SSC with annexations which
request certain materials pertaining to Martin Luther King, Jr.
As you know, requests for materials as they relate to King are,
by recent designation of the Committee Chairman, "high priority".
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(2) Also attached for forwarding is a copy ‘of a letter
sent by the Deputy Attorney General to Chairman Church concerning
a matter of interest to Messrs. Bill Cregar and Nick Callahan of
the Bureau.
cc:
Paul Daly
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ENCLOSURE
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FRANK CHURCH, IDAHO, CHAIRMAN
KINIS. TOWIN, TEXAS, VICE CHAIRMAN
PHILIF Å. HART, MICH
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WALTEN F. MENGALF, MINN.
WALTER IS. FODSUSH, KY,
ROBERT POLAN, N..
GARY HART, CULO.
HOWARD H. BAKER, JR., TENN.
EARRY GOLDWATER, ARIZ.
CHARLES MC C. MATHIAS, JR., MD.
RICHARD S. SCHWEIKER, PA.
WILLIAM C. MILLER, STAFF DIRECTOR
FREDERICK A. O. SCHWARZ, JR., CHIEF COUNSEL
CURTIS R. SMOTHERS, MINORITY COUNSEL
Waited States Benate
SELECT COMMITTEE TO
STUDY GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS WITH
RESPECT TO INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES
(PURSUANT TO S. RES. 21, 14TH CONGRESS)
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510
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September 9,
1975
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Michael E. Shaheen, Jr., Esq.
Special Counsel for Intelligence
Coordination
Office of Deputy Attorney General
U. S. Department of Justice
Washington, D. C. 20530
Dear Mike:
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I would also appreciate your making available
for Committee staff access, all Department of Justice
files pertaining to Martin Luther King, Jr. and/or the
Southern Christian Leadership Conference for the year
1963. Upon examination of these files, delivery there-
after will be orally requested for specific items in
accordance with the provisions of the procedural agree-
ment between the Committee and the Department which
governs Committee requests for materials.
Sincerely,
John T. Elliff
John T. Elliff
Director
Domestic Intelligence Task Force
Receipt of material
Covered by Fonda case
Sub petua hereby adtentwkeyed.
Subpoena
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DOCUMENT REQUEST
1.
September 8, 1975
An unexcised copy (except for the identity of the informant)
Np of the 2/12/62 airtel from the SAC, New York, to the Director,
FBI, subject "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., SM-C (00: Atlanta)
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2. All materials reflecting the steps taken by the FBI which
"prevent (ed) the CPUSA from seizing control of the National
Association for the Advancement of Colored People," as stated
in the last paragraph of page 4 of the enclosure captioned
"Communist Party USA" which was attached to Director Hoover's
January 10, 1961 letter to Robert, Kennedy.
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Reports which were submitted by the Atlanta and New York
field offices pursuant to the following instructions which
were contained in the second paragraph of page 1 of the
February 27, 1962 letter from the FBI Director to the SAC,
Atlanta, captioned "Martin Luther King, Jr., Security Matter
- C, Office of Origin: Atlanta, (a copy of which was dis-
seminated to the New York field office:
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New York and Atlanta are instructed to review
their files and prepare a report suitable for
dissemination which will include all information
of a security nature plus complete background data.
The "Bureau letters to Atlanta, 7/20/62, to Mobile, 7/20/62,
and to Savannah, 9/17/62" which are referenced in the first
paragraph of the 10/11/62 memorandum from the SAC, Atlanta, to
the FBI Director, captioned "Communist Infiltration of the
Southern Christian Leadership Conference, IS-C, (00:Atlanta).“
The "Correspondence received from the Atlanta and New York
Offices" as indicated in the first sentence of Mr.. Baumgardner's
: October 22, 1962 memorandum to Mr. Sullivan, subject "Communist
Infiltration of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference,
Internal Security-C".
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All materials reflecting instructions issued to the New York
and Atlanta field offices "to furnish the Bureau recommendations
concerning a communist infilitration investigation of (SCLC)
and the recommendations received from those two field offices
for a "communist infiltration investigation of SCLC", as
indicated in the second paragraph of Mr. Baumgardner's
October 22, 1962 memorandum to Mr. Sullivan, subject "Communist
Infiltration of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference,
Internal Security-C".
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The "necessary Manual changes" which were "attached for
approval" to Mr. Baumgardner's September 16, 1963 memorandum
to Mr. Sullivan, subject "Communist Party, USA, Negro
Question, Communist Influence in Racial Matters, Internal
Security-Communist.”
All materials which support the following statement of
Director Hoover which was noted on Mr. Baumgardner's
September 16, 1963 memorandum to Mr. Sullivan, subject
"Communist Party, USA, Negro Question, Communist Influence
in Racial Matters, Internal Security-Communist":
Just a few weeks ago you contended that the
Communist influence in the racial movement was
ineffective and infinitesimal.
The September 5, 1963 letterhead memorandum to the Attorney
General and "the related prior memoranda" which are referred
to in the first paragraph of Assistant Attorney. General Burke
Marshall's September 20, 1963 memorandum to the Director
captioned "Hunter Pitts O'Dell."
The July 3, 1963 letter from Martin Luther King, Jr. to
Hunter Pitts O'Dell which was attached to Assistant Attorney
General Burke Marshall's September 20, 1963 memorandum to
the Director captioned "Hunter Pitts O'Dell".
All materials reflecting or pertaining to conversations
between Courtney Evans and Assistant Attorney General Burke
Marshall, and/or between Mr. Evans and the Attorney General,
as described in Assistant Attorney General Marshall's
September 20, 1963 memorandum to the Director captioned
"Hunter Pitts O'Dell".
The "Brief on the above-captioned matter and subsequent
memoranda on the same subject matter" which are referred to
in the first sentence of the second paragraph of Mr. Sullivan's
September 25, 1963 memorandum, subject "Communist Party, USA,
Negro Question, Communist Influence in Racial Matters, Internal
Security-C."
The "detailed document prepared on Communist Party and the
Negro in 1953" and the "analysis in this same field prepared
by the Bureau in 1956" which are referred to in the penultimate
paragraph of page 2 of Mr. Sullivan's September 25, 1963
memorandum to Mr. Belmont, subject "Communist Party, USA,
Negro Question, Communist Influence in Racial Matters,
Internal Security-C."
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All materials reflecting or pertaining to Director Hoover's
"off the record" discussion before "the Rooney Committee".
as referred to in his February 5, 1964 memorandum concerning
a 9:51 a.m. telephone call from the Attorney General, as
well as an unexcised copy of the February 5 memorandum.
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All materials which reflect the basis for the following
statements which are contained in Mr. Baumgardner's May 20,
1964 memorandum to Mr. Sullivan, subject "Internal Security
Section, Domestic Intelligence Division, Administrative
Matter":
a.
b.
"About three months prior to the March on Washington
(8/28/63), we intensified our investigation concern-
ing communist influence into the racial movement.
"Martin Luther King, head of SCLC, has challenged the
Bureau on this point."
All materials reflecting the "previous arrangements" referred
to in the November 18, 1964 memorandum from Mr. DeLoach to
Mr. Mohr, subject "Sarah McClendon, Background Briefing
Sessions Group, Appointment with the Director, 10:00 a.m.,
11/18/64 (10:05 a.m. 12:50 p.m.)"
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All materials reflecting, concerning, or pertaining to:
a. "(S) tatements made by Martin Luther King concern-
ing the situation in Albany, Georgia, at the time he
highly criticized the FBI. His statements were made
on 11/18/62 during an interview in the Robing Room of
the Riverside Church in New York City where King had
just preached a sermon. (This quotation is taken
from the penultimate paragraph of page 2 of the 11/19/64
memorandum from M. A. Jones to Mr. DeLoach captioned
"Director's Briefing of Women Reporters on 11/18/64")
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Comments, responses, and recommendations made,
inspections conducted, and/or any other actions taken as
a result of the statements of Dr. King which are described
in Item 17.a. above.
Identification of the author of the notation "Being Handled,
11/20/64, D" which appears at the bottom of page 4 of Mr.
Rosen's November 20, 1964 memorandum to Mr. Belmont, subject
"Telegram from Martin Luther King, Jr., dated November 19,
1964, Civil Rights Matters."
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All materials reflecting the manner in which Director
Hoover's notation was (bbing handled" as noted on the
bottom of page 4 of Mr. Rosen's November 20, 1964 memorandum
to Mr. Belmont, Subject "Telegram from Martin Luther King,
Jr., dated November 19, 1964, Civil Rights Matters,
together with all materials reflecting what steps were
taken and by whom.
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The response to John Doar's August 19, 1964 letter to
Mr. James R. Malley which requested a name check with
respect to persons who were delegates of the Mississippi
Freedom Democratic Party.
The division and section assignment of James R. Malley as
of August 19, 1964.
All materials which reflect approval of Mr. Sullivan's
recommendations which were contained in the latter's
November 22 and 27, 1964 memoranda to Mr., Belmont,
subject "Communism and the Negro Movement--A Current
Analysis."
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All materials reflecting contacts or communications between
Mr. Sullivan and Mr. Mohr, and between Mr. Sullivan and Mr.
DeLoach, as described in the second paragraph of Mr.
.Sullivan's November 27, 1964 memorandum to Mr. Belmont,
subject "Communism and the Negro Movement--A Current
Analysis."
The table of contents page(s) and/or chapter or section
headings of:
a.
b.
The article captioned "Communism and the Negro Movement--
A Current Analysis" which was attached to Mr. Sullivan's
10/15/63 memorandum to Mr. Belmont under the same
caption.
The paper which was the up-to-date revision of the
article described in Item 24 (a) above and which paper was
attached to Mr. Sullivan's November 22, 1964 memorandum to
Mr. Belmont, subject "Communism and the Negro Movement--A
Current Analysis.
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c. The memorandum captioned "Martin Luther King, Jr.: His
Personal Conduct" which was transmitted with the December
21, 1964 letter from Director Hoover to Senator Hubert
H. Humphrey.
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The document which was the "current revision of the
previous analysis captioned 'Communism and the Negro
Movement A Current Analysis'" and which document was
enclosed with Mr. Drennan's April 10, 1967 memorandum
to Mr. Sullivan captioned "Communist Influence in Racial
Matters A Current Analysis.'
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The "current study" entitled "Martin Luther King, Jr.
A Current Analysis" which was enclosed with Director
Hoover's March 14, 1968 letter to Mrs. Mildred Stegall.
All materials reflecting the printing of any of the documents
identified in Item 24. a. - e. above. (Do not supply the
documents themselves.)
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An identification of any materials (e.g. transcripts) which
were attached to any of the documents identified in Item 24
e. above. (Do not supply the attachments themselves.)
a.
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All materials reflecting that:
a.
"Mr. Tolson has suggested," and
b. "the Director agreed,'
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that "the monograph on Martin Luther King, Jr. be brought up
to date as reflected in the first paragraph of Mr. Moore's
2/29/68 memorandum to Mr. Sullivan, subject "Martin Luther
King, Jr., Security Matter · C."
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All materials which reflect any recommendations for, and/or
decisions relating to, the sending of Director Hoover's
August 25, 1957 letter to specified field offices captioned
"Counterintelligence Program, Black Nationalist Ilate
Groups, Internal Security."
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All materials reflecting the approval of proposals contained
in Mr. G. C. Moore's February 29, 1968 memorandum to Mr. W. C.
Sullivan, captioned "Counterintelligence Program, Black
Hate Groups, Racial Intelligence.
Nationalist
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30. All materials reflecting that "(w) ith Bureau approval,
(William C. Sullivan) had previously given (Ralph) McGill
some of the basic facts concerning King's connections with
communism and his (deleted)," as indicated in Mr. Sullivan's
January 21, 1965 memorandum to Mr. A. H. Belmont, subject
"Martin Luther King, Jr., Security Matter - C."
31.
32.
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All materials reflecting contact by Special Agent Alden
F. Miller or by any FBI Headquarters officials with
Eugene Patterson concerning Martin Luther King, Jr., as
proposed by Special Agent Miller in a telephone conver-
sation with Mr. Sullivan on January 15, 1964. (See
Mr. Sullivan's 1/16/64 memorandum to Mr. Belmont, subject
"Communist Party, USA, Negro Question, Communist Influence
in Racial Matters, Internal Security – C.")
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All materials reflecting the "further recommendation as
✓ to whether we are in a position at that time (the end
of a 90-day period, or sooner if conditions permit) to
take further action against King and the SCLC without
embarrassment to the Bureau, nj as promised in Mr. Sullivan's
December 24, 1963 memorandum to Mr. Belmont, subject
"Communist Party, USA, Negro Question, Communist Influence
in Racial Matters, Internal Security Communist."
All materials reflecting "the suggestion recently made by
(the Atlanta field office) that another conference be
held at the Seat of Government with representatives of
(the Atlanta) office and the New York Office," as indicated
in the second paragraph of the Director's April 1, 1964
letter to the SAC, Atlanta, captioned "Communist Party, USA,
Negro Question, Communist Influence in Racial Matters,
Internal Security - C."
All materials reflecting recommendations for, and
approval of, the sending of the pirector's April 1, 1964
letter to the SAC, Atlanta, captioned "Communist Party,
USA, Negro Question, Communist Influence in Racial
Matters, Internal Security - C."
All materials comprising the "separate correspondence"
between FBI Headquarters and the Atlanta field office
concerning the "specific matters dealt with in Atlanta's
letter (of 4/14/64)" as indicated in the Director's
4/24/64 letter to the SAC, Atlanta, captioned “Communist
Party, USA, Negro Question, Communist Influence in
Racial Matters, Internal Security - C."
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42.
43.
The communication from the Atlanta field office to FBI
Headquarters by which "this publication has previously
been furnished to the Bureau on 6/26/64," as stated in
the second paragraph of page 3 of the 7/7/64 letter
from the SAC, Atlanta, to the FBI Director, captioned
"Communist Party, USA, Negro Question, Communist
Influence in Racial Matters, IS-C."
The "separate correspondence" by which the Atlanta
field office was "directed to furnish the Bureau
available information concerning the alleged escapades
of (the Reverend Ralph) Abernathy, including the
obtaining of official court records," as referred to
in the Director's July 23, 1964 letter to the SAC,
Atlanta, captioned "Communist Party, USA, Negro Question,
Communist Influence in Racial Matters, Internal Security
C."
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The letter from the Director to Mr. Moyers which was
originally attached to Mr. Sullivan's 11/27/64 memorand m
to Mr. Belmont, subject "Communism and the Negro Movement
A Current Analysis.' (See note on 11/27/64 memorandum
indicating that the letter was "revised.")
"The letter" which is the subject of the first and second
paragraphs of Director Hoover's February 5, 1964 memorandum
concerning his 9:51 a.m. telephone call from the Attorney
General, and which letter the Director told the Attorney
General, he would "check on" and any other materials
relating to "the letter".
All materials concerning or pertaining to Martin Luther
King, Jr. being named "Man of the Year" by Time Magazine
in December 1963 - January 1964.
All materials concerning or pertaining to Dr. King's
Papal audience in Rome in Septembér 1964.
Speech delivered by Director Hoover at Loyola College in
November 1964, and all materials pertaining thereto.
All Forms FD. 185 and attachments (including forms
entitled "Performance Rating Guide for Investigative
Personnel") from 1963 until 1968 for:
a.
b.
William D. Campbell, and
John Matter.
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46.
All materials reflecting, concerning or pertaining
to electronic surveillance, feasibility studies or
surveys, physical surveillance, or photographic
surveillances, and/or any proposals, recommendations
3.
or discussions of any of the foregoing surveillances, studies
or surveys, with respect to Dr. King's "hideaway", or Fred
Bennett's apartment, or premises located at 3006 Delmar
Lane, N.W., Atlanta, Georgia, or with respect to any other
premises, apartment, or "hideaway", used,owned, or leased by
Dr. King or Fred Bennett.
Klem
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The following materials which are referred to in the
October 9, 1962 letter from the Director to the SAC,
New York, captioned "Communist Party, USA, Counterintelli-
gence Program, Internal Security C" :
a.
b.
.
"NYlet 9/26/62";
"further steps to carry out this counterintelligence
plan will be handled at the Bureau";
"memorandum Baumgardner to Sullivan, same caption
dated October 8, 1962, ARW:cdb."
3
The "ATairtel and letterhead memorandum (LHM) dated
4/1/64 captioned "CPUSA, Negro Question, Communist
Influence in Racial Matters, Internal Security-C" and
"Communist Infiltration of the Southern Christian
Leadership Conference, IS-C", which are referenced in
the 4/13/64 Airtel from the Director to the SAC, New York
and Atlanta, captioned "Communist Party, USA, Counter-
intelligence Program, Internal SEcurity . C (Negro Question).
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48. An unexcised copy (except for the identity of informants)
of the 8/15/66 airtel from the SAC, New York, to the
Director, subject "Communist Party, USA, Counterintelligence
Program, Internal Secuirty C (Stanley David Levison.)"
49.
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The Memorandum which "the Director had noted" as referred
to in the NOTE at the bottom of the 4/13/65 letter from
the Director to the SAC, New York, subject "Communist
Party, USA Counterintelligence Program, Internal Security
C (Nicholas A. Kourambis) (Negro Question)."
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All materials reflecting "comments" and "specific
recommendations' submitted by the Atlanta, Chicago,
CoIntellio
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and New York field offices as the result of the instructions.
7 contained in the last paragraph of the May 18, 1967 letter
from the Director the SAC, New York, captioned "Communist
Party, USA, Counterintelligence Program, Internal Security
• C (Martin Luther King)."
All materials reflecting the product of the "comprehensive
review of Levison's Bureau case file" as indicated in the
NOTE on the 7/18/66 airtel from the Director to the SAC,
New York, captioned "Communist Party, USA, Counter-
intelligence Program, Internal Security °C (Stanley
David Levison)."
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Addressee:
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Caption of Document: Re
taining to King
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
Senate Select Committee
Memo | Report dated 10/10/75
9/9/75 request materials per-
and SCLC. Items 16, 17, 18, 19,
20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30, 31, 32, 33,
34, and 35.
Originating Office:
Delivered by:
Received by:
Title:
ہے ۔
FBI
Return this receipt to the Intelligence Division, FBI
Date:
10/17/75
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ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED
DATE 11-14-00 BY SP-2 ALM/198
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SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON REVERSE
BEFORE COMPLETING.
CLASSIFY AS APPROPRIATE
TO:
Intelligence Community Staff
FROM:
ATTN: Central Index
SUBJECT:
FAI
Abstract of Information Provided to Select Committees
1. HOW PROVIDED (check appropriate term. If a document was made available
for review but not transmitted, so note.)
2. DATE PROVIDED
☑ DOCUMENT
BRIEFING
INTERVIEW
TESTIMONY
OTHER
10/10/75
3. TO WHOM PROVIDED (check appropriate term; add specific names if appropriate)
SSC
HSC
4. IDENTIFICATION (provide descriptive data for documents; give name or identification number of briefer,
interviewee, testifier and subject)
Memorandum and enclosures
5.
IN RESPONSE TO (list date and item number if in response to formal request, other-
wise state verbal request of (name), initiative, subpoena, etc.)
SSC letter 9/8/75, items 16 thru 27 and 30 thru 35.
6. CLASSIFICATION OF
INFORMATION (enter
U, C, S, TS or
Codeword)
7. KEY WORDS (enter the appropriate key words from the list provided separately; if key words not listed are
used underline for emphasis)
Information handling
Intelligence collection
8. SUMMARY (see reverse side before completing this item)
#MOR16
ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED
DATE 11-14-00 BY SP-2 ALMATE
Materials relating to Martin Luther King, Jr. and Southern
Christion Leadership Conference: November 18, 1964 memorandum
regarding "Sarah McClendon, Background Briefing Sessions Group,
Appointment with the Director; Statements made by Martin Luther
King concerning the situation in Albany, Ga., at the time
he highly criticized the FBI; Identification of the author of a
notation and initals on a 11/20/64 memorandum; manner in which
Director Hoover's notation was "being handled" together with all
materials reflecting what steps were taken and by whom; response
which requested a name check with respect to persons who were
delegates of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party; where an
Special Agent was assigned as of 8/19/64; Materials reflecting the
"further recommendation as to whether we are in a position ic
in 90 days time to take further action against King and SCLC
without embarrassment to the Bureau" as reflected in 12/24/63
memorandum, subject CP, USA, Negro Question, Communist Influence
in Racial Matters.
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INSTRUCTIONS
•
Type or print clearly in ink.
:
• Indicate classification of the abstract top and bottom.
•
Date the abstract and put on any internal control numbers required.
"FROM" entry should clearly identify the organization providing the
information.
If additions (as when a copy of document sent to SSC is later sent to
HSC) or changes to a previously submitted form are necessary, submit a
copy of the original abstract, with the change indicated.
-
SPECIFIC ITEM NO. 8. SUMMARY enter brief narrative statement describing
substance of information and showing relationship to Intelligence Community
matters if appropriate. Any feedback or evidence of investigatory interests
should be noted. Commitments made to supply additional information should be
noted. Additionally, certain administrative information may be entered here,
e.g., restrictions on review of a document, if document was paraphrased, whether
interviewee is current or former employee, etc. If actual document or transcript
is provided, that fact should be noted and no summary is required. Additional
pages may be attached if necessary.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. 20530
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SEP 17 1975
TO: John A. Mintz, Assistant Director
Legal Counsel Division
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FROM: Michael E. Shaheen, Jr.
Special Counsel for Intelligence
Coordination
SUBJECT: Senate Select Committee Request Dated September 12, 1975
Attached is a letter from the Senate Select Committee
requesting various materials and information relating to mail
interception. Please prepare an appropriate response to that
part of the SSC letter which is directed to the FBI.
cc:
Paul Daly
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FRANK CHURCH, IDAHO, CHAIRMAN
☑HN G. TOWER, TEXAS, VICE CHAIRMAN
PHILIP A. HART, MICH.
WALTER F. MONDALE, MINN.
WALTER D. HUDDLESTON, KY.
ROBERT MORGAN, N.C.
GARY HART, COLO.
HOWARD H. BAKER, JR., TENN.
BARRY GOLDWATER, ARIZ.
CHARLES MCC. MATHIAS, JR., MO.
RICHARD S. SCHWEIKER, PA.
WILLIAM G. MILLER, STAFF DIRECTOR
FREDERICK A. O. SCHWARZ, JR., CHIEF COUNSEL
CURTIS R. SMOTHERS, MINORITY COUNSEL
lnited States Benale
SELECT COMMITTEE TO
STUDY GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS WITH
RESPECT TO INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES
(PURSUANT TO S. RES. 21, 14TH CONGRESS)
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510
tebe
Michael E. Shaheen, Jr., Esq.
September 12, 1975
Special Counsel for Intelligence Coordination
Office of the Deputy Attorney General
U. S. Department of Justice
Washington, D. C. 20530
Dear Mike:
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10/12/00 Se-2ÁLM 1716.
Attached is a request for Department of Justice
and FBI materials.
31/14/1557
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RECEIVED
SEP 12 1975
Sincerely yours,
Jhens. Cliff jon
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John T. Elliff
Director
Domestic Intelligence Task Force
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ENCLOSURE
62-116385-952
1. All materials reflecting Justice Department knowledge
of mail opening by FBI or CIA employees prior to
December 1, 1974.
2.
With respect to letters written by the following
individuals or organizations addressed to third parties,
and to letters written by third parties addressed to
the following individuals or organizations, copies of
which are now or have been in the possession of the FBI,
including field offices, the following questions are
asked:
a. What are the dates of such letters?
b.
What are the names and addresses of the senders?
C. What are the names and addresses of the addressees?
List of individuals and organizations:
1.
Angela Davis
2.
Jeremy Stonę
3.
Jane Fonda
3.
4. Ralph Abernathy
.5°
6.
Steven Slepian
Jack Nelson
7. Institute for Policy Studies, Washington, D. C.
All materials pertaining to the acquisition by the FBI
of all letters referred to in item 2 above. In the
response to this item, priority consideration should
be given to the following letter:
Date: March 25, 1970
Name and Address of Sender:
Jane Fonda
10744 Chalon Road
West Los Angeles, California
Leo Matarasso
Name and Address of Addressee:
#MDR16
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ENCLOSURE
29 Rue de Touron
Paris 5, France
62-11637-152
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Mr. J. B. Adams
Legal Counsel
HOUSTULY
SENSTUDY.
10/17/75
On the late afternoon of October 11, 1975, Douglas Marvin, Special
Assistant to the Attorney General, called me and requested that the
Attorney General be furnished a brief statement concerning FH relation-
ships with the Senate Select Committee and the House Select Committee
for inclusion in a statement being prepared for submission to the White
House. Mr. Marvin said that the Attorney General's intention was to
bring together anticipated problems concerning the two committees in the
hope that a means for resolving these matters might be found.
I discussed this request with Mr. Jenkins in the absence of
Mr. Callahan and I returned Mr. Marvin's call and dictated to the
Attorney General's secretary. I requested her to furnish me with a copy
of the dictation. Attached is the page furnished by the Attorney General's
secretary which I received on October 15, 1975.
This matter was brought to the attention of the Executives Conference
on October 14, 1975.
RECOMMENDATION:
For information.
#mor16
10/12/00 SP-ZALM/JTG
Unc.
1- Mr. Wannall
1 - Mr. Hotis
1 - Mr. Cregar
1 - Mr. Caly
1- Mr. Mintz
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ENCLOSURE
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NOT RECORDED
46 OCT 30 1975
ORIGINAL FILED IN
FBI Relationships with the Senate and House Select Committees
Senate Select Committee
FBI relationships with the Senate Select Committee generally
have been harmonious with responses to the Committee requests
delivered promptly. When difficulties have occurred they
have been overcome by negotiation and tolerance on both sides.
Future difficulties that may be confronted and require similar
resolution include the scope of any public hearing regarding
electronic surveillance of foreign nationals or-their agents
and establishments.
2. ALM/776
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CAL DICTATION CONTAINED
ZEREIN IN UNCLASSIFIED
DATE 10/12/00 BY SP-
House Select Committee
In the past the FBI has experienced the following difficulties
with the House Select Committee:
˚ (1) It has held public hearings which were orchestrated.
to present adverse views without an opportunity for
prepared rebuttal, such as occurred on October 9, 1975,
regarding electronic surveillance matters;
(2)
It has demanded delivery of documents on unreas-
onably short notice considering the time necessary to`
locate and prepare for delivery the enormous quantity
of documents called for;
(3) It has interviewed employees, former employees
and confidential sources of the FBI without: first
advising the FBI of the proposed interview and has
demanded the appearance of agents below the policy-
making level.
A large number of documents dealing with electronic surveillance
conducted without a warrant between 1970 and July 30, 1975, were
furnished to the Committee on Friday, October 10, 1975. Certain
excisions in these documents were made and it remains to be seen
whether the Committee will accept the determinations made as to
what types of information, e.g., identities of subjects who were
monitored, should have been excised.
The overriding concern for the future is the need to establish
an understanding on both sides of the policies to be followed by
each in responding to the Committee's mandate. General agreement
to specified operating procedures would alleviate the suspicion
on the part of the Committee and the fear of Committee reesponsi-
bility on the part of the FBI.
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ENCLOSURE
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10
MAY 1962 EDITION
GSA FPAIR (41 CFR) 101-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
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SUBJECT: SENSTUDY 75
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Mr. Wannall
Mr. Cregar
DATE: 10/20/75
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Ext. Affairs
Files & Com.
Gen. Inv. 1
Ident.
Inspection
Intell.
Laboratory
Legal Coun.
Plan. & Eval.
Spec. Inv.
Training
Telephone Rm.
Director Sec'y _
During the discussion on 10/20/75 concerning the
forthcoming testimony of Assistant Director W. Raymond Wannall,
Mr. Wannall mentioned to the Senate Select Committee Staff Members
present (John T. Elliff, Domestic Task Force Director, Michael
Epstein, and Mark Gitenstein) that in view of the fact these
hearings would be open to the public the Committee would not be
fully briefed concerning the background involved in the Bureau
mail opening programs because of the sensitivity involved.
Elliff indicated that he was in agreement and that he would
contact F. A. O. Schwartz, Chief Counsel of the Committee, to
see if executive session testimony could be arranged. Elliff
subsequently telephonically contacted SA Paul V. Daly of this
Division and advised him that Mr. Wannall could testify in
executive session on mail openings in the late afternoon on
10/21/75 at approximately 4:30 p.m. subject to the approval
of the Senators.
After consultation with Assistant Director Wannall,
Elliff was advised that this would be acceptable and that
Mr. Wannall would appear for executive session testimony con-
cerning mail openings if the Senators agree to accept executive
session testimony.X
Michael E. Shaheen, Jr., Special Counsel for Intelligence
Coordination in the Department, was advised of the possible ex-
ecutive session testimony and interposed no objection to the
Bureau giving such testimony.
RECOMMENDATION:
For information.
☑
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Section Chief
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FROM
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10
MAY 1962 EDITION
GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
: Mr. J. B. Adams
: Legal Counsel
SUBJECT: SENSTUDY 75
1 - Mr. Adams - Enc.
1 - Mr. Wannall - Enc.
1 - Mr. Mintz-1-75
DATE:
1 - Mr. Cregar - Enc.
1 - Mr. Hotis Enc.
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1 - Mr. Daly - Enc.
Assoc. Dir.
Dep. AD Adm
Dep. AD Inv. ✓
Asst. Dir.: (
Admin. ✓
Comp. Syst.
Ext. Affairs
Files & Com.
Gen. Inv.
Ident.
Inspection
Intel
Laboratory
Legal Coun.
Plan. & Eval.
Spec. Inv.
Training
Telephone Rm.
Director Sec'y -
On 10-20-75 James Dick, staff member for captioned
Committee, who is in charge of the hearings on mail openings, advised
the public session is to be held on 10-24-75 and furnished a copy of
what that Committee considers to be the issues raised by the Bureau's
mail opening programs. (Copy is attached.) Additionally, he advised,
that the Committee plans to refer to the eight Bureau mail opening
programs by numerical code names in their public hearing. He furnished
the following code numbers with the Bureau code name:
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DATE 11/20/00 BY SP-2
Code name #1 - Z-Coverage
Code name #2 - Sam Survey
Code name #3 - Gus Survey
Code name #4 - Sun Survey
Code name #5 - Joe Survey
Code name #6 - Chiprop Survey
Code name #7 - Chiclet Survey
Code name #8 - Chican Survey
Dick advised that this will be used by the Senators during
the hearing and that Mr. Wannall and Mr. Branigan, who will tesitfy,
should be familiar with these numerical definitions.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Intelligence Division should review the attached issue
paper presented by the Committee to be familiar with the questions.
raised by the Bureau's mail opening programs as seen by the Committee.
Enclosure
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21 OCT 30 1975
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Issues
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ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED ALM/256
DATE 12-14-00 BX SP2 ALU
The following issues are among those which are raised by
the FBI mail opening programs and the FBI's cooperation in CIA's
New York intercept project:
(1) Whether mail opening as an investigative technique
should ever,
under carefully circumscribed regulations
and with proper authorization, be sanctioned in the
counter-espionage field. The FBI mail opening programs
raise this issue with more force than the CIA programs
since, in general, the FBI programs were more circum-
scribed, more tightly controlled, and more focused
than the CIA programs. The FBI programs were also very
successful in achieving their counter-espionage goals.
Mail opening does represent an extremely valuable
meas of intercepting the communications link in espionage
communications. On the other hand, the sanctity of the
mails is an established tradition in the United States,
and it is doubtful that any selection criteria could be
sufficiently precise to allow for the opening of only
mail to or from illegal agents.
means
(2) Whether the mail openings that did occur were properly
authorized. It is clear that FBI Director Hoover
personally approved the majority of the mail opening
programs. The one which was implemented without Head-
quarters approval was terminated shortly after it came
to the attention of Headquarters. It does not appear,
however, that any Attorney General ever authorized these
programs or that the exact nature and full scope of the
programs was even brought to the attention of any Attorney
General, even though opportunities existed to do so.
Similarly, despite frequent contacts with the 'Postal
Inspection Service regarding the implementation of these
programs, no Chief Postal Inspector was ever informed
that the FBI contemplated the actual opening of mail.
(3) Whether the legal implications of the mail openings were
adequately considered. There is no evidence that legal
considerations were discussed after 1951, and there is
evidence that Headquarters personnel who ran the programs
either considered them illegal or ignored the legal
implications entirely.
(4) Whether the mail opening programs were adequately con-
trolled to ensure that they remained focused on counter-
espionage matters. As noted above, the programs did
generate some information regarding domestic organizations
and criminal activity, although the primary purpose
always remained in the
The fact
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that these programs did generate such information
apparently came as a surprise to the Headquarters
officials who ran the programs and the obvious
questions are whether this was permitted or encouraged,
and, if neither, how it could have happened.
(5) Whether the selection of names for inclusion on the CIA's
Watch List in the Hunter Project was sufficiently con-
trolled and limited. Because the FBI requested the CIA
for information on categories such as peace organizations
and on specific individuals and groups involved in the
peace and women's movement, a serious question is raised
whether there was sufficient restraint on the use of this
source.
.
NOTE:.
As discussed in the FBI MAIL OPENING PROGRAMS
summary, several of the FBI mail opening programs utilized, as .
selection criteria, various "indicators" which, with some accuracy,
identified letters sent by or addressed to foreign illegal agents.
The fact of these indicators has been made public by FBI officials
in recent weeks. But:
these indicators are still felt to be
valid and the FBI has no reason to believe that they are not still
being used. It is recommended, therefore, that the Committee
avoid questions which would require in response an elaboration of
the nature of these indicators.
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RE
SEX RET
STAFF MEMORANDUM
EXECUTIVE SESSION ON FBI MAIL OPENING PROGRAMS
FBI Assistant Director W. Raymond Wannall and William
Branigan, Chief of the Soviet Section of the FBI Counterintelligence
Branch, have requested an opportunity to appear before the Select
Committee in executive session to discuss classified aspects of
the FBI mail opening programs. Both of them will be witnesses
at the public hearing on FBI mail openings on Friday.
The Committee staff has agreed that the public hearing
will not disclose the following aspects of FBI mail openings:
1.
2.
3.
The identity of the foreign nations involved,
including the Soviet Union, Communist China, Cuba,
Mexico, Hong Kong, Japan, most Western European
countries, and several Central and Latin American
countries.
The fact the mail to and from the Soviet Embassy
and the Soviet United Nations Mission, the Cuban
United Nations Mission, other Soviet-bloc Embassies
was selectively opened.
(s)
The "indicators" used as criteria for selective
opening of mail screened in several other programs
designed to detect illegal foreign intelligence
agents in the United States. (The fact that there
were "indicators," but not their nature, may be
disclosed publicly.)
4. The identities of specific individuals and groups
whose mail was opened either by the FBI or by the
CIA at the request of the FBI. (FBI officials will
state publicly that some of these, especially in
the category "peace and protest groups, were not
adequately justified.) Some of these included:
Leonard Bernstein
1
Clergy and Laymen Concerned About Vietnam
Jeremy Stone
Cambridge Center for Study of Public Policy
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The following are questions which cannot be discussed in
public hearings because of this agreement. They should be
raised at this executive session:
1. What was the actual intelligence value of FBI
mail openings aimed at mail to and from the
[Soviet and Soviet-bloc embassies?
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
What was the actual intelligence value of FBI
mail opening programs using "indicators" and
designed to detect illegal foreign intelligence
agents in the United States? (Soviet and Cuban)]
What was the actual intelligence value of the
material supplied to the FBI by the CIA from
its mail opening operation?
How good are the "indicators" in selecting mail'
of foreign intelligence agents only and not
mail of American citizens or others who are not
foreign agents?
What standards were used for opening mail to and
from Communist China, and what was the intelligence
value of these programs?
Do FBI counterespionage officials desire to resume
any mail opening programs, with proper authorization
from Congress and the Attorney General?
How do the benefits of mail opening compare with
the benefits of warrantless electronic surveillance
currently used by the FBI for foreign intelligence
and counterintelligence purposes?
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Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service / Wa ington, D.C. 20224
Commissioner
Mr. William Creager
Section Chief, CI-2
Federal Bureau of Investigation
John Edgar Hoover Building
Room 4123
Washington, D. C. 20535
Dear Mr. Creager:
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Representatives of the Senate Select Committee on
Intelligence, who have been reviewing files of our
former Special Service Staff, have asked for copies of
the enclosed two FBI reports relating to Nathanial
Walter, Junior
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I would appreciate your letting me know as soon as
reasonably convenient whether the FBI has any objection
to our providing the Staff with copies of the reports.
With kind regards,
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ERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Chicago, Illinois
November 10. 1971 ·
NATHANIEL WALTER JUNIOR
Nathaniel Walter Junior has been identified as a
member of the Black Panther Party (BPP).
The BPP is a black extremist organization
started in Oakland, California, in December,
1966. It advocates the use of guns and guerrilla
tactics to bring about the overthrow of the
United States Government.
Junior appeared in United States District Court,
Chicago, Illinois, on January 18, 1971, and entered a
plea of guilty on Federal Firearms charges against him.
as well as on a bail jumping charge. On February 5,
1971, United States District Judge Sam J. Perry, Chicago,
Illinois, sentenced Junior to three years probation on the
above charges.
On September 28, 1971, Junior was interviewed
by a Special Agent of the Federal Bureau-of-Investigation
(FBI).
Junior advised that he was no longer a member of the
BPP, having resigned as a result of a dispute with
Bobby Rush, Deputy Minister of Defense of the Illinois
BPP, regarding the unauthorized use of Panther funds
by Rush. He further alienated himself with the BPP
when, in January, 1971, he refused to repay the BPP $1,500.00
that had been paid as bail to secure his release from jail
on the aforementioned charges.
Junior furnished the following information
concerning his activities with the BPP:
of Fred Hampton, in the
' was the Chairman of the
#MDR16
.He originally joined the BPP at the invitation
Fall of 1968. Hampton at the time
Illinois BPP and was subsequently
TTON CONTAINED
IS UNCLASSIFIED
10/12/00 SPALM/TE
This document contains neither
recommendations nor conclusions
of the FBI. It is the property
of the FBI, and is loaned to
Your Rency; it and its contents
are not to be distributed out-
side your agency. This is in
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NATHANIEL WALTER JUNIOR
slain by Cook County States Attorney Officers, December 4,
1969, who at the time were executing a search warrant in
Chicago, Illinois.
While in the party, Junior held the title of Field
Secretary, and was privy to administrative matters relating
to the BPP. On two occasions he traveled out of the state on
party business, once to BPP National Headquarters for the
purpose of meeting the National Staff, and to Washington, D. C.,
to attend the Rovolutionary People's Constitutional
Convention (RPCC).
The RPCC, held August 7, 1970, at Howard University,
Washington, D. C., was organized by the BPP to structure
"a constitution that will guarantee us the right to life, liberty.
and the pursuit of happiness; a constitution that serves the
people instead of a constitution that serves the ruling class".
In early 1969, Junior negotiated to purchase a quantity of
weapons from an undercover United States Treasury Agent, for
the BPP and as a result was arrested on a Federal Firearms charge,
While out of jail on this charge, Junior learned that he had
been indicted and decided to jump bond and leave the country.
Junior left the country for Canada, through the aid
of persons connected with the draft resistence movement,
and who did not know of his pending criminal charges or his
affiliation with the BPP. He declined to identify these
persons who aided in his leaving the country or those who
aided him in Canada,
The BPP in no way aided him in leaving the country
nor did they provide him any financial assistance while he
was a fugitive and for this he is bitter.
Junior decided to leave Canada and return to
Chicago for the purpose of surrendering to face trial
on the Federal Firearms Act charge, because of his
parents' poor health.
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Upon his return. he learned the app wis no longer
functioning on a democratic basis but was nov being dominated
by Bobby Rush, Illinois Minister of Defense. Junior sought
to bring the party back to its former state, by calling for
reforms and reorganization, which was resisted by Rush and he
was subsequently removed from the Central Staff and he
resigned from the party in September, 1970.
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He is in no way involved with the BPP, or other
extremist activities, at this time nor does he have any plans
to resume his association with the BPP, as he feels "The BPP
and other organizations are being duped by white intellectual
revolutionary hobbyists, who are taking advantage of the
hopelessness and frustrations of the Black community to
exercise their theories on political and social democracy."
Junior claims to have no knowledge of any BPP
underground, now or in the past, but admits that preliminary
discussion regarding an underground' cell of the BPP was had in the
early development of the Illinois BPP, but that plan like most
others never got off the ground.
The BPP was, and is, a big disappointment to Junior
in that they departed from their original concept of neighborhood
protection against police brutality, to one of international
identification with communism. He maintained his association
with the BPP in spite of this change in philosophy because .
of his respect and confidence in Fred Hampton, who
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rationalized that in order to further the cause of neighborhood
control they'd need the financing and good will of governments oppose
to people oppression, no matter where these people were.
Junior feels that the BPP is dead in Illinois and
blames its demise to its identification with communism and
coalitions with white revolutionary groups.
He has three things to show for his membership in the
BPP; (1) probation on the Federal Firearms charge, (2) three
years probation on State narcotics case (which he claims was a
frame by police, but to which he entered a plea, "as part of a
doal", at the urgency of his BPP attorney); and (3) an outstanding
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indictment with the State of Illinois charging he and fourteen
others with kidnaping and related crimes. Junior advised that
this was another case of police harassment of the BPP, and another
example of how the BPP has lost its attractiveness to people
in Chicago. Of the sixteen people who were originally charged
in the kidnapping case, including the deceased Hampton, only
two of those, Yvonne King, and Billy Brooks, continue as
members of the BPP.
Junior claims to have no contact with any members
or former members of the BPP, except when the persons charged
with the kidnaping report for trial every month. Junior
cites the numerous continuances of the kidnaping case as
an example of white hobbyists playing with young black
revolutionary hopefuls. To him the continuances represent
a conspiracy on the part of the BPP attorneys and the States
Attorney's Office, as on alternate months they ask that the
case be continued and neither ever objects. If he could afford
it he would not avail himself of the BPP attorney's services.
Junior is required to report to his probation
officer twice per month and is not allowed to travel
outside the State of Illinois, without prior permission.
Logical sources, in positions to know, advise
that Junior is not now active with the BPP, and has
not been so in more than a year.
On October 29, 1971, the FBI recontacted Junior
and learned that his pending kidnaping case was
continued from October 26, 1971, until November 30, 1971.
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FEDERAL Bureau of iNVESTIGATION
Chicago, Illinois
June 9, 1972
NATHANIEL WALTER JUNIOR
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Nathaniel Walter, Junior has been identified as a
former member of the Black Panther Party (BPP), who during the
time he was a BPP member was indicted on state charges of
kidnaping and related crimes, with other BPP members, on
June 8, 1969, by the Illinois Cook County Grand Jury.
The BPP is a black extremist organization
started in Oakland, California, in December, 1966.
It advocates the use of guns and guerrilla tactics
to bring about the overthrow. of the United States
Government.
The case against Junior, and the other BPP members indictę“
with him, has never come to trial having been continued
numerous times.
On May 10, 1972, a Special Agent of the Federal
Bureau of Investigation (FBI) observed Junior as he appeared
in State Court, and the case was continued until June 15, 1972.
Reliable confidential sources advise that Junior
is not a BPP member, nor does he associate with the membership
of this organization.
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recommendations nor conclusions
of the FBI. It is the property
of the FBI, and is loaned to
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are not to be distributed out-
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Mr. W. R. Wannall
F. J. Cassidy
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DA 10-13-00 SP2 ALM 1776
This is to identify two serials, copies of which were
furnished to Barbara Banoff of the staff of the Senate Select Committee
(SSC) for retention in the Committee's files.
Banoff on 10/10/75 requested copies of a memorandum
from Mr. Baumgardner to Mr. Belmont dated 3/30/60 and a letter to
the New York Office and 15 other offices dated 3/31/60, both cap-
tioned "Communist Party, USA, Counterintelligence Program" be
furnished to the Committee. Banoff stated she believed these documents
had previously been requested but she was unable to locate them in the
Committee files. She said she desired to have these documents
because they set forth a logical program by which the FBI made an
effort to prevent the Communist Party from infiltrating legitimate
mass organizations. As an aside, she stated she thought the FBI was
successful in this effort, indicating she felt the technique was worthy
and proper.
Copies of the above two documents were made available
to a SSC representative on 10/22/75. Copies of the documents
together with a cover page indicating their receipt are attached. No
excisions were required in these documents.
ACTION:
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None. For information.
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GSA GEN. REG. NO. 27
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
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Inspection
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Plan. & Eval.
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This memorandum advises that the Senate Select
Committee (SSC) intends to release to the press copies of
eight FBI documents (attached). The release of these
documents is scheduled for 10/24/75, following the appearance
of Assistant Directors Wannall and Mintz and Section Chief
Branigan before the SSC.
These documents were made available to the SSC
responsive to specific requests. They have been excised
and declassified where necessary. With regard to dissemi-
nation of FBI documents to the Select Committees of Congress,
both the White House and the Department have held that,
once a document has been excised, declassified and furnished
to either Select Committee of Congress, it is that Committee's
property to do with whatever that Committee deems appropriate.
However, we do have an understanding with the Committee that
allows for more extensive excisions once the Committee decides
to make documents available to the press. Personnel in the
Senstudy Project have reviewed the attached eight documents
and have made additional excisions which are acceptable to
the SSC These excisions are designed to protect Bureau
sources, targets and, where possible, the identity of Bureau
personnel.
REC-114 62-116385-956
The contents of the documents that will be made
available generally portray the Bureau in a favorable light.
They highlight: (1) tight supervision and control of the
mail intercept programs; (2) general objectives of the program;B
(3) accomplishments; and (4) Departmental officials knowledge™
of the existence of some of these programs.
Enclosures
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Memorandum to Mr. W. R. Wannall
Re: Senstudy 75
62-116395
Of course, it would be desirable if no documents
were released by the SSC; however, Mr. Elliff advises that
the senators are desirous of furnishing some documents to
the press.
If, in fact, Bureau documents have to be released,
it appears that the ones the SSC plans to use are favorable
to the Bureau.
For the information of Bureau officials reviewing
the attached documents, no excisions have been made; however,
the brackets in red ink show what information will be
obliterated from the documents prior to their release to
the press.
ACTION:
For information.
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The Attorney General called on the morning of
February 27, 1965, to advise he wanted to consult with the
Bureau on certain problems raised by the Long Committee. which
is exploring the use of mail covers, et cetera. He noted there
was a possible problem concerning Chief Inspector Montague's
testimony and whether it was necessary for Montague to change
his testimony. Also, he felt that Internal Revenue Service had
been using investigative techniques which they should not use
and this could pose a problem. He said that the President had
asked him to coordinate with all executive agencies concerning
the problems raised by the Long Committee. ·
Inspector Moore and I met with the Attorney General i
his office this afternoon. Mr. Courtney Evans was present, I
told the Attorney General that in Montague's testimony he was
told by Attorney Fensterwald that if any of the questions had
national security implications Montague should not answer them.
Consequently, Montague was estopped from doing other than answe:
in the negative when asked questions touching on national
(security. With this interpretation, it was questionable whethe
an attempt should be made to change or explain Montague's
testimony, particularly in view of the obvious lack of judgment
fon the part of Fensterwald and the desire of Long for publicity
I made it clear to the Attorney General that from our dealings
with Montague, he was a man of integrity and sacrificed his
personal desires for the welfare of the country and had coopera
fully with us. The Attorney General said he had no intention
of changing one word of Montague's testimony, but he was
considering advising Long and Fensterwald that there were
extreme delicate national security matters touching on the area
being covered by the committee and there could be exceptions to
the answers given in the testimony when they touched on such
sensitive security matters. He said.further that he contemplat
seeing Senator Long and impressing on him that the committee
would not want to stumble by mistake into an area of extreme
interest to the national security as they nearly did in a mattę
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Re:
The Long Committee
affecting CIA. (Apparently CIA got wind of some inquiries by
the committee relative to their secret operation and went to
the committee and warned them off.) Katzenbach contemplates
asking for a list of the witnesses who will appear before the
committee together with a brief summary of the expected testimon
On the basis of this, he will be able to advise Senator Long
when he should steer clear of a sensitive area.
I told Mr. Katzenbach that I certainly agree that this
(matter should be controlled at the committee level but that
I felt pressure would have to be applied so that the personal
interest of Senator Long became involved rather than on any
ideological basis. Mr. Katzenbach said that he had already.
talked to Vice President Humphrey about Fensterwald, who he]
considered a wild man, and that Humphrey had promised to talk
to Long concerning Fensterwald. Katzenbach said that in
addition to the Vice President he might have to resort to
pressure from the President himself, although he would prefer
to work it out without resorting to the President. He indicated
there was no one on the committee itself who could be helpful
and that he did not expect any help from Senator Easthang
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Mr. Katzenbach said that he expected trouble from the
possible activities Of IRS and the military in the investigative
field; that if some of these matters are uncovered before the
committee they will tend to undermine the restricted and
tightly controlled operations of the Bureau. I told him that
our operations are tightly controlled and particularly in the
delicate areas of concern, we restrict ourselves to important
security matters,
Mr. Katzenbach said he was going to see Senator Long:
on Monday. and wanted to know if the Bureau would like someone
to go along with him. I told him no.
ACTION: .
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Mr. Katzenbach said he would advise us of the results
of his conversation with Long. He also asked that I advise
the Director of our discussion and I told him I would.
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• I called Mr. DeLoach and briefed him on this
problem in order that he might contact Senator Eastman (in an
effort to warn the Long Committee away from those areas which
would be injurious to the national defense. (Of couse I made
no mention of such a contact to the Attorney General.)
Mr. DeLoach advised that Senator Eastman is in Mississippi and
he will contact him upon his return Monday.
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The Attorney General called and advised that he had talked to
Scnator Long but night, senator Lun;;'s coniculttee in looking into mail covers)
et cetera. The Attorney General stated he thougat Gomapoty nad birendy sponta
to Lenator song as 93 salu as did not went to get into lay national security arsa
Anu was wilung to take steps not to do tus. The Atteracy General Stated bust
Mr. Fensterwe was probeut for part of the meeting znu rensterwald had salų
that he had some possivie witnesses who are former Bureau Agents and if they
were asked in mail was opened, they would take the Futh Amendment. Ine
Attorney General stated that score they are called, he would like to know who,
they are ang whotter they were ever unvolved in any program toúening en natiomaly
security and u not, it is their own business, out u they wcse, we would want to:
know. The Attorncy Guneral stated the venator promised that no would have'd
chance to loud at the nawes if he wanted to, personally and comiuentially, and -
the list would have any names involving national security deleted and he would
tell the benator how many but no more.
The Attorney General stated thst the Postmaster General is going
down there this morning muschi watch he, the atturney Garai, thought would
be helpful to Chic Inspector Montague of the Post Office Separtment.
The Attorney General stated that Senator Long also said he is not going
to proposa legislation to moush maui covers as he thought they served a uscrui
purpose but he ala thimi tunt control should be tiftened. I stated I thought toure
was great laxity in the matter of wall covers and the matter of tapping telephones.
I stated I have always been of the view and recommended back when
DeLoach of Clark was Attorney General that no egency or tacGovernment alicubi tap
a telephono except with the written approval of the Attorney, General. I stated
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Memorandum for Mesers. Tolson, Belmont, Gale, Rosca, Bullivan, DeĹosch
there would then be in one place a list of all phone taps and the purpose and
reason for them. I stated that it is a lact, Insofar að I am concorara, tuet I
ain the only head of an agency wito docs not have authority to tap telephorus,
I stated that I know that subordinates down the line in some agencies will tap
phones without the knowledge of the chief of the agency and there is grave
Euspicion in Washington by come newspapermen that their phones have been
tapped by agencies of the Government trying to find out whore they are getting
troir imormation. I stated I have always been opposed to the law whotoby it la
Recessary to get the authority of a court to tap puones sacause of the composition
of some of our courts and the employees tarroof, but I have always fcit Chat
the President should Issue an Executive Order confidentially to all agencies
that all phone tapping be discontinued except when specifically approved by
the Attorney General so there would be in one place & tist and then if any
committee in Congress got on the warpath, the attorney General would have
a list be-could vouch for as being the only phones tapped by the Government.
The Attorney General stated that made sense. I stated many agencies are
opposeÛ Dɛcause they realizo there would be a marked restriction. I stated
We only have 45 phone taps, wiuch is a low number for a country the size of
ours and the area we have to cover. The Attorney General stated no one has
sny idea how many phone taps the whole Government haɛ.
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I stated there is also a school being conducted in California by a
private organization which instructs the Treasury Department and the internal
Sevzaue bervice in the matter of phone tapping and they have sent their own
personnel there to be trained. I stated Liternal Revenue nas also from time
to time hired private outside phone tappers to do their topping. I stated it is.
that type of thing if there were a real investigation which would come out.
The Attorney General commented that be would not guarantee some of it won't
come out. Iitated I was amazed when I learned of the school in California-
28 I saw a retcrence to it in the newspaper and wanted to know what it was and
what oüicers attended. I stated we have our own instructors and do it cùi seives.
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I stated I thought the Attorney General had made good headway with
Senator Long. The Attorney General stated he thought it would be helpful, but his
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Memorandum for Messrs. Tolson, Belmont, Gale, Rosen, Sullivan, DeLoach
problem is that he thinks the Senator to fine but he does not think that Fensterwald
is as straighterwald, or to put it anotacr way that Fensterwald is smart ami
devious and the benater is straightforward and not very riot and that is the
problem. I stated I thought that rensterwald in trying to get publicity for the
Senator. The Attorney General stated the senator said he ala not want to get
into tals and he would give him, the Attorney General, the names and a summary
of the testlasony and told Fensterwald to do so, cut he, the Attorney General,
can't say fcnsterwald is going to do it; that he will on some sut he did not anow
that he would on all. I stated I had no faith or confidence in Fensterwald and
neither did coenator and The Attorney General stated that Senator i asti, nð
may have already talked to benator Long or else the Vice Presiacut, Lut somcually
had waked nim up. I stated Senator Lastland said he would do it wednesday, Sut
he may have called Lim.
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Tao Attorney General stated that is where it stands now and we shall
see what happoms.
Very truly yours,
J. EH.
John Edgar Bcover
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Mr. DeLoach
Mr. Sullivan
Mr. D.E.Moore
Mr. Branigan
Mr. Litrenta
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Prior memoranda have advised of the starting of the trial
of the Soviet illegal agents in this case, Hr. and Mrs. Robert K.
Baltch, in the Eastern District of New York and motions by defense
counsel regarding the nature of evidence to be submitted in this
case.
The Judge originally denied the motions, but Assistant At-
torney General Yeagley] has advised that USA Hoeylin answering questions
y the Judge gave answers which were too broad and which the Government
cannot suport and therefore it is necessary for the Government to nake
additional statements to Judge Dooling who is sitting in this case in
the Eastern District of New York. Mý memorandum of September 30, 1961,
advised that while we were not aware of the contents of the conver-
sations between USA Hoey and Judge Dooling, we had no objections to
Yeagley's proposed amending statement as it was correct.
Subsequently on the afternoon of 10-1-64, Departmental At-,
torneys Thomas K. Hall Jand/Kevin Maroney Jadvised Supervisor [Litrento]
and myself that USA Hoey's statement to Judge Dooling was unfortunate
because it was too broad. They believe that the Judge's query per-
tained to any tainted source at the Baltch residence and was confined
to eavesdropping devices, but that Hoey in his answer had not confined
the answer to the residence or to eavesdropping, either of which wouid
perhaps have prevented the current problem. (No information obtained
from wiretaps or microphones is contemplated to be used in this case
and the only tainted source is a mail intercept which did not take
place anywhere near the residence).
Subsequently on the evening of 10-1-64, Mr. Hall (advised
that he had just learned that apparently Hoey Jin his discussions
with the court had stated, or at least indicated, there
was no microphone involved in this case and, of course, this was
incorrect and the Department felt the record had to be corrected.
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asked if the Bureau had any objection and was advised in the negative.
This morning Mr. Hall called to advise that USA Hoey/had now requested
advice as to wha: answer could be given the court should he be asked
(1) if there was a wiretap involved in this case and (2) if there was
a mail intercept in this case. After checking, I called Hall back and
said that we would leave the answer to #1 up to the Department, but
that if the Department saw necessary, the Bureau would not ŕbject.
However, with regard to #2; under no circumstances is the Bureau will-
ing to admit that a mail intercept was utilized and Hall said he would
pass this information on to Hoey and Assistant Attorney General Yeagley]
who is in New York. 1
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Hal advised that he had discussed this case with Acting At-
torney General Katzenbach this morning and Katzenbach was of the
opinion that the Department must be candid with the Judge. He said
Katzenbach recognized the problems, but felt that in view of the value
of the case, an effort should be made to go ahead with the trial oven
if it might be necessary drop the overt act where our taided source
is involved, and proceed on a general conspiracy basis with the recog-
nition that the verdict might be against us, but we would have revealed
the Soviet espionage activities to the people. Hall said he was pass-
ing on the Acting Attorney General's comments to Assistant Attorney
General Yeagley.] [Hall said that the motions of defense counsel and the
complications with regard to the answers may eventually for the Govern-
ment to drop the prosecution. He said in view of the many facets in-
volved, he did not feel there was any reason to agree to a pre-tria
hearing on the issue of tainted source if this should be required by
the court, and rather than do this, they are prepared to drop the es-
pionage charges and attempt to proceed on lesser grounds.
ACTION
SAC Schmit, NYO, was advised of the above developments and
requested to keep in close touch with eagley] in New York and you will
be kept advised of developments,
السلام
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SUBJECT:
DOSNAR
ESPIONAGE
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ROUTE IN ENVELOPE
Bran
:
The captioned code word covers our investigation of the
unknown subject at San Diego, Californial who offered to sell infor-
mation concerning/Sonar to the Soviets for $60,000.
BACKGROUND:
Information concerning this first came to our attention
on 7-17-64 when our highly confidential coverage detected a letter
addressed to Soviet Ambassador Dobrynin, postmarked 7-16-64 at
[San Diego, California. We followed up on this by inserting a
message in a San Diego newspaper indicating that we were interested
in the offer. The unsub then telephonically contacted an Agent of
the Washington Field Office at the telephone number furnished him
in the message in the personal column of the San Diego newspaper.
Thereafter, we intercepted a telephone call that the subject made
to the Soviet Embassy during which he attempted to verify that he
was dealing with Soviet citizens. Acting on the subject's
instructions, a package containing a camera suitable for document
photography and $500 was dispatched by United Airlines air freight
from Washington to San Diego) during the early morning of 8-13-64.
In the meantime, another resident of San Diego, one
R. Tobin, advised our office there that he had been engaged by
an unidentified individual to pick up a package at United Airlines
Freight Terminal which he was to subsequently turn over and for
which he would be paid $20.
CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS:
C/C.
According to SAC C. Williams, an Agent of the San Diego
Office posing as R. Tobin in the latter's automobile picked up
the package at 8 p.m., PDT, and, thereafter, proceeded as he had
been instructed to a drive-in in the San Diego area. SAC Williams
advised that the coverage by San Diego Agents at the Air Freight
Terminal uncovered a suspect who appeared to be closely observing
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Tobin's automobile and who, thereafter, surveilled the automobile
to the area of the drive-in.
After waiting the agreed time, our Agent proceeded to a
parking lot adjacent to a church about one mile further down the
highway. Shortly after the Agent arrived, he was approached by the
suspect who inquired "Are you Tobin?" Thereafter, the suspect
claimed to be a messenger who had been engaged to pick up the package.
He did deliver an envelope to our Agent which contained the $20
agreed to. At this point, the Agent, posing as Tobin identified
himself and requested that the suspect identify himself and
voluntarily accompany him to the San Diego Office.
The suspect, who has now been identified as the subject,
is Perry A. Chandelaine, 3231 Par Drive, La Mesa, California. Hie
is a Grade 13 engineer at the Navy Electronics Laboratory, San
Diego. This laboratory does all the training and electronics work
and research, Including Sonar, for the Navy in the San Diego area.
In this connection, the subject claimed that he had access to
information classified "Confidential." He has been a Government
employee in excess of ten years and is the father of ten children.
[In May, 1952, subject was an applicant for the position
of Special Agent with this Bureau. Apparently during the interview
it was determined the applicant's father was killed by the police
in Chicago in 1932 when caught stealing butter from a boxcar. He
had been arrested for selling whiskey prior to that in Wisconsin,
Applicant was considered very nervous and had a vagotomy operation
for a nervous disorder performed in 1947. Applicant had an ulcer
which caused his discharge from the service and which still, at
that time, gave him trouble. He was unfavorably recommended for
employment.
According to SAC Williams, the subject readily acknowledged
that he was in real deep trouble and claimed that his wife was also
knowledgeable concerning his activities. Subject freely admitted
contacting the Soviets and offering to sell information to them.
However, the subject steadfastly maintained that he was a patriotic
American, a Catholic and one who hated the Russians and that he
was endeavoring to get all out of them that he could and he then
| intended to turn whatever he obtained over to :::①_NI.]
Subject's wife was invited to the office and she confirmed
that earlier in the evening the subject had apprised her_of_his
activities and gave her a letter which was addressed to UNI and
which she was to mail upon receipt of a phone call from him.
This
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(letter was mailed by her when she was contacted by the subject who
was at that time in the San Diego Office. Subject and his wife
both furnished signed statements.
Thereafter, the facts in this case were presented to
Mr. Thomas K. Hall of the Internal Security Division of the Department
who advised that in view of the illegal source of the original
information and all that flowed from it, he could not authorize
the filing of a complaint charging the subject with an attempt to
commit espionage. [UN☐☐ was immediately advised both at San Dieg:]
and at Washington concerning the identity of the subject and the
facts admitted by him. This was done in the event the Navy could
institute some action. Upon completion of the signing of the
statements, subject and his wife were permitted to return to their
residence since no prosecutive action could be taken.
ACTION:
The investigation at San Diego is continuing, the
completed results of which will be furnished to the Navy so it can
institute administrative proceedings against him. The facts will,
likewise, be furnished to the Internal Security Division of the
Department which has requested them.
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SSIONAL 10S NO. 10
MAY 1962 JDITION"
GSA GEN. REG. NO. 27
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
8010-106
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W. A. Branigan
SUBJECT: SAM SURVEY
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Mr. C.D. DeLoach
Mr. W.C. Sullivan
Mr. W.A. Branigan"
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DATE: March 31, 1970
Mr. J.P. Lee
1 - Mr. A.P. Litrento
DECLASSIFIED BY
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This is to consider recommendation of the New York Office
1 that the Sam Survey/Program be reinstituted.
INTELLIGENCE
PROJECT
FOREIGN
BACKGROUND:
Sam Survey was a successful program operated between 1959
and 1966, which involved screening of air mail destined for
selected European countries and cities by our Agent personnel in an
effort to detect (Soviet illegal agent mail. This program was made
possible through the confidential cooperation of highly placed
postal officials. In 1961 we identified, through this program,
New York City
, we uncovered
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which had operated in the
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for a certain period and then shifted its activities to the
July, 1966, this program was discontinued.
RECOMMENDATION OF NEW YORK:
In
New York points out that although ample evidence indicate.
the presence of a substantial number of Soviet (illegals, the Bureau
has been unsuccessful in locating any in recent years; that various
programs and projects put into operation have been unsuccessful
(Further, it is its contention that the illegal's most vulnerable
area is still his letter writing and that this is the area we have
4the best chance by far to locate and identify illegals. Therefore,
New York wishes to submit for the Bureau's consideration the
reinstitution of Sam Survey! If this is not possible, it recommena
that the Bureau consider requesting CIA or postal authorities to
take over this program.
Enclos
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Classified by
Exempt from GOS, Category-
Memorandum to Mr. W. C. Sullivan
RE: ✓ SAM SURVEY
65-65884
OBSERVATIONS:
It is agreed that the problem to locate (Soviet illegals-
has assumed serious proportions and that the resumption of this
program could be of inestimable value to the Bureau in meeting
its responsibilities in that regard. However, present Bureau
policy precludes the use of this technique. For this reason,
It is not believed that we consider reinstitution of this program
directly or through CIA or postal authorities.
ACTION:
New York is being advised that the reinstitution of
[Sam Survey Program either directly or through CIA or postal
Tauthorities is not advisable at this time.
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BUREAU INFORMANT 200
UTILIZATION OF SOURCE IN THE
.
DATE: January 16, 1969
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ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN IS 
UNCLASSIFIED
DATE 11/14/00 BX SP-2 ALM/1
NEW LEFT AND "BLACK NATIONALIST FIELDS
Ober Central
Tolson
DeLoach
Mohr
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Holmes
Gandy
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On January 15, 1969, Richard Ober
Intelligence Agency (CIA), suggested to the Liaison Agent
that the Bureau should not overlook the utilization of the
Agency's Hunter project for the development of leads in the
New Left and Black Nationalist fields: (Ober/admitted the
traffic involving individuals in these areas might be light
but that the Bureau might wish to give consideration to placing
stops on certain key personalities.
:
The Hunter project for which we have given the
designation of Bureau Informant 200 essentially consists of
specialized coverage of mail between the United States and
[Russia] If we have some reason to believe that one of our
subject's is communicating with anybody in the Soviet Union)
it might be worthwhile to place a stop.
File in
(105-93089
"'
We should bear in mind that this coverage is
extremely sensitive and the handling of any matters involving
Bureau Informant 200) should conform with the ground rules
which have been established. (See Mary Triplett, extension
631, Soviet Section.)
ACTION:
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The above information is being directed to the
attention of the Internal Security Section and the Racial
Intelligence Section.
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M. E. Triplett
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
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Director, FBI (65-67003)
FROM
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SUBJECT:
SAC, San Francisco (105-11581)
GUS URVEY
Lead
ESP ONAGE
DATE:
1/31/62
Re San Francisco letter to Director 1/11/62
Francisco survey would run through February 9,
advising Sa
1962.
As of 1/28/62, a total of about [13764,440 letters
has been surveyed in 46 days.
Fifty-one cases have been opened to determine whether
recipient might be Soviet illegal agent. Thirty-two cases
have been closed when subjects appeared to be legitimate
residents.
San Francisco does not at this time recommend
continuance of this survey beyond February 9, 1962. Upon
completion of authorized period and evaluation of investi-
gations resulting therefrom, a further recommendation will
be made as to reinstituting this program.
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DECLASSIFIED BY SPJALM/216
ON 11/28/00
Bureau (REGISTERED)
San Francisco
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TO
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W. C.
FROM :
W. A. Branigan
Sullivan fr
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DATE:
11/2/62
1
Sullivan
Branigan
Stewart
SUBJECT: 'BUREAU INFORMANT 200 POLICY
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DeLoach
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Sullivan
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Holmes
Gandy
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This is to advise you that on 10/31/62_representatives of
this Bureau conferred with CIA representatives James Hunt, John Mertz
and Thomas Chalmers at CIA concerning "Project Hunter." At this
conference our observations concerning Hunter material furnished since
our last conference on 2/13/62 were given CIA. In addition, we advised
CIA specifically of certain Hunter items which were of no interest
to us and of certain Hunter items which were of interest to us. These
items were set forth in memorandum form and furnished to CIA; a copy
of same is attached.
CIA advised that its Hunter-Don's coverage was being
operated seven days a week until November 15. This concentrated
coverage is for the purpose of determining if there is any illegal
agent traffic. After November 15 all Hunter coverage can be expected
to be reduced until after the Christmas mail rush has subsided.
The CIA representatives were very pleased with our analysis
of the Hunter material received and with the attention afforded it
by us. They are very cooperative in that they are willing to focus
their attention on any particular phase of coverage we suggest for
our own benefit. For CIA's interest we furnished them a copy of the
attached memorandum of our analysis of typical information furnished
by Bureau Informant 200) of interest to us.
ACTION:
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ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN IS 
UNCLASSIFIED
DATE 11-14-00 ALM 116
2 ALM/116
15-2
(105-930
EX-118
7 NOV 5 1962
BY SP
54.
RE: PROJECT HUNTER
10-30-62
After an extensive review of 2500 Hunter Reports since our
last memo captioned as above and dated 8/21/62, we have made the
following observations in the interest of economy in regard to Project
Hunter as it related to our Bureau and your Agency to insure time will
not be unnecessarily expended by our Bureau processing unwanted
material and to save your Agency the expense involved in the preparation
of such material.
I Traffic Which Holds No Interest:
1. Soviet-bloc immigrants desiring to repatriate to USSR. These
people are interviewed by INS and INS refers anything of interest to us.
LUSSR a
2. Americans traveling to the USSR as such travel is permissible and
several hundred people a year visit the USSR (while on tour abroad as
well as Soviets returning to visit relatives. We, of course, have an
interest in such travel involving people on the CIA Watch List, known
Communist Party members, and suspected intelligence agents.
3. U. S. professors in Academic Research corresponding with each other.
It is not likely if U. S. professor is passing any data he would identify
himself at the same time.
II Traffic of Specific Interest:
1.
All data re Cuba.] This serves to identify pro- Castro / followers in
the U. S.
2. All data re U. S. Cubans in contact with Cubans (attending Friendship
University in Moscow./
3. All material emanating from Puerto Rico of an Anti-U. S. nature
and pro-Soviet.)
4. Data re U. S. peace groups going to Russia and while in Russia.
5. Data indicating death of any U. S. Communist abroad.
6. Data re Maurice Hyman Halperin(now in Cuba); Helen Kagen Pozner;
Miriam Zeitlin Seborer, Oscar and Stuart Seborer (All in Russia);
Max, Celia and Rose Seborer (New York); Noah and Anna Sparer Seborer
(Mexico).
17. Any data on Alfred Slesinger operator Modern Photo Shop, 865 3rd
Avenue, New York City (wife Kitty), residence 1860 Grand Concourse,
Bronx, New York.
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8. Any traffic from or to U. S. Students in Moscow or to U. S. persons
who were formel students in Moscow.
9. Any traffic between U. S. persons who are with a current
exposition or a previous exposition in the USSR.
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ALL FEI INFORMATION CONTAINE
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DATE!
IS UNCLASSICTED
DEPARTMENT
UNITED
OF
DEFENSE
STATES OF AMERICA
TOP SEORET
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20301
MEMORANDUM FOR
Mr. William O. Cregar
23 October 1975
Section Chief, Intelligence Division
Federal Bureau of Investigation
9th and Pennsylvania N. W.
Washington, D. C. 20535
The attached letter from NSA, dated 21 October 1975, forwarded
two letters
to me which are responsive to a request for information
from the Senate Select Committee.
We would like to provide your 26 September 1973 letter to the
Committee; however, since the letter originated with your agency,
coordination prior to release under the Third Agency Rule is
necessary. Please provide your comments concerning this release
action at your earliest convenience.
Attachment
Thomas K. Latino
Thomas K. Latimer
The Special Assistant
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DOCUMENT BECOMES UNCLASSIFIED
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1776-1976
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CHINESVIONA SINHEIT
TOP SEAR
NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY
CENTRAL SECURITY SERVICE
FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, MARYLAND 20755
Serial:
N1221
21 October 1975
TYP SECRET - SENSITIVE
MEMORANDUM FOR THE SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE SECRETARY AND DEPUTY
SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
SUBJECT: Watch List Correspondence
1.
As a part of the recent request by the Senate Select
Committee, we reviewed our files to see if there were any responses
to General Allen's letter of September 17, 1973 which requested re-
certification of "Watch Lists." At that time we did not find any
responses. We recently checked with the FBI and Secret Service and
discovered that there were in fact responses. The Secret Service,
by letter dated 21 September 1973, did in fact recertify a "Watch
List" containing U.S. names, however, NSA has not accepted the U.S.
names.
2.
Inclosed are copies of the FBI and Secret Service letters.
Request you forward these to the Senate Select Committee with the
above comments.
7. Intr
Indi
DAVID D. LOWMAN
Special Assistant
to the Director
for Congressional Reviews
Approved by
LEW ALLEN, JR.
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September 26, 1973
BY LIAISON
3.
Lieutenant General Lew Allen, Jr.
Director
C National Security Agency
Fort George G. Meade, Maryland
Dear General Allen:
#MDR16
DECLASSIFIED BY
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1-8-00
2-JALM/776
I am in receipt of your letter of September 17,
1973, concerning the necessity for a mutual review of our
policies with respect to the compilation and maintenance of
the Watch List. I share your concern and fully agree that
we should review our procedures to assure that our authorities,
particularly in light of recent court decisions, are not
exceeded.
As you are aware; however, the Department of Justice
in filing affidavits with the United States District Court,
Eastern District of Michigan, in the case of United States
versus William Ayers, et al., which case involved the Students
for a Democratic Society, an organization included on the Watch
List, took the position that the intercepts obtained by your
agency were lawful and not within the disclosure requirements
of the court.
“
We are instituting a review of ouredu but
feel that any decision reached respecting the Watch List..
should await the final ruling of the court.
TAR ✓ ECH
✓
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Exempt from. GDS, Category Number 2
Date of Declassification Inetinite
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Lieutenant General Lew Allen, Jr.
It is our desire to cooperate with you fully in any
measures you deem necessary to protect your valuable SIĠINT
sources.
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sincerely yours,
Clarence M. Kelley
Director
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 1
MAY 1962 EDITION
GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
Mr. J. B. Adams
✓ FROM :Legal Counsel
SUBJECT:
SENSTUDY 75
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Inspection
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Laboratory
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Director Sec'y _
On 10/22/75, Barbara Banoff, Senate Select Committee
Staff Member, requested that former SAS George C. Moore and
Fred H. Baumgardner be made available for deposition concerning
their knowledge of COINTELPRO.
RECOMMENDATION:
That former SAS Moore and Baumgardner be released from
their existing employment agreements and the provisions of the
Code of Federal Regulations for purposes of deposition.
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Training
Telephone Rm. _
Director Sec'y
On 10/24/75, Les Seidel and Martha Talley, Senate
Select Committee Staff Members, requested that former SAC
Marlin Johnson and former SA Carl Hennrich be made available
for Staff interview. The topic of the interview for former
SAC Johnson will be his knowledge of the 1968 Convention and
the topic of interview for former SA Hennrich will be his
knowledge of the Emergency Detention Plan.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
(1) That former SAC Johnson and former SA Hennrich be
released from their existing employment agreements for purposes
of interview by the Senate Select Committee.
(2) That the Intelligence Division determine the
current whereabouts of former SAC Johnson and former SA Hennrich
and advise them of the request.
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(3) That the Legal Counsel Division will orally advise
the Senate Select Committee of the current whereabouts of former
SAC Johnson and former SA Hennrich.
P.U. Daly furnished where Johnson + Henrisks as in
not.
10/29/75?
SAC Held, CG, teleph, instructed to are Johnson + Sutel, 12 noon
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SUBJECT: SENSTUDY -75%
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Session of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Activities
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and Schweiker; as well as various members of the staff of the
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operations.
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mail intercept surveys were explained to the Committee,
including the length of time that these surveys were in operation
and the value that was derived from them.
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Staff Memorandum which outlined various aspects of our operations
which would not be disclosed during a public hearing. The
Staff Memorandum also outlined certain questions which could
not be discussed at a public hearing and suggested that these
questions be raised at the Executive Session. A copy of the
Staff Memorandum is attached for your information.
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Re: Senstudy
At the conclusion of the hearing, considerable
questions were asked concerning legislation or direction which
would be necessary from The Congress to permit the Bureau to
carry out mail opening programs which were productive in their
results and which would not at the same time invade the privacy
of innocent American citizens.
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ADDENDUM BY LEGAL COUNSEL 10/23/75, JAM:mfd
I answered the Committee's questions described in the last
paragraph of this memorandum by explaining to them that in a security
case we would find it most difficult to meet the 4th Amendment standard
of probable cause in order to obtain a search warrant. for mail. If we
are to be required to obtain warrants prior to obtaining mail and if we
are to be successful, a lower standard of probable cause such as is
permissible in administrative searches such as those conducted by
Health Inspectors would be necessary. In answer to a specific question
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EXECUTIVE SESSION ON FBI MAIL OPENING PROGRAMS
FBI Assistant Director W. Raymond Wannall and William
Branigan, Chief of the Soviet Section of the FBI Counterintelligence
Branch, have requested an opportunity to appear before the Select
Committee in executive session to discuss classified aspects of
the FBI mail opening programs. Both of them will be witnesses
at the public hearing on FBI mail openings on Friday.
The Committee staff has agreed that the public hearing
will not disclose the following aspects of FBI mail openings:
1. The identity of the foreign nations involved,
2.
3.
including the Soviet Union, Communist China, Cuba,
Mexico, Hong Kong, Japan, most Western European
countries, and several Central and Latin American
countries.
The fact the mail to and from the Soviet Embassy
and the Soviet United Nations Mission, the Cuban
United Nations Mission, other Soviet-bloc Embassies
was selectively opened. (5)
The "indicators" used as criteria for selective
opening of mail screened in several other programs
designed to detect illegal foreign intelligence
agents in the United States. (The fact that there
were "indicators," but not their nature, may be
disclosed publicly.)
4. The identities of specific individuals and groups
whose mail was opened either by the FBI or by the
CIA at the request of the FBI. (FBI officials will
state publicly that some of these, especially in
the category "peace and protest groups, were not
adequately justified.) Some of these included:
Leonard Bernstein
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Jeremy Stone
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The following are questions which cannot be discussed in
public hearings because of this agreement. They should be
raised at this executive session:
1. What was the actual intelligence value of FBI
mail openings aimed at mail to and from the
2.
3.
4.
(Soviet and Soviet-bloc embassies?
What was the actual intelligence value of FBI
mail opening programs using "indicators" and
designed to detect illegal foreign intelligence
agents in the United States?: _:_:_:_:_:_:_:_:_:_:_:_ and Cuban)
What was the actual intelligence value of the
material supplied to the FBI by the CIA “from
its mail opening operation?
How good are the "indicators" in selecting mail
of foreign intelligence agents only and not
mail of American citizens or others who are not
foreign agents?
5. What standards were used for opening mail to and
from Communist China, and what was the intelligence
value of these programs?
6.
7.
· Do FBI counterespionage officials desire to resume
any mail opening programs, with proper authorization
from Congress and the Attorney General?
How do the benefits of mail opening compare with
the benefits of warrantless electronic surveillance
currently used by the FBI for foreign intelligence
and counterintelligence purposes?
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On October 21, 1975, from approximately 2:15 b.m.
to 3:35 p.m., Section Chief William A. Branigan, CI-1 Section,
Intelligence Division; Assistant Director John A. Minta,
Legal Counsel Division; and myself appeared at an Executive
Session of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Activities
to discuss classified aspects of the Bureau's various mail
intercept programs. Present were Senator Church, Chairman of
the Select Committee; Senators Mondale, Goldwater, P. A. Hart, Huddleston
and Schweiker: as well as various members of the staff of the
Select Committee.
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operations.
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including the length of time that these surveys were in operation
and the value that was derived from them.
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Staff Monorandum which outlined various aspects of our operations
which would not be disclosed during a public hearing. The
Staff Monorandum also outlined certain questions which could
not be discussed at a public hearing and suggested that these
questions to raised at the Executive Session. A copy of the
Staff Monoranduma is attached for your information.
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August 27, 1975, with an attached request for FBI materials dated
August 26, 1975, and my letter dated September 24, 1975, captioned
as above.
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Committee is the original of a memorandum responsive to the request
of the Committee for delivery of materials pertaining to requests by
the Bureau for national security mail covers from 1971 through 1975.
Referenced September 24, 1975, letter forwarded
material initially located in response to the Committee's request.
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were located.
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for your records.
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UNITED STATES SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE
TO STUDY GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
WITH RESPECT TO INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (SSC)
RE: DOCUMENTS PERTAINING TO REQUESTS
FOR MAIL COVERS MADE BY THE BUREAU
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Reference is made to SSC letter dated August 27, 1975,
with attached request dated August 26, 1975.
Part I, item 3. e. requests: "All materials pertaining
to requests by the Bureau for special mail covers from 1971 through
1975 which have not been previously delivered to the Senate Select
Committee. This request encompasses all special mail covers which
have been terminated, regardless of whether the investigation for which
the special mail cover was requested is active or inactive. "
By memorandum dated September 24, 1975, captioned
as above, you were furnished documents pertaining to this request.
Additional materials have been located and will be delivered with this
document.
These materials are comprised of letters to the Postal
Service requesting mail covers and where utilized supportive memo-
randa. The materials pertain to terminated mail covers in national
security matters of a domestic security nature as opposed to foreign
related counterintelligence operations.
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Covers Made by the Bureau from 1971
Through 1975
NOTE:
Materials furnished in response to this request were
obtained by review of all abstracts regarding communications to the
Postal Service requesting mail covers. Since 1971, all national secu-
rity mail covers have been requested by means of a letter to the Chief
Postal Inspector, Postal Service. The materials being furnished only
encompass investigative matters involving domestic security cases
wherein the mail cover has been terminated whether the investigation
is pending or closed. The materials are comprised of copies of the
letters to the Postal Service and supportive memoranda where used
in lieu of notes. These materials were reviewed and, where necessary,
excisions made. By memorandum 9/24/75, the SSC was furnished the
bulk of such documents located at that time. The documents being fur-
nished now are those which could not be immediately located. All
domestic mail cover requests which were located by means of the
abstract review have now been furnished to the SSC.
By oral agreement with the SSC staff, only domestic
security mail covers were required to be furnished.
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Caption of Document: MENTAL OPERATIONS WITH RESPECT TO
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Part I, Item 3e concerning special mail covers.
Originating Office:
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• Indicate classification of the abstract top and bottom.
Date the abstract and put on any internal control numbers required.
"FROM" entry should clearly identify the organization providing the
information.
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HSC) or changes to a previously submitted form are necessary, submit a
copy of the original abstract, with the change indicated.
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substance of information and showing relationship to Intelligence Community
matters if appropriate. Any feedback or evidence of investigatory interests
should be noted. Commitments made to supply additional information should be
noted. Additionally, certain administrative information may be entered here,
e.g., restrictions on review of a document, if document was paraphrased, whether
interviewee is current or former employee, etc. If actual document or transcript
is provided, that fact should be noted and no summary is required. Additional
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Reference is made to a request from SSC dated
September 4, 1975, requesting certain documents and other
information from the FBI concerning the obtaining of income
tax information from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) with
respect to 140 individuals and/or organizations.
By letter dated September 23, 1975, the SSC requested
specific information with respect to only nine individuals of
the original 140 individuals and/or organizations.
Attached for your approval and forwarding to the
SSC is an original of a memorandum which furnishes additional
material to supplement the memorandum dated September 29,
1975, previously furnished to SSC.
A copy of this memorandum is being furnished for
your records.
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TO STUDY GOVERNLIENTAL OPERATIONS
WITH RESPECT TO INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (SSC)
Reference is made to GSC request dated
September 4, 1975, and SSC request dated September 23,
1975, requesting documents and certain information
pertaining to the obtaining of income tax information
from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Nine documents containing supplemental material
relating to Robert II. Shelton and Charles C. Kissinger are
being delivered with this memorandum.
This material supplements documents, previously
furnished SSC by memorandum dated September 20, 1975, and
completes the review of the entire case files of the nine
individuals requested by the SSC.
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NOTE:
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furnishes complete response to SSC requests of 9/4/75 and
9/23/75 relating to origination and use of information of
an income tax nature by the FBI. The material being furnished
was reviewed by SA R. D. Shea, IS-1 and SA L. E. Dean, IS-2.
Copies of nine documents are being retained in
instant file.
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substance of information and showing relationship to Intelligence Community
matters if appropriate. Any feedback or evidence of investigatory interests
should be noted. Commitments made to supply additional information should be
noted. Additionally, certain administrative information may be entered here,
e.g., restrictions on review of a document, if document was paraphrased, whether
interviewee is current or former employee, etc. If actual document or transcript
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FROM
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10
MAY 1952 EDITION
GSA GEN. REG. NO. 27
5010-106
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
Director, FBI (157-9-4)
SAC, Birmingham (157-835)
DATE:
11-7-64
SUBJECT:
COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
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ALL INEQSHATY
10/13/00-SP-2 ALM/116
The Bureau is requested to consider securing
copies of income tax returns for the UNITED KLANS OF
AMERICA, INC., KNIGHTS OF THE KU KLUX KLAN; ROBERT MARVIN
SHELTON, .1708' 15th Street, East, Tuscaloosa, Ala.,
the ALABAMA RESCUE SERVICE, a name by which the UKA is
sometimes known.
or
Inquiry at the banks in Tuscaloosa has failed to
reveal any accounts in the name of the UKA or ROBERT M.
SHELTON, except a small personal account of SHELTON at
the First National Bank of Tuscaloosa. Informants have
advised that SHELTON is paid probably $8,000 per year for
his work as Imperial Wizard. This money is sent in monthly
to UKA headquarters in Tuscaloosa by the individual Klaverns
and presumably put in some bank.
An examination of pertinent income tax returns
might furnish information concerning the financial standing
of SHELTON and UKA which could be used in this program.
This document is prepared in response to your request and is not for dissemi
nation outside your Committee. Its use is 
limited to official proceedings by
your Committee and the content may not be 
disclosed to unauthorized person-
nel without the express approval of 
the FBI .
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ALL INFORMATION CONTAIN
TREIN IS 
UNCLASSIFIED 
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DATE 10/13/00 BX SP-2 ALM/JTG
Pabert Farrin Sholton in a full-time paid employce of the
United Klans of Amerdos, Ancorporated (VA), Dzights of the Zu Muz
Elan with the title Imperial Wizard. Ho la probably the most
Influential and woll-inom Dansa ta the United Statos.
cndeavoring as a countorintolligence technique to devolop information
discrediting Shelton or embarrassing to the UKA.
To pre
Through analysis of the income tax returns vo may be able
to determine scopot cources of Stolton'a income or depository used by
him for the Flan organisation. There is a posolb1láty that ho da
misapproprinting funds. We also have information Shelton has been on
· the payroll of a Hobilo, Alabama, onginooring firm no a public relations
In the event wo determine such information we will conside
exposing Shelton within tho an organization, publicly or by furniching i
Anformation to the Interand Rovupue Dozvie0.
It is recommended the Liaison Section obtain from the Internat
Revenue Service two uncertiflod coples each of the Fodoral tax TOGUE20
£iled by Sholton and the 4 for the past Zive yours. Attached ¿a a
memorandum for the use of the Linteon Soation.
357-0-6
(2)- 157-552 (Shelton)
(Shelton
)
BENZOYODY
NOT
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170 207 0 182;
This document is prepared in response to your request and is not for dissemi-
ration outside your Committee. Its use is limited to official proceedings by
yaur Committee and the content may not be disclosed to unauthorized person-
nel without the express approval of the FBI
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nel without the express approval of the FBI“.
your Committee and the content may not be disclosed to unauthorized person-
nation outside your Committee. Its use is limited to official proceedings by
This document is prepared in response to your request and is not for dissemi-
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DAC, Birmingline (257-635)
Director, 70% (107-3-4)
COUNTZAINE LUCICE PROGRAM.
DITURUCIAL SECURITY.
DIREZION O
Go
(MR) BAY OF MARCA, INC.)
ROBERT HARVXI (AM)
Refret 11/7/64.
2/23/00
Mr. Gray
9 Mr. Ryan
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ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN IS 
UNCLASSIFIED
DATE 10/13/00 BY SP2 ALM/STE
Attached are Xerox copies of fodol income tax
returns 21lod by Robotud jity You Sholton for the
yonra
Also inchód 
aro Xerox copies 
of
1900-03 lickimyo,
United Duntes corportion tx xoturos ilod by bort M.
Molton ng a coquente officer of 
the United As of 
America,
Inc. (UKA), for the your 1001 (year onding 
6/10/62) and 1903
(year ending 0/00/64) ag woll an a 
statement of no tax
lability for the year ending 6/30/63. 
Information 
not forth
in these tax returna de for load purposen 
only and should not
bo wok forth in the details of muy investigative 
report.
The following commenta mid investigative instrictions
are noted in connection with thosd. 66% voturria
:
The individual robe filed jointly by Shelton
and hia wito hurt the period 1059 through 1900 indicate
Shelton's eightien to be "calesian
" and "manager" and 
in no
Instance do they indicato any omlovacat or 
association with 
the
Kan. Mini in conflict with the corporate 
returns allod by
Chotton for the UKA where he intenten 
his position an "imporia 
ȚÂ
Wizard" or "Prostdank."
Post
15
3. Hoxton'n return for 2950 Andicates it wan
prepared by Al r. Allon, Jr., Certified Public 
Accountant
,
Office Dox 302, Tuscaloofn, Allining
. The Com and typlug 
on the
other fox returns, both corporate and 
individual, indicato n
ronihood those Yoo vero 
prepared by Allen
You souād
roview your filos nid conduct bocomenry davostigation to
detomino 1 Allca de active in consction 
with zinancial 
matters
xolating to the Alan.
Enclosur
447-
1-157-552 (Shelton)
157-370 (UKA)
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15%
NOT RECORDED
BUSHRAGE YELL 293
FEB. 24 1965.
VILED IN
Zettor to Dianiaytion
107-04
a po luctanes in his individual tax returns does
Soy Jaip position of
However, his returns.
104,
Cholton indicate the point of in
Sugerial Vizard or probot of the
do 
anddente he has vócelivat se lasy povmonte from such sources.
"". mal," 
Tize Company,” “§ 2 M
Jungzich 09 your
Fort Co.," and "Fan 6 Johnson Lipe, dop
Automonta 
pavo advised thelion opondo gipost all his time on
Lian business and de naid almost 
90,000 annually by the plan, it
Would appear theep wilary spuroqu 
are covora 202 peyasoris ande:
to bin to cobomato for his Khan 
coloyment. Nocenary
investigation should be 
conducted to resolve the true poured of
Holton's incono,
4. Sholtonfo rotura for 1000 bhown other increo, roceived
from a 
mostliny entary loc in 
Kohville, Tamnesesc.
03 190000 chould sino 
ba chogbod to dutorming its legitimacy.
Spin 
source.
It is poroibic holton's 
zolationship with this enterpiing aloo
papresente a cover fez dan nativity 
or that the passionts made
to da voze for Céfqrta da hobal of 
tho klan.
5. In bo instance doon Shelton Indiente any interost
or dividond 
incose. 16 is unna to 
bos na bank account at tho
First National Dank of 
Tuscalopen.
dotomnino if no hae Cellod te porous tatomont actually 097600.
Au setempt chruld be made 
to
12 to also ooted tho 
casovate eetges sálod by the und do not
du any instanco judicate 
interost soceived,
Fr.
6. Molton'a roturu for 1906 lists other income of $200
as 30801vod 
frea "Contendono
actoucion is directed to au_oditorial that eppoated in the
Dilo 
Daginsoring Co.'
Moraloora o, * edition 
of 0/12/04, wherein it is indicatod
Daoltsa Had Boon listed on the 
payroll of a Subito ongincoving firmL
40 a public stiations bing.
dotomino Miolton's relationship with the Disto nginooring Co.
Investigation should be conducted 
to
and also whether this company 
had a contract Anvolving the use of
Fedoral and/or stapa Sunde.
g
30 crporate returns of tho IIXA, as filed by
Sholton, in to 
Mistance 
indicate salary payments although both
Sholton and his wife have buon 
reported by your informante na
full-time cop10700s.
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Lotter to Birderhen
COUNTESTINA LIGENCE PROGRAM
107-0-4
S. The proes incono of Sholton and his wife for the
year 1003 Cotals $1.070.
at does not appear to be
sufficient to export ally of five. All bid efforts
should be made to Joelo ovidence indicating Shelton is
withholding or concealing income.
This investigation should be afforded prompt and
continuing attoction sad the Durcau must be advised of all
postinent developments.
Mica all possible loads have boon developed a blind.
monsrandum should be spared setting forth Sciton's hadis-
ground and current position with the klan and all data probative of:
The Bureau
a possible violation of Infornel toeverse laws.
will make this information available to sppropriate Internal
Revenue Norvice officials at the Beat of Governmont.
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(Rouse
in
[District Director
Sequence)
ARC-
Director
Planic
Southeast Regional Office
Division
National Office
SENSITIVE CASE REPORT
INSTRUCTIO
_, through channels to ARC concern-
ed in an original and three copies. For detailed-instruc-.
tions, see RC SE Memorandum No. 12-18.
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ALL FBI INFORMATION CONTAINED
TERUSIN IS 
UMOLASESIND
DATEL 10-13-00358 SPJALMISTE
a. CLASS OF TAX
Income Tax
b. TAXABLE PERIOD
1963, 1964
..C. AMOUNT OF TAX
$ Unknown
d. DOCKET NO., IF ANY
1. NAME OF CASE OR IDENTIFICATION OF SITUATION
Robert M. Shelton
Lake Sherwood
Northport, Alabama
2. PRINCIPAL ISSUES INVOLVED
Diverting Klan money to personal use
3. REASONS FOR SENSITIVITY
But
He is
Taxpayer is the Imporial Wizard of the United Klans of America, K.K.K., Inc.
presently being investigated by the House American Activities Committee of Congress.
Me and the Klan have had national publicity as a result of the Congressional hearings
and civil rights activities in the South.
4. ACTION TAKEN OR PROPOSED
157
NOT RECORD
@ FER 22 1956
The taxpayer has been contacted by Revenue Agent John H. Murrell on two occasions prior
to referral to the Intelligence Division. He has indicated he will cooperate with the¨
= examining agents as soon as his records are released by the House Un-American Activities
Committee.
1
This case wes referred to the Intelligence Division only a few days ago; therefore,
a realistic estimate of the completion date will not be practicable until at least
next month..
is picpared in response to
niques an is not for dissent
nation outside your Committee. Its use limited to official proceedings by
your Committee and the content may not be disclosed to unauthorized person
nel without the express approval of the FBI.
SUBMITTED BY (Originator's Signature).
REVIEWED (District Director's Signature)
REVIEWED (ARC's Signature)
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U. STREASURY DEPARTMENT
TITLE.
Special Agent
DISTRICT
Birmingham
TITLE
POST OF OUTỶ
Dispingham
DATE
1-17-661
JAN 1
DATE
DATE
JAN 2
19 (4-591
RC SE FORM
ISJERT MARVIN BILTON
QITED KLADIO OS ATVR100,
1
1
2426
Criti
Mr. Sullivan
Ir. Daumgardner
Kr. Gray
Liaison
r. Byan
Robert Harvia Uholson, hove June 15, 1920, married,
two children, ronidog at 17 Dirt, Jab, 2000,
Maba. He is prosently of ployed vita no estie Japonial
Wizard by the Vuited uns of L, Inc., a od sp
Bu 12ux Klan, Quito 401, Sigton Hill, Teodosa, Aaaa,
ut a zeported annual pulsary of agiousbud dollars.
United Blans of Ankica, Inc., is constiwes known as the
Alabama Rosette Service.
It is requested two uncertified copies each of the
Federal tax returns filed by Shelton and the Coirod Klano of
America, Inc., for the past five years to made available.
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157-552 (Shelton)
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ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED
REIN
DATE 10/13/00 BY SE2 ALM/216
This document is prepared in response to your request and is not for dissemi-
nation outside your Committee.. Its use is limited to official proceedings by
your Committee and the content may not be disclosed to unauthorized person-
Inel without the express approval of the FBI.
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OPTIONAL FORM NO 10
MAY 1962 EDITION
USA GIN REG NO 27
5010-106
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
Mr. D. J.
Jr
Brennan,
DATE:
6/26/67
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P. D. Putnam,
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ROBERT SHELTON
INTERNAL SECURITY Χ
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At the request of the Internal Security Section,
Mr. William Parker, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), was
contacted on 6/23/67 to determine the status of the IRS
case on Robert Shelton, Imperial Wizard of the United Klans
of America.
Parker advised that IRS had initiated investiga-
tion of Shelton for possible tax evasion for the years 1963
through 1965. This case is still under investigation but
indications are that Shelton owes no income taxes for 1963
and 1965 and owes $100 in taxes for the year 1964. According
to Parker, it appears that the criminal tax investigation
of Shelton will be closed and the case will be referred
to the Audit Division of IRS for civil disposition.
ACTION:
12.
For information.
}
C. D. Brennan
L Mr. Deegan
L Liaison
I
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Mr. Putnam
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request and is not for dissemi
This document is prepared in response to :'
nation outside your Committee. Its em to official proceedings by
your Committee and the content may not be disclosed toʻ unauthorized person-
nel without the express approval of the FBI
10.087
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CONTAINI
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10/13/200 XSR2 ALM/116
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JUN 30 1967
54
Intelligence Division
P. O. Box 1631
Birmingham, Alabama 35201
JUL &
1967
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10/13/00 SP-2 AL(116.
Dietrice Director, Intozaal Revenue Service
Chief, Ltelligomea Diviaion.
Attentions
Dirmingham, Alabama
ROBERT M. SHELDON
18 Lake Sherwood
Northport, Alebas 39470
63-64-037-1-1
Final
and
UNITED KLANS OF AMMICA, K.K.K., II,
18 Lake Sherwood
Northport, Alabama 33476
63-73-022-1-1
Fingl
ST-103
Representative: None
REC-61
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This report relates to the alleged evasion of incoza tarea for the yeara
1963 and 1964 by ROBERT M. SHELTON and the alleged wilful failure to filo
1961 and 1963 corporate returns by the UNITED KLANS OF AMERICA, K.K.K.,
INC. It was also alleged that SUELTON diverted KLAN funds to his personal
USG.
SHELTON had boon Imperial Wizard of the UNITED KLANG OF AMERICA, K.K.Kos
INC. since 1961. Ha maintains an office for himself and the LAN in his
residence at 18 Loke Sherwood, Northport, Aladema 35470. No received mail
for himself, the KLAN, and ALABAMA RESCUE SERVICE at P. O. Eox 2369,
Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401. ALABAMA RESCUE SERVICE is a cover name for the
KLAN organization in Alabama. No filed his individual inces9-EOX TOTWsna
involved with eko District Director, Birmingham, Aloboms,
AUG 9 1987
Pevenue Agent Fade Katchinson, Tuscaloosa, Alebrna, soeparated in the joint
investigation. The caco has been claocified no compitives
મ
This document is prepared in response to your request and is not for dissemi-
nation outside your Committee. Its use is limited to official proceedings by
your Committee and the content may not be disclosed to unauthorized person-
mal without the express approval of the FBI.
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File
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63-64-037-]-1
63-73-022-1-1
BASIS FOR INVESTIGATION:
s
The investigation originated as a referral from Audit Division.
It was
alleged that SHELTON received $4,000.00 from DIXIB ENGINEERING COMPANY of
Mobile, Alabama, during the years 1963 and 1964 and reported only $2,000.03
from this cource during the aforementioned years. It was further alleged
that SHELTON travals in a late model Cadilice, drentes voll and recently
built a new house while reporting very amsiaal amora's of lacers ou háð
tax returns.
In respect to the KIAN, &t was alleged that no corporate retesno sare
filed for the years 1961 and 1963 and that corporato funás vose being
diverted to the personal use of corporate officero.
KU KLUX KIAN organizations were the subject of an investigatica by the
House Un-American Activities Committee during the years 1965 and 1963.
SHELTON was tried and convicted on a Contempt of Congress charge for
refusing to testify and produce KLANi recorda before this certittee.
was given the maxima sentence, one year in prison and $1,000 fine, on
October 16, 1966. SHELTON's conviction is presently on appeal.
Evidence soo offored before the House Un-American Activities Committee
alleging SHELTON oigned checks on the KLAN bank account in Tuscaloosa,
payable to cash, aggregating $5,600.00, which were coched at grocery storOS
and service stations; and that ha allegedly paid for automobilos and a
diamond ring with KLAN funds. SILLION refused to confirm or dony theco
allegations when testifying before the Congressional Committed.
EXTENT AND RESULTS OF INVESTIGATION:
I. I obtained photostats of INVISIBLE EMPIRE, UNITED KLANS, KNIGHTS KU
KLUX KLAN OF AMERICA, INC., incorporation papera frc:) IMPERIAL [JIZARD
ROBERT SHELTON. They disclose incorporation data of February 20, 1961,
in Fulton County, Georgia. The general purpose of the corporation,
according to these papers, las "to teach patriotica, to support the
Constitution and Lave of the United States, and to caintain the liberty
bequeathed to us by our forefathers, and to preserve the American way
of life."
2. I obtained FIRLION's Box returns from the files of the District Director,
Birminghea, Alabama. They dioclecs adjusted gross
Year
1902
1962
1963
1964
1965
1960
Adjusted
Gross Incom
§ 5,600.00
4,200.00
1,875.00
3,576.62
4,663.23
10.051.21
as follows
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63-66-037-1-1
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Shelton claimed a atandard deduction on each of the returns and they were
filed timely and the ton paid chich was chota to bo duo theroon,
34 I obtated [40 e
Flemingham, Alabama
follows:
voturas from the flice of the District Discator,
Wry disclose groso receipts and taxable icesme en
FYR
6/30/62
6/30/65
6/30/65
6/30/66
Cross Receipts
0 2,980.05
7,415.63
10,487.60
75,168.12
Yet when that
Taxable Income
100
0082
741.09
7,135.01
SHELTON gives President JOHNSON credit for increasing groad receipts of the
KLAN from $7,415.00 in 1964 to 475,168.12 in 1966. He stated that avery time
"LEJ" gets on television and condemns the KLAN, he gets a flood of memberchip
applications. Po alsa stoted that the publicity he received during the Bouca
Un-Avarican Cocivities Committee hearing in 1965 and 1966 got him many zaw
members.
4. Revenue Agent HUTCHINSON and I interviewed SHELTON on seven different
occasions betwca April 5, 1967 and May 17, 1967. Be instructed his wife,
DETTY LOU SHELTON, and KLAN BOOKKEEPER, MRS. MELVIN SEXTON, to cooperato
with us and make available all records of Financial transactions of the
KLAN SHELIG stated thats
2 c He did not furnich books and recorde of the KLAŃ to the House Da
Amoricon Activities Committed because his attorney adviced him he could not
save his brunity on part of his records or on part of hio testimony. Ho
either had to cake the "Fifth Amendment" all the way or disclose confidential
recorde of EXW barchip chich he had taken an oath not to disclose.
涵。 The books and records of the KLAN are sudited at least once a year
by KLAN EXAMINERS. The results of this examination is reported on the annual
corporate income tax return,
Co The Alo a tea exempt organization and should not be required to
file tax returno. CHELTON exhibited a letter from the State of Alabama
Tevemua Deportment which stated that, "The UNITED KLANS OF AMERICA, INC., is
exempt from Albers_code_cox and as long_as_it_le_operated_not_for_profi$
cad not for the gala of eny_ladividual it will_not_be_recessary that corporęta!
frezzo tax returns be fileda
CHELTON acknowledged he had never applied for exempt statue for the ELAN for
Federal tax purposes because he would have to disclose information regarding
KLWW mordership chich he was not at liberty to disclose.
Each ClaveTR
4. SHELTON stated that the KLAN is on a "Form System.
(raft) properes a Monthly Financial Report in triplicato and condo one copy
to the Imperial Offies in Tuscaloors, coa copy to the State Klon Office and
vietasmes for the local unit fila. This fem lloto the following
fusafak fastelen ten crab mit, cach csath:
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63-09-037-1-1
63-73-022-1-1
FINANCIAL RECORD OF UNIT
Balance as per bank statement for last month or coch en band 0.
Minuo outstanding checks including one to Imparial & state
Plus outstanding Coposits
Balance in bank or cash on hand as por this report
GA
WEAREDNES
6.00-
Montes Received During This Month
KLECTORON FEX
MONTHLY DUES
RALLY COLLECTIONS
SPECIAL PROJECT $
OTHER INCOTE $
(ITEMIZE)
EDSONS IN TRUCK JADRANÍTÉS/241.3XKESTARZATIONALBENDED WELCOME TO THE GENERATED ARTE THEMERARD
Monies Paid Out During This Month
IMPERIAL TAX
STAKE TAX &
OTHER STATE DUES $
RENT OR BUILDING PAYMENT
LIGHTS
HATER
3
GAS
OTHER EXPENDITURES (ITEMIZI)
642KFIATHLORIDEMEZBENOGRAFENFUMERYTURNTRACT & TE><ANON> <SPALATI
EVEDERMONT THEME SONGS Brak
OSTUKCCURA
TOTAL INCOME
TOTAL EXPENDITURES &
COCOUMYNEDAMENTION
SWELTON stated that he was authorised by the KLAN to draw 015.000.00
.per year onlazy but 1966 us the first year the KLAN was ficuncially able to
pay him the full $15,000.00. Prior to 1966, his calary was determined at tho
end of each your by aggregating his withdrawals from the KŁAM, reduced by
the amount of documentation for travel and other KLAN expences he had turned
An during the your.
g. SHELTON converted his carpart into an office and moved the KLAN
office from the Aloton Euilding in Tuscaloosa inte bio opaco May 1, 1966.
The KLAN payo SHELTON $35.00 per month rent and $15.00 per month on his
utilities.
B.
SIELTON maintains that four of the eight $500.00 checks he received
from DIXIE ENGINEERING COMPANY bounced. The reason the four $500.00 Itens
do not show on his bank statements as a debit to the account was the balances
at the time the checks were returned were less than $500.00 and he picked up
the chacks with cash or with another chack from DIXIB ENGINEERING.
b. KLAN chacks were made payable to "Cash" because just any one would
not cash a KLAN check. When he left Tuscaloosa on KLAN business he asvOE
tzow where ho smuld be able to cash a check so he would make the check
payable to cook and each the check at com grocery otora or cervice station
thau ha was knowa. tho ccounts were charged to him on the KLAN 6:520 and la
brought boek pao tiebato, motel billo, invoices, etc., to csccunt aur Dia
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money apart.
WIELTON stated that he travels 90.000 to 110.000 miles per ycer
on KLAN business. He traveled 120,000 miles by automobile during the year
1966 on KLAN business.
5. Revenue Anant Hutchinson and I exrained the ELAD's bank statements,
cancelled checks, deposit tickets and cash receipts and disbursements books
for FYE 6/30/62 through FX2 6/30/66. Receipta end expensee por booke suboten-
tially reconciled with receipts and expenses per zetuxne. For the four year
period, not income was overstated on returns by 648.10. The 1963 corporate
return filed by the KLAN never located. We marked with a Profit and Lose
Statement located in the ELAN file for that year which shound receipts o£
$3,879.44, disbursements of $3,636.09 and taxable income of $240.49. SHELTON
claims he recalls mailing the 1963 return to the District Director in Birmingham.
Kra. CAROL LONG, KLAN COCKKEEPER during this period, recalls preparing the
return and giving it to SHELTON to alp and rail. Receipts during the period
2/20/61 to 6/30/61, the first four months of operation of the UNITED KLANS Q7
AMERICA, Wore negligible and vare included in receipts for cho FYB 6/30/62.
6. Revonus Agent Hutchinson analyzed all chaelus written to each and emazteed
the cupporting docuz 280. Checks to cash tespiedt
Yoax
1961
2962
1963
1964
1963
Total
150.18
184.92
1,033.75
5,104.69
11.787.45
$18.266.99
(Chocks written to cash and not supported by documentation can reported by
CHILTON as income on his individual income tax retum, Numerous checke to
cach wole aigned by CHELTON and cooigned by T.H. MOHTIGQIERY OF JAMES HENDRIX.
It was brought out during the House Uns/merican Activities Corsitten hooringo
that T.M. MONTGOMERY was cigned by CAROL LONG, KLAN BOOKKEEPER, and JAES_HIHMYZ
was signed by SHELTON's wife, BETTY LOU. SHELTON acknowledged that the MoORY
and UNDRIX ames on the checks were KLAN code memes for MRS. LONG and MRS.
SHELTON and that the nomes and cignatures ware on file at the bank. This informne
tion was corroborated by FIRST NATIONAL BAIK VICE PRESIDENT J.-H. PERDUS,
7. Receipts par monthly reports of various KLAN UNITS vara compared with total
receipts per rotum for FYE 6/30/64 and 6/30/65. Total reculpte per reperto
end total receipto per returns were as followss
Yout
6/30/64
6/30/65
Receipt per Reports Receipts per Returne
$ 5,557.25
17.552.40
$23.109.65
$ 7,415.63
18.487.60
$25,903.23
Variance
$1,838.38
935.20
$2.733.53
The variance between receipts per reports and receipts per retura consisted
mainly of monies which care in without a report and anonymous centributieas,
B. Feathly reports of varieus KLAN UNITS karo pulled at ronden from oin
The reports to treed individually to Cach Receipto
Jamul, to depoole tabte and to both statements, vitkout disssupamy.
differect states.
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9. Photostats of several thousand checks from various KLAN UNITS, payable
to SHELTON or ALABAMA RESCUR SERVICH, were secured from the House Un-America
Activities Committee file, I found only one of these checks which was not
endorsed "For deposit only to ALADANIA RESCUE SERVICE account La Tuscaloosa,
A check dated 3/20/64 payable to ROBERT 11. SHELTON, in amount of $50.00,
on the account of MIXTE FAIRIOTS, F. O. Box 7094, Kontgomery, Alabama, v23
endorsed by SHELTON and THE AUTO-RITE SIONE £□ Tuscaloosa. The amount was
entered in receipts on the KLAM books as a donation from WHIZE PATRIOTS
of Montgomery. SHELTON stated that the $50.00 wao for four recaps on his
automobile which see used for ELAN businesỹ.
10. Transcript of the testimony of ERNEST N. MERRIWRIHER, Prooident,
DIXIE ENGINEERING CORPORATION, Mobilo, Alabama, was secured from the Noves
Un-American Activities Committee file together with photostats of sight
$500.00 checke payable to OHILTON Guring 1963 and 1964. MERRIWETHER 1:20
not contacted personally en advice of U. 8. Astorzoy NOBERT JANSEU, Zauthora
Judicial District of Ale
MERRIWETTER has coveral tox suite panding in
Mobile at present.
UMENTER Sedtified that to poid CHILIQW eba following ebooket
Date
7/14/63
9/24/63
11/6/63
11/13/03
1/8/66
2/13/64
3/23/66
4/22/08
Amount
$500.00
500.00
300.00
500.00
$3.000.00
$500.00
500.00
300,00
500.00
$2.000.00
alys
The
SNELTON reported 8500.00 frea this source on his 1963 raturn and $1,500.00
on bia 1964 return. No contends four of the $300.00 checko "bounced."
ledger sheets on his personal account at cho FIRST NATIONAL DANK OF TUSCALOOSA
and the deposit tickets to this account disclosed eight (500.00 deposits to
the account from DIXIE ENGINEERING and only ona debit to the account for $500.00
for a returned DIXIB RNGINEERING check.
D. L. THOMAS, accountant for DIXIL ENGINEERING, otated that all eight checko
to SHELTON were posted to their disbursements journal and pootings to thio
journal were made from chocks after they cleared the bank.
The eight checks in question were written on six different bank accounts.
The banks wara contested end thair recordo indicate all aight checke were
sventually paid. Ever, SHELTON's five exemptions and a standard Coduction
for the year 1969 will offect his reported tacoma plus the additional
(1,500.00 03 his 1969 return.
The additional $500.00 in 1923 le cone eben
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offeet by unclaimed Copreciation on his automobile for that year. Ila will
ows a small account of self-employment tan on the unreported net amounts.
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11. Revenue Agent Kutchinson nad I examined SHELTON's account at LORCH*.
DIAMOND SHOP in Tuscalooss from opening purchase on 6/11/62 to dato, The
diamond ring alleged to have been purchased with KLAN fundo during the
yeers 1964 and 1965 70 purchased me 11, 1962 by MMS. SHELTON for $339.60,
which amount includes carrying charges. The paid $30.00 per month on this
account until Roverber 8, 1963, at which time the account won pold in full.
The checks drava on the KLAN cecount to LORCH's DIAMOND SHOP during the
years 1964 and 1965 core payments on an Invicta Tapo Recordar purchased on
5/18/64 for $62.95 and a Wabces Recorder purchased on game date for $167.00.
These items ware purchased for the KLAN and charged to his account, cecording
to SHELTON, because LORCH's would not extend cradit to the ILAN.
12. Sales Invoice from STANSKII, PONTIAC-CADILLAC COMPANY, 2115 15th Street,
Tuscalooss, chown the Cadillac purchased by SHELION to be a used 1961
CADILLAC purchased on Rovember 18, 1964, for $612.00 cash and a trade-in of
a 1963 Pontice Grand Frix. SUELTON paid he traded the 1963 Pontiac on a
1761 Cadillac because the Contiac had over 100,000 miles on it. The KLAN
made three paymento ra tho Pontice for SHELTON but none on the Cadillac.
A check was icouad on the KLAN eccount on 6/15/63 to SZANSELL PONTIAC,
CADILLAC COMPANY for (277.66 and another check to the one company on
9/27/63 for 0130.33. FILTON failed to include these paymonts in incemo
for the year 1909 and 6ld not claim any depreciation on the Pontiac fox
that year.
13. SHELTON purchased his recidence in Northport, Alabama, in April, 1966.
The property 130 purchased from Lake Real Estate Company in Tuscalosco
for $20,870.47. Ha paid $11,000.00 down and cosumed a $1,000.00 cocond
ortgage held by Lake Real Estate Company. Dalence of $8,076.47 was
financed at FIRST FERIRAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, Tuscaloosa, Alators.
STELTON acquired the $11,000.00 down payment hy selling his residence at
1703 East 15th Street in Tuscolosan for $3,000.00_and_drow 90,000.00
accrued salary from the KLAW, thich was included on hio U-2 statecont from
the FLAN for the year 1966.
In June, 1966, SHELTON purchased the adjoining lot to hip boma for (1,500.00.
The amount was rafood by selling various books ot KLAN reilya and through
A caparate record was kept by 1RG. SHILTON of this tacco ond
we reported on SHELTON's 1966 1c.caze tax return,
'a mail.
CCLESIONS AND RECOMENDATIONS:
The investigation disclosed that! (1) Substantially all checks received
by the KLAW are caponited 
to the KLAN account in Tuccalessa; (2) Curransy
[stved ord each tions are recorded on the LAN kooks at poenipto; (9)
Packs dreva en the [A] descent payable to each are cubstantiated by
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receipts and invoices; (4) there is no indication of incomo baing received
by the KLAN and not posted to their books; (5) controversial receipts by
SHELTON from DIXIN ENGINEERING are offset by hic exemptions and allorable
depreciation on his automobile; (6) allegations that SHELTON purchasand
a diccond ring and a Cadillce automobile with KLAU funds are tagated by
availablo evidence, and (7) failure to file 1961 and 1963 returns by tha
KLAN reculted in no injury to the govormment.
7 recommend that this eace be closed in the Intelligence Division filce
because of lack of criminal prosecution potential and referred back to
the Audit Divácica for euch cetica oo they deem appropriato, Audit Croup
Supervisor G. D. Grim advices bo hoa no objection to this propoced
withdrawal.
(signed) R. S. Phillips
Robert S. Phillipe
Opacial Agont
AFPROVED:
(Signed) Floyd D. Moore
CITIES WE USE JACE SING
Chief, Intelligence Divioica
Birmingham Biotslet
P. O. Eox 1031
Dimmingham, Alabama 93301
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10
- MAY 1962 EDITION
GSA GEN. REG. NO. 27
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandu̟m .
Mr. W. C. Sullivan
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Mr. G. C. Moore
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Mr. H. E. Helgeson
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The Birmingham Office has requested Bureau to
secure copies of 1969 Income Tax Return for United Klans
of America, Inc. (UKA), the Alabama Rescue Service, a
name by which the UKA is sometimes known, and Robert Marvin
Shelton, Imperial Wizard of UKA. Birmingham desires to
review these returns for information concerning financial
standing of UKA and Shelton and any information which might
be of assistance in instituting counterintelligence measures.
RECOMMENDATION:
58374
That Liaison Section obtain from Internal Revenue
Service two seriźlicę copies each of 1969 Income Tax Return
filed by Shelton, the UKA and/or Alabama Rescue Service.
Attached is a memorandum for use of Liaison Section.
Enclosure
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your Committee and the content may not be disclosed to unauthorized person>
nel without the express approval of the FBI .
1-0 D. DeLoach
1-Mr. W C. Sullivan.
1-Mr. G. C. Moore
1--Liaison Section
1-Mr. J. V. Walsh
1-63 H. E. Helgeson
June 16, 1970
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HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED
DATE 10 13/00 SP-2 ALM/JTG
ROBERT MARVIN SHELTON
UNITED KLANS OF AMERICA, INC
SIGHTS OF THE KU KLUX KLAN
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Robert Marvin Shelton, Social Security Number
424-34-0016, resides Number 16, Lake Sherwood, Star Route,
Northport, Alabama. His wife is Betty Lou Shelton. He is
employed as the Imperial Wizard of the United Klans of
America, Inc., Knights of the Ku Klux Klan.
The United Klans of America, Inc., Knights of
the Ku Klux Klan, sometimes known as the Alabama Rescue
Service is located in Northport, Alabama.
Please furnish two estified copied each of
the 1969 Federal Tax Return filed by Shelton; the United...
Klans of America, Inc., Knights of the Ku Klux Klan and/or
the Alabama Rescue Service.
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NOTE
It is requested no investigation of
subject be instituted solely on the basis
of the above information.
See memorandum G. C. Moore to Mr. W. C. Sullivan
dated 6-15-70, captioned "Counterintelligence Program,
Disruption of Hate Groups, RM," prepared by HEH:cae/mkz.
to llo
1156-22-70
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EX-109
This document is prepared in response to your request and is not for dissemi 1970h
nation
outside your Committee. Its use is limited to official proceedings by
your Committee and the content may not be disclosed to unauthorized 
person-
nel without the express approval of the FBI.
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Date:
JUL 2 1968
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Dear Mr.
In re:
Yeagley:
Charles Clark Kissinger, Jr.
6306 North Lakewood Avenue or
5401 South Ellis Avenue
Chicago, Illinois
Honorable J. Walter Yeagley
Assistant Attorney General
Internal Security Division
Department of Justice
Washington, D. C. 20530
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C. Clark
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In response to your request of May 31, 1968, we are enclosing a copy of
the income tax return of Charles C. and Judy J. Kissinger, 6306 N.
Lakewood, Chicago, Illinois 60626 (SSN: 355-34-0441 and SSN: 352-32-2937,
respectively); for the year 1966.
Persons having access to this document should be cautioned as to the
confidentiality of the information contained therein and as to the penalty
provisions of Section 7213 of the Internal Revenue Code and Section 1905,
Title 18, United States Code, regarding the unauthorized disclosure of
such information. -/044
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April 17, 1967
District Director
Internal Revenue Service
Chicago, Ill. 60602
Dear Sir:
Enclosed is our 1967 income tax return. Salary for
which there is no W-2 forms comes from several short or
part time jobs which did not withhold.
Just as last year we cannot, of course, voluntarily
pay our tax so long as the war in Vietnam continues.
Should the government run short of funds in the meantime
we suggest repeal of the oil depletion allowance or any
other of the tax breaks for the wealthy.
Sincerely yours,
C. Chal Kissinger
July Jo Kisonger
C. Clark Kissinger
Judy Jo Kissinger
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Mr. W. R. Wannall
Mr. W. O. Cregar
Mr. J. G. Deegan
Mr. J. D. Maurice
October 14, 1975
UNITED STATES SATU SELECT COMMITICS
TO STUDY GOVERENTAL OPERATIONS WITH
RESPECT TO INTELLIG_NCU ACTIVITI≤S (SSC)
nel without the express approval of the FBI
your Committee and the content may not be disclosed to unauthorized person
nation outside your 
Committee. Its use is limited to official proceedings by
This document is prepared in 
response to your request and is not for dissemi-!
Dep. AD Adm.
Dep. AD Inv. _
Asst. Dir.:
Admin.
Comp. Syst.
Ext. Affairs _
Files & Com. _
Gen. Inv.
Ident.
Inspection
Intell.
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Plan. & Eval. _
Spec. Inv.
Training
Legal Coun.
Telephone Rm.
Director Sec'y
Reference is made to the letter from the Director
of the Domestic Intelligence Task Force, SSC, to the Deputy
Attorney General's Office dated September 9, 1975, requesting
delivery of FBI materials pertaining to Martin Luther King, Jr.,
and/or the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
The purpose of this memorandum is to effect
delivery to the SSC of information and materials relating to
the September 8, 1975, SSC requests and specifically to the
following Itens in those requests: Items 8, 9, 11, 13 and 14.
Relative to Item 8, upon review of the file the only
information located which is suggestive of being that to which
Ir. Hoover referred in his written statement on the Baumgardner
September 16, 1963, memorandum to Mr. Sullivan, is the prior
memorandum from Mr. Baumgardner to Mr. Sullivan August 23, 1963.
That document was previously furnished under Item 12 of this
request.
Although there is no way of knowing just what
Mr. Hoover was referring to with his statement, the
August 23, 1963, memorandum summarizes a detailed memorandum
which was attached to it and advises of Communist Party, USA,
efforts being discontinued because of being "Ineffective."
Mr. Hoover wrote a comment on the August 23, 1963, memorandum
to the effect that he could not ignore certain matters as having
only "infinitestimal" effect on the offorts to exploit the
American Negro by the communists.
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Item 11 requested all materials reflecting or
pertaining to conversations between Courtney Evans and
Assistant Attorney General Burke Marshall, and/or between
Mr. Lvans and the Attorney General, as described in
Assistant Attorney General Marshall's September 20, 1963,
memorandum to the Director captioned "Hunter Pitts O'Dell."
An extensive review has been conducted of all logical files,
abstracts and indices in an effort to find documents relating
specifically to such conversations described in the request.
The attached materials represent the only documents located
that appear to be related in any manner to these conversations.
Item 13 requested the "detailed document prepared on
Communist Party and the Negro in 1953," and the "analysis in
this some field prepared by the Bureau in 1956” which pre
referred to in the penultimate paragraph of page two of
Mr. Sullivan's September 25, 1963, memorandum to Mr. Felmont,
subject "Communist Party, USA, Negro Question, Communist
Influence in Rocial Matters, Internal Security
C."
These two documents have been located. The 1953
document captioned "The Communist Party and the Negro" is
n 103-page study of the interest and activities of the
Communist Party, USA, in Negro-related causes and covers
the years 1919-1952. The October, 1956, study is entitled
"The Communist Party and the Negro, 1953--1956" and it
supplements the 1953 study, and consists of 57 pages.
SA Llmer W. Larson, Jr., discussed this matter with
Mr. Michael Lipstein of the SSC Staff on October 8, 1975.
Ifr. Epstein egrced that these documents need not be delivered
at this time. It was agreed that the documents will be made
available for access. If upon review copies are desired
they will be provided. (66-04-1775; 100-3-75-1270)
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FRAPPE THUIRCH, IDAHO, CHAIRMAN
MAIN15. TOWINXAS, VICE CHAIRMAN
PINLIFA, HANT, MICH.
WALTE:: F. MAUNGALE, MINN.
WALTEN, KY.
ROJETOSAN, N.C.
GANY HART, CULO.
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HAVARD H. BAKEP, JR., TENN.
CAJINY COLDWATER, ANIZ
CHINLES MCC. MATHIAS, JR., MD,
RICHARD S. SCHWEIKER, PA,
WILLIAM C. MILLER, STAFF DIRECTOR
FREDERICK A. O. SCHWARZ, JR., CHIEF COUNSEL
CURTIS R. SMOTHERS, MINORITY COUNSEL
Whited States Senate
SELECT COMMITTEE TO
STUDY GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS WITH
RESPECT TO INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES
{PURSUANT TO S. RES. 21, 14TH CONGRESS)
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510
September 9, 1975
Michael E---Shaheen, Jr., Esq.
Special Counsel for Intelligence
Coordination
Office of Deputy Attorney General
U. S. Department of Justice
Washington, D. C. 20530
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Attached is a list of FBI materials, delivery
of which is requested by September 15, 1975.
ing to bread priorities, TE
I would also appreciate your making available
for Committee staff access, all Department of Justice
files pertaining to Martin Luther King, Jr. and/or the
Southern Christian Leadership Conference for the year
1963. Upon examination of these files, delivery there-
after will be orally requested for specific items in
accordance with the provisions of the procedural agree-
ment between the Committee and the Department which
governs Committee requests for materials.
&
Sincerely,
Joker T. Elüff
Receipt of material
Covered by
John T. Elliff
Director
Domestic Intelligence Task Force
Fince case
Subgetrahereby adtentwledged.
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September 8, 1975
1. An unexcised copy (except for the identity of the informant)
No of the 2/12/62 airtel from the SAC, New York, to the Director,
_FBI subject "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., SM-C (00: Atlanta)
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All materials reflecting the steps taken by the FBI which
"prevent (ed) the CPUSA from seizing control of the National
Association for the Advancement of Colored People," as stated
in the last paragraph of page 4. of the enclosure captioned
"Communist Party USA" which was attached to Director Hoover's
January 10, 1961 letter to Robert, Kennedy.
Reports which were submitted by the Atlanta and New York
field offices pursuant to the following instructions which
were contained in the second paragraph of page 1 of the
February 27, 1962 letter from the FBI Director to the SAC,
Atlanta, captioned "Martin Luther King, Jr., Security Matter
C, Office of Origin: Atlanta,"` (a copy of which was dis-
seminated to the New York field office:
New York and Atlanta are instructed to review
their files and prepare a report suitable for
dissemination which will include all information
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of a security nature plus complete background data.
The "Bureau letters to Atlanta, 7/20/62, to Mobile, 7/20/62,
* and to Savannah, 9/17/62" which are referenced in the first
paragraph of the 10/11/62 memorandum from the SAC, Atlanta, to
the FBI Director, captioned "Communist Infiltration of the
Southern Christian Leadership Conference, IS-C, (00:Atlanta)."
The "Correspondence received from the Atlanta and New York
Offices" as indicated in the first sentence of Mr. Baumgardner's
October 22, 1962 memorandum to Mr. Sullivan, subject "Communist
Infiltration of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference,
Internal Security-C".
All materials reflecting instructions issued to the New York
and Atlanta field offices "to furnish the Bureau recommendations
concerning a communist infilitration investigation of (SCLC)
and the recommendations received from those two field offices
for a "communist infiltration investigation of SCLC", as
indicated in the second paragraph of Mr. Baumgardner's
October 22, 1952 memorandum to Mr. Sullivan, subject "Communist
Infiltration of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference,
Internal Security-C".
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The "necessary Manual changes" which were "attached for
approval" to Mr. Baumgardner's September 16, 1963 memorandum
to Mr. Sullivan, subject "Communist Party, USA, Negro
Question, Communist Influence in Racial Matters, Internal
Security-Communist."
.8. All materials which support the following statement of
Director Hoover which was noted on Mr. Baumgardner's
September 16, 1963 memorandum to Mr. Sullivan, subject
"Communist Party, USA, Negro Question, Communist Influence
in Racial Matters, Internal Security-Communist":
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Just a few weeks ago you contended that the
Communist influence in the racial movement was
ineffective and infinitesimal..
The September 5, 1963 letterhead memorandum to the Attorney
General and "the related prior memoranda" which are referred
to in the first paragraph of Assistant Attorney. General Burke
Marshall's September 20, 1963 memorandum to the Director
captioned "Hunter Fitts O'Dell.
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The July 3, 1963 letter from Martin Luther King, Jr. to
Hunter Pitts O'Dell which was attached to Assistant Attorney
General Burke Marshall's September 20, 1963 memorandum to
the Director captioned "Hunter Pitts O'Dell".
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All materials reflecting or pertaining to conversations
between Courtney Evans and Assistant Attorney General Burke
Marshall, and/or between Mr. Evans and the Attorney General,
as described in Assistant Attorney General Marshall's
September 20, 1963 memorandum to the Director captioned .
"Hunter Pitts O'Dell".
The "Brief on the above-captioned matter and subsequent
memoranda on the same subject matter" which are referred to
in the first sentence of the second paragraph of Mr. Sullivan's
September 25, 1963 memorandum, subject "Communist Party, USA,
Negro Question, Communist Influence in Racial Matters, Internal
Security-C."
.
The "detailed document prepared on Communist Party and the
Negro in 1958" and the "analysis in this same field prepared
by the Bureau in 1956" which are referred to in the penultimate
paragraph of page 2 of Mr. Sullivan's September 25, 1963
memorandum to Mr. Belmont, subject "Communist Party, USA,
Negro Question, Communist Influence in Racial Matters,
Internal Security-C."
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as referred to in his February 5, 1964 memorandum concerning
a 9:51 a.m. telephone call from the Attorney General, as
well as an unexcised copy of the February 5 memorandum.
15. All materials which reflect the basis for the following
statements which are contained in Mr. Baumgardner's May 20,
1964 memorandum to r. Sullivan, subject "Internal Security
Section, Domestic Intelligence Division, Administrative
Matter":
16.
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17.
a.
b.
"About three months prior to the March on Washington
(8/28/63), we intensified¸ our investigation concern-
ing communist influence into the racial movement.
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"Martin Luther King, head of SCLC, has challenged the
Bureau on this point."
All materials reflecting the "preyious arrangements" referred
to in the November 18, 1964 memorandum from Mr. DeLoach to
Mr. Mohr, subject "Sarah McClendon, Background Briefing
Sessions Group, Appointment with the Director, 10:00 a.m.,
* 11/18/64 (10:05 a.m. 12:50 p.m.)"
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All materials reflecting, concerning, or pertaining to:
"(S) tatements made by Martin Luther King concern-
ing the situation in Albany, Georgia, at the time he
highly criticized the FBI. His statements were made
on 11/18/62 during an interview in the Robing Room of
the Riverside Church in New York City where King had
just preached a sermon. (This quotation is taken
from the penultimate paragraph of page 2 of the 11/19/64
memorandum from M. A. Jones to Mr. DeLoach captioned
"Director's Briefing of Women Reporters on 11/18/64")
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Comments, responses, and recommendations made,
inspections conducted, and/or any other actions taken as
a result of the statements of Dr. King which are described
in Item*17.a. above.
Identification of the author of the notation "Being Handled,
11/20/64, D" which appears at the bottom of page 4 of Mr.
Rosen's November 20, 1964 memorandum to Mr. Belmont, subject
"Telegram from Martin Luther King, Jr., dated November 19,
1964, Civil Rights Matters."
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20.
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All materials reflecting the manner in which Director
Hoover's notation was (bbing' handled", as noted on the
bottom of page 4 of Mr. Rosen's November 20, 1964 memorandum
to Mr. Belmont, Subject "Telegram from Martin Luther King,
Jr., dated November 19, 1964, Civil Rights Matters,'
together with all materials reflecting what steps were
taken and by whom:
It
The response to John Doar's August 19, 1964 letter to
Mr. James R. Malley which requested a name check with
respect to persons who were delegates of the Mississippi
Freedom Democratic Party.
21. The division and section assignment of James R. Malley as
☐ of August 19, 1964.
22.
PREV. HANDLED
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All materials which reflect approval of Mr. Sullivan's
recommendations which were contained in the latter's
November 22 and 27, 1964 memoranda to Mr., Belmont,
subject "Communism and the Negro Movement--A Current
Analysis."
3.
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All materials reflecting contacts or communications between
Mr. Sullivan and Mr. Mohr, and between Mr. Sullivan and Mr.
DeLoach, as described in the second paragraph of Mr.
Sullivan's November 27, 1964 memorandum to Mr. Belmont,
subject "Communism and the Negro Movement--A Current
Analysis."
The table of contents page(s) and/or chapter or section
headings of:
a.
b.
The article captioned "Communism and the Negro Movement--
A Current Analysis" which was attached to Mr. Sullivan's
10/15/63 memorandum to Mr. Belmont under the same
caption.
The paper which was the up-to-date revision of the
article described in Item 24 (a) above and which paper was
attached to Mr. Sullivan's November 22, 1964 memorandum to
Mr. Belmont, subject, "Communism and the Negro Movement--A
Current Analysis."
&
The memorandum captioned "Martin Luther King, Jr.: His
Personal Conduct" which was transmitted with the December
21, 1964 letter from Director Hoover to Senator Hubert
H. Humphrey.
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26.
27.
a.
The document which was the "current revision of the
previous analysis captioned 'Communism and the Negro
Movement - A Current Analysis'" and which document was
enclosed with Mr. Brennan's April 10, 1967 memorandum
to Mr. Sullivan captioned "Communist Influence in Racial
Matters - A. Current Analysis."
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The "current study" entitled "Martin Luther King, Jr.
A Current Analysis" which was enclosed with Director
Hoover's March 14, 1968 letter to Mrs. Mildred Stegall.
All materials reflecting the printing of any of the documents
identified in Item 24. a. e. above. (Do not supply the
documents themselves.)
;? What mean
An identification of any materials (e.g. transcripts) which
were attached to any of the documents identified in Item 24
2. - e. above. (Do not supply the attachments themselves.)
All materials reflecting that:
a. "Mr. Tolson has suggested," and
b.
"the Director agreed,"
28.
that "the monograph on Martin Luther King, Jr. be brought up
to date as reflected in the first paragraph of Mr. Moore's
2/29/68 memorandum to Mr. Sullivan, subject "Martin Luther
King, Jr., Security Matter – C."
All materials which reflect any recommendations for, and/or
decisions relating to, the sending of Director Hoover's
August 25, 1957 letter to specified field offices captioned
"Counterintelligence Program, Black Nationalist
Groups, Internal Security.
COINTELPRO
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29.
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All materials reflecting the approval of proposals contained
in Mr. G. C. Moore's February 29, 1968 memorandum to Mr. W. C. '
Sullivan, captioned "Counterintelligence Program, Black
Nationalist - Hate Groups, Racial Intelligence."
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30. All materials reflecting that' "(w) ith Bureau approval,
31.
32.
(William C. Sullivan) had previously given (Ralph) McGill
some of the basic facts concerning King's connections with
communism and his (deleted)," as indicated in Mr. Sullivan's
January 21, 1965 memorandum to Mr. A. H. Belmont, subject
"Martin Luther King, Jr., Security Matter
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C."
All materials reflecting contact by Special Agent Alden
F. Miller or by any FBI Headquarters officials with
Eugene Patterson concerning Martin Luther King, Jr., as
proposed by Special Agent Miller in a telephone conver-
sation with Mr. Sullivan on January 15, 1964. (See
Mr. Sullivan's 1/16/64 memorandum to Mr. Belmont, subject
"Communist Party, USA, Negro Question, Communist Influence
in Racial Matters, Internal Security. - C.")
All materials reflecting the "further recommendation as
" to whether we are in a position at that time (the end
of a 90-day period, or sooner if conditions permit) to
take further action against King and the SCLC without
embarrassment to the Bureau, as promised in Mr. Sullivan's
December 24, 1963 memorandum to Mr. Belmont, subject
"Communist Party; USA, Negro Question, Communist Influence
in Racial Matters, Internal Security - Communist."
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33. All materials reflecting "the suggestion recently made by
(the Atlanta field office) that another conference be
held at the Seat of Government with representatives of
(the Atlanta) office and the New York Office," as indicated
in the second paragraph of the Director's April 1, 1964
letter to the SAC, Atlanta, captioned "Communist Party, USA,
Negro Question, Communist Influence in Racial Matters,
Internal Security
34.
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All materials reflecting recommendations for, and
approval of, the sending of the Director's April 1, 1964
letter to the SAC, Atlanta, captioned "Communist Party,
USA, Negro Question, Communist Influence in Racial
Matters, Internal Security - C."
.
All materials comprising the "separate correspondence"
between FBI Headquarters and the Atlanta field office
concerning the "specific matters dealt with in Atlanta's
letter (of 4/14/64)" as indicated in the Director's
4/24/64 letter to the SAC, Atlanta, captioned "Communist
Party, USA, Negro Question, Communist Influence in
Racial Matters, Internal Security - C."
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The communication from the Atlanta field office to FBI
Headquarters by which "this publication has previously
been furnished to the Bureau on 6/26/64," as stated in
the second paragraph of page 3 of the 7/7/64 letter
from the SAC, Atlanta, to the FBI Director, captioned
"Communist Party, USA, Negro Question, Communist
Influence in Racial Matters, IS-C."
37. The "separate correspondence" by which the Atlanta
field office was "directed to furnish the Bureau
available information concerning the alleged escapades
of (the Reverend Ralph) Abernathy, including the
obtaining of official court records," as referred to
in the Director's July 23, 1964 letter to the SAC,
Atlanta, captioned "Communist Party, USA, Negro Question,
Communist Influence in Racial Matters, Internal Security
- C."
38.
39.
40.
41.
42.
43.
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The letter from the Director to Mr. Noyers which was
originally attached to Mr. Sullivan's 11/27/64 memorand m
to Mr. Belmont, subject "Communism and the Negro Movement
-- A Current Analysis.". (See note on 11/27/64 memorandum
indicating that the letter was "revised.")
"The letter" which is the subject of the first and second
paragraphs of Director Hoover's February 5, 1964 memorandum
concerning his 9:51 a.m. telephone call from the Attorney
General, and which letter the Director told the Attorney
General, he would "check on" and any other materials
relating to "the letter".
All materials concerning or pertaining to Martin Luther
King, Jr. being named "Man of the Year" by Time Magazine
: in December 1963 - January 1964.
All materials concerning or pertaining to Dr. King's
Papal audience in Rome in September 1964.
Speech delivered by Director Hoover at Loyola College in
November 1964, and all materials pertaining thereto.
All Forms FD. 185 and attachments (including forms
entitled "Performance Rating Guide for Investigative
Personnel") from 1963 until 1968 for:
a.
William D. Campbell, and
b, John Matter.
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45.
46.
All materials reflecting, concerning or pertaining
to eléctronic surveillance, feasibility studies or
, surveys, physical surveillance, or photographic
surveillances, and/or any proposals, recommendations
or discussions of any of the foregoing surveillances, studies
✓ or surveys, with respect to Dr. King's "hideaway", or Fred
Bennett's apartment, or premises located at 3006. Delmar
Lané, N.W., Atlanta, Georgia, or with respect to any other
premises, apartment, or "hideaway", used, owned, or leased by
Dr. King or Fred Bennett.
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47.
:
The following materials which are referred to in the
October 9, 1962 letter from the Director to the SAC,
New York, captioned "Communist Party, USA, Counterintelli-
gence Program, Internal Security
a. "NYlet 9/26/62";
b.
C":
"further steps to carry out this counterintelligence
plan will be handled at the Bureau";
"memorandum Baumgardner to Sullivan, same caption
dated October 8, 1962, ARW:cdb."
The "ATairtel and letterhead memorandum (LHM) dated
4/1/64 captioned "CPUSA, Negro Question, Communist
Influence in Racial Matters, Internal Security-C" and
"Communist Infiltration of the Southern Christian
Leadership Conference, IS-C", which are referenced in
the 4/13/64 Airtel from the Director to the SAC, New York
and Atlanta, captioned "Communist Party, USA, Counter-
intelligence Program, Internal Security · C (Negro Question).
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48. An unexcised copy (except for the identity of informants)
of the 8/15/66 airtel from the SAC, New York, to the
Director, subject "Communist Party, USA, Counterintelligence
Program, Internal Secuirty C (Stanley David Levison.)"
.
49. The Memorandum which "the Director had noted" as referred
.
to in the NOTE at the bottom of the 4/13/65 letter from
the Director to the SAC, New York, subject "Communist
Party, USA Counterintelligence Program, Internal Security
- C (Nicholas A. Kourambis) (Negro Question)."
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50.
All materials reflecting "comments" and "specific
recommendations" submitted by the Atlanta, Chicago,
and New York field offices as the result of the instructions.
contained in the last paragraph of the May 18, 1967 letter
from the Director the SAC, New York, captioned "Communist
Party, USA, Counterintelligence Program, Internal Security
C (Martin Luther King)."
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All materials reflecting the product of the "comprehensive
review of Levison's Bureau case file" as indicated in the
NOTE on the 7/18/66 airtel from the Director to the SAC,
New York, captioned "Communist Party, USA, Counter-
intelligence Program, Internal Security - C (Stanley
David Levison).
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Materials pertaining to Martin Luther King, Jr. and SCLS:
As they relate to CP, USA, Negro Question, Communist Influence
in Racial Matters and Hunter Pitts O'Dell; Director Hoover's
"off the record" discussion before "the Rooney committee".
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Mr. Belmont
Mr. Evans
Mr. Mohr
Mr. DeLoach
Mr.
Sullivan
Mr. Baungardner
Mr. Bland
Hr. Reddy
Mr. Shubatt
Information
was set forth regarding Hunter Pitts O'Dell's possible
association with the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.,
and information regarding Reverend King's statement
indicating O'Dell, as of June 26, 1963, was no longer
on Reverend King's staff.
On August 30, 1963, at 7:25 P.M., O'Dell was
observed by Special Agents of this Bureau entering the
building located at 312 West 125th Street, New York,
New York. O'Dell remained in the building in excess
of one hour. The Southern Christian Leadership Conference
occupies one of the several offices which are located in
that building.
We will continue to furnish you any pertinent
information developed regarding this matter.
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Mr. Belmont
Mr. Evans
Mr. Mohr
Mr. DeLoach
Mr.
Sullivan
Mr. Baumgardner
Mr. Bland
Mr. Reddy
In my letter dated August 2, 1963, information was
set forth regarding a United Press International release issued
on July 29, 1963, at Atlanta, Georgia, reporting that the
Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. had agreed to submit to̟
Attorney General Eugene Cook of Georgia an affidavit explaining
the employment in the Southern Christian Leadership Conference
(SCLC) of a man linked by Congressional committees with the
Communist Party. The release stated that King sent an attorney
to Cook's office to determine what the Attorney General wanted
in connection with his inquiry into the relationship with the
SCLC of Jack O'Dell. The release concluded with the statement
"King said last week O'Dell had worked for SCLC on two occasions
but his connections with the integration organization were
severed for good last June 20." It is noted that the subject
is also known as Jack O'Dell.
On August 16, 1963, a confidential source of the
Bureau advised that King had been alerted by his assistant,
Wyatt Tee Walker, to an article appearing in the Atlanta
"Constitution" on August 16, 1963, regarding King's
association with O'Dell. Walker told King that the article
referred to a letter written by Georgia Attorney General Cook
in which Cook stated that O'Dell is a known communist and in
which Cook demanded an explanation from King as to why O'Dell
was placed on King's staff.
King instructed Walker to reply to Cook's letter
by stating that O'Dell, as of June 26, 1963, was no longer
on King's staff. Cook was to be further advised that O'Dell
came to him, King, through the Democratic Party of the Bronx,
New York, and that King "has nothing to hide."
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Reference is made to my letter dated July 31,
1963, concerning an article in the July 25, 1963, issue
of the Atlanta, Georgia, "Constitution" regarding
Hunter Pitts O'Dell and entitled "Onetime Communist
Organizer Heads Bev. King's Office in N.Y." My letter
concluded that a telephone call to the office of the
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCC) in
New York City on July 30, 1963, resulted in a statement
by an unidentified female employee that Hunter Pitts
O'Dell was no longer employed by the SCLC.
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A United Press International release issued of
July 20, 1003, at Atlanta, Georgia, reported that: the
Hoverend Martin Luther King, Jr., had agreed to submit.
to Grurgia Attorney General Eugene Cook an affidavit
explaining the employment in the SCLC of a man linked
by Congressional committees with the Communist Party. –
The release states that King sent an attorney to Cook's
office to determine what the Attorney General wanted in
| connection with his inquiry into the relationship with
the SCLC of Jack O'Dell. The release further states
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on two occasions but his connections with the integration
organization were severed for good last June 26."
For your additional information in this regard,
Investigation by this Bureau's New York Office has developed
information that, on July 2, 1963, and July 19, 19637 one
"J.H. O'Dell" was the payee of checks in the amounts of.
10333.62 and $2,372.96, respectively, drawn by the SCLC.
These checks were deposited to the account of Hunter Pitts
O'Dell in a New York City bank.
On July 19, 1963, Charles Finnerty, Supervisor
of the E. J. Creeden Company, 118 East 25th Street,
New York City, the company, which provides, mailing service
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The Attorney General
for the SCLC, was advised by O'Dell that he, O'Dell, had
a big mailing list coming up in August. Finnerty asked
O'Dell to submit writt. instructions but O'Dell replied
that he would get together with Finnerty when Finnerty
returned from vacation on August 5, 1963. Finnerty had
previously on July 17, 1063, telephoned and spoken to
O'Dell at the New York Office of the SCLC.
On July 22, 1963, O'Dell visited the offices of
the Creeden Company and turned over to Mrs. Dorothy Creeden,
the company's secretary, a check for $200 to be credited to.
the account of the SCLC at the Creeden Company.
7.
On July 31, 1963, a pretext telephone call to the
New York Office of the SCLC was answered by a person
identifying herself as Ruth Dailey. Then asked if
litunter Pitts O'Dell was still employed by the SCLC, Ruth
Dailey stated that she was not in a position to say. It
20 brown that th Dailey has been employed in the New York
QLC for some time; nevertheless, she commented
to the person making the telephone call that she had not been
Toployed by the SCLC very long.
Office of the
Also on July 31, 1003, O'Dell was observed by
Special Ageats of this Bureau's New York Office entering
the premises at 312 Vest 125th Street, New York City,
which house. the New York Office of the SCLC. O'Dell
remained for several minutes and then returned to his
residence.
We will continue to furnish you any pertinent
information developed regarding this matter.
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Assistant Attorney General
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The Attorney General
NOTE:
In view of current controversy regarding whether
or not Hunter Pitts O'Dell, who was elected to the National
Committee, Communist Party, USA, in December, 1959, under
an alias, is still employed by the SCLC, the New York Office
is under instructions to endeavor to definitely resolve this
question. We will furnish any pertinent information developed
to the Attorney General.
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DATE 118-00 BY
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INTRANAL SECURITY ACT OF 1950
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There is attached for your consideration a copy
of a letterated July 27, 1963, received from Sanator
Richard Dussell, together with a copy of the July 25,
1963, article in the Atlanta, Georgia," "Constitution"
entitled "Onetime Communist Organizer Heads Rev. King's
Office in 11.Y." I have advised Senator Russell by letter
of this date that, in line with Departmental policy, I am
referring his letter to you.
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the latest of which was dated July 17, 1903, captioned
"Request Fron Senator Conroney Concerning Racial Agitation,'
of Cunter Pitts O'Dell's association with the Reverend
Martin Luther King, Jr., and with the Southern Christian
Leadership Conference (SCLC). In addition, copies of
investigative reports concerning O'Dell have been submitted
to the Internal Security Division of the Department of
Justice on a continuing basis. The last such report
[Subgitted was dated June 28, 1963, at New York, New York.
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resulted in a statement by an unidentified female employee
that Lunter Pitts O'Dell was no longer employed by the SCLC,
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For your information, there is enclosed a copy of a letter dated July 12,
1966, received 180m Lumator 4. J. Mike Moaroney which is sulf-explanatory. I
have advised #uator Onroney by letter of this date that, in line with Svartzental
policy, I am rsterring his letter to you.
In substance, the Communist Party, USA (CPUSA) is not able to astuce a
role of leadership in the racial unrest at this time. However, the Larty is altunting,
to exploit the current racial situation trough propaganta and participation la
demonstrations and other activities Ekzovæ posible. Through tuses tactics, tou
Farty hopes ultizatuły to progress from its current supporting rois to a position of
much of the CPU's hope to play a more décisive role is tinzva sita
stanley Lovison's role as ad suvisor to martin Lutzer king. Farry Quicial royalj
Levison, a secret mumber of the CPUad, as being engaged in the most inport.mi
work in the Party today because of his association wita sing. Lovisuals.port lay
stated that sing is a wholehearted martist who has studied it (arish), vakovos
in it, agrees with it, but because of his being a minister of religion, tolu not quru ið
• espouse it publicly. Levison is reputed to have written the opesch which Ling
delivered at the caveation of the sumaricau kearation ci Labor-Congres of nutri |
Organization. (115L-CIU) in Florica in December, iuúl.
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Recently, information received indicates that, while Levison still retains
his strong communist convictions and still acts as an ciibetive Farty advisor to wing,
be is becoming critical of the party's role in the relationship. He believes the Farty
has lost prestige anong Negroes Intely because it has not been sufficiently aggressive
and effective in promoting civil rights for the Negro and otherwise actively immersing
Itself in Negro causes.
King reportedly attended a Labor Lay weekend seminar in 1937 at the
Highlander Folk school in monteagle, Connessee. According to a publication circulated
concerning this mecting by the Georgia Commission of Laucation, which allegedly han
an undercover agent in attendance, the mesting was held to discacs methows and
tactics for precipicating racial strife and disturbances. While CPU members were
on the school staff and the school followed the polley of welcoming communist chudonts,
the CPU was not in control of the school,
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In June, 1900, the C10 was reported to have giraus from the Lorict
and Czechoslovaclan Imbasules and the rumanian Legation in wahington, D.G. Same
Leftion
In recent years, ijing has slyned a petition ur_ing abolition of the House
Committee on american.ctivities and petitions requesting the release of two
imprisoned Communist Party lenders.
Na CP officials are aware that the NCP te a commuabt targot. is a
result, the NaCP has takon a diru stand against communism and has warned its
branches to be constantly alert against communist effarts to infiltrate the. The
constitution of the lumb contain tin witicommumist cluse viden proibita su ka? +
snip in the organization by known Communist Party members.
There is no incication that any of the key figures of the NA 1CD are or
have been nombers of the Communist Party. Loy Wilkins, Executive iscretary of
the NAACP, has been strongly anticsm.munict and nas enccavored to keep the N.CP
free of counts.
The following national officors of the NAACP had cou.munist front
affiliations--in no instance catcusive-¿ number of years go, wut non is 2008a to
have been a Communist Party member: Arthur gingarn, resident; Bishop stephen G.
spottswood, Chairman of the Board of Directors; and Robert L. Cartor, General Counsel
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There is no evidènes that any of the following top leaders of CORE are oL
have been Communist Party members: James L. Farmer, National Iirector; James T,
BicCala, Field Lirector; and Gordon R. Carey, Director, Program und Training
Department. Carey was one of the founders of the Conference of Young socialists (CTS)
fa 1907 and was a member at large of the Libcutive Committee of CIG. The CTS was
controlled by the Tratazyite Locialist Workers Party, which has been designated as
subversivo pursuant to Szecutive Order 10160.
Full details of the activities related herein previously have been furnished
for the Department's fibes in individual reports and related communicatious,
Enclosures (2)
1 - The Deputy Attorney General - Enclosures (2)
1-Ir. Lurke Abarshall • inclosures (2)
Assistant Attorney General
Note:
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from highly sensitive sources, the unauthorized disclosure of which
could result in serious damage to the Nation and have an adverse
effect upon the national defense interests of the country.
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Assistant Attorney General
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MUNTER PITTS O'DELL
INTERNAL SECURITY – C
INTERNAL SECURITY ACT OF 1950.
Attached are two copies of the
Agent James F. O'Connell, dated June 28,
New York, on the captioned individual.
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New York, on the captioned individual.
T-1 in this report is a source in whom the
Department has not yet expressed an interest. T-2 and T-6
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contact by him with members of the National Committee, Communist
Party, USA, should immediately be brought to the attention of
the Bureau in form suitable for dissemination.
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New York, New York, on the captioned individual.
report is accompanied by an informant evaluation memorandum
also dated February 15, 1963.
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Reference is made to your inquiry of
Mr. Alex Rosen of this Bureau regarding the current
Communist Party membership of Hunter Pitts O'Dell.
We have developed evidence through our
coverage of the activities of the Communist Party,
USA, which indicates that as of July, 1962, Party
leaders considered O'Dell to be a member of the
Party.
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Assistant Attorney General Burke Marshall of the Civil Rights
Division has asked that we give him a statement concerning the Communist
Party affiliation of Hunter Pitts O'Dell. We have called to his attention
current reports which have been furnished to the Security Division, Attention;
Mr. Walter Yeagley, concerning O'Dell's activities.
Marshall was interested in O'Dell's association with Rev. Martin
Luther King and he was given a copy of a report of Special Agent James F.
O'Connell dated 12/20/62 at New York, which was classified "Confidential",
which had been disseminated to Walter Yeagley of the Security Division.
This report reflected the current association of O'Dell and the organization
of Rev. King, namely, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC).
In addition to the above we also furnished him a copy of a memorandum
from the Director to the Attorney General dated 12/6/62 and another dated 1/23/63,
pertaining to O'Dell.
Marshall stated that upon review of the above information which was
furnished to him, he would like to have a statement from the FBI concerning
the present Communist affiliation of O'Dell, particularly, whether O'Dell
actually is a member of the Communist Party at this time.
I advised Marshall that an appropriate memorandum would be
prepared and furnished to him concerning his request. There is attached
hereto a memorandum which has been prepared by the Security Division
indicating that we have developed evidence through our coverage of the
activities of the Communist Party, USA, which indicates that as of July, 1962,
Party leaders considered O'Dell to be a member of the Party. It is being
pointed out that this information is highly sensitive and confidential.
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Memo to Mr. Belmont from A. Rosen
Re: Hunter Pitts O'Dell
By way of background, Marshall indicated that the basis for his
request stems from the necessity of having to talk with Rev. Martin Luther
King with reference to O'Dell. He stated that an inquiry has been received
from King about O'Dell and apparently the Department wants to be able to
adequately handle this inquiry.
ACTION:
If approved, attached memorandum to Burke Marshall will be
handed to him. It is brief and specifically points out the need to treat
this information as highly sensitive and confidential.
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IIUTER PITTS O'DELL
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January 23, 1963
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On December 6, 1962, you were furnished information
indicating that despite the Reverend Martin Luther King's
statement of October 31, 1962, that Hunter Pitts O'Dell >
had resigned his position with the Southern Christian
Leadership Conference (SCLC), O'Dell had continued to
represent himself as being affiliated with the New York
Office of the SCLC and, during late November and early
December, 1962, was actively engaged in the work of
this organization. Reverend King's public statement
of October 31, 1962, was occasioned by an editorial in
the tober 25, 1962, edition of the "Augusta Chronicle,"
Augusta, Georgia, which identified O'Dell as a concealed
member of the National Committee, Communist Party, USA,
who was employed by the SCLC under the alias Jack H. O'Dell.
I thought you would be interested in the fact
that on three occasions during early January, 1963, O'Dell
registered at an apartment in Atlanta, Georgia, as J. H.
O'Dell. On each occasion, O'Dell represented himself as
being with the New York Office of the SCLC. When checking
out on January 7, 1963, O'Dell requested that the bill be
charged to the SCLC. An inquiry by the manager resulted in
telephonic confirmation from the Atlanta Office of the SCLC
that that organization would pay O'Dell's bill. Also, on
January 10, 1963, O'Dell, Reverend Martin Luther King and
eight other officials of the SCLC traveled together via
Delta Airlines from Atlanta to Savannah, Georgia.
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In addition, a source who has requested that
his identity be concealed has reported that at an SCLC
conference at Nashville, Tennessee, during the latter
part of December, 1962, a representative of the SCLC
admitted that O'Dell continues to be involved with the
SCLC in New York City in a fund-raising capacity although
he is not currently on the SCLC payroll.
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Assistant Attorney General
NOTE ON YELLOW:
See memorandum Baumgardner to Sullivan, same
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Attached are two copies of the report of Special
Agent James F. O'Connell dated December 20, 1962, at
New York, New York, on the captioned individual.
3.
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to conceal the identity of three sources in whom the
Department has not yet expressed an interest. T-4 is
an informant who is furnishing information of extreme
value and who is not available for interview or testimony.
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On November 2, 1962, I forwarded to you a copy 77
of an editorial that appeared in the October 25, 1962,
edition of the "Augusta Chronicle," Augusta, Georgia.-
This editorial identified Hunter Pitts O'Dell, a concealed,
member of the National Committee, Communist Party, USA,
as employed under the alias Jack H. O'Dell in the capacity
of "Acting Executive Director" for the Reverend Martin Luther?
King's Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
Subsequently, various newspapers contained
accounts of a statement issued by the Reverend Martin Luther
King on or about October 31, 1962, wherein it was stated
O'Dell had resigned from his position with the Southern
Christian Leadership Conference. Reverend Martin Luther King
is quoted in this statement as denying knowledge of the
communist affiliations of O'Dell and further describing
allegations that O'Dell was the Southeastern Director of
his organization as false in that O'Dell functioned "purely
as a technician with 90 per cent of his work taking place
in the North..." King further stated that the Southern
Christian Leadership Conference has a policy "that no person
of known communist affiliation can serve on the staff,
executive board or its membership at large."
I thought you would be interested in the fact.
that our New York Office has developed information that on
November 23, 1962, O'Dell identified himself as affiliated
with the New York office of the Southern Christian Leadership
Conference and during late November and early December, 1962,
he was actively engaged in New York City in the work of this
organization.
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December, 1959.
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individual. Each report is accompanied by an
informant evaluation memorandum also dated November 5,
1962.
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relate to sources in whom the Department has not
yet expressed an interest. T-2, T-5 and T-6_are
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Assistant Attorney General Burke Marshall telephoned and
advised that on instructions of the Attorney General he wanted to clear
with us the rough draft of a memorandum which he was going to send
to the Bureau. As a matter of fact, the Attorney General has approved)
the rough draft contingent upon our approval.
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The proposed memorandum, a copy of which is attached,
relates to Hunter Pitts O'Dell and Stanley Levison and action taken to-
advise Dr. Martin Luther King and his immediate associates of the
communist activities on the part of O'Dell and Levison. Marshall-states'
that some time ago it was not felt wise, in view of the position of the FBI
informant, for Marshall to say that he knew O'Dell to be under communist
control. Instead, he informed Dr. King and two of his immediate
associates that O'Dell was believed by many people to have had commúnist
connections and his association with Dr. King's organization was not
in its best interest.
Subsequently, on June 22, 1963, according to Marshall's
proposed memorandum, he brought this matter very explicitly to
Dr. King's attention. Later that same date, both the Attorney General
and the President, separately, strongly urged Dr. King that there should
be no further connection between O'Dell and the Southern Christian
Leadership Conference (SCLC). Thereafter, the Attorney General and
Marshall received copies of a letter dated July 3, 1963, from Dr. King
to O'Dell. In this letter King makes reference to a resignation which
O'Dell submitted some months ago which was accepted because of the
SCLC's firm policy that no communist or communist sympathizer would
be on the staff. Dr. King's letter continues by noting an investigation
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had been conducted but they were unable to discover any present
connections-with the Communist Party by O'Dell.
-King further tells O'Dell that the situation is such that the
organization cannot even afford the risk of impressions about communist
inspiration and therefore O'Dell's temporary resignation is being made
permanent.
Mr. Marshall's proposed memorandum also advises that he
informed Dr. King on June 22, 1963, Stanley Levison was a secret
member of the Communist Party. This action was taken on direction
of the Attorney General and the President. Marshall had previously
warned Dr. King about any association with Levison. This was the
first indication given him of firm information Levison was under
communist control.
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As a matter of background, our early information concerning
the communist connections involved here came from one of our two
most highly-placed communist informants (NY694-S*). To protect this-
most valuable informant we insisted Levison and O'Dell not be informed
we had positive information of their communist connections.
Subsequently, with the passage of time so that the risk to
the informant was not jeopardized, the Director in a personal
conversation with the Attorney General on June 17, 1963, agreed
Dr. Martin Luther King could be informed that he should get rid of
Levison and O'Dell because they are members of the Communist Party.
It was on the basis of this advice from the Director that action was taken
by the Attorney General and the President.
ACTION TO BE TAKEN:
While Mr. Marshall's proposed memorandum does not spell
out the sequence of events here in detail, his summary is nevertheless
accurate and it is therefore believed we should inform Mr. Marshall
that he should feel free, of course, to submit the memorandum as he
drafted it. If approved, Mr. Marshall will be so advised telephonically.
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Assistant Attorney General, Tax
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ASSISTANT ATTORNEY AL
12 September 1963
MEMORANDUM TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Attached is a draft
memorandum on Hunter Pitts O'Dell
and the most recent documents.
It could be expanded in detail but
contains the essentials. I did
not refer to the warning Harris
Wofford gave to Dr. King at our
suggestion in 1961 while Harris
was at the White House because
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This relates to your letterhead memorandum
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of September 5 to the Attorney General, relating to Hunter
Pitts O'Dell and the related prior memorandum. I appreciate
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yourhaving sent copies of these to me.
This matter had been brought to the attention
of Dr. King some time ago by me, but in accordance with
conversations which the Attorney General had with Courtney
.Evans, it was not felt to be wise in view of the sources
of the Bureau's information to state that I knew O'Dell
to be under Communist control at any time. I did inform
Dr. King and two members of his organization
Andrew Young and Reverend Wyatt Walker -- some time ago
that since O'Dell was believed by many people to have had
Communist connections, his association with their
organization was not in the best interests of the organiza-
tion.
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At that time, inconclusive steps were taken
to remove O'Dell, and his job with the Southern Christian
This document is prepared in response to your request and is not for dissemi-
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Leadership Conference was changed. In response to direct
questions whether I had hard evidence of O'Dell's
. Communist connections, however, I replied that I was not
in a position to give any.
Following further conversations with Mr. Evans
*
in June, however, I brought the matter to the attention
of Dr. King very explicitly in my office on the morning
of June 22 prior to a scheduled meeting which Dr. King
had with the President.
of the Attorney General.
This was done at the direction
Later that morning both the
Attorney General and the President separately strongly
urged Dr. King thatthere should be no further connection
between 'O'Dell and the Southern Christian Leadership
Conference.
Dr. King stated that the connection' would be
ended. Thereafter, the Attorney General and I both received
copies of the attached letter, dated July 3, 1963,
from Dr. King to O'Dell.
On the same occasion, I also informed Dr.King
that our information was that Stanley Levison was a secret
member of the Communist Party. This was also done
after conversations with Mr. Evans prior to the meeting
with Dr. King, and was done at the direction of the Attorney
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General and the President.
Prior to that time, again`
based upon talks between the Attorney General and Mr.
Evans at which I was present, it had been decided that it
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was not in the best interest of the United States to
inform Dr.King that we had any firm information that
Levison was under Communist control.
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I had,
however,
a previous occasion, warned Dr. King about any association
with Levison, basing the warning upon doubts about Levison's'
loyalty to the United States.
I thought you should have this additional informa-
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Director, FBI
HUNTER PÍTTS O'DELL
INTERNAL SECURITY
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September 5, 1963
INTERNAL SECURITY ACT OF 1950
In my letter dated August 20, 1963, information
was set forth regarding Kunter Pitts O'Dell's possible
association with the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.,
and information regarding Reverend King's statement
indicating O'Dell, 25 of June 26, 1953, was no longer
on Reverend King's staž. ·
On August 30, 1963, at 7:25 P.M., O'Dell Eas
observed by Special Agents of this Bureau entering the
building located at 312 West 125th Street, New York,
New York. O'Dell remained in the building in excess
of one hour. The Southern Christian Leadership Conference
occupies one of the several offices which are located in
that building.
We will continue to furaish you any pertinent
information developed, regarding this matter.
100-358916.
The Deputy Attorney General
Mr. Burke Harshall
Assistant Attorney General
FORMATION CONTAINED
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UBURN AVE., N.-E.
NTA 3, GEORGIA
PHONE 524-1378
Soutnern Christian Leadership Conference
Martin Luther King Jr., President
Wyatt Tee Walker, Executive Director
Berke
July 3, 1963
Attorney General Robert Kennedy
Department of Justice
Washington 25, D. C.
Dear Mr. Kennedy:
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Dr. King asked me to send you the enclosed, copy of
a letter which he has just sent to Mr. Jack O'Dell.
Sincerely yours,
Дата жана
(Miss) D. McDonald
Secretary
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JUL 8 1963
ATTORNEY GENERAL
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July 3, 1963
Mr. Jack H. O'Dell
488 St. Nicholas Avenue
Apartment 5-S
New York, New York
Dear Jack;
· Several months ago you submitted your resignation pending an
investigation of your alleged affiliation with the Communist
party, as was suggested by an article to this effect in the.
Birmingham and New Orleans newspapers. We accepted this
temporary resignation because of SCLC's firm policy that no
Communist nor Communist sympathizer can be on our staff or
in our membership. We felt that it was imperative to conduct
an immediate investigation. As you know, we conducted what we
felt to be a thorough inquiry into these charges and were unable
to discover any present connections with the Communist party on
your part.
The situation in our country is such, however, that any allusion
to the left brings forth an emotional response which would seem
to indicate that SCLC and the Southern Freedom Movement are
· Communist inspired. In these critical times we cannot afford to
risk any such impressions. We, therefore, have decided in our
Administrative Committee, that we should request you to make
your temporary resignation permanent.
We certainly appreciate the years of unselfish service which you
have put into our New York Office, and regret the necessity of
your departure. Certainly, yours is a significant sacrifice com-
mensurate with the sufferings in jail and through loss of jobs
under racist intimidation. We all pray for the day when our
nation may be truly the land of the free.
This document is prepared în response to your request and is not for dissemi
nation outside your "Committee. Its use is limited to official proceedings by
your Committee and the content may not be disclosed to unauthorized person-..
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Mr. O'Dell
July 3, 1963:
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May God bless you and continue to inspire you in the service of
your fellowman.
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Sincerely yours,
Martin Luther King, Jr.

334 Auburn Avenue. N.E.
Atlanta 3. Georgia
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Attorney General Robert Kennedy
Department of Justice
Washington 25, D. C.
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In talking with the Attorney General and Assistant AG 1:
Marshall, of the Civil Rights Division, reference was made to our
earlier conversation concerning/Congressional requests which had been
received by the Director, relating to alleged communist influence in
the racial demonstrations. The Department's original “position was
that there was no immediate urgency in recontacting Senator Monroney,
in view of recent contacts had with him by Departmental representatives.
Today, I pointed out that these requests should not be allowed to
(remain unresolved too long.
Assistant AG Marshall advised that he had drafted a proposed
letter to be used in replying to these Congressional requests, since
he had ascertained that a written reply is desired, particularly by
Senator Monroney. In his letter Marshall proposes to paraphrase the {
President's statement at his press conference on 7/17/63. Marshall's
letter will, of course, make no reference to the President's state-
ment, but merely indicate that this is the conclusion, predicated
upon reports and other information supplied to the Department.
In those instances where the Department is dealing with a
Member of Congress believed to be trustworthy, Marshall plans to
deliver his letters personally and to explain that the classified
nature of the reports precludes the furnishing of specific informa-
tion in writing or in testimony. Marshall feels that he can talk
confidentially in this way to Senator Magnuson and thus forestall any
requests for further information. It was noted that, as a result of
the Director's conversation with the Attorney General, Marshall had
spoken with Martin Luther King about the dangers of his associating
with Stanley Levison and accepting assistance from him.
It was,
therefore, believed that since this may get back to Members of
Congress, Marshall should talk with the individual Senators, where
this can be done on a confidential basis.
Marshall said he would, of course, keep us advised of the
results of his contacts in this regard.
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katy without exposing the fntorinant. I pointed out that, î
continues tuis association, he is going to murt mis own
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tae of the late movement and bigots down south wao are
ainst integration are beginning to charge ring is ted in with
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, this acsociation is ratner widely known and, with taingo
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10
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FROM :
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SUBJECT: MARTIN LUTHER KING
RACIAL MATTERS
DATE: May 31, 1963
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SA Don Roney of the New York Office advised that NY 3810-S*
on 5/30/63 furnished information concerning a conversation on that date
between Martin Luther King and Stanley Levison, who has been a secret
Communist Party member and has contributed funds to the Communist
Party on a regular basis. King stated that he had requested a conference
with the President and the Attorney General because King thought that now
was a good time for such a conference. Levison agreed. Levison stated
that there has never been an Administration in this country that has been
as worried about the Negro problem as the present one. Levison continued
that this is brought about by the Administration's concern with the common
market problem in Europe. It was Levison's opinion that United States
prestige is very important at this time and the inability to control the
racial situation was making it more difficult. It was Levison's opinion
that the needs of the President are so great that he is all ready
for a different policy if it can bring about the kind of controlled situation
that he feels he needs.
King and Levison agreed that the situation has to be kept moving
so that the President will have to look for an alternative. The President can
then be presented with certain alternatives. This will benefit the President,
for then his problem, fear of violence, will be done away with. It was
¡Levison's thought that the President is all ready to make a change. Ar
conference now would be fruitful, but if a conference cannot be worked
out, then the movement must be enlarged. King stated that he would like
to put so much pressure on the President that he would have to sign an
Executive Order making segregation unconstitutional.
Levison said that the method of negotiating used in Birmingham
will set the pattern for a whole series of southern cities. That is, you come
in with a package, come up with demands, discuss them and come out with a
victory. You ask for more than you expect to get. The goals of the movement,
according to Levison, are desegregation, jobs and the right to vote. The
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Memorandum to Mr. Belmont
RE: MARTIN LUTHER KING
methods to get them are direct action, nonviolence, and negotiations.
ACTION:
This information is being brought to the attention of the
Attorney General and the Honorable P. Kenneth O'Donnell, Special
Assistant to the President, by letter presently being prepared today
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A source, who has furnished reliable information in the
past, has advised that on May 30, 1963, Reverend Martin Luther
King, Jr., and Stanley Levison held a discussion concerning a
conference which Reverend Mr. King reportedly has requested with
the President and the Attorney General.
Levison and Reverend Mr. King agreed that this is a
good time for such a conference and Levison stated that no
Administration has ever been as worried about the Negro problem
as is the present Administration. Levison added that this is based
upon the Administration's concern with the problems arising from
the Common Market in Europe. Levison expressed the opinion
that the prestige of the United States is very important at this time
and that inability to control the racial situation makes the
Administration's task more difficult. He also said that the
President is ready for a different policy if it can bring about the
'kind of controlled situation that he feels he needs.
Reverend Mr. King and Levison agreed that it was
necessary to keep the situation moving so that the President will be
forced to look for an alternative. It was stated that the President
can then be presented with certain alternatives which will benefit
the Administration as the President's fear of violence will be done
away, with. Levison expressed the thought that the President is
ready to make a change and that a conference at this time would
be fruitful. He added that if a conference cannot be worked out,
then the movement must be enlarged. Reverend Mr. King said
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he would like to put so much pressure on the President that he will
have to sign an Executive Order making segregation unconstitutional.
Levison stated that the method of negotiation used in
Birmingham, Alabama, will set the pattern for a series of Southern
cities. He explained this method by stating that you come in with a
package, come up with demands, discuss them and come out with a
victory, and that in doing so you ask for more than you expect to get.
He described the goals of the movement as desegregation, jobs and
the right to vote. He described the methods of obtaining these goals
as being direct action, nonviolence and negotiation.
As previously mentioned to you, another source who has
furnished reliable information in the past, advised in March, 1963,
that Stanley Levison was a secret member of the Communist Party,
United States of America, who contributes to the Communist Party
on a regular basis.
I advised the Attorney General of the above information
and he suggested that the President should see this letter.
Sincerely yours,
NOTE: This memorandum is being classified "Confidential" because
it contains information from a source, the unauthorized disclosure
of which would seriously impair the investigation of the Communist
Party, USA, and such impairment could have an adverse effect upon
the national defense interests of the country.
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Communist Party membership of Hunter Fitts O'Dell,
We have developed evidence through our
coverage of the activities of the Communist Party,
DSA, which indicates that as of July, 1962, Party
leaders considered O'Dell to be a member of the
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Assistant Attorney General Burke Marshall of the Civil Rights
Division has asked that we give him a statement concerning the Communist
Party affiliation of Hunter Pitts O'Dell. We have called to his attention
current reports which have been furnished to the Security Division, Attention:
Mr. Walter Yeagley, concerning O'Dell's activities.
Marshall was interested in O'Dell's association with Rev. Martin
Luther King and he was given a copy of a report of Special Agent James F.
O'Connell dated 12/20/62 at New York, which was classified "Confidential",
which had been disseminated to Walter Yeagley of the Security Division.
This report reflected the current association of O'Dell and the organization
of Rev. King, namely, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC).
In addition to the above we also furnished him a copy of a memorandum
from the Director to the Attorney General dated 12/6/62 and another dated 1/23/63,
pertaining to O'Dell.
Marshall stated that upon review of the above information which was
furnished to him, he would like to have a statement from the FBI concerning
the present Communist affiliation of O'Dell, particularly, whether O'Dell
actually is a member of the Communist Party at this time.
**I advised Marshall that an appropriate memorandum would be
prepared and furnished to him concerning his request. There is attached
hereto a memorandum which has been prepared by the Security Division
indicating that we have developed evidence through our coverage of the
activities of the Communist Party, USA, which indicates that as of July, 1962,
Party leaders considered O'Dell to be a member of the Party. It is being
pointed out that this information is highly sensitive and confidential.
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By way of background, Marshall indicated that the basis for his
request stems from the necessity of having to talk with Rev. Martin Luther
King with reference to O'Dell. He stated that an inquiry has been received
from King about O'Dell and apparently the Department wants to be able to
adequately handle this inquiry.
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Division called to state that he will have to talk with Rev. Martin Luther
King with reference to Jack Hunter O'Dell.
By way of background, he stated that an inquiry has been
received from King about O'Dell and apparently the Department wants
to be able to talk to King about O'Dell.
Before Marshall can do this he states he would like to have
whatever background information we have on O'Dell. In this regard,
it is noted that O'Dell is supposed to be a member of the Communist
Party and has in the past been associated with the Southern Christian
Leadership Conference. This is King's organization. We have in the
past furnished information to the Department concerning O'Dell and his
association with Rev. King.
Marshall should be furnished with memoranda which have
heretofore been given to the Security Division. It is understood that
a report of O'Dell's activities is also available and has been furnished
to the Security Division but has not been given to the Civil Rights
Division. It would appear that Marshall is entitled to this information
if he is to properly evaluate O'Dell's background.
Marshall has asked for a summary on O'Dell. If such is not
readily available, copies of material previously furnished to the Depart-
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In response to your inquiry of Assistant Director
Courtney A. Evans on January 30, 1963, you are advised
that Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., accompanied by
Hunter Pitts O'Dell and eight other officials of the
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), arrived
in Savannah, Georgia, aboard Delta Airlines Flight
Number 427 in the early morning of January 10, 1963.
This group was met at the Savannah air terminal by
Stanley Levison and the entire group departed Savannah
in two automobiles.
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New York City on the evening of January 11, 1963, while
King, O'Dell and three other officials of the SCLC held
reservations with the Delta Airlines for the morning of
January 12, 1963. King, in a party of five, departed
Savannah en route to Atlanta on Delta Airlines Flight
Number 422 on the morning of January 12, 1963.
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Levison, a secret member of the CP, and O'Dell,
a concealed member of the National Committee of the CP,
are not characterized in the body of the letter as they
have 
been characterized in previous communications to
the 
Department. AAG Marshall requested advice as to whether
there was any 
information available indicating
between the individuals referred to above had occurred as
a 
meeting
scheduled. We are not in possession of any information
as to the nature of the meeting involved other than the
statement by Levison that it was to be a "closeted review
of where they are--a critical review," which information.
is in the 
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Pursuant to a request from the Director, there is
attached a summary of information concerning Martin Luther King,
Jr., which clearly demonstrates the communist influence upon him
as well as his moral degeneracy.
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This information, which is "TOP SECRET," is for possible
use by the Director in his appearance before the House Appropria-
tions Committee. It will be noted that a portion of the attached
material is marked "OBSCENE."
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The racia unrest in the United Stes is currently
the target for a determined concentration of communist effort.
✓ Long-range communist strategy includes the establishment of a
✓ Negro-labor coalition which the communists hope to be able to
manipulate, as a powerful political-action weapon. They aim,
thus, to provoke class struggle and promote legislation which
can serve as a step toward a communist system of government,
✓
This constitutes a serious national security problem, since the
✓individual playing a most dominant role as a leading spokesman
for the estimated 20 million Negroes in this country today is
✓ knowingly, willingly, and regularly cooperating with and taking
guidance from communists. An in-depth view of this individual,
✓ Martin Luther King, Jr., will serve to illustrate how he func-
tions as a channel through which communist efforts are being
✓ directed against the Negroes and, therefore, against this
a MORAL degenerate)
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King
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King, who is a copastor with his father of the
Ebenezer Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia, and the recipient
of Bachelor of Divinity and Doctor of Philosophy Degrees, is
✓ considered and described within the Communist Party_USA_(CPIKA)
as a Marxist. Sensitive foreign intelligenare operations
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He has been closely aligned with communists for
several years and has shown not only a willingness, but at
times even an eagerness, to associate and confer with commu-
nist leaders and to work closely with and rely upon the advice
and guidance of dedicated communists
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this despite the fact
that they have been reliably identified to him as such. In
February, 1962, Stanley David Levison, a secret Communist
Party (CP) member, passed the word to the party's General Secre
tary, Gus Halal that
that 
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studied it (Marxism), believes in it; agrees with it, but be-
cause of his being a minister of religion, does not dare to
espouse it publicly,"
Levison
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Levison, one of the individuals exerting the most
influence upon King and who has greatly facilitated King's rise
to prominence, is a shrewd, dedicated communist and is known as
such by King. Since the late 1940's Levison has played a highly)
clandestine role in which he was entrusted by the Party to raise
and handle secret funds used to finance some of the Party's
activities. In 1961 Levison was Assistant Treasurer of the
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), which is headed
by King.
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fund-raising drives for King; serving as King's legal counsel
in selected matters; preparing speech material for King; assist-
ing in the mechanics of some demonstrations in which King was
involved; guiding King as to acceptance or rejection of public
appearances and speaking commitments; and helping King with
matters related to the latter's writings.
King's Reliance on O'Dell, A National Party Functionary
Another key communist through whom the Party exerts
influence on King is Hunter Pitts O'Dell who, at the Party's
last National Convention in 1959, was elected a member of its
second highest governing body, the National Committee. His
election was under a pseudonym. In 1960, while working as an
assistant to the Party's National Secretary for the South, "James
Jackson, O'Dell also began to work actively in support of King's
movement. In June, 1962, 'King sought Levison's counsel concern-
ing the addition of an administrative assistant to King's staff.
✓ As a result of Levison's recommendation of O'Dell, the latter
✓ associated himself with the SCLC in Atlanta, Georgia, under the
name J. H. O'Dell and also served the SCLC in its New York of-
fice. In October, 1962, several newspaper articles exposed
O'Dell's connection with the SCLC and his communist affiliations,
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✓ as a result of which King announced O'Dell's temporary resigna-
tion pending an inquiry.
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'Bureau_agents have observed them together on three different
occasions since November, 1963.
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Homosexual Rustin - Liaison With Communist Party-USA
" combine.
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Rustin himself is an interesting link in the King
He has long been inclined toward homosexual activ-
ities and in 1953 was sentenced to serve 60 days for offering
to engage in an act of sex perversion of a homosexual nature.
which he admitted. Rustin has also publicly admitted affilia-
tions with the communist movement in the late 1930's and was
Lone of a select group of observers permitted to attend the
Party's 16th National Convention in 1957. He also has main-
tained contact with the Party's National Secretary, Benjamin J.
Davis,
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Much of the Party's influence
in the Negro field to date has been clandestine in nature. If
the Party fully implements its current plans, we may expect to
see more open and aggressive actions in its attempts to further
influence, infiltrate, dominate and recruit. the American Negro
just one more step in its ultimate goal of establishing a commu-
nist state within our boundaries.
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Reference is made to SSC letter of September 29,
1975, listing certain documents and other information
desired from the FBI.
Inclosed for your approval and forwarding to the
Committee is an original of a memorandum in response to some
of the requests,
Also enclosed for your records is a copy of the
memorandum which is being delivered to you with a set of the
materials which are being delivered to the SSC.
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Special Counsel for
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The Attorney General
NOTE:
A copy of SSC letter 9/29/75 is attached to the
file copy of the enclosed LHM. Exact copies of the materials
being furnished are maintained in the office of the SENSTUDY
75 Project and a detailed record has been maintained of the
materials furnished. Arrangements have been made for a
representative of the Legal Counsel Division to deliver the
attached memorandum as well as the materials being provided to
the SSC.
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Mr. J. G. Deegan
Mr. J. D. Maurice
October 10, 1975
U. S. SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE
TO STUDY GOVERMENTAL OPERATIONS WITH
RESPECT TO INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (SSC)
Reference is made to the letter from the Director
of the Domestic Intelligence Task Force, SSC, to the Deputy
Attorney General dated September 29, 1975, requesting delivery
of FBI materials pertaining to Martin Luther King, Jr., and/or
the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
The purpose of this memorandum is to effect delivery
to the SSC of information and materials relating to the
September 29, 1975, request, and specifically to the
following items in that request: Items 12, 13, 14, 15, 16,
17 and 18.
Concerning Item 18 in which you requested all
versions of Section 122 of the Manual of Instructions which
were in effect from 1955 through 1965, we have determined
Section 122 was created by Manual of Instructions Revision
Number 185, dated February 6, 1959, and was subsequently
revised on July 30, 1959. Copies of these two revisions are
being furnished in response to Item 18. You have previously
been furnished all subsequent revisions.
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(PURSUANT TO S. RES. 21, BITH CONGRESS)
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510
September 29, 1975
Michael E. Shaheen, Jr., Esq.
Special Counsel for Intelligence
Coordination
Office of the Deputy Attorney General
U. S. Department of Justice
Washington, D.C. 20530
Dear Mike:
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10/13/600 SP-2 Arm/1/18
Enclosed is a document request for materials
pertaining to the King matter. *
I would like to set October 6, 1975 as a dead-
line for delivery of all outstanding previously-requested
"documents pertaining to the King matter and October 13,
1975 for delivery of all documents requested on the
attached list.
I would also appreciate your arranging a briefing
for Mike Epstein for sometime this week by knowledgable
"FBI personnel concerning:
A. The present location and organization of any
files and materials which were found to be in
William C. Sullivan's Bureau office when he was denied
further access thereto in or about September 1971; and
B.
A description of the contents of such files
and materials.
Finally, we would like to have access to the
Department of Justice files pertaining to Martin Luther
King, Jr. and/or the Southern Christian Leadership Confer-
ence for the year 1962. The materials in these "DJ" files
11 be reviewed pursuant to the terms of the procedural
agreement between the Committee and the Department, i.e.,
kisubsequent to review of such files certain items will be
SEP orally designated to be screened for delivery.
Sincerely,
62-1163939.65.
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John T. Élliff
Director
ENCLOSUREDomestic Intelligence Task Force

1.
Cell Dunn Vanlar
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KING DOCUMENT REQUEST
3.
call file
4.
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6.
5.
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All materials relating to rental or other arrangements made
by the FBI for the use of an apartment or premises located
in the Peachtree Towers, Atlanta, Georgia, as a listening
post, as well as all materials relating to the termination
of such arrangements, use, and/or occupancy.
Access to all Forms FD 185 and attachments (including
forms entitled "Performance Rating Guide for Investigative
Personnel") for Special Agent Alden F. Miller for the
'Years 1960-1968.
Any materials reflecting dates upon which Special Agent
William D. Campbell, while attached to the Washington
Field Office, was on special or temporary assignment at
FBI Headquarters (Laboratory or Intelligence Division),
between January 1, 1964 and the date of his transfer to
the Laboratory Division at FBI Headquarters.
ماجرا
Materials which would reflect the authority and instructions
issued for FBI personnel to surveil, monitor, investigate
and/or report on civil rights demonstrations, protests,
rallies, or marches which involved Martin Luther King, Jr.
and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference prior to
October 23, 1962.
Materials reflecting authority for and instructions issued
prior to October 23, 1962, with respect to developing "any
information. . . concerning the SCLC relating to racial
matters (which) must be reported under the racial matters
caption," and the maintenance of "a separate file on SCLC
relating to racial incidents (157-632)." (See first para-
graph on page A of October 23, 1962 letter from the Director
to the SAC, Atlanta, captioned "Communist Infiltration of
the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Internal
Security C")
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7.
8.
9.
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All materials reflecting proposals, recommendations or
decisions to include Martin Luther King on the Security,
Reserve, Rabble-Rouser, and/or Agitator Index or list,
and/or his designation as a Keỷ. Activist, Key Black Extremists,
Top Functionary and/or Key Figure.
All materials from August 28, 1963 to December 31, 1964
which pertain to the distribution by the United States
Information Agency of a film of the march on Washington,
including such materials as concern or reflect contacts
or correspondence between the FBI and the USIA or between
the FBI and the White House concerning such film.
•
SAC Letter No. 59-2, dated 1/13/59, including the Security
letter attached thereto pertaining to Racial Matters.
10. The Manual changes referred to in the Racial Matters section
•
of the Security letter identified in Item 9 above.
11. Memorandum from: Mr. Rosen to the Director, dated 1/7/59
captioned "Racial Matters" that is referenced in the
proposed letter to all SAC/s which was typed on 1/7/59 and
which became the Racial Matters section of Item 9 above.
12.
Call EPSTEIN
13
14.
Welte
Memorandum dated February 11, 1960, from W. B. Wette to
A. Rosen, captioned "Racial Matters."
1960,
Airtel to all offices dated February 12, 1960, captioned
"Racial Matters.
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14. Memorandum dated June 26, 1963, from Mr. Rosen to Mr.
Belmont, captioned "Racial Matters.
15.
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11
Airtel dated June 27, 1963 from the Director to all
continental offices, captioned "Racial Matters."
ok 16, Memorandum dated January 23, 1959, from Mr. Rosen to the
Director, captioned "Bombing Matters or Racial Matters
(New Classification)."
ok 17. SAC letter sent on 1/28/59 which was attached to the
memorandum identified in Item 16 above. Sené 213159
Mauria
18. All versions of Section 122 of the Manual of Instructions
which were in effect from 1955 through 1965.
Action Mar
19. All materials reflecting correspondence, contacts, or
coummunications, or proposed correspondence contacts; or
communications, between FBI personnel and:
Tunstall
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3
A. Samuel Riley Pierce, Jr.
B. Dr. Frank R. Barnett.
(See memorandum from W. C. Sullivan to A. H. Belmont,
dated January 8, 1964, captioned "Samuel Riley Pierce,
Jr., 280 Park Avenue, New York 17, N.Y.")
20. All materials reflecting correspondence between any FBI
headquarters personnel and former Chief of Police
Jenkins, Atlanta, Georgia, concerning or pertaining to
Martin Luther King, Jr., and/or the Southern Christian
Leadership Conference from January 1, 1960 through
April 1968.
21. All materials pertaining to (a) the nomination, and (b) the
selection, of Martin Luther King, Jr., for the Nobel Prize.
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FROM:
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ATTN: Central Index.
SUBJECT: Abstract of Information Provided to Select Committees
1. HOW PROVIDED (check appropriate term. If a document was made available
for review but not transmitted, so note.)
2. DATE PROVIDED
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DOCUMENT
BRIEFING
INTERVIEW
TESTIMONY
OTHER
3. TO WHOM PROVIDED (check appropriate term; add specific names if appropriate)
33 SSC
4.
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IDENTIFICATION (provide descriptive data for documents; give name or identification number of briefer,
interviewee, testifier and subject)
Memorandum and enclosures
5. IN RESPONSE TO (list date and item number if in response to formal request, other-
wise state verbal request of (name), initiative, subpoena, etc.)
SSC letter 9/29/75, itens 12 thru 10
6. CLASSIFICATION OF
INFORMATION (enter
U, C, S, TS or
Codeword)
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7. KEY WORDS (enter the appropriate key words from the list provided separately; if key words not listed are
used underline for emphasis)
Information handling
Intelligence collection
8. SUMMARY (see reverse side before completing this item)
ALG INTPOTULI2007
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Materials relating to Martin Luther King, Jr and Southern
Christion Leadership Conference: Voricus rotorando
captioned "Racial Matters or Bombing Matters; SAC letter
1/28/59; Manual section 122.
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STANDARD FORM NO. 64
Office Memorandum
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The Director
FROM
A. Rosen
SUBJECT: BOMBING MATTERS
OR RACIAL MATTERS
NEW CLASSIFICATION)
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
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ALI, INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED
DATE: January 23, 1959
PAKE 10/13/00 BY SPJALM/7760
M/Strilta
The attached SAC Letter is to inform the
field of the new classification to be used in con-
nection with correspondence carrying the character
Iracial matters or bombing matters. This classifi-
cation will be used in opening new cases carrying
racial matters or bombing matters. It will not be
. necessary for either the field or the Bureau to change
the classification number of existing cases or corre-
spondence.
The Records Branch has been consulted and
is agreeable to the new classification "157" New
sections and changes for manuals and handbooks are
being prepared and will be forwarded to the field.
RECOMMENDATION
and forwarded.
That the attached SAC Letter be approved
Tolson
Nichols
Boardman
Belmont
Mohr
Parsons
Rosen
Tamm
Trotter
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Tele. Room
Holloman
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Inspector H. L. Edwards
Enclosure sent
1-28-51
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1/27
REC-13
52 FEB 11 09
23 JAN 30 1959
This document is prepared in response to your request and is not for diesemi-
nation outside your Committee. Its use is limited to official proceedings by
your Committee and the content may not be disclosed to aathorized person-
nel without the express approval..of the FII.
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SSC REQUEST 9/29/75
ITM 17
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10/13/00 SP.2.ALM/776
In Reply, Please Refer to
File No.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
WASHINGTON 25, D. C.
(Typed January 23, 1959)
PERSONAL ATTENTION
Letter to All Special Agents in Charge:
Dear Sir:
کات فانا
RE:
BOMBING MATTERS
OR RACIAL MATTERS
(NEW CLASSIFICATION)
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ALL INTRORUPTOR SCHELTIDEN
10-13-00 SP-2 ALM/176
All correspondence and new cases opened
carrying the character bombing matters or racial
_matters should also carry the classification "157,"
It will not be necessary to change the classifica-
tion number of existing cases or correspondence.fzlating To
existing
New' sections and changes for manuals and
handbook are being prepared and will be forwarded
to your office.
This information should be brought to the
attention of all personnel handling this type of
investigation and they should become thoroughly fa-
miliar with the new manual sections, manual changes
and handbook changes when they are received in your
office.
Very truly yours,
John Edgar Hoover
Director
Bboravés
This document is prepared in response to your request and is not for dissemi-
nation outside your Committee. Its use is limited to official proceedings by
your Committee and the content may not be disclosed to unauthorized person.
nel without the express approval of the FBI .
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(E) BOMBING MATTERS OR RACIAL MATTERS (NEW CLASSIFICATION)
All correspondence and new cases opened under the character
bombing matters or racial matters should carry the classification
"157.' It will not be necessary to change the classification
number of correspondence relating to existing cases.
New sections and changes for manuals and handbook
are being prepared and will be forwarded to your office.
This information should be brought to the attention
of all personnel. handling this type of investigation and they
should become thoroughly familiar with the new manual sections,
manual changes and handbook changes when they are received in
your office.
Enclosures for (B)'
R
2/3/59
SAC LETTER NO. 59-7.
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John Edgar Hoover
Director
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February 6, 1959
RE: REVISED PAGES
MANUAL OF INSTRUCTIONS
REVISION NUMBER 185
drolite
There are
énumerated below pages for inclusion in the Manual of Instruc-
tions. Revisions may be noted by brackets. The dates appearing at the bottom of
the pages indicate the dates of revisions. The old corresponding pages should be
removed from the Manual and destroyed. The Special Agent in Charge has the respon-
sibility for the appropriate destruction of these old pages.
Volume II
Table of Contents Pages 3 and 4,
Section 23
(New section)
Volume III
Section 87
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Volume IV
Pages and 2
Page 3
Pages 89 and 90
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(Delete pages 88a and 88b)
Table of Contents
Section 122
Index
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Pages 1 and 2
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Pages 5 and 6
Pages 31 and 32-
Pages 39 and 40
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This document is prepared in response to your request and is not for dissemi-
nation outside your Committee. Its 
use is limited to official proceedings by
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Very truly yours,
John Edgar Hoover
Director
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MANUAL OF INSTRUCTIONS
VOLUME IV
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page No.
SECTION 114.
JAUAGE
A.
Statutes and Elements..
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
SECTION 115.
FEDERAL HOUSING ADMINISTRATION MATTERS
Departmental Instructions...
Possible Violations (Not All-Inclusive).
Pertinent Court Decisions........******
Policy....
...........
Investigative Procedure............…………….
Venue...
Classification...…………………………………………………¨… … … … … …
Character.......
Penalties - Maximum…………………………………………………..
INTERSTATE TRANSPORTATION OF FIREWORKS'
A.
Statute...
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
Violation...
Investigative Procedure.
Venue..
Classification.........………………………………………………………………….
Character..
SECTION 116. MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL SUITS
Background..
A.
B.
Policy....
C.
D.
Classification....………………………………………………………..
Character..
SECTION 117. DESTRUCTION OF AIRCRAFT OR MOTOR VEHICLES
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
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3
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D.
E.
F.
G.
AQUAGEUR
A. Statutes..
B. Violations
C.
Venue.......
Policy.......
***** ■ O G . . . . . . . . . ........
Investigative Procedure............………………………………
Prosecution.........
..............
Classification....………………………………………………………………………………..
H. Character...
SWITCHBLADE KNIFE ACT
SECTION 118.
A.
· Statutes..
B.
Elements..
C.
Policy....
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D.
Venue...
...........
E.
F.
Classification....……………
Character..
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VOLUME IV
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Page No.
SECTION 119.
INTERSTATE TRANSPORTATION OF UNSAFE REFRIGERATORS
A.
Statutes
B.
Elements.
C.
D.
E.
Classification........
Ff
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Folicy and Procedures....
Venue...
Character.....
SECTION 120. AUTOMOBILE INFORMATION DISCLOSURE ACT
1
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Investigative Procedure..
JAGAGE
A.
Statutes.
B.
Elements.
C.
D.
Venue.....
E.
........
Classification.......……………………………………….
F. Character. . . . . . . . . . .…………………………………………
WELFARE AND PENSION PLANS DISCLOSURE ACT
SECTION 121.
A.
B.
JAUANEU
E.
Statutes.
Elements....
C.
Department Instructions.........
Investigative Procedure..
Classification......…………………………………
F. Character....
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SECTION 122.
RACIAL MATTERS
k.
B.
Investigations of Klan-Type Urganizations, Hate
Organizations, and Associated Individuals....
Classification....
C.
Character..
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SECTION 122. RACIAL MATTERS
122A
INVESTIGATIONS OF KLAN-TYPE ORGANIZATIONS, HATE ORGANIZATIONS, AND ASSOCIATED
INDIVIDUALS
[A.
1.
·
While these are considered oriminal investigations, they are considered
delicate in nature and require the application of the restrictions
necessary in conducting security-type investigations.
Therefore, the
investigations and reports are to be handled in accordance with the
general rules applying to security-type investigations.
2.. Caution
3.
•
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Extreme care must be exercised to insure that in every instance there is
a proper basis for investigation. Sound judgment must be used to avoid
investigation of organizations or individuals that merely sponsor unpopular
causes or propaganda but do not meet the standards outlined under item
3a below. The Bureau must insure that there will be no justifiable basis
for any charge that these investigations infringe upon constitutional
freedoms of speeoh, press, or assemblage.
Investigations
2.
b.
C.
Investigation is confined to those organizations or associated
individuals that either:
Have been designated pursuant to Executive Order 10450
Have not been designated under Executive Order 10450 but there
is an actual or alleged affiliation or subsidiary relation with
a designated organization
(3) Have adopted a policy or have allegedly adopted a policy of
advocating, condohing, or inciting the use of force or violence
to deny others their rights under the Constitution
Have allegedly committed acts of violence
Have actually or allegedly committed violations of laws within
the Bureau's jurisdiction
During the investigation of Klan-type organizations and hate
organizations, the following information should be obtained:
(1) Organization structure
2345
a) Headquarters
b Officers
(c) Location of klaverns or local chapters
Objectives
Publications and propaganda
4) Finances
Activity of klaverns or local chapters
a
b
Name and address
Officers
Estimated membership and recruiting activities
Meetings
I. Date
Type (open or closed)
II.
III.
Place
IV.
Estimated attendance
Follow through public source material and established sources
activities of organizations which do not qualify for investigation
under above standards. Initiate investigation upon receipt of
information which brings organization within investigative criteria
and at the same time advise Bureau this action taken and basis
therefor.
a. Conduct no investigation regarding individual acts of violence
allegedly or actually committed by an organization in absence of
information indicating violation within Bureau's jurisdiction.
However, concerning each such incident, the following information
should be obtained through informants and sources in connection
with investigations of such organizations:
This document is prepared in response to your request and is not for dissemi-
nation outside your Committee.
your Committee and the 
content may not be disclosed to unauthorized person-
Its use is limited to official 
proceedings by
nel without the express approval of the FBI
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4.
SECTION 122. RACIAL MATTERS
Which group involved
Whether action taken was on initiative of individual members or
with knowledge or approval of leadership
In initial communication reporting' violent act, advise if there is
or is not indication of organization participation.
-If act of violence is a criminal violation over which Bureau has
jurisdiction, be guided by instructions concerning the specific
violation; if the act of violence is a bombing or attempted bombing
✓ having religious or racial aspects or involving a religious or
educational institution, be guided by the specific instructions
relating to bombings, and attempted bombings.
8.
1.
g.
h.
Agents are not to attend functions or rallies of any Klan or hate
group although open to the public.
These investigations must be both vigorous and incisive. The
fundamental objective is to identify those who may be engaged or
responsible for acts of violence, and care must be taken to avoid
becoming involved in widespread, nebulous investigation which does
not go to the heart of the problem at hand. When a case is opened,
it should receive immediate continuous attention until the initial
allegation is resolved. The case should be promptly closed if it is
definitely determined that it does not fall within the criteria set
out in item 3a above.
Individual cases should be opened on officers, leaders, and active
workers in these organizations to determine whether they have been
involved in acts of violence or have a definite potential for future
acts of violence. Good judgment and discretion must be exercised in
the case of prominent individuals who may be dupes of such organiza-
tions and who may hold nominal office. Immediately advise the Bureau
when investigation of a prominent person is contemplated; and if
there is any question as to whether there is sufficient probable
cause to fully justify investigation, no investigation should be
conducted without Bureau approval.
Names of members in attendance at meetings should not be set out in
investigative reports but should be indexed from informant reports.
Names of new members should be furnished the Bureau by letter for
indexing purposes.
Informants and interviews
&.
bo
In order that the Bureau may discharge its responsibilities, it is
mandatory that information be obtained regarding all pertinent Klan
or hate organization activities. In this regard it is necessary
that informants be developed in all such organizations which meet
the criteria set forth in 3a above. Efforts in this regard must be
discreet.
Preliminary interviews with rank-and-file members of an organization
and other individuals not connected with such organizations conducted
solely for the purpose of determining the attitude of the individual
may be authorized by the SAC. To obtain authority from the SAC,
credit, arrest, informant, and indices checks should be made and a
memorandum prepared for the SAC setting forth this information so
that he may make a decision regarding the propriety of the interview.
Officials of local groups or national officers are not to be inter-
viewed without prior Bureau authority. Likewise where a greater than
usual risk is involved, such as individuals employed in the newspaper
field, educational field, radio and television industry, and the like,
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SECTION 122. RACIAL MATTERS
122A - C
specific Bureau authority must be obtained. Two Agents should be
present when an organifation official is interviewed and, if possible,
two Agents should be present at interviews with organization members.
During such an interview, no attempt should be made to develop the
individual as an informant%3B but if he is cooperative and has a
potential for development as an informant, complete background infor-
mation should be obtained and specific Bureau authority requested
to develop him as an informant.
Bureau authority not necessary prior to interview with organization
members in criminal- or applicant-type cases; however, interview
should be confined to subject matter of inquiry, unless data
concerning organization volunteered by interviewee.
Submit by September 15 and March 15 each year letter captioned
"Semiannual listing of Klan and hate organizations and informant
coverage," Bureau file #157-1, containing:
(3)
Names of Klan and hate organizations active in your territory
Coverage of each Klan broken down by klaverns and each hate
organization broken down into local chapters showing identities
of informants and sources reporting on each
Estimated membership by klaverns or chapters and basis for
estimate
CLASSIFICATION
[C. CHARACTER
157
RACIAL MATTERS]
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MANUAL OF INSTRUCTIONS
REVISION NUMBER 196
RE: -REVISED PAGES
There are enumerated below pages for inclusion in the Manual of Instruc-
The dates appearing at the bottom of
tions. Revisions may be noted by brackets.
the pages indicate the dates of revisions. The old corresponding pages should be
removed from the Manual and destroyed. The Special Agent in Charge has the respon-
sibility for the appropriate destruction of these old pages.
Volume I
Section 7
-
Pages 7-11 and 12-
Pages 16 and 20
Volume II
Reges 21 and 22
Section 23
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Pages and 2
Pages 3 and 4
Section 42
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Enclosures (19)
Volume III
Section 66 Page 7
Pages 7a and 8
Section 87
- Pages 33 and 34
Pages 53 and 54
Volume IV
Section 102
-
Pages 23 and 24
Section 105 Pages 3 and
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Section 108 -Pages 7 and 8
Pages 11 and 12
Page 13
Section 122
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Pages 1 and 2
Pages 3 and 4
Pages 5 and 6
Page
Its use
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nation outside your Committee.
your Committee and the cpntert may not b
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Very truly yours,
John Edgar Hoover
Director
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INVESTIGATIONS OF KLAN-TYPE ORGANIZATIONS, HATE ORGANIZATIONS, AND ASSOCIATED
INDIVIDUALS
1.
2.
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3.
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While these are considered oriminal investigations, they are considered
• delicate in nature and require the application of the restrictions
necessary in conducting security-type investigations. Therefore, the
investigations and reports are to be handled in accordance with the
general rules applying to security-type investigations.
Caution
Extrême care must be exercised to insure that in every instance there is
a proper basis for investigation. Sound judgment must be used to avoid
investigation, of organizations or individuals that merely sponsor unpopular
causes or propaganda but do not meet the standards outlined under item
3a below. The Bureau must insure that there will be no justifiable basis
for any charge that these investigations infringe upon constitutional
freedoms of speech, press, or assemblage.
Investigations
3.
Investigation is confined to those organizations or associated
individuals that either:
(1)
(2)
Have been designated pursuant to Executive Order 10450
Have not been designated under Executive Order 10450 but there
is an actual or alleged affiliation or subsidiary relation with
a designated organization
(3) Have adopted a policy or have allegedly adopted a policy of
advocating, condoning, or inciting the use of force or violence
to deny others their rights under the Constitution
Have allegedly committed acts of violence
Have actually or allegedly committed violations. of laws within
the Bureau's jurisdiction
b. During the investigation of Klan-type organizations and hate
organizations, the following information should be obtained:
(1) Organization structure
c.
a.
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a Headquarters
(b)
Officers
Location of klaverns or local chapters
Objectives
Publications and propaganda
Finances
Activity of klaverns or local chapters
a Name and address
b
Officers
Estimated membership and recruiting activities
Meetings
I. Date
II.
III.
Type (open or closed)
Place
IV. Estimated attendance
Follow through public source material and established sources
activities of organizations which do not qualify for investigation
under above standards. Initiate investigation upon receipt of
information which brings organization within investigative criteria
and at the same time advise Bureau this action taken and basis
therefor.
Conduct no investigation regarding individual acts of violence
allegedly or actually committed by an organization in absence of
information indicating violation within, Bureau's jurisdiction.
However, concerning each such incident, the following information
should be obtained through informants and sources in connection
with investigations of such organizations:
This document is prepared in response to your request and is not for dissemi
nation outside your Committee. Its rei Imited to official proceedings by
your Committee and the content may not be disclosed to unauthorized person-
nel without the express approval of the FBI .
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Which group involved
Whether action taken was on initiative of individual members or
with knowledge or approval of leadership
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In initial communication reporting violent act, advise if there is
or is not indication of organization participation.
If act of violence is a criminal violation over which Bureau has
jurisdiction, the guided by instructions concerning the specific
violation; if the act of violence is a bombing or attempted bombing
having religious or racial aspects or involving a religious or
educational institution, be guided by the specific instructions
relating to bombings and attempted bombings.
Agents are not to attend functions or rallies of any Klan or hate
group although open to the public.
The
These investigations must be both vigorous and incisive.
fundamental objective is to identify those who may be engaged or
responsible for acts of violence, and care must be taken to avoid
becoming involved in widespread, nebulous investigation which does
not go to the heart of the problem at hand. When a case is opened,
it should receive immediate continuous attention until the initial
allegation is resolved. The case should be promptly closed if it is
definitely determined that it does not fall within the criteria set
out in item 3a above.
Individual cases should be opened on officers, leaders, and 'active
workers in these organizations to determine whether they have been
involved in acts of violence or have a definite potential for future
acts of violence. [Wholesale investigations of individuals of these
organizations should not be conducted and investigations of in-
dividual members should be initiated only on a most selective
basis. Individuals investigated should be those who are key personnel
who actually formulate and carry out the organization's policy and
not those individuals who merely attend meetings on a regular basis.
If there is any question as to whether such an investigation should
be initiated, the facts, should be presented to the Bureau for its
consideration.]
.
Immediately advise the Bureau when investigation of a prominent
person is contemplated; and if there is any question as to whether
there is sufficient probable cause to fully justify investigation,
no investigation should be conducted without Bureau approval.
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[The Bureau should be advised by letter of the information obtained,
together with a statement as to whether the individual warrants
inclusion on the potential bombing suspects list of your office.
If investigation indicates that the individual should not be included,
the case may then be closed administratively. If the subject is
included on the list, the matter should be handled in accordance
with instructions set forth in section 23, volume II, of this
manual concerning bombing matters.]
Names of members in attendance at meetings should not be set out in
investigative reports but should be indexed from informant's (statements.]
Names of new members should be furnished the Bureau by letter for
indexing purposes.
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Informants and interviews
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In order that the Bureau may discharge its responsibilities, it is
mandatory that information.be obtained regarding all pertinent Klan
or. hate organization activities. In this regard it is necessary
that informants be developed in all such organizations which meet
the criteria set forth in 3a above. Efforts in this regard must be
discreet.
Preliminary interviews with rank-and-file members of an organization
✓ and other individuals not connected with such organizations conducted
solely for the purpose of determining the attitude of the individual
may be authorized by the SAC. To obtain authority from the SAC,
credit, arrest, informant, and indices checks should be made and a
memorandum prepared for the SAC setting forth this information so
that he may make a decision regarding the propriety of the interview.
Officials of local groups or national officers are not to be inter-
viewed without prior Bureau authority. Likewise where a greater than
usual risk is involved, such as individuals employed in the news paper
field, educational field, radio and television industry, and the like,
specific Bureau authority must be obtained. Two Agents should be
present when an organization official is interviewed and, if possible,
two Agents should be present at interviews with organization members.
During such an interview, no attempt should be made to develop the
individual as an informant; but if he is cooperative and has a
potential for development as an informant, complete background infor-
mation should be obtained and specific Bureau authority requested
to develop him as an informant.
Bureau authority not necessary prior. to interview with organization
members in criminal- or applicant-type cases; however, interview
should be confined to subject matter of inquiry, unless data
concerning organization volunteered by interviewee.
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Original and one copy of semiannual letter captioned "Klan Organiza-
tions, Hate Organizations and Racial Informants, Racial Matters,
Bombing Matters, to be submitted according to schedule set out
below. Where there is no pertinent activity or information, à
negative statement should be made.
January 1 and July 1
Albany
Albuquerque
Atlanta
Baltimore
February 1 and August 1
Buffalo
Charlotte
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Dallas
Denver
March 1 and September 1
Cleveland
Indianapolis
Jacksonville
Los Angeles
January 15 and July 15
Birmingham
Boston
Butte
Chicago
February 15 and August 15
Cincinnati
Detroit
El Paso
Kansas City
March 15 and September 15
Houston
Louisville
Milwaukee
New Orleans
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Memphis
Newark
New Haven
Oklahoma City
St. Louis
• May 1 and November 1
Miami
Norfolk
Philadelphia
Portland
San Antonio
June 1 and December 1
Mobile
Richmond
Springfield
San Francisco
April 15 and October 15
Omaha
Phoenix
New York
Knowville
May 15 and November 15
Little Rock
Pittsburgh
Salt Lake City
San Diego
June 15 and December 15
Seattle
Savannah
Minneapolis
Washington Field
The semiannual letter should not be disseminated outside the Bureau,
should be given proper security in field office, and should contain
following information. Where there is no pertinent activity or
information, a negative statement should be made.
(1)
(2)
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Klan Organizations, Hate Organizations, and Informant coverage
(a) Names of Klan and hate organizations active in your
territory
(b) Coverage of each Klan broken down by Klaverns and each
hate organization broken down into local chapters showing
identities of informants and sources reporting on each
Estimated membership by Klavern or chapter and basis for
estimate
(c)
Racial informants by geographic location
List the following under headquarters city and each resident
agency within your division:
(a) Symbol numbers of all racial informants with indications
as to which are reqularly paid
(b) List of names or symbol numbers of all approved potential
racial informants indicating those regularly paid
(c) List of name or symbol number of each confidential source
indicating those which are reqularly paid
(3) Individuals under pending investigation
(4)
List of individuals being investigated under provisions of
section 23, volume II and section 122, volume IV, of this
Manual, other than potential bombing suspects.
Potential Bombing Suspects
List of potential bombing suspects of your office including
descriptior, basis of selection, and other areas in which
*individual should be considered as suspect,
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The Bureau does not have investigative jurisdiction over such general
racial matters, as race riots, civil demonstrations, and similar
developments except in instances in which the action is a violation of
statute over which the Bureau has jurisdiction or some subversive
influence is at work. Insofar as Federal jurisdiction in general racial
matters is concerned, U. S. Army regulations place responsibility upon
the Army to keep advised of any developments of a civil disturbance
nature which may require the rendering of assistance to civil authorities
or the intervention of Federal troops. OSI and ONI have collateral
responsibility under Army in such matters and copies of pertinent
documents disseminated to Army concerning such matter should be furnished
to OSI and ONI.
Policy
a.
As an intelligence function the Bureau does have the responsibility
of advising appropriate Government agencies and officials on both
a national and local level of all pertinent information obtained
concerning such incidents. In this connection it is the personal
responsibility of each SAC to make the necessary arrangements to
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insure that all developments of this type occurring within his
territory are promptly reported to his office and upon receipt
thereof furnished to the Bureau by whatever form of communication
is warranted under the circumstances.
Since the Bureau does not have investigative jurisdiction in general
racial matters, no open investigation is to be conducted concerning
general racial matters as such.
In instances in which civil rights may be involved or in which
a racial incident may involve an act which constitutes a criminal
violation over which the Bureau has jurisdiction, be guided by
instructions concerning the specific violation. Likewise, if the
incident involves a bombing or attempted bombing having religious or
racial aspects or involving a religious or educational institution,
be guided by the specific instructions relating to bombings and
attempted bombings.
In instances in which some subversive influence is determined to
be at work, be guided by instructions pertaining to investigation of
the specific subversive influence involved.
CAUTION. By their very nature racial matters are extremely delicate
and great care must be exercised in the approach to such matters.
Procedures
a.
b.
d.
Information dealing with general racial matters, such as proposed
or actual activities of individuals, officials, committees,
legislatures, organizations, etc., in the racial field, must be
furnished to the Bureau expeditiously by whatever means of communication
is warranted by the specific nature of the information and the cir-
cumstances involved.
Of
Pertinent information bearing on general racial matters which
would not otherwise be available to interested Government agencies,
such as that obtained through sources and informants, and which is
of such a nature that it would normally-be furnished to the Bureau
by letter or airtel must be transmitted to the Bureau in form
suitable for dissemination. In general, pertinent information
bearing on general racial matters appearing in newspapers or
publications need not be furnished to the Bureau in form suitable
for dissemination. In such instances merely submit copies of
pertinent newspaper articles and publications to the Bureau.
course, if such data is clearly of a nature as to require contacts
with appropriate sources, such as information of unusual local or
national importance, submit same expeditiously in form suitable for
dissemination. Concisely summarize the pertinent article and include
therein the results of contacts with appropriate sources.
Maintain contact with pertinent informants and sources and keep
Bureau and local intelligence agencies advised of any additional
pertinent developments. Unless circumstances clearly indicate
necessity for more expeditious handling, furnish such additional data
to the Bureau promptly in form suitable for dissemination.
In many instances situations involving members of the Negro and
Caucasian races result in violations of criminal statutes over which
the Bureau has investigative jurisdiction. While such matters are
to be handled in accordance with instructions pertaining to the
substantive violation involved, the Bureau has the additional
responsibility of disseminating pertinent information concerning
any racial aspects of such situations to appropriate Government
officials and agencies that do not ordinarily receive reports in
criminal matters. Therefore, the submission of a report concerning
the criminal violation involved alone is insuficient. In general,
pertinent data concerning the racial situation involved must be
submitted immediately to Bureau in form suitable for dissemination
in order that it may reach interested agencies as soon as possible.
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Where information is received in connection with racial matters
indicating that individuals or organizations have resorted to or
contemplate resorting to violence, you must
(1) Immediately advise the Bureau of full facts by expeditious
means depending upon urgency of circumstances
(2)
Immediately advise appropriate law enforcement agency having
jurisdiction in the matter unless it is already cognizant.
If a compelling reason exists for not so advising the pertinent
law enforcement agency, such as the possibility of exposing
the informant furnishing the information, immediately furnish
the Bureau with full facts. Include therein recommendations as
• to what other trustworthy local or state law enforcement agencies
or officials may be used as intermediaries. through whom the
information in question may be furnished to the law enforcement
agency actually having jurisdiction in such a manner as to
fully protect the specific informant and the Bureau as the source
thereof.
Immediately advise the local office of military intelligence
Contact all appropriate informants and sources to determine
if they possess any additional pertinent data concerning the
matter and instruct them to be alert for and to promptly
furnish to you any such pertinent data obtained.
(5) Prepare and submit pertinent data to the Bureau in form
suitable for dissemination. Include in the communication the
results of contacts with appropriate sources and informants;
the time and date that local agencies were advised; and the
identities of the individuals so advised. (Where information
is furnished to an intermediary official or law enforcement.
agency and not to the agency actually having jurisdiction, set
forth in the cover page the reasons for such procedure.)
Submit communication same day original information received
except where original information is received after normal
working hours, when communication is to be submitted beginning
of next workday.
(6) Maintain contact with pertinent informants and sources and
keep Bureau, pertinent local law enforcement agency, and
local intelligence agencies advised of any additional pertinent
developments as they occur. Unless circumstances clearly indicate
necessity for more expeditious handling, furnish such additional
data to Bureau and intelligence agencies in form suitable for
dissemination.
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If it relates to general racial matters,
"Racial Matters" followed by name of community and/or state to which
information relates.]
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U. S. SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE TO
STUDY GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS WITH
RESPECT TO INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (SSC)
Reference is made to letter from Mr. John T.
Elliff of the SSC Staff to Mr. Michael E. Shaheen, Jr.,
Special Counsel for Intelligence Coordination, Department
of Justice, dated October 2, 1975, which attached request
for FBI and Department of Justice materials.
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Request Number 1 related to all material pertaining
to a meeting among Mr. D. E. Moore, Mr. A. H. Belmont and
Attorney General Nicholas de B. Katzenbach on or about
February 27, 1965, regarding FBI mail intercept operations.
The following documents are enclosed responsive to this
request:
1.
Memorandum from A. H. Belmont to Mr. Tolson,
subject "The Long Committee," dated February 27, 1965.
2. Memorandum for Mr. Tolson, et al., from
Mr. Hoover, dated March 1, 1965.
3.
Memorandum for Mr. Tolson, et al., from
Mr. Hoover, dated March 2, 1965.
Request Number 2 in attachment to referenced
letter is receiving expeditious attention and will be
responded to as soon as possible.
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WALTER F. MONDALE, MINN.
WALTER D. HUDDLESTON, KY.
ROBERT MORGAN, N.C.
GARY HART, QUI.O.
BARRY GOLDWATER, ARIZ.
CHARLES MC C. MATHIAS, JR., MD.
RICHARD 5. SCHWEIKER, PA.
WILLIAM G. MILLER, STAFF DIRECTO
FREDERICK A. O. SCHWARZ, JR., CHIEF COMEL
CURTIS R. SMOTHERS, MINORITY COUNSEL
Anited State Senate
SELECT COMMITTEE TO
STUDY GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS WITH
RESPECT TO INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES
(PURSUANT TO S. RES. 21, 94TH CONGRESS)
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510
October 2, 1975
Michael E. Shaheen, Jr.
Special Counsel for Intelligence Coordination
U. S. Department of Justice
Washington, D.C. 20530
Dear Mike:
Attached are requests for FBI and Department of Justice materials.
Please consider these to
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Director
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Additional Requests Regarding FBI Mail Intercepts
1.
2.
All material pertaining to a meeting between Mr. D. E.
Moore, Mr. A. H. Belmont, and Attorney General
Nicholas de B. Katzenbach on or about February 27,
1965 regarding FBI mail intercept operations.
All material pertaining to an FBI mail opening project in
regard to a suspected Soviet or Soviet-bloc illegal
agent who resided in Riverside, California and occurred
for approximately four to eight weeks in autumn of
1961 or 1962. Mail was allegedly opened in the FBI
resident office in Riverside.
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The Attorney General called on the morning of
February 27, 1965, to advise he wanted to consult with the
Bureau on certain problems raised by the Long Committee, which
is exploring the use of mail covers, et cetera. He noted there
was a possible problem concerning Chief Inspector Montague's
testimony and whether it was necessary for Montague to change
his testimony. Also, he felt that Internal Revenue Service had
been using investigative techniques which they should not use
and this could pose a problem. He said that the President had
asked him to coordinate with all executive agencies concerning
the problems raised by the Long Committee.
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Inspector Moore and I met with the 'Attorney General in
his office this afternoon. Mr. Courtney Evans was present. I
told the Attorney General that in Montague's testimony he was
told by Attorney Fensterwald that if any of the questions had
national security implications Montague should not answer them.
Consequently, Montague was estopped from doing other than answeri
in the negative when asked questions touching on national
security. With this interpretation, it was questionable whether
an attempt should be made to change or explain Montague's
testimony, particularly in view of the obvious lack of judgment
on the part of Fensterwald and the desire of Long for publicity.
I made it clear to the Attorney General that from our dealings
with Montague, he was a man of integrity and sacrificed his
personal desires for the welfare of the country and had cooperate
fully with us. The Attorney General said he had no intention
of changing one word of Montague's testimony, but he was
considering advising Long and Fensterwald that there were
extreme delicate national security matters touching on the areas
being covered by the committee and there could be exceptions to
the answers given in the testimony when they touched on such
sensitive security matters. He said further that he contemplates
seeing Senator Long and impressing on him that the committee
would not want to stumble by mistake into an area of extreme
interest to the national security as they nearly did in a matter
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affecting CIA. (Apparently CIA got wind of some inquiries by
the committee relative to their secret operation and went to
the committee and warned them off.) Katzenbach contemplates
asking for a list of the witnesses who will appear before the
committee together with a brief summary of the expected testimony.
On the basis of this, he will be able to advise Senator Long
when he should steer clear of a sensitive area.
I told Mr. Katzenbach that I certainly agree that this
matter should be controlled at the committee level but that
I felt pressure would have to be applied so that the personal
interest of Senator Long became involved rather than on any
ideological basis. Mr. Katzenbach said that he had already
talked to Vice President Humphrey about Fensterwald, who he
considered a wild man, and that Humphrey had promised to talk
to Long concerning Fensterwald. Katzenbach said that in
addition to the Vice President he might have to resort to
pressure from the President himself, although he would prefer
to work it out without resorting to the President. He indicated
there was no one on the committee itself who could be helpful
land that he did not expect any help from Senator Easthan,
Mr. Katzenbach said that he expected trouble from the
possible activities of IRS and the military in the investigative
field; that if some of these matters are uncovered before the
committee they will tend to undermine the restricted and
tightly controlled operations of the Burean. I told him that
our operations are tightly controlled and particularly in the
delicate areas of concern, we restrict ourselves to important
(security matters.
Mr. Katzenbach said he was going to see Senator Long.
on Monday and wanted to know if the Bureau would like someone
to go along with him. I told him no.
ACTION:
Mr. Katzenbach said he would advise us of the results
of his conversation with Long. He also asked that I advise
the Director of our discussion and I told him I would.
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The Long Committee
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problem in order that he might contact Senator Eastman (in an
effort to warn the Long Committee away from those areas which
would be injurious to the national defense. (Of couse I made
no mention of such a contact to the Attorney General.)
Mr. DeLoach advised that Senator Eastman is in Mississippi and
he will contact him upon his return Monday.
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that I had talked to icnator Jameastiano today, in regard to the hearings
before the Long Committee concerning mail covers, et cetera. I stated benator
Bastiand is in Mississippi today but he is going to see benator Xong not later
than wednesday morning to caution him that this fellow 7onsterwald must not
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Office Department. The Attorney General stateo ne was going to see benator
Long himself and asked if I thought he ought to wait until after senator bastland
talks to Benator Long. I stated the timing might be well if he did wait as sestland
assured me he will see Long not later than weanssway and then it he, the Attorney
General, could see Long sometime Wemnesday, it would probably tie it down onco
and for all as there are no hearings until wednesday anyway. The Attorney
General stated he thought they were having a hearing tomorrow, but he would
check. I stated if there is a hearing tomorrow, then I would be inclined for the
Attorney General to see benator Lang now but if it is not besore Wednesday, then
I think he should let Scnator Lastland see what he can do. I stated senator
Eastland thoroughly understands the matter and said he does not intend to have
that gone into and that obviously Fusterwald is getting in over his head and
that has to be stopped. BERNARD
Very truly yours,
J. E. H.
John E igar Hoover REC- 44
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MR. BALMONT
MR. GALE
MR. ROSAN
MR. SULLIVAN
MR, DE LOACH
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The Attorney General called and advised that he had talked to
Senator Long last night. Senator Long's cor:mittee is looking into mali covers
et cetera. The Attorney General stated he thought somebody nad already spuess
to Senator Long as he said he did not want to get into any national security area
And was willing to take stepe not to do this. The Attorney General stated buat
Mr. Pensterwald was prosent for part of the meeting and Fensterwald had sald
that he had some possiple witnesses who are former kureau Agents and they
were asked if mail was opened, they would take the Fifth Amendment. Tue
Attorney General stated that before they are called, he would like to know who
they are ana wacther they were ever involved in any program touching on national
security and if not, it is their own business, out ti they were, we would want to
know. The Attorney Guneral stated the senator promised that ne would have á
chance to look at the names if he wanted to, personally and confidentialiy, And
the ilst would have any names involving national security deleted and he would
tell the Senator how many but no more.
Tavel MAR
Trotter
Tele. Room
Holmes
Gandy
The Attorney General stated that the Postmaster General is going
down there this morning himself which he, the Attorney General, thought would
be helpful to Chief Inspector Montague of the Post Offlue Department.
The Attorney General stated that Senator Long also said he is not going
to propose legislation to abolish mail covers as he thought they served a usciul
purpose but he aid thinx inat control should be tigutened. I stated I thought there
was great laxity in the matter of wall covers and the matter of tapping tolephones.]
I stated I have always been of the view and recommended back when
Tom Clark was Attorney General that no egency of the Government should tap
a telephone except with the written approval of the Attorney General. I stated
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Memorandum for Messrs. Toison, Belmont, Gale, Rosen, Sullivan, DeLoach
there would then be in one place a list of £'k phone taps and the purpose and
Teason for them, I stated that it w a fact, insofar as I am concerned, that I
am the only head of an agency who does not have authority to tap telephones,
I stated that I know that subordinates down the line in some agencles will tap
phones without the knowledge of the chief of the agency and there is grave
suspicion in washington by come newspapermen that tusir phones have been
tapped by agencies of the Governucent trying to find out where they are getting
their information. I stated I have always been opposed to the law wiszeby it is
necessary to get the authority of a court to tap phones because of the composition
of some of our courts and the employees thereof, but I have always felt that
the President shouú issue an Executive Order confucatially to all agencies
that all phone tapping be discontinuod except when spoculically approved by
the Attorney General so there would be in one place a list and then if any
committee in Congress got on the warpath, the attorney General would have
a list be could vouch for as being the unly phones tapped by the Government.
The Attorney General stated that made sense. I stated many agencies are
opposed Decause they realize there would be a marked restriction. I stated
we only have 45 phone taps, which is a low number for a country the sise of
ours and the area we have to cover. The Attorney General stated no one has
any idea how many phone taps the whole Government has.
I stated there is also a school being condusted in California by a
private organization which instructs the Treasury Department and the Internal
Revenue service in the matter of phone tapping and they have sent their own
personnel tacre to be trained. I stated internal Revenue has also from time
to time hired private outside phone tappers to do their tapping. I stated it is
that type of thing if there were a real investigation which would come out.
The Attorney General commented that he would not guarantée some of it won't
come out. I stated I was amazed when I learned of the school in California
as I saw a reference to it in the newspaper and wanted to know what it was and
what officers attended. I stated we have our owa instructors and do it ourselves.
I stated I thought the Attorney General had made good beauway with
Senator Long. The Attorney General stated he thought it would be helpful, but his
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Memorandum for Messrs. Toison, Belmont, Gale, Rosen, Sullivan, DeLoach
problem is that he thinks the Senator is fine but he does not think that Fc:isterwald
is as straightforward, or to put it another way that Fensterwald is smart and
derious and the Senator is straightforward and not very bright and that is the
problem. I stated I thought that Fensterwald is trying to get publicity for the
Senator. The Attorney General stated the Senator said he aid not want to get
into this and he would give him, the Attorney General, the names and a summary
of the testimony and told Fensterwald to do so, but he, the Attorney General,
can't say Fensterwald is going to do it; that he will on some but he did not ADOW
that he would on all. I stated I had no tasth or confidence in Feusterwald end
neither did Genator bastiand. The Attorney General stated that beuator fastland
may have already talked to senator Long or else the Vice President, but somebody.
had waked him up. i stated Senator Eastland said he would do it wednesday, but
he may have called him.
The Attorney General stated that is where it stande now and we shall
see what happens.
Very truly yours,
J. E. H.
John Edgar Hoover
Director
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concerning meeting among Moore, Belmont and
Katzenbach on FBI mail intercept operations.
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Mr. J. A. Mintz
(1 - Mr. J. B. Hotis)
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Mr. W. R. Wannall
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Mr. W. O. Cregar
Assoc. Dir.
Dep. AD Adm. —
Dop. AD Inv.
Asst. Dir.:
Admin.
Comp. Syst.
Ext. Affairs
The Attorney General
Director, FBI
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U. S. SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE
ON INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (SSC)
October 15,
#MDE16
1975
ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN 
IS UNCLASSIFIED
DATE 11/26/10 BY SP-2ALM/116
Reference is made to the October 7, 1975, request
of the SSC wherein certain enclosed documents relating to
mail intercept programs were submitted for declassification.
the))
Enclosed for your approval and forwarding to the
Committee is the original of a memorandum which transmits the
documents enclosed with referenced letter. These document's
have been excised in accordance with an agreement between
representatives of the FBI and Mr. John T. Elliff of the SSC.
These documents, in their excised form, are declassified and
are available to the SSC for whatever use the Committee deems
appropriate.
Also enclosed for your records is a copy of the
memorandum effecting the transmittal of the documents to the
SSC.
Enclosures (2)
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Attention: Michael E. Shaheen, Jr.
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Gen. Inv.
Ident.
Inspection
Plan. & Eval.
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Per
what
The documents enclosed with referenced letter concern
Intoll. ✓ the Hunter Project; Z Coverage; CHIPROP Survey; SAM Survey; GUS
Laboratory Survey; CHICAN Survey; JOE Survey and the CHICLET Survey. These
documents have been reviewed by personnel of the Intelligence
NOTE CONTINUED PAGE 2
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Mr. W. O. Cregar
October 15, 1975
U. S. SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE TO
STUDY GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS WITH
RESPECT TO INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (SSC)
AL
Assoc. Dir.
Dep. AD Adm. _
Dep. AD inv.
Asst. Dir.:
Admin.
Comp. Syst.
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Files & Com. _
Gen. Inv.
Ident.
Inspection
Intell.
Laboratory
Plan. & Eval. _
Spec. Inv.
Training
Legal Coun.
Telephone Rm.
Reference is made to the letter from the
Domestic Intelligence Task Force Director, SSC, to the
Special Counsel for Intelligence Coordination, Office of
the Deputy Attorney General, dated October 7, 1975, wherein
certain documents relating to mail intercept programs were
enclosed. Referenced letter requested these documents be
appropriately excised for future use at public hearings
of the SSC.
This letterhead memorandum transmits to the SSC
copies of these documents appropriately excised and, where
necessary, declassified. The documents are being transmitted
to the SSC for whatever use the Committee deems appropriate.
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NOTE CONTINUED:
Division and have been appropriately excised for use by the
Committee at public hearings to be scheduled starting 10/21/75.
In excising these documents they have been accordingly
declassified removing any and all information to sensitive
sources, identities of target countries and Agent personnel.
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FRANK CHURCH, IDAHO, CHAIRMAN
JOHN G. TOWER, TEXAS, VICE CHAIRMAN
PHILIP A. HART, MICH.
WALTER F. MONDALE, MINN.
WALTER D. HUDDLESTON, KY.
ROBERT MORGAN, N.C.
GARY HART, COLO.
HOWARD H. BAKER, JR., TENN.
BARRY GOLDWATER, ARIZ.
CHARLES MCC. MATHIAS, JR., MD.
RICHARD S. SCHWEIKER, PA.
WILLIAM G. MILLER, STAFF DIRECTOR
FREDERICK A. O. SCHWARZ, JR., CHIEF COUNSEL
CURTIS R. SMOTHERS, MINORITY COUNSEL
Vlnited States Senate
SELECT COMMITTEE TO
STUDY GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS WITH
RESPECT TO INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES
(PURSUANT TO S. RES. 21, 94TH CONGRESS)
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510
October 7,
1975
Michael E. Shaheen, Jr., Esq.
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HEREIN IS 
UNCLASSINTE
DATE 11-14-00 37 SP2 ALM/JTG
Special Counsel for Intelligence Coordination
Office of the Deputy Attorney General
U. S. Department of Justice
Washington, D. C. 20530
Dear Mike:
The enclosed documents relating to mail inter-
cept programs are submitted for declassification by the
Department of Justice and the FBI. Portions of these docu-
ments which reveal sensitive sources or on-going operations
should be appropriately excised for use at public hearings.
A list of these documents is also attached.
Those documents which are followed by an asterisk on this
list do not appear to be classified, but are nonetheless
included because their contents are similar in nature to
those documents which are classified.
These documents should be declassified by
Tuesday, October 14, to allow sufficient preparation time
for the mail hearings, which are now scheduled to begin
on Tuesday, October 21.
Sincerely,
Enclosures
CC: Mr. Paul Daly
John T. Elliff
Director
Domestic Intelligence Task Force
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c: Paul Daly
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AILSBIRIFORMATION CON
FERNIS UNCLASSIFT)
ATE 
1/20/00 BY SP-2 ALMIITC
1. Belmont to Boardman
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1/22/58*
2. Belmont to Boardman
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2/6/58*
.3.
Angleton (CIA) to Director, FBI
4. Branigan to Belmont
5.
6.
-
4/21/58*
D.E. Moore to Belmont -3/10/61*
Branigan to W.C. Sullivan
·· 2/6/58
--
-
6/9/61*
7. Branigan to W.C. Sullivan - 8/25/61, with attached blind
8.
Branigan to W.C. Sullivan
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memo "Re: Project Hunter,"
dated 8/21/61*
11/2/62, with attached blind
memo "Re: Project Hunter,"
dated 10/30/62*
9. Wannall to W.C. Sullivan - 3/27/63*
10.
11.
12.
Triplett to Branigan
-
8/24/66*
Papich to D.J. Brennan
-
1/16/69*
Routing slip to Angleton (CIA) from J. Edgar Hoover, .dated
3/10/72, with attached blind
memo "Re: Project Hunter,"
dated 3/10/72
*13. Branigan to E.S. Miller
-
2/15/73*
Z-COVERAGE
1. Turner to Hennrich
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6/25/51
CHIPROP SURVEY
1. SAC, San Francisco to Director, FBI
2. SAC, San Francisco to Director, FBI
3. Donahoe to W.C. Sullivan
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9/15/61
.
4. Director, FBI to SAC, San Francisco
5. Wannall to W.C. Sullivan
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9/20/62
9/4/56
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3/11/60
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Chiprop Survey, cont'd
6.
Wannall to W.C. Sullivan
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6/28/63
7.
SAC, San Francisco. to Director, FBI
5/25/65
8.
Director, FBI to SAC, San Francisco - 1/18/66
SAM SURVEY
1. Director, FBI to SAC, New York 7/11/60
2.
Branigan to Belmont
2/28/61.
3. Branigan to Belmont
5/25/61
4. Branigan to W.C. Sullivan
GO
8/4/61
.5.
6.
SAC, New York to Director, FBI
Branigan to Sullivan - 8/31/61
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8/29/61
=
7.
Branigan to W.C. Sullivan
-
4/11/62
.8.
9.
Director, FBI to SAC, Los Angeles - 1/21/63
Branigan to W.C. Sullivan
-
4/8/64
.
10. Branigan to W.C. Sullivan
-
4/15/66
E
11.
Branigan to W.C. Sullivan
-
3/31/70
· GUS SURVEY
1.
SAC, New York to Director, FBI · 9/20/61
2. Branigan to W.C. Sullivan
-
10/2/61
3.
Director, FBI to SÁC, San Francisco
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10/18/61
4. SAC, New York to Director, FBI
5.
Director, FBI to SAC, New York
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6. SAC, San Francisco to Director, FBI
1.
Branigan to W.C. Sullivan - 8/3/62
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12/13/61
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12/26/61
1/31/62
CHICAN SURVEY
i
1. SAC, San Francisco to Director, FBI
2.
3.
.
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1/19/61
Director, FBI to SAC, San Francisco
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2/3/61
Director, FBI to SAC, San Francisco
-
2/28/61
4..
SAC, San Francisco to Director, FBI
-
11/27/61
JOE SURVEY
1. Director, FBI to SAC, Miami
2.
3.
4.
SAC, Miami to Director, FBI
12/21/62*
-
2/5/64*
SAC, Miami to Director, FBI - 6/25/65*
SAC, Miami to Director, FBI - 7/22/66*
CHICLET SURVEY·
1. Wannall to W.C. Sullivan
.2.
E
11/20/63
SAC, San Francisco to Director, FBI
3. Wannall to W.C. Sullivan 5/22/64
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4/29/64
4. Director, FBI to SAC, San Francisco
-
5/25/64
5. SAC, San Francisco to Director, FBI
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5/19/66*
BALTCH CASE
1. D.E. Moore to W.C. Sullivan
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10/2/64
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Documents furnished relating to mail intercept program. These
documents, previously reviewed at FBIHQ, and now are delivered
properly excised for public hearings.
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substance of information and showing relationship to Intelligence Community
matters if appropriate. Any feedback or evidence of investigatory interests
should be noted. Commitments made to supply additional information should be
noted. Additionally, certain administrative information may be entered here,
e.g., restrictions on review of a document, if document was paraphrased, whether
interviewee is current or former employee, etc. If actual document or transcript
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Per Abstracts"
Records, 
this 
menu
Date 
11/4/75.
7/19/768
Re formal request dated 8/4/75 from Senate Select Committee
Item TH (1) "The Handbook of Technical Equipment".
V
This is newly requested material.
Arrangements have been made with the property management
office to have a copy of this handbook delivered to Mr. Cregar
Room 4171 JEH.
It can be shown to a representative of the SS Committee and
a Laboratory representative will be made available to assist in the
review.
If this manual is requested and given to SSC, a memorandum to
the Administrative Division is required to remove it from Mr. Cregar's
inventory of personal property.
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Attorney
Director, FBI
양
U. S. SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE
ON INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (SSC)
2 - Mr. J. A. Mintz
(1 J. B. Hotis)
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Mr. W. O. Cregar
Mr. R. D. Shea
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In accordance with an agreement reached during a
meeting on July 30, 1975, among Assistant Director W. R. Wannall,
Deputy Assistant Director H. E. Helgeson, Section Chiefs
R. L. Shackelford and J. G. Deegan, all of this Bureau, and
SSC Staff members Mark H. Gitenstein, Mary DeOreo, and John T.
Elliff, the FBI was to furnish to the SSC Staff members examples
of investigations pertaining to preliminary inquiries and an
infiltrated organization.
In addition, the SSC inquired as to the number of
persons included in the Extremist Photograph Album (EPA) às
of July 30, 1975.
Enclosed for your approval and forwarding to the SSC
is the original of a memorandum disclosing that the pertinent
documents are available to SSC Staff members for access regarding
the preliminary inquiries, investigation of an infiltrated
organization and the EPA. A copy is being furnished for your
records.
Enclosures ()
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necessary) that are available for access to SSC members are
being maintained by the SENSTUDY 75 Project. Memorandum
from J. G. Deegan to Mr. W. R. Wannall, 8/18/75, "United States
Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Activities (SSC)"
(attached) recommended, and the Director approved, the
granting of SSC Staff access to this material.
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Mr. W. O. Cregar
Mr. R. D. Shea
October 15, 1975
U. S. SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE
TO STUDY GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS WITH
RESPECT TO INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (SSC)
Me
Assoc. Dir.
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As a result of a conference held on July 30, 1975,
among Assistant Director W. R. Wannall, Deputy Assistant
Director H. E. Helgeson, Section Chiefs R. L. Shackelford and
J. G. Deegan, all of this Bureau, and SSC Staff members
Mark H. Gitenstein, Mary DeOreo, and John T. Elliff, it was
agreed to furnish to SSC Staff members access to examples of
investigations pertaining to preliminary inquiries and an
infiltrated organization.
In addition, the SSC inquired as to the number of
persons included in the Extremist Photograph Album.
Purpose of this memorandum is to advise that the
pertinent documents responsive to the agreement are available
for access to the appropriately cleared members of the SSC
Staff in Room 4171 of the J. Edgar Hoover Building.
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inquiries and an infiltrated organization.
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substance of information and showing relationship to Intelligence Community
matters if appropriate. Any feedback or evidence of investigatory interests
should be noted. Commitments made to supply additional information should be
noted. Additionally, certain administrative information may be entered here,
e.g., restrictions on review of a document, if document was paraphrased, whether
interviewee is current or former employee, etc. If actual document or transcript
is provided, that fact should be noted and no summary is required. Additional
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DATE 11/13/003Y SP-2 ALM/776
Reference is made to SSC letter dated October 8,
1975, requesting all materials pertaining to the decisional
process which preceded and resulted in the Bureau's request
to the Central Intelligence Agency to place each of the
following names on the Hunter Mail watch list:
Derk Bodde,
"National Guardian, Leonard Bernstein, National Mobilization
Committee to End the War in Vietnam, and "Ramparts" Magazine.
On October 1, 1975, representatives of the FBI
net with John T. Elliff of the SSC in an effort to clarify
a similar request. Elliff made recommendations for handling
that request which are being followed at this time.
Enclosed for your approval and forwarding to the
SSC is the original of a memorandum with enclosures which
constitute the Bureau's response to the current request.
A copy of this memorandum with enclosures is
being furnished for your records.
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Mr. W. O. Cregar (Enclosures)
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UNITED STATES SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE
TO STUDY GOVENIMENTAL OFERATIONS
WITH RESPECT TO INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (SSC)
Reference is made to SSC letter dated October 8,
1975, requesting all materials pertaining to the decisional
process which preceded and resulted in the Bureau's request
to the Central Intelligence Agency to place each of the
following names on the Hunter Mail watch list:
"National Guardian"
Leonard Bernstein
1)
2)
Derk Bodde
3)
4)
5)
National Mobilization Committee to End
the War in Vietnam
"Ramparts"
Knowledge of the Hunter Mail watch list was
limited within the Bureau to Supervisors at FBI Leadquarters.
When a Supervisor desired to place a name on the watch list,
he would prepare a 3 x 5 card which included:
a) the name and address of the individual or
organization,
b)
the duration of the request, and
c)
the treatment to be given to any mail located.
Assot. Dir.
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No date was placed on the card, however, the cards
were numbered consecutively. The request was then forwarded
through liaison representatives to the Central Intelligence
Agency. No other documents were prepared concerning the
consideration, recommendation and proposal of these requests.
On October 1, 1975, representatives of the
FBI met with John T. Elliff of the SCC concerning a similar
request. As a result, Elliff requested the following
information concerning each of these requests:
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United States Senate Select Committee
to Study Governmental Operations with
Respect to Intelligence Activities (SSC)
a)
a copy of the request and any other document
in the Hunter Mail file in which the FBI mentions or shows
results obtained from the specific request,.
b)
the approximate date of the request, and
c) the apparent basis for the request, or in
the case of an investigation instituted after the effective
date of the Hunter Mail project, the basis for the investigation.
The following summaries and enclosures constitute
the Bureau's response to this request.
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United States Senate Select Committee
to Study Governmental Operations with
Respect to Intelligence Activities (SSC)
1) "National Guardian"
a) documents
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The "National Guardian" was
the subject of Hunter Hail request number 117 (Exhibit A-1).
On April 20, 1962, a list of names to remain on the watch list
was prepared and the "National Guardian" was included
(Exhibit A-2). On October 25, 1900, a similar list was
prepared (Exhibit A-3) The "National Guardian" was mentioned
in a memorandum dated August 21, 1964, concerning data
obtained from the Hunter Mall project during the past year
(Exhibit A-4).
•
b) date Request number 117 was made between
August 18, 1901, and April 20, 1962. As indicated above,
tho "National Guardian" was included on a list of names to
remain on the watch list on April 20, 1962. It was not on
a similar list of names as of August 18, 1961.
c) basis - The first item in the Bureau file on
the "National Guardian" is dated August 13, 1048, and reports
the publication on August 1, 1948, of the "National Gazette
Weekly, forerunner of the 'National Guardian." During 1961.
and 1962, the "National Guardian" sponsored tours of Eastern
Europe, including Russia (Exhibits A-5 and 6).
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to Study Governmental Operations with
Respect to Intelligence Activities (SSC)
2)
Derk Bodde
a) documents No Hunter Mail request was located
for Bodde. He was, however, included in a list of namos to
remain on the watch list which was prepared on April 20,
1962 (Exhibit A-2).
b) date
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Bodde was most likely placed on the
watch list in 1960. As indicated above, Bodde was included
on a list of names to remain on the watch list on April 20,
1002; however, there are no documents in the file dated in
1901 and 1962. Ho did travel to Russia during 1960.
c) basis The first item in the Bureau file on
Bodde is dated February 5, 1952. A review of the documents
for the period after the Hunter program was instituted
failed to locate any document recommending him for inclusion
on the watch list. The investigation had been placed in a
closed status until information was received that Bodde was
scheduled to attend the International Orientalist Congress
in Moscow during August, 1960 (Exhibits B-1 and 2).
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United States Senate Select Committee
to Study Governmental Operations with
Respect to Intelligence Activities (SSC)
3)
Leonard Bernstein
a) documents
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No Hunter Mail request was located
for Bernstein. He was, however, included in a list of names
to be removed from the watch list which was prepared on
April 20, 1962 (Exhibit A-2).
b) date Bernstein was most likely placed on the
watch list in 1959, since he went to Russia during that year.
On April 20, 1962, he was included on a list of names to be
removed from the watch list.
c) basis Since no Hunter Mail request was located,
there is no background information available concerning the
Leonard Bernstein who was placed on the watch list. A review
of Bureau files for individuals named Leonard Bernstein does
indicato, however, that the only Leonard Bernstein who
travelled to Russia or had any Soviet contacts was
Leonard Bernstein, born August 25, 1918 (the prominent
conductor and composer). The first item in the Bureau file
concerning Bernstein is dated March 2, 1949. A review of
documents in this file from the beginning of the Hunter
program in 1958 until April 20, 1962, the date on which his
name was removed from the watch list, failed to locate a
request that he be included in the Hunter program. However,
information concerning him, compiled in response to a request
from another government agency in December, 1958, did
indicate that Bernstein planned to visit Russia during
March, 1959 (Exhibits C-1 and 2).
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to Study Governmental Operations with
Respect to Intelligence Activities (SSC)
4)
National Mobilization Committee to End the
War in Vietnam (NMC)
a) documents The NLC was the subject of
Hunter Mail request number 193 (Exhibit D-1). The NMC
was mentioned in a memorandum dated August 28, 1969,
concerning data obtained from the Hunter Mail project
during the past year (Exhibit D-2).
No
b) date This request was most likely made
between January 16, 1969, and August 28, 1969.
investigation was conducted concerning the NMC until
September, 1966 (Exhibit D-3). The request, however, was
probably not made until after January 15, 1969, the dato
that a CIA representative suggested the Bureau use the
Hunter project for development of leads in the New Left
field (Exhibit D-4). Request number 233 was mentioned in a
memorandum concerning results from the Hunter Mail program
which was dated August 28, 1969.
c) basis The first item in the Bureau filo
concerning the NMC is a communication dated September 14,
1966, which indicates that a group known as the November 8th
Ad Hoc Committee had been formed at Cleveland, Ohio. By
communication dated September 20, 1906, FBI Ileadquarters
instructed the New York and Cleveland Division to keep
abreast of the plans of this Committee to sponsor demonstrations
during November, 1966 (Exhibit D-3). By communication dated
July 28, 1967, FBI Headquarters instructed the New York Division
to prepare a report concerning the same organization which had
become known as the NMC (Exhibit D-5). The name NNC was used
until approximately August, 1969, when an allegedly new
organization known as the New Mobilization Committee to End
the War in Vietnam was formed.
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5) "Ramparts"
5) documents "Tamparts" was the subject
of Hunter Mail request nuler 105 (Exhibit E-1).
b) dato
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This request was also most likely
made between January 16, 1969, and August 28, 1909.
c) Lanis The first iten in the Eureau file
conporndog "Tangpris" is dated October 22, 1004; however,
no active investigation was cuthorized at that tire.
Investigation was authorized in May, 1007, taged on a
request received from the Porartment of Justice
(hibits D-2 and 3). No request to include "Comparto"
on the Hunter Thil watch list was located; however, a
document dated October 17, 1960, docs indicate that
"Ramparts" furnished a list of names, probably their
mailing list, to the Soviets (Exhibit Ê-1).
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1. HOW PROVIDED (check appropriate term. If a document was made available
for review but not transmitted, so note.)
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BRIEFING
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TESTIMONY
OTHER
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SSC
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interviewee, testifier and subject)
Memoranduma and enclosures
5. IN RESPONSE TO (list date and item number if in response to formal request, other-
wise state verbal request of (name), initiative, subpoena, etc.)
SSC Letter 10/8/75
6. CLASSIFICATION OF
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Material furnished regarding placing of individuals and/or
organizations on the funter thall watch list: a copy of the
request and any document which rantions or shows results
obtained from the specific request, the approximato date of the
request and apparent basis for the request.
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• Indicate classification of the abstract top and bottom.
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"FROM" entry should clearly identify the organization providing the
information.
• If additions (as when a copy of document sent to SSC is later sent to
HSC) or changes to a previously submitted form are necessary, submit a
copy of the original abstract, with the change indicated.
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SPECIFIC ITEM NO. 8. SUMMARY enter brief narrative statement describing
substance of information and showing relationship to Intelligence Community
matters if appropriate. Any feedback or evidence of investigatory interests
should be noted. Commitments made to supply additional information should be
noted. Additionally, certain administrative information may be entered here,
e.g., restrictions on review of a document, if document was paraphrased, whether
interviewee is current or former employee, etc. If actual document or transcript
is provided, that fact should be noted and no summary is required. Additional
pages may be attached if necessary.
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HUNTER Request No.
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Duration
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nation outside your Committee. Its use is limited to official proceedings by
your Committee and the content may not be disclosed to unauthorized person-
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to operate under maximum economy and efficiency, we have advised
CIA at a recent conference we would review Bureau Informant 200
material received and advise CIA whether or not we desired to
continue to receive material on persons whose names appear on
the attached list.
The interested Supervisor should, accordingly, indicate
by writing "yes" or "no" to the right of his subject's name whether
or not he desires Bureau Informant 200 to discontinue furnishing
data on each of his respective subjects.
The attached lists were compiled from a review of the
Project Hunter card box indices maintained by Supervisor H. D.
Stewart as an administrative aid for routing purposes. The names
(of subjects. on whom we have received no material for the past
year do not appear on the attached lists. They have been weeded
out separately along with other subjects who have been relatively inactive.
The results of this survey will be forwarded via
Liaison to CIA for appropriate action.
RECOMENDATION:
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That this memo and its attachment be routed to the
interested Supervisor for a determination as to the continuation
of receiving Bureau Informant 200 material on his respective
subject.
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The attached list of numbered and unnumbered
Hunter Stops was received from Central Intelligence Agency
(CIA) with the request to advise whether we still desired
that the subjects be retained on the Watch List. A check
of Bureau records revealed that some of these names had already
been canceled, Names on this list were referred to the Special
Agent Supervisor interested in the matter and numbers were
assigned to unnumbered stops we desire to retain on the Hatch
List.
On October 21, 1966, a complete list of stops was
referred to the Liaison Section for delivery to Mr. Worth of
CIA. A copy of this list is attached.
RECOMMENDATION:
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will be available for future reference.
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REC- 58.
165-93057-79
✓ ENCLOSURE
EX-108
8
REGXZM
OCT 26 1966
This document is prepared in response to your request and is not for dissemi-
nation outside your Committee. Its use is limited to 
official proceedings by
your Committee and the content may not be disclosed to unauthorized 
person-
nel without the express approval of the FBI .
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SECRET
HUNTER STOPS
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NUMBERED
:
October 21, 1966
National Guardian; Weekly Guardian Associates, Inc.
Bureau Listings
1
Number:
Received from
Jerry Worth.CIA
1
22
1 Wath GENADIAN
NYC
(~)
L
(Names of other individuals and organizations)
NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION
Unauthorized Disclosure
Subject to Criminal Sanctions
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"OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10
MAY 1962 EDITION
GSA ĠEN. SEG. NO. 27
5010-106
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
1
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Branigan
A. P. Litrento
ROUTE EN ENVELOPE DATE: August 21,
: W.A. Braman
FROM M.E. Triplett
SUBJECT: BUREAU INFORMANT 200
1
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.
1964
S. Papich
1 - Triplett
Toison
Belmont
Moh:
Cosper
Callahan
Conrad
DeLoach
Evans
Gale
Rosen
Sullivan
Tavel
Trotter
Tele. Room
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Gandy
Lett Coch
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1
8
(Information concerning other individuals and organizations)
This document is prepared in response to your request and is not for dissemi-
nation outside your 
Committee. Its use is limited to official proceedings by
your Committee and the content 
may not be disclosed to unauthorized person-
nel without the express 
approval of the F˜I .
ทุ่ง,
REC
195-73089-70
A detailed analysis of data received from Bureau
Informant 200 during the past year is attached,
ACTION:
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None. This is for your information.
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File
in
11 SEP 2 1964
WHITE
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05-93089
VIET SECTION
INFORMATION R
RECEIVED FROM BUREAU INFORMANT 200
Data of Special Interest:
Typical Data Furnished by Bureau Informant 200 During Past Year:
offer of Andrew Jacob Steiger, American
correspondent in U.S.S.R., to work for Security Index subject
Russell Arthur Nixon of the "National Guardian";
(Information concerning other individuals and organizations)
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Latins
*
In Reply, Please Refer to
File No.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
100-357044
New York, New York
July 24, 1961
Re: "National Guardian,"
32R16
ALL YEFORMATION CONTAINED
IN IS UNCLASSIFIED
DATE 10/18/00 BY SPALME
Weekly Guardian Associates, Inc.;
Internal Security - C
Internal Security Act of 1950
Reference is made to memorandum at New York, entitled
as above, dated May 22, 1961.
A source, who has furnished reliable information in
the past, furnished on July 17, 1961, a revised schedule of
the "National Guardian" European tour, July 28 - August 20, 1961.
The schedule of this tour is as follows:
FROM
BAD.MP
Via CARRIER
то
FLIGHT NO.
DATE
Idlewild
Copenhagen
Stockholm
Copenhagen
Scandinavian
Airlines (SAS)
912
7/28
:
Stockholm
SAS
508
7/31
Helsinki
SAS
728
7/31
Helsinki
Moscow
Aeroflot
108
7/31
Moscow
Kiev
Aeroflot
open
Kiev
Prague
Aeroflot
211
8/17
Prague
Copenhagen
Malev (Hungarian 380
8/20
Copenhagen Idlewild
SAS Airlines)
919
8/20
This document is prepared in response to your request and is not for dissemi-
ration outside your Committee. Its use is limited to official proceedings by
your Committee and the content may not be disclosed to unauthorized person-
nel without the express approval of the FBI .
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This document contains neither
recomme
of the
of the
egory
not
or conclusions
property
to your
ats are
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Re:
"National Guardian,'
"
Weekly Guardian Associates,
Internal Security C
Inces
Internal Security Act of 1950
NATIONAL GUARDIAN
The "Guide to Subversive Organizations and
Publications," revised and published as of January, 2, 1957,
prepared and released by the Committee on Un-American
Activities, United States House of Representatives,
Washington, D. C., contains the following concerning the
"National Guardian":
"National Guardian
"1.
'Established by the American Labor Party
in 1947 as a "progressive" weekly. ***
Although it denies having any affiliation
with the Communist Party, it has
manifested itself from the beginning as
a virtual official propaganda arm of
Soviet Russia.'
(Committee on Un-American Activities,
Report, 'Trial by Treason: The National
Committee to Secure Justice for the
Rosenbergs and Morton Sobell, ' August 25,
1956, p. 12)"
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2 -
In Reply, Please Refer to
File No.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
New York, New York
April 6, 1962
Bufile 100-357044
"National Guardian";
Re:
NFORMATION CONTAINED
#mDe16
ALL INFO
1
HURUN IS INGLISTED
DATE: 10/13/00 EXSP-2 ALMISTE
Weekly Guardian Associates, Incorporated
Internal Security - C
Internal Security Act of 1950
The April 9, 1962 issue of the "National Guardian,"
'page 6, contained an announcement of the Guardian's "1962 Tour
of Eastern Europe". This tour, of 23 days duration, is to leave
New York Friday, August 3, 1962, and is to return on Sunday,
August 26, 1962. The tour will visit Bucharest, Budapest, Kiev,
Moscow and Leningrad. The announcement states that the tour
will also visit Poland or Czechoslovakia. The price of the tour
will be $1295.00, and those interested are instructed to forward
a $100.00 deposit to "Guardian Tours", 197 East 4th Street, New
York 9, New York.
A characterization of the "National
Guardian" is attached.
This document contains neither recommendations
nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property
of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and
its contents are not to be distributed outside
your agency.
This document is prepared in response to your request and is not for dissemi-
nation outside your Committee. Its use is limited to official proceedings by
your Committee and the content may not be disclosed to authorized person-
nel without the express approval of the FBI .
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101- 25 7044 - 4/6
10
A-6
APPENDIX
Re:
"National Guardian";
Weekly Guardian Associates, Incorporated
Internal Security
-
0
Internal Security Act of 1950
NATIONAL GUARDIAN
Dec 1, 1961
The "Guide to Subversive Organizations and Publications,"
revised and published as of December 1, 1961, prepared and released
by the Committee on Un-American Activities, United States House
of Representatives, Washington, D.C., contains the following
concerning the "National Guardian":
"National Guardian
(established by the American Labor Party
in 1947 as a "progressive" weekly. ***
Although it denies having any affiliation
with the Communist Party, it has manifested
itself from the beginning as a virtual official
propaganda arm of Soviet Russia.'
(Committee on Un-American Activities,
Report, Trial by Treason: The National
August 25,
Committee to Secure Justice for the
Rosenbergs and Morton Sobell,
1956, p. 12)"
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357044-469
1 =
Mr. Clascock
1
Mr. Schultz
SAC, Philadelphia (100-21984)
Director, FBI (100-387911)
DR. DERK BODDE
SECURITY MATTER
-
May 10, 1960
PERSONAL ATTENTION
. Fo IPA 228590.
ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED.
DATE 6/15/83 BY SP/65k/
Information has been received from Bureau ·
Informant 200, a most reliable and sensitive source,
that the subject has been in direct.contact with
Dr. S. L. Tikhvinsky, Institute of Sinology, Moscow,
Union of Soviet Socialist Pepublics. The subject is
among 15 American orientalists who have been selected
through the American Council of Learned Societies to
attend the International Orientalist Congress in Moscow,
Russia, during August. This group will not only attend
the Congress, but also will spend an entire month in
the Soviet Union studying what is being done there in
the fields of the respective individuals. The members
of this group will come as delegates either of the
American Oriental Society or the Association for Asian
Studies, and will do so under financial grants made
through the American Council of Learned Societies.
:
MAILED S
MAY 10 1960
COMM-F
Tois
Wehr
Persons
Belmont
Callahan
Delouch
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Je
7: ter
(Information concerning other individuals)
This document is prepared in response to your request and is not for dissemi
ration outside your Committee. Its 
use is limited to official proceedings by
your Committee and the 
content may not be disclosed to uraithorized person-
nˆl without the express aproval 
of the F. I .
Philadelphia and Boston should immediately
take appropriate action as provided for in SAC Letter
59-58 (G) concerning Security Investigations - Individuals
Traveling Abroad.
EX 101
100-2777-117
You are cautioned that the information obtained
by Bureau Informant 200 is not to be disseminated outside
the Bureau and should not be set forth in any investigative
report. Information from this source should be utilized
for lead purposes only. You must avoid any statement
11 Philadelphia (100-38026).
2 Boston (100-19891)
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RE: DR. DERK BODDE
100-387911
regarding the scope of coverage in effect in this
instance, and under no circumstances are the subject
or any unauthorized persons to become aware that we
have knowledge of this information.
NOTE ON YELLOW:
None of the afore-mentioned individuals are
on the Security Index, and none are currently subjects
of Bureau investigations.
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Callahan
DeLoach
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ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN 
IS UNCLASSIFIED
DATE 11-15:00 BX SP2 ALM/7/6
Receris of the Pessport (ffice, Deparment of State,
indicate tanto ho was is
ressort ber 56233
opril 16, 1963, renowed April 8, DGS. In is application.
for roval of the passport, Pook insicated that he innad.
10 Apart from 1 States in leto July, 1960.
indich he planned to visit Rolland, Frames,
dovictude, Cochoslovakis,
Sch. to further.
chat to is a lepote to the international
Griendist Gurtress to be held in Boscow, Qussia,
August 1-10, 1963.
Reports containing the results of a security
investigation of the previorsly been forward to
your flo. Copies of thest rworts are being forwr ind
the Central Intelligence Agency Baier soparate cover.
The Legal Attaches in London, Faris, and Noon
have been request to arrange for be rawit of wy
antion concerning to sjecas activities that may
to the 20tion of the security syrvices in the arc
covered by the glacies. I would gyrociuto t'u
y intion that may come to your attention
regarding Roda's activities in the Lovist thion and is
Casciosiovckle.
1ructor
EX-105
nel without the express approval of the FBI.
your Committee 
and the content may not be 
disclosed to unauthorized person
nation outside your Committee it to you request and is not for dissen
limit to official proceedings by
This document is prepared in response to
REC-82
317917-80
19 JUL 26 1960
12. 2.el Intelligence Agency
1
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1
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Attention: Reputy Director, Mans
London (See note page 2)
Paris (See note page 2)
Bonn (See note page 2)
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Philadelphia (See note page 2)
BRETH
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Office of Security
Department of State
NOTE LEGATS, LONDON, PARIS, AND BONN, AND SAC, PHILADELPHIA:
Subject's name is not included in the Security Index.
He is employed as a professor of Chinese studies at the
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and
resides at 29 West Phil-Ellena Street, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania. Bodde was born 3-9-09 in Marshfield,
Massachusetts.
Bodde has, in the past, been identified with numerous
Communist Party front organizations. Ile is an outspoken
advocate for recognition of the Chinese communist regime.
You should alert your sources for receipt of any
information that may come to their attention regarding
Bodde's activities while travelling abroad. The above
information may be furnished your sources.
Philadelphia should arrange to be advised of the
subject's return and thereafter promptly notify the Bureau
in order that the stops may be cancelled.
Legal Londin
9/9/60 - difo
pent. MI-Sty
Agat 8-10 = 400
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CONFIDENTIA
MAILED
DEC 21 1953
NAME CHECK
Tolson
Boardman
Belmont
Moht
Rease
Persons
Resea
Tamo
✓ ruiter __
99 APP# 94-2233
DECLASSIFIED BY SP-3. BTZ
ON 11-2-99 - APP# 9.
Subject to Criminal Sanctions
Unauthorized Disclosure
NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION
.C. Sullivan
PER DRC TO 8-27-99
LEONARD BERNSTEIN
Born: August 25, 1918
Lawrence, Massachusetts
December 23, 1958
You are referred to information previously
furnished to your agency on January 28 and Novembor 10,
1955, concerning Leonard Bernstein. For your additional
information, there is enclosed a copy of a memorandua
dated May 27, 1958, concerning the captioned individual.
(100-360261-41,49,55)
In August, 1958, a confidential informant
who has furnished reliable information in the past
advised that Lecnard Bernstein had been in contact with
Tamara Yurovna Mamedova. The August, 1958, "Diplo:atio
List" reflects Tamara Y. Mamedova to be a second secretary
at the Embassy of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics,
(USSR). In June, 1958, a confidential Informant who has
furnished reliable information in the past advised that
Tamara Mamedova was employed in the Cultural Division of the
Soviet Embassy. As part of her duties the informant stated
that Mamedova handled inquiries from the public concerning
the Cultural Exchange Program between the USSR and the United
States and assisted in arrangements for appearances of
groups from both countries under the auspices of that
program.
15
In his contact with Mamedova, the confidential
informant stated that Leonard Bornstein indicated that
he would accept an invitation to visit the USSR and stated
that he would be able to go during the first two weeks
of March, 1959. He expressed a desire to conduct somo
orchestras while in the USSR. (105-53022-328).
The foregoing information is furnished to you as a
result of your request for an FBI filo check and is not to
be construed as a clearance or a nonclearance of the individual
involved. This information is loaned for your use and is not
to be disseminated outside of your agency.
Enclosure.
Orig and one to USIA
Req rec'd: 12/8/58
B. V. Gronquist/ckb
(4).
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NOTE:
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REC- 66
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as enclosed report is so classified.
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Anited States Department of Justice
Kederal Bureau of Investigatinu
New York, New York
May 27, 1958
9803300/1MB
RECLASSIFIED BY
OF 5/20/93
Re: Leonard Bernstein, with aliases
On June 30, 1950, a source who has furnished reliable
information in the past, advised that in 1945 when the committee
to aid Ben Davis was being considered, both Ben Davis and Jack
Stachel described Leonard Bernstein to the source as an adherent
of the Communist Party. This source stated that other Communist
Party functionaries had also described Leonard Bernstein as a
Communist.
The source advised that in 1945 Jack Stachel informed
him that Bernstein had agreed to submit to Comunist discipline.
This source advised on December 9, 1954 that he has no direct
personal knowledge of Bernstein's willingness to submit to Communist
discipline.
Ben Davis and Jack Stachel were members of the National
Board of the Communist Party who were tried and convicted in 1949
for violation of the Smith Act of 1940.
Leonard Bernstein, by notarized affidavit dated
"
August 3, 1953, submitted in connection with his application for
passport, stated ...although I have never, to my knowledge,
been accused of being a member of the Communist Party, I wish
to take advantage of this opportunity to affirm under oath that
I am not now or at any time ever been a member of the Communist
Party or the Communist Political Association. I have never
knowingly engaged in activities which supported the Communist
movement under circumstances which would warrant the conclusion
that I engaged in such activities as a result of direction,
domination or control exercised øver me by the Communist move-
ment..
11
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Subject to Criminal Sanctions
NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION
Unauthorized Disclosure
In February, 1958, a source of unknown reliability,
but who is acquainted with the subject, advised that he
believed Leonard Bernstein to be a Communist. This source based
this belief on the way Bernstein talks, that is, that he has
continually made anti-American and pro-Russian statements.
Source was unable to furnish any specific details pertaining
thereto.
PIES DESTROYED
391 FEB 20 1070
AGENCE /CC-71317
REQ. RECTD 13-=-
REP'T, FORM.
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CONFIDENTIAL
NY 100-99895
All organizations mentioned hereafter have been
designated by the Attorney General of the United States pursuant
to Executive Order 10450, unless otherwise described.
The House Committee on Un-American Activities review
of the Scientific and Cultural Conference for World Peace
held March 25,26,27,1949, which conference was arranged by the
National Council of Arts, Sciences and Professions, reflected
Leonard Bernstein was affiliated with the following organizations:
American Council for a Democratic Greece
-American Youth for Democracy
Committee For a Democratic Far Eastern Policy
Civil Rights Congress
Joint Anti-Fascist Refugee Committee
National Negro Congress
The National Council of Arts, Sciences and Professions
was cited in the aforementioned review as a Communist front.
: ☑
Records of the Bureau of. Special Services, New York
City Police Department, reflect that Bernstein was a member of
the Council on African Affairs, Incorporated, as of February
3,1948.
==
The "New York Times", issues of March 3, 1945, contained
an advertisment by the Veterans of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade
entitled "For America's Sake-Break With Franco Spain" wherein
Bernstein was listed as a sponsor.
A source, who has furnished reliable information in
the past, advised during 1946 that Leonard Bernstein was
identified on a letterhead of the American Committee for Spanish
Freedom dated January 21, 1946, as being one of the sponsors
of this organization.
The "Daily Worker" issue of May 16, 1946, page four
column three, lists Leonard Bernstein as a conductor and
composer and one of the endorsers of the Three Day Tag Drive of
the American Committee for Yugoslav Relief.
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ALL INFORMATION CONTAT
HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED
DATE 11-13.00 BY SP-2 Almtur
5-88 (2-20-58)
NATIONAL MOBILIZATION COMITTEE TO AND THE VAR.
IN VIETT Lase
2. Address
(First)
(Middle)
National
(No. and Name of Street)
Any office in the U.S.
(Apt. No.)
headquarters are in New York, New forc.
(City)
3. Treatment
(State)
(Country)
× Photograph outside and contents.
“…
One-Time Check
☐ Watch List il canceled
Duration
HUNTER Request No.
193
This document is prepared in response to your request and is not for dissemi-
nation outside your Committee.
your Committee and the content may not be disclosed to unauthorized person-
Its use is limited to official proceedings by
nel without the express approval 
of the FBI..
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
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E. Triplet
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Mr. Mohr
Mr. Bishop
Mr. Casper
Mr. Branigan Mr. Callaan.
Mr. Papich Mr. Conrad_
Miss Triplet‡ Mr. Filt
DATE:
File in:
105-93089
34 28 1969
August 
Ron.
Mr.
Mr. Tavel
Mr. Traster
Tele. Room
Miss 1-3.
Miss Gandy.
FUBJECT: BUREAU INFORMANT 200
-
POLICY
(Information concerning¨ other individuals and organizations)
i
This document is prepared in response to your request and is not for dissemi
nation outside your Committee.
your Committee and the content may not be disclosed to unauthorized person-
Its use is limited to official proceedings by
nel without the express approval of the FBI .
attacked
A more detailed analysis of material received is attack
ACTION: None. This is furnished for your information.
Enclosure
MET:met
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BADGDONAS
D-2
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7.
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INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM EUREAU INFORMANT 200
**
"1
For
Items are received on repatriates, deportees, defectors,
:.. citizens who went to USSP for permanent residence because of
marriage or family and individuals born in U.S. who were taken
there when children. Most of this material is of limited value
but all individuals are included on CIA's "defector list.
However,
tens are of value when they pertain to individuals known to have
been espionage agents or to have subversive relatives in U.S.
crample, items on Harry Eisman, deported from U.S. over 30 years ago,
have contained little information of interest until recently.
Friends asked Eisman to see the Glass family when they visited the
USSR. When he entertained the family, the daughter was greatly
influenced by his colorful description of his radical activities
in New York schools.
(Identifies confidential source)
Prudence Glass has been, maintaining contact
with Eisman since her return and recently informed him of her plans
to marry Bob (evidently Robert Steven Greenblatt, key activist),
leader and organizer of one of the largest marches sponsored by
National Mobilization Committee to End War in Vietnam. She informed
him of their plans to move to Georgia where she hoped to work "in
the underground." We had no previous information indicating that
she had any connection whatsoever with any organization or Greenblatt
or of Greenblatt's plans to leave New York. Additional information
has revealed that Eisman, who had reportedly fallen from graces of
Soviets, appears to have regained their confidence, sees numerous
U.S. travelers and communists and lectures at an unidentified special
school on youth activities in U.S.,
3
(Information concerning other individuals and organizations)
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now b
Stron
SAC, New York
Director, FBI
NOVEMBER STH AD HOC COMMITTEE
INFORMATION CONCERNING
(INTERNAL SECURITY).
#moelb
ALTO AJATE
ALL INFORMATION CONTAÏVED
HEREIN 
IS UNCLASSIFIED
DATE 
11-13-00 
BY SP-2 
ALT
9/20/66
1
Wells
ReCVairtel 9/14/66.
New York is designated office of origin
in this matter. Through informants and sources, keep
abreast of the plans of this Committee to sponsor
demonstrations 11/5-8/66. Keep the Bureau advised of all
developments.
1
2:2
Cleveland
BAW:pdb (5)
NOTE:
CD
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Captioned group was formed at Cleveland, Ohio,
during a conference of peace groups on 9/10-11/66.
purpose is to organize demonstrations protesting the Vietnam
war on 11/5-8/66. A. J. Muste, New York City, a prominent
pacifist, is Chairman of the Committee.
Asks that New York be made origin due to this fact.
Its
Cleveland airtel
pen
..
Toison
DeLoach
Mohr
Wick
Casper
Callahan
Contad
Felt
Gale
Rosen
Sullivan
Tavel
Trotter
This document is prepared in response to your request and is not for dissemi-
nation outside your Committee. Its use 
is limited to official proceedings by
your Committee and the content may not be disclosed 
to unauthorized person-
nel without the express approval of the FBI .
MAILED 9
SEP 20 1966
COMM-FBI
39
OSEP 28
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10
MAY 1962 EDITION
GSA GEN, REG. NO. 28
5010-104
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum ROUTE IN ENVELOPE
ΤΟ
Mr. D. J.
Brennan,
Jr
DATE: January 16, 1969
#MDR16
ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED
FROM :
S. J. Papich.
HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED
SUBJECT:
BUREAU INFORMANT 200 ·
Pricey
request and is not
nation outside ord Committee. Its use is limited
This document is prepared 
in response to your
for dissemi-
net without the express approval of the FBI .
your 
Committee and the content may not be disclosed to unauthorized person-
official proceedings by
1
1
1
DATE 11-14-00 BY SP-2 Alm/79
UTILIZATION OF SOURCE IN THE
NEW LEFT AND BLACK NATIONALIST FIELDS
رترین
Gid
Tolson
DeLoack
Mohr
Bishop
per
..en
Scared
Fait
Gale
Resen
Sullivan
Tavel
Trotter
Tele. Room
Holmes
Gandy
On January 15, 1969, Richard Ober, Central
Intelligence Agency (CIA), suggested to the Liaison Agent
that the Bureau should not overlook the utilization of the
Agency's Hunter project for the development of leads in the
New Left and Black Nationalist fields. Ober admitted the
traffic involving individuals in these areas might be light
but that the Bureau might wish to give consideration to placing
stops on certain key personalities.
The Hunter project for which we have given the
designation of Bureau Informant 200 essentially consists of
specialized coverage of mail between the United States and
Russia. If we have some reason to believe that one of our
subject's is communicating with anybody in the Soviet Union,
it might be worthwhile to place a stop.
We should bear in mind that this coverage is
extremely sensitive and the handling of any matters involving
Bureau Informant 200 should conform with the ground rules
which have been established. (See Mary Triplett, extension
631, Soviet Section.)
ACTION:
REC 102
105-90
90
The above information is being directed to the
attention of the Internal Security Section and the Racial
Intelligence Section.
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C. D. Brennan
G. C. Moore
M. E. Triplett
Liaison
S. J. Papich.
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At 
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18 FEB 5 1963
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DATE 11-13-00 BY SP. 2- ALME
ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED,
Σ
7/28/67
Mr. B.A. Wells
CNATIONAL HOBILIZATION COMMITTER TO END THE WAR IN VIETNAM
INFORMATION CONCERNING
(INTERNAL SECURITY)
You are to prepare a report concerning captioned
group. Inasmuch as other Government agencies have shown an
interest in its activities and due to the fact it is
sponsoring a massive demonstration at Washington, D. C.,
10/21/67, furnish 11 copies of this report to the Bureau.
Also furnish copies to Washington Field Office.
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Captioned group, formerly known as the Spring
Mobilization Committee to End the War in Vietnam, includes
members of the Communist Party and the Socialist Workers
Party among its sponsors. It sponsored massive demonstrations
against the war in Vietnam at New York City, and San Francisco,
California, on 4/15/67 and is organizing a massive demon-
stration at Washington, D. C., on 10/21/67. We have had it
under investigation for the past months. A report should now
be prepared so that we will have it for ready reference.
MAILED 12
JUL 27 1967
COMM-FBI
REC. 73. 62-111181-854
EX 101
P
ID JUL
19 JUL 
28 1967
This document is prepared in response to your request and is not for dissemi-
nation outside your Committee. Its use is limited to official proceedings by
your Committee and the content may not be disclosed to authorized person-
without the express approval of the F. I .
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official proceedings by
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UNITED STATES G ERNMENT
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SUBJECT:
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ROBERT SCHEER
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Bufile 105-106720
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of "Ramparts" and Bulet to San Francisco, 5/5/67, under the
caption "ROBERT SCHEER, SM-SWP; REGISTRATION ACT."
San Francisco is requesting clarification on which
instruction in referenced letters will prevail in the
investigation of "Ramparts" magazine.
no
2
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This document is prepared in response to your request and is not for dissemi-
nation outside your Committee. Its use is limited to official proceedings by
your Committee and the content may not be disclosed to unauthorized person-
nel without the express approval of the FBI .
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Reurlet 5-9-67 and Bulet 5-5-67.
.5-18-67
ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED
DATE 7-17-80 BY
Inasmuch as the Department has authorized au
investigation of "Ramparts," you are to follow the
instructions set out in Bulet 5-5-67. The investigation
of "Ramparts" is to be conducted separately from the
investigation of Robert Scheer.
Of particular interest in your investigation is
the extent of Communist Party or other subversive influence
in "Ramparts."
Submit a report to the Bureau by 6-17-67. Include
your recommendation as to whether further investigation is
warranted. This investigation must be conducted discreetly
due to the possibility of embarrassment to the Bureau.
BAW:mh(5).:
NOTE:
"Ramparts" is a leftist publication which has been
highly critical of U.S. foreign policy. It is self-described
by one of its editors as an "intellectual muckraker."
Robert Scheer, one of its editors, is presently under investi-
gation on a Registration Act matter. By letter dated 4-26-67
the Department requested further investigation concerning
Scheer and "Ramparts." Due to the sensitivity of investigating
a magazine, we have previously refused permission to the
San Francisco Office to check the bank account of "Ramparts."
However, in view of the Department's request (which has been
furnished to San Francisco), we should open an investigation
of "Eamparts."
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MAILED 2.
MAY 18 1967
COMM-FBI
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MAY 18 1967
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This document, is prepared in response to your request and is not for dissemi-
nation outside your Committee. 
Its use is limited to official proceedings by
your Committee and the content may not be disclosed 
to unauthorized person-
102 MAY 25 1967 without the express approval of the FBI.
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In Reply, Please Refer to
File No.
11-20-00
CLASSIFIED BY SP-2 ALM/198
DECLASSIFY ON: 25X6
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ALL INFORMATION CONIAIKY
HEREIN IS 
UNGLÁSSITIES XOL
WHERS SHOWN 
OTHERWIEN,
FEDERAL BULBAU OF INVESTI
Wantat agton, D.C. 20535
Gotebor 17, 3968
GIORGIZ I. ISASIENTO
INTAYAL BURNIII-3
Jess
A conficatial source, who lisa furnished reliable
Information in the gist, advised on October 15, 1768 that
(8) corgly I, lonchenke had been informed that "asparte" ing-
auine had not received the list of nuses and addresses from
the Soviets in return for the list they had been furnishod
by "Rosports to the Soviets. Osachants to check into
this situation in an actcupt to clear up thie nisunderstands
ing. The source nac of the opinion that the list referred to
pertained to mailing lists maintained by "Ramparts", and the
[Soviet Information Department, Washington, D.C
The current "Diplomatic List," published by the
United States Department of State reflects that Georgiy I.
Isachenko is the Information Counselor of the tabesay of
the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, Washington, D.C.
This document contains neither
recommendations nor conclusions of
the FBI. It is the property "of
the FBI and is loaned to your agency
it and its contente are not to be
distributed outside your agency.
NO FOREIGN DISSEM
Anfase Kallo'
GROU
Excluded from automatic
downgrauing and
declassification
NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION
Unauthorized Disclosure
Subject to Criminal Sanctions
FNCLOSURE!
SECRET 100-44539;
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Director, FBI 1:2
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Mr. . B. Adams
Mr. J. A. Mintz
(1 - Mr. J. B. Hotis)
Mr. W. R. Wannall
Mr. W. O. Cregar
11-215-970X
U. S. SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE
ON INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (SSC)
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October 20,
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1975
510-13-00 SPJALM/116
PAC
Reference is made to memorandum from Mr. Michael E.
Shaheen, Jr., Special Counsel for Intelligence Coordination,
Department of Justice, to Mr. John A. Mintz, Assistant
Director, Legal Counsel Division, Federal Eureau of Investi-
gation, dated October 17, 1975, and captioned "Senate Select
Committee Request. This communication enclosed a letter to
the Attorney General from Senator Frank Church, Chairman, SSC,
dated October 15, 1975.
#
In Senator Church's letter he advised of the
intention of the SSC Staff to interview some nine FBI sources
who had cooperated with this Bureau in the course of certain
COINTELPRO operations. The Senator stated that he hoped there
would be no objection to conducting these interviews but that,
if such objections were raised, he be contacted by Tuesday,
October 21, 1975.
It is noted that the issue raised in Senator Church's
letter is not new. During August, 1975, SSC Staff Member
John T. Elliff proposed interviews of this type and, at that
time, this Bureau objected on the principle of the FDI's
obligation to protect the confidentiality of relationship with
our sources. As a result of this objection, a conference was
held between yourself and Senator Church on the evening of
Dep. AD Inv. August 14, 1975.
Assoc. Dir.
Dep. AD Adm.
Asst. Dir.:
Admin.
It is our understanding that an agreement
was reached whereby the Committee would attempt a limited
Comp. Syst. number of interviews of individuals whose identities and/or
Ext. Affairs
Files & Com.
Gen. Inv. 62-116305
Ident.
Inspection
Intell.
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Laboratory
Plan. & Eval. _
Spec. Inv.
Training
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reletionship with the 201 has been protected. Iscover, 25
a condition precedent to such interviews, the FBI was to be
allowed to contact such individuals to inform them of the
proposed interview and to determine whether they would be
receptive to such an interview. Senator Church concurred in
this arrangement; however, subsequently on August 16, 1975,
Ir. Blliff advised that Genator Church had reconsidered his
arcercat to the aforementioned procedurcs as a result of
persuasion by the 320 Staff. Llliff, at that time, indicated
a letter recording Senator Church's change of attitude had
been drafted. To date, no such formal acknowledgement has
been received by this Lureau and no interviews have been
attempted in the interin.
In his Cctober 15, 1975, communication, benctor
Church gain raises this issue. Although he does note that
the potter was originally discussed with you some weeks 600,'
he rates no mention of the agreement reached at that time.
Apparently, as some sort of procedent, he does cite the feet
that the POI did noe available for use and interview the acres
of Internal Revenue Service (ID) personnel who ceoperated with
the UI in certain 60 activities. We do not consider
release of those identitles on our part to be a concession
with respect to confidentiality of sources in general since
re specifically stipulated that we considered IIS personnel to
be U. D. Coverment officials acting in their capacity as such,
It is clear that the merits of this issue have not
changed since the agreement reached betreen yourself and
Senator Church on August 14, 1975. I feel very strongly that
the issue of confidentiality of sources is vital to the
continuing effectiveness and integrity of the FDI in its investigative
operations. I, therefore, strongly urge that should you concur
in the need on the part of the Committee to conduct the
interviews which they propose, that the agreement of prior
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contret by the FDI with those individuals be insisted upon
es a condition to such interviews to insure their arenability
and uphold the obligation of confidentiality which the Dúi
has assumed.
I
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The Leputy Attorney ueneral
Attention:
Michael D. Shaheen, Jr.
Special Counsel for
Intelligence Coordination
See memorandum W. O. Cregar to Mr. W. R. Wannall,
captioned "Senstudy 75"
EWL:1hb.
dated 10/20/75, and prepared by
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DEPARTM
OFICE
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20530
OCT 17 1975
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TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
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John A. Mintz, Assistant Director
Legal Counsel Division
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Michael E. Shaheen, Jr.
Special Counsel for Intelligence
Coordination
Senate Select Committee Request
#MDR 16
10-13-00 SP2 ALml#TG
Attached for your immediate attention and comments,
is a letter from the Senate Select Committee which is
self-explanatory and which raises anew an issue previously
addressed by the Bureau, with the Attorney General, the
Deputy Attorney General, and this Office. Please note
that Chairman Church asks the Attorney General to advise
him of our position by Tuesday, October 21, 1975.
REC-100
62-116395-970X
22 FEB 6 1976
Let to Ate 10/20/25
730/703
REVOLUTION
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1776-1976
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LEGAL 24

FRANK CHURCH, IDAHO, CHAIRMAN
JOHN G. TOWER, TEXAS, VICE C
CHAIRMAN
PHILIEA. HART, MICH.
WALTER F. MONDALE, MINN.
WALTER D. HUDDLESTON, KY.
ROBERT MORGAN, N.C.
GARY HART, COLO.
HOWARD H. BAKER, JR., TENN.
BARRY GOLDWATER, ARIZ.
CHARLES MCC. MATHIAS, JR., MD.
RICHARD S. SCHWEIKER, PA.
WILLIAM G. MILLER, STAFF DIRECTOR
FREDERICK A. O. SCHWARZ, JR., CHIEF COUNSEL
*CURTIS R. SMOTHERS, MINORITY COUNSEL
•
lnited States Senate
SELECT COMMITTEE TO
STUDY GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS WITH
'RESPECT TO INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES
(PURSUANT TO.S. RES. 21, 94TH CONGRESS)
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510
The Honorable Edward H. Levi
Attorney General
U.S. Department of Justice
Washington, D.C. 20530
Dear Mr. Attorney General:
October 15, 1975
#38816
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RECEIVED
OCT 15 1975
ATTORNEY GENERAL
OFFICE OF THE
The Select Committee is presently investigating the
activities of the Federal Bureau of Investigation carried
on as part of the COINTELPRO program. We appreciate the
cooperation of the FBI and the Justice Department in
making materials available to us in this area. However,
one problem remains to be resolved. The Committee believes
its staff must contact and interview certain persons who
received information from the FBI in the course of
COINTELPRO operations. The FBI has withheld the names of
such persons from the Committee's use on the grounds that
they were FBI "sources".
The Committee wishes to stress that it is not inter-
ested in questioning these persons about any role as a
"source", but rather as a recipient of information from
the FBI. Indeed, in many instances we would not have been
aware that the individual was a "source" had not the FBI
excised the name from the materials delivered to us.
Nevertheless, to minimize any incidental deleterious effects
on legitimate FBI operations, the Committee has selected a
very limited number of persons whom we desire to contact
and interview. (See attached list and materials.)
As you will recall, we originally discussed this
matter with you some weeks ago. Since then the Committee
has had an opportunity to consider the issue more fully in
the light of our experience with other investigations. For
example, our inquiry into the relationships between the
FBI and the Internal Revenue Service clearly showed the
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60-116310-9701
ENCLOSURE
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☐ need to use the names of IRS personnel who cooperated with
the FBI in certain COINTELPRO activities. Those names
were made available to us for our use.
As I am sure you can appreciate, what is at stake
here is the investigation of serious breaches of the
security and confidențiality of information obtained by
the FBI. Such information was apparently disclosed or
"leaked" for the purpose of disruption. The full extent
of such disclosures in many of the cases, such as the
efforts to discredit Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is still
unknown. Surely, it would be incongruous for an inquiry
into these matters to be impaired on the grounds of the
FBI's interest in preserving confidentiality.
The Committee has a clear mandate and a firm commit-
ment to investigate allegations that the FBI attempted to
harass and discredit individuals. The integrity of this
investigation depends upon our ability to conduct inter-
views without the appearance of outside interference.
Therefore, we hope you have no objection to our conducting
the interviews of the persons on the attached list, but if
you do, please contact me by Tuesday, October 21.
Sincerely,
trank
Frank Church
Chairman
Torch
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#38216
Tampa
Chicago
10/13/00 SP-2ALM 1776
Excision (name unknown) Tampa television producer
or newsman. Furnished public source data and lead
material concerning black nationalist groups,
particularly Junta of Militant Organizations, for
a television "special".
· Excision (a Mr. Jones newspaper unknown) news-
paper reporter furnished public source data and
other lead material for an article on the Nation
of Islam, particularly its business interests.
New York
Jackson
Excision (known to be Surrogate Edward S. Silver)
probate judge contacted by Bureau to determine how
to prevent large bequest from going to CPUSA.
Excision (known to be Jimmy Ward) newspaperman used
to plant Bureau-authored letter and answer in
column re Nation of Islam.
Pittsburgh I
Excision (known to be Richard Larry) official of
Mellon Foundation used in several counterintelli-
gence programs involving foundation funding and
contacts.
Pittsburgh II
Miami
Excision (known to be Sherley Uhl) newspaperman
used in several counterintelligence programs of
which the documents attached are one example.
Excision (known to be Gene Struhl) news director
furnished public source information and other lead
material with which to produce four separate docu-
mentaries which "showed the extremist groups involved
in their true light."
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BD2 62-116-575-970x
San Francisco
Excision (known to be Kevin Crowley) agent of
California Alcoholic Beverage Control Board asked
to raid a Democratic party fund raiser.
Minneapolis
:
Excision (known to be Fred Carey) Director of
Security at Honeywell, Inc. and former Special
Agent furnished information on plans of a group
of Honeywell stockholders to appear at annual
stockholders, meeting to protest war production.
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J. A. Mintz
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Mr. J. B. Hotis)
W. R. Wannall
1
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dr. L. E. Dean
MAD
Assoc. Dir.
The Attorney General
Director, FBI
U. S. SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE
ON INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (SSC)
Mar16
October 17, 1975
ALL INFORMATION CQIRAXILI
t
DATE UNCLASSIFIC HEG
HEREIN
Reference is made to SSC letter dated September 12,
1975, requesting dates of letters, names and addresses of senders
and addressees on copies of letters which are now or have been
in the possession of the FBI which were written or received by
Angela Davis, Jeremy Stone, Jane Fonda, Ralph Abernathy, Steven
Slepian, Jack Nelson, and the Institute for Policy Studios,
Washington, D. C., as well as all materials portaining to the
acquisition of these letters by the FBI.
On October 1, 1975, representatives of the FBI met
with John T. Elliff, Director, Domestic Intelligence Task
Force, SSC, in an effort to clarify the referenced request.
As a result of this meeting Mr. Elliff requested the following
information in FBI files concerning the individuals listed
in referenced request:
1. Dates, names and addresses of senders and
addressees of letters to or from the above-listed persons
which were obtained without the knowledge of those persons,
and the source of these letters,
2. Basis of the FBI's subversive investigation of
each subject.
EX-115 REC 17
111 35971
3. Approximate date each of the above-listed persons'
names was entered on the Hunter Nail watch list and documents
concerning continuation of each person's name on that list.
Dep. AD Adm. _
Dep. AD Inv. 62-116395
Asst. Dir.:
Admin.
Comp. Syst.
Ext. Affairs LED:en-
✓ Files & Com.
Gen. Inv.
Ident.
Inspection
Intell.
Laboratory
Plan. & Eval.
Spec. Inv.
Training
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Telephone Rm. _
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INCL BEHIND FILE
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ALL INFORMATION CONTANIED
HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED
DATE 11-13-00 BY SP-2 ALM/776
2
1
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J. A. Mintz
Mr. J. B. Hotis)
W. R. Wannall
Mr. W. O. Cregar
-
Mr. L. E. Dean
October 17, 1975
UNITED STATES SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE
TO STUDY GOVERMENTAL OPERATIONS
WITH RESPECT TO INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (SSC)
Reference is made to SSC letter dated September 12,
1975, requesting:
(1) Dates of lotters.
(2)
Ilanes and addresses of the senders.
llames and addresses of the addressees.
(3)
(4) All materials pertaining to the acquisition by
the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of all letters
written by the following individuals or organizations addressed
to third parties and letters written by third parties addressed
to the following individuals or organizations, copies of which
are now or have been in the possession of the FBI:
i
Angela Davis
Steven Slepian
Jeremy Stone
Jack Helson
Assoc. Dir.
Dep. AD Adm.
Dep. AD Inv.
Asst. Dir.:
Admin.
Jane Fonda
Ralph Abernathy
Institute for Policy Studies,
Washington, D. C.
On October 1, 1975, representatives of the FBI met
with John T. Elliff, Director, Domestic Intelligence Task Force
SSC, concerning referenced request. As a result of this
mecting, Mr. Elliff requested the following information from
FBI files on individuals listed in referenced request:
1. Dates, names and addresses of senders and
addressees of letters to or from the above-listed individuals
Comp. Syst. Which were obtained by the FBI without the knowledge of the
Ext. Affairs ✓ individuals, and the source of these letters.
Files & Com. _
Gen. Inv.
Ident.
2. The basis for the FBI's subversive investigation
Inspection of cach above-listed person.
Intell.
Laboratory
Plan. & Eval
Spec. Inv.
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Training
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Telephone Rm. _
Director Sec'y —
MAIL ROOM ☐
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your request and to
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ENCLOSURE
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Treti
scredity
GPO 1975 O-569-920
The Attorney General
Enclosed for your approval and forwarding to the 650
is the original of a moorandus which constitutes the Suresu's
response to the above request.
records.
Enclosures (2)
of this memorandum is being furnished for youz
The Deputy Attorney General
Attention:
Michael E. Shabeen, Jr.
Special counsel for
Intelligence Coordination
BMW 88614 Docid:32989673 Page 307.
UNITED STATES SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE TO STUDY
GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS WITH RESPECT TO
INT
IGENCE ACTIVITIES (SSC)
3. Approximate date that the name of each of the
above listed persons was entered on the Hunter Mail watch list
and any documents concerning continuation of their names on
that list.
The following information constitutes the FBI's
response to this request :
With regard to request number one above, PBI files
contain no letter to or from Ralph Abernathy which was
provided without his knowledge.
ANGELA DAVIS
SENDER
ADDRESSEE
SOURCE
Kone
shown
Angela Davis
George Jackson:
An official
of the
California
State
Attorney
General's
Office
1/24/73
International
Friendship Club,
Planeta-Kid;
School $36,
Kirovabad,
Azerbaydahanskaya
JEREMY J. STONE
1/14/71
Dr. Jeremy J.
Stove
Angela Davis,
North Palo Alto,
Holding Facility 270,
270 Grant Street,
Palo Alto, California
Mr. Frank M. Steadman
General Counsel
C & P. Telephone Co.
1710 . Street, N.W
Washington, D. C.
Hunter
Programa
An official
of the
C & P
Telephone
co.
NMY 88614 Hodb:379896/3 Page 308
Re:
UNITED STATES SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE TO STUDY
GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS WITH RESPECT TO
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (SSC)
DATE
SENDER
4/20/66 Jeremy J. Stons
5/26/08 Jeremy J. Stone
1788 Danbury Road
Claremont, Calif.
5/12/69 Jeramy J. Stone
Washington, D. C.
1/2/68
Vladimir D.
Kazakevich
P. O. Box 346
Hoscow, K-9
1/13/68 Jeremy J. Stone
8/9/69
Jeremy J. Stone
ADDRESSER
Dr. D. N. Kutakov
Permanent Mission of
the Union of Soviet
Socialist Republic to
the United Nations,
136 E. 67th Street,
New York, New York
Hina I. Shakhova
Perekopskaya Vlitsa,
17, Section 5, Apt. 390
Moscow, I-209
Shakhova, N.
17 Ferekopskaya. Street
Section 5, Apt. 398
Moscow, K-209
Dr. Jeramy Stone
1788 Danbury Road
Claremont, Calif.
V. D. Kazakevich
P 0. Box 346
•
Moscow K-0, USSR
Shakhova, Nina
264A G. Street, S. W. 17 Perekopskaya St.,
SOURCE
Coverage.
Hunter
Program
Hunter
Program
Hunter
Program
Hunter
Program
Hunter
Program
Washington, D. C.
20024
2/15/70 Dr. Jeremy J. Stone
Federation of
American Scientist,
Washington, D. C.
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Section 5, Apt. 398
Noscow, M-209
Chamkrelidze, S. V
Moscow V-333
Hunter
Program
Re: UNITED STATES SENATE SELECT COMBITTY
GOVENDENTAL OPERATIONS WITH RESPECT TO
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (SSC)
DATE
SEEDER
PODRESSES
SOURCE
2/15/70
Dr. Jeremy J. Stone
Yevevshenko,
International
Yeugenly
Hunter
Program
Affairs fellow,
Mesco, USSR
Council on Foreign
Belations,
Washington, D. C.
2/15/70 Jeremy J. Stone
Executive Council
Homber and Delegate
at large,Fedora-
tion of American
Scientists,
Washington, D. C.
5/19/70 Jeremy J. Stone
266A G. St., S. V.
Washington, D. C.
Moravyev, Dmitry
Secretary General,
Institute of Soviet
Azerican Relations
Shekhova, Sina I.
17 Ferekopskaya St.
Section 5, Apt. 398
Moscow, M-209
Hunter
Program
Hunter
Progras
JANE FORDA
3/8/73
Jeff Stein
9/6/2
Jack Mabley
Associate Editor
Chicago Tribune,
435.. Michigan
Chicago, Illinois
Jane Fonda
Jane Fonda
11/13/72 Phan Thank Van,
Expert De La
Jane Fonda,
Delegation, Du
Government Revolution
aire Provisoire, De Is
Republique Du Sud
Viet Has A La
Conference De Paris,
Sur La Viet Nam
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A local
investi
gative.
agency
which
advises
letter
legally
obtained
but
requeste
identity
concealed.
to
protect
its
source.

Re
DATE
UNITED STATES SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE TO STUDY
GOVERNMENTAL OPSEATIONS WITH RESPECT TO
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (SSC)
SENDER
ADDRESSES
12/13/72 Jostein Hyhamar
Chairman of the
North Vietnam
Movement in Norway
1/28/73 Rebane,
Oru 7-3
Vilyandi,
Estonia, USSR.
Jane Fonda
Care of Maelansky.
Roros, Turisthotell,
7460 Roros
Jane Fonda
c/o Chartwell-
French-Perenghin
9720 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills,
California
Same as
above
Hunter
Program
STEVEN SLEPINS
5/25/70 Steven Slepian
319 Blm Drive
Madison, Wisconsin
INSTITUTE FOR POLICY. STUDIES
David Slepian
Delegate to Popoy
Exchange, c/o
Intourist, Moscow
USSR
Hunter
Program
8/17/70 Institute for
Policy Studies
(IPS) (Marcus
Raskin)
5/17/70 IPS
(Marcus Raskin)
8/17/70 IPS
(Marcus G. Raskin)
8/17/70 IPS
(Marcus G. Raskin)
Xerox Corporation
Rochester, N. Y.
Granite City Steel.
An official
of Xerox
Corporation
An official
Public Relations Dept., of Granite
Granite City, Illinois City Steel
Corning Glass Works
Corning, N. Y.
Hewlett-Packard
Company, Palo Alto,
California
Center for Constitu-
tional Rights,
None
shown
Marcus
Raskin
580 9th Avenue,.
New York, N. Y.
An official
of Corning
Glass Worka
Third
Agency
Informant
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UNITED SPATES SENATE SELECT COMMITTER TO STUDY
GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS WITH RESPECT TO
WELLIGENCE
IVITIES (SSC)
With regard to request number two;
No subversive investigation has been conducted by:
the FBI concerning Jack Keleon or Steven slepian.
Copies of communications concerning the FBI's initiation
of subversive investigations of Jane Fonda, Angela Davis and
Halph Abernathy are being delivered with this memorandum.
Materials concerning the FBI's initiation of
subversive investigations of Jeremy J. Stone and Institute
for Policy Studies have been previously submitted in the
FBI's memorandum to the 93c dated October 7, 1975.
With regard to request number threes
So information is contained in FBI files indicating
Jane Foside, Ralph Abernathy, Jack Nelson or Steven Slepian
were entered on the Hunter Mail watch list as the result of
a request by the FBI. Information concerning Jereny Stone
and Institute for Policy Studios has been previously submitted
in the FBI's memorandum dated October 7, 1975.
No Hunter Mall watch list information was requested
or received concerning Ralph Abernathy or Jack Helson.
Angela Davis was the subject of Hunter Mail request
number 250. No information concerning the date this request
was made is contained in FBI files.
The only record maintained by the FBI concerning the
Hunter Ball watch list request for Angela Davis is included
in the Angela Davis material being delivered herewith.
1 - The Attorney General
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5-140 (Rev. 1-21-74) FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE
Addressee:
☐ LTR ☑ LHM
Memo
Report dated
10/17/75
U.S. SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE
Captions of Document: ACTIVITIES (SSC). (SSC letter
dated 9/12/75.)
i
Originating Office:
Delivered by:
Received by:
Title:
FBI
120
Rich - Date: 10/22/75
Click
Return this receipt to the Intelligence Division, FBI
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☑ SSC
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4. IDENTIFICATION (provide descriptive data for documents; give name or identification number of briefer,
interviewee, testifier and subject)
Memorandum and enclosurðs
5.
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Pates, names, addresses of senders and addressccs of letters
to or frea vates individuals thich were obtained by the FDI
without the knowledge of the individuals, and the source of
these letters, the basis for the subversive investigation,
date and name of each entered on the Hunter Mail watch list and
any documents concerning continuation of their names on the list.
62-116395
FMK: fmk
(4)
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IN CONNECTION WITH SENSTUDY 75
TREAT AS YELLOW
3791(6-75)
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B
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Type or print clearly in ink.
• Indicate classification of the abstract top and bottom.
Date the abstract and put on any internal control numbers required.
"FROM" entry should clearly identify the organization providing the
information.
If additions (as when a copy of document sent to SSC is later sent to
HSC) or changes to a previously submitted form are necessary, submit a
copy of the original abstract, with the change indicated.
-
SPECIFIC ITEM NO. 8. SUMMARY enter brief narrative statement describing
substance of information and showing relationship to Intelligence Community
matters if appropriate. Any feedback or evidence of investigatory interests
should be noted. Commitments made to supply additional information should be
noted. Additionally, certain administrative information may be entered here,
e.g., restrictions on review of a document, if document was paraphrased, whether
interviewee is current or former employee, etc. If actual document or transcript
is provided, that fact should be noted and no summary is required. Additional
pages may be attached if necessary.,
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ARS, TIPUNUATION (SZA)
HEREIN IS UNCLASSIDED
DATE: N-13-00 BY SP-2 ALMA-276-
SENATE SELECT COMMITTED
SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE REQUEST 9/12/75
02-116395-971
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ANGELA DAVIS
#MORIS
ATL INFORMATION CONRAD
IN IS UNCLASSIFED
NE 11/13/00 SP.
#mD216
ALL INFORMATION] CONTAIN
HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED
DATE: ZALINATG
5-88 (2-20-58)
1. Name
DAVIS,
2. Address
A
(Last)
(Apt. No.)
Berkeley,
(City)
محوت
3. Treatment
ANGELA
(First)
1919 Oregon St.
YVONNE
(Middle)
(No. and Name of Street)
California
(State)
USA
(Country)
Photograph outside and contents
One-Time Check
HUNTER Request No.
-250--
☑Watch List Until Canceled
Duration
This document is prepared in response to your request and is not for dissemi-
nation outside your Committec. Its use is limited to 
official procedings by
your Committee and the content may not be dixlosed to natiors!: <rson-
nel without the express approval of the FTI .
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LOS ANGELES.
LOS ANGELES
4/15/69
| 1/6/60 = 2/29/69
"
WILLIAM H.
SNELL
¡yfs.
ANGELA, YVONNE DAVIS, aka
Tamu
#MDR16
ALL INFORMATION CONTAINE
HEREIN IS 
UNCLASSIFIED
DATE 11/16/00 BX SP-FALM/186
REFERENCES::
SMC
New York (100-80641) airtel to Bureau (100-3-69)
(dated 12/10/68 captioned "CP-USA Organization, IS- 7.
Los Angeles letter to Bureau dated 3/23/69.
LOS Angeles letter to Bureau dated 3/27/69.
Bureau FD-01 to Los Angeles dated 3/27/69'.
P.
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ENCLOSURES
¡TO BUREAU
Two copies FD-376.
ADMINISTRATIVE
RIIG
Two copies FD-122 recommending that DAVIS be included
in the Security Index. Priority III, sent to Bureau 4/15/69.
166.
(P) - Bureau (-1 (100-439922)
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2
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Secret Service, Los Angeles
Boston (RM)
2 - San Diego: (100-14064) ((RM)
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Los Angeles (157-2325);
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LA 157-2325
1
Instant report is being submitted instead of LHM
as per FD-01 dated 3/27/69 to facilitate handling.
An extra copy of this report with appropriate FD-376
and photograph for Secret Service are boing furnished the
Bureau in the event DAVIS is included in the Security Index.
Los Angeles has prepared an extra copy of the report and
FD-376 with photograph and will furnish to Secret Service,.
Los Angeles on Bureau approval.
DAVIS
No interview with DAVIS is being recommended.
is presently living with DEACON ALEXANDER (STANLEY SAMUEL
ALEXANDER), Los Angeles file 100-70526, Bureau file 157-10023
currently on the Los Angeles Security Index and the Los
Angeles Agitator Index. It is felt an interview would
result in possible embarrassment to the Bureau.
This report is being classified Cenfidential because
it contains information from informants which if disclosed
could reasonably result in their disclosure and compromise
their future effectiveness.
Records of the Jefferson County Board of Health,
Bureau of Records and Vital Statistics, Birmingham, Alabama,
wore viewed by the Birmingham Division.
Records of the Drivers License Section, California
Department of Motor Vehicles, were caused to be reviewed by
IC PREDRICK M. FREEMAN, Sacramento Division, with negative
results.
Records of the Los Angeles Sheriff's Offico were
reviewed by IC MERTON R. ANDERSON.
Records of the Los Angeles Police Department were
reviewed by IC MILLARD T. ANDERSON.
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LA 157-2325
Records of the Los Angeles Traffic Court were
reviewed by Special Employee CAREY D. POWELL.
Records of the Retil Merchants Credit Association,
Los Angeles, California, were reviewed by IC BERNARD P. BLAIS.
Records of the Los Angeles County Voters Regis-
tration were reviewed by Special Employce GAREY D. POWELL.
LEADS
LOS ANGELES
AT LOS ANGELES. CALIFORNIA: Will upon Bureau approval
include DAVIS in the Security Index, and disseminate copy of
this report to Secret Service.
BOSTON
AT BOSTON. MASSACHUSETTS: Will submit results of
investigation per referenced letter dated 3/27/69.
SAN DIEGO
AT SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Will submit results of
investigation per referenced letter dated 3/27/69.
INFORMANT'S
SOURCE
IA T-1
Records Clerk
UCSD
San Diego,
California
LA T-2
SOURCE
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LOCATION
157-2325-11
157-2325-13
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LA 157-2325
LA T-3
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LA T-4
*
LA T-5
*
LA T-6
*
LA T-7
*
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:
157-2325-55
Orally to SA CHARLES K. JOHNSON
on 3/29/69
134-1210A-563
-599
157-2325-16
134-2004-582
134-1605A-621
Orally to SA DAVID R. PENDER
on 12/4/68
134-107A-732 through 740
LA T-8
*
134-262A-766 through 804
LA T-9
*
134-195A-985 through 1020
LA T-10
*
Orally to SA THEODORE J. A'HEARN
on 7/23/68
LA T-11
*
LA T-12
*
134-2702A-618
134-37A-915. through 1003
134-66A-1544 through 1546
*INFORMANT
SYMBOL NUMBERS
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LA T-13
INFORMANT # . 134-202A-714
LA T-14
SOURCE
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FD-376 (Rev. 4-25-68)
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JESICE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
LA 157-2325
In Reply, Please Refer to
File No.
Director .
United States Secret Service
Department of the Treasury
Washington, D. C. 20220
Dear Sir:
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535
ANGELA YVONNE DAVIS
Also known as
Tamu
+
April 15, 1969
#mor16
ENTIAL
DECLASSIFIED BY SP2 ALM IZ IGA.
DR 11-16-00
The information furnished herewith concerns an individual who is believed to be
covered by the agreement between the FBI and Secret Service concerning Presidential pro-
tection, and to fall within the category or categories checked.
1. Has attempted or threatened bodily harm to any government official or employee,
including foreign government officials residing in or planning an imminent visit to the
U. S., because of his official status.
2.
Has attempted or threatened to redress a grievance against any public official by other
than legal means.
3. (☑) Because of background is potentially dangerous; or has been identified as member or
participant in communist movement; or has been under active investigation as member
of other group or organization inimical to U. S.
4. U. S. citizens or residents who defect from the U. S. to countries in the Soviet or
Chinese Communist blocs and return.
5. Subversives, ultrarightists, racists and fascists who meet one or more of the following
criteria:
6.
(a) Evidence of emotional instability (including unstable residence and
employment record) or irrational or suicidal behavior:
(b) ☐ Expressions of strong or violent anti-U. S. sentiment;
(c) ☐ Prior acts (including arrests or convictions) or conduct or statements
indicating a propensity for violence and antipathy toward good order
and government.
Individuals involved in illegal bombing or illegal bomb-making.
Photograph ☐ has been furnished ☑ enclosed ☐ is not available
☐ may be available through
Very truly yours,
NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION
Unauthorized Disclosure
Subject to Criminal Sanctions
Jol Edgar Hoover
Director
1 - Special Agent in Charge (Enclosure(s) (1)
U. S. Secret Service, Los Angeles (RM)
COVEVDENTIAL
Enclosure(s)
(Upon removal of classified enclosures, if any, this transmittal form
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becomes UNCLASSIFIED.)
HE SIERRA SZA SRE
FD-204, (Rev. 3-3-59)
Copy to:
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UNED STATES DEPARTMENT OF SUSTICE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
GLAWDATIAL
Secret Service, Los Angolos (RM)
Report of:
Date:
WILLIAM H. SNELL
4/15/69
Office: Los Angeles, California
100-439922"
Field Office File #: 157-2325
Bureau File #:
Title:
ANGELA YVONNE DAVIS
Character:
SECURITY MATTER
10
Synopsis:
#MDR16
DECLASSIFIED BY SP-2ALMIZIG
07 11-16-00
ANGELA YVONNE DAVIS, also known as "Tamu" resides at
1107-1/2 West 87th Stroot, Los Angeles, California.
DAVIS is presently uncployed. Background date is
boing sot out. On 6/21/68, DAVIS was oloctod as a staff
member of the Los Angelos Chapter of SNCC. DAVIS dropped
out of SNCC and joined the Communist Party. DAVIS is a
member of the Cho Lumumba Club, Noranda Sith Soction,
SCDCP. DAVIS' activities in connection with the SCDCP
are sot out. Description data sot forth,.
DETAILS:
G
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no
Investigation in this mattor was predicabod upon
receipt of information from LA T-3 that ANGELA YVONNE DAVIS
was a member of the Communist Party in 1969.
BACKGROUNDATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION
BIRTH DATA AND CITIZENSHIP
Unauthorized Disclosure
Subject to Criminal Sanctions
On January 30, 1969, rocords of the Jefferson County
Board of Health, Duros of Records and Vital Statistics,
1912 Eighth Avenuo South, Birmingham, Alabama, reflected
that undor Birth Cortificato nurbor 3737026 for the year 1944:
ANGELA YVONNE DAVIS was born January 26, 1944, the daughtor
of BENJAMIN FRANK DAVIS and SALLYE GARGURITE BELL. X
GROUP
Excluicy from automatic
downgrading aud
This document e tains neither recommendath un cancers of the Ph It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to
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LA 157-2325
EDUCATION
LA T-1 (6/6/68) *
DAVIS attended graduate school in 1968 in the
Philosophy Department at the University of California,
San Diego. DAVIS supposedly attended Brandeis University,
Boston, Massachusetts from the period 1961 to 1965.
IDENTIFICATION
RECORD
The following is an identification record furnished
by the FBI Identification Division:
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N..ED STATES DEPARTMENT OF US
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVE SATION
JE
WASHINGTON, D.C.
2053
The following FBI record, NUMBER
CONTRIBUTOR OF
FINGERPRINTS
PD San Diego
Calif
NONE ASSIGNED
NAME AND NUMBER
ARRESTED OR
RECEIVED
Angela Yvonne
Davis #282660
10-5-67
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2-6-69
240с
служ
Direct
is furnished FOR OFFICIAL USE ON
CHARGE
DISPOSITION
1-blocking
entrance to
pub bldg
rel 849 (b)
PC detentio
only not a
2-disobey peace arrest
officer
3-disturb peace
:
Inform, then shown on this Identification Record represents data furnished FBI by fingerprint contributors, Where final disperative is
shown of further exploitica of change is desired, commomie ate with agency contributing loss fin perprints,
Notations indicated by are NOT buse it ɑn fin perprints in FBI files, but are listed only as investigative leads, as being i
with subject of this record.
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ARREST RECORD
Records at the following agencies were reviewed
and reflected no identifiable record on DAVIS :
Los Angeles Sheriff's Office
Los Angeles, California
April 1, 1969
Los Angeles Police Department
Los Angeles, California
April 1, 1969
Los Angeles Traffic Court
Los Angeles, California
March 27, 1969
LA T-2 (3/13/68)
Source advised that on March 13, 1968, ANGELA DAVIS
was interviewed by the Los Angeles Police Department as a
burglary suspect but was released without arrest.
CREDIT RECORD
On April 1, 1969, the Retail Morchants Credit
Association, Los Angeles, California, records were reviewed
which reflected no identifiable record on DAVIS.
VOTERS REGISTRATION
RECORD
1
On April 1, 1969, the records of the Los Angeles
County Voters Registration, Los Angeles, California, were
reviewed revealing that ANGELA YVONNE DAVIS registered in
the Democratic Party on March 5, 1968.
RESIDENCE AND EMPLOYMENT
LA T-3 (3/21/69)
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Source advised the DAVIS resides at 1107 1/2
West 87th Street, Los Angeles, California with DEACON
ALEXANDER (STANLEY SAMUEL ALEXANDER), Negro youth organizer
for the Southern California District Communist Party
(SCDCP). Source stated that DAVIS is not employed
at the present time but that she is traveling periodically
between Los Angeles and San Diego.
CONNECTIONS WITH THE LOS ANGELES
STUDENT NON-VIOLENT COORDINATING
COMMITTEE (LASNCC)(See appendix)
LA T-4 (7/3/68)
On June 21, 1968, the Los Angeles Student Non-
Violent Coordinating Committee, (LASNCC) hold a roorganizational
meeting at its headquarters, 1914 West Jefferson, Los
Angeles, California at which time now Los Angeles SICC officers
were elected. ANGELA DAVIS was elected a staff member of
the editorial staff.
LA T-5 (5/16/68)
LA T-6 (6/3/68)
On May 12, 1968, ANGELA DAVIS was a special guest
speaker at the First Unitarian Church of Los Angeles (See
appendix) located at 2936 West Eighth Street, Los Angeles,
California. DAVIS spoke on some of SNCC's major projects.
On June 2, 1968, Sorgoant DAVID KEIT, Intelligence
Unit, New Orleans Police Department, furnished miscellaneous
papers on the Los Angeles SNCC. Among these papers was a
letter headed "Los Angeles Student Non-Violent Coordinating
Committee Liberation School" addressed to brothers and sisters
and signed by one ANGELA DAVIS, Coordinator. The letter
stated that conventional education has failed to meet
the needs of Black people in this country and that there
is need to create educational structures which will respond
to Black people's needs.
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LA T-7 (12/4/68)
On December 4, 1968, source advised that ANGELA
YVONNE DAVIS had dropped out of the LASNCC and had joined
the SCDCP.
MEMBERSHIP IN THE
COMMUNIST PARTY
CONNECTIONS WITH THE
COMMUNIST PARTY
LA T-3 (3/29/69)
'
On March 29, 1969, source advised that ANGELA
YVONNE DAVIS is a momber in good standing of the Che Lumumba
Club, Moranda. Smith Section (MSS) SCDCP, Los Angeles, California.
DAVIS' ATTENDANCE
AT SCDCP MEETINGS
LA T-8 (8/1/68°
LA T-9 (8/1/68)
On July 21, 1968, ANGELA YVONNE DAVIS attended
a general nombership meeting of the SCDCP at 7213 Beverly
Boulevard, Los Angeles. Topic of discussion centered around
the need for political reorganization of the working class.
LA T-10 (8/9/68)
On July 23, 1968, ANGELA YVONNE DAVIS attended a
staff meeting of the SCDCP at 1254 East Manchester, Los
Angeles, California.
LA T-8 (11/14/68)
On November 8, 1968, ANGELA YVONE DAVIS attended
a general membership mecing of the SCDCP held at 7213 Eoverly
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Boulevard, Los Angeles. The speaker was GUS HALL, Chairman,
Communist Party, USA, (CP, USA).
a general meeting of the
On November 7, 1968, ANGELA YVONNE DAVIS attended ·
SCDCP at 7213 Boverly Boulevard.
The speaker was GUS HALL, Chairman of the CP, USA.
DAVIS' ATTENDANCE AT CLUB
MEETINGS OF THE SCDCP
LA T-3 (7/24/68)
LA T-8 (7/29/68
LA T-11 (8/6/68'
On July 18, 1968, ANGELA YVONNE DAVIS attended a
meeting of the Che Lumumba Club, MSS, SCDCP held at 2138
Third Avenue, Los Angeles, California. Topic of discussion
centered around politics.
LA T-7 (7/30/68).
LA T-12 (8/2/68)
On July 28, 1968, ANGRLA YVONNE DAVIS attended a
meeting of the Cyril Briggs Club, KSS, SCDCP at 3048 South
Victoria Avenue, Los Angeles, California. Topic of discussion
centered around capitalism in other foreign countries and
racism.
LA T-3 (8/6/68)
1
On July 31, 1968, ANGELA YVONNE DAVIS attended a
meeting of the Che Lumumba Club, MSS, SCDCP, at 2128 Third
Avenue, Los Angeles. Topic of discussion was a report
from the SCDCP and various committee reports.
LA T-11 (12/10/68)
On November 25, 1968, ANGELA YVONNE DAVIS attended
a. meeting of the Che Lumba Club, MSS, SCDOP, at 2128 Third
Avenue. Topic of discussion centered around racism.
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LA T-11 (1/28/69)
On December 5, 1968, ANGELA YVONNE DAVIS attended
a meeting of the Che Lumumba Club, MSS, SCDCP, at 2128 Third
Avenue, Los Angeles. The topic of discussion centered
around Communist Party youth action in the community.
/29/69)
LA T-11 (1/29/69)
LA T-13 (1/29/69
On January 16, 1969, ANGELA YVONNE DAVIS attended
a moeting of the Cho Lumumba Club, MSS, SCDCP, at 1048
Oxford Avenue, Los Angeles, California. Topic of discussion
centered around racism.
IA T-3 (2/6/69)
LA T-11 (2/14/69)
On January 30, 1969, ANGELA YVOLINE DAVIS attended
a mecting of the Che Lumumba Club, MSS, SCIOP, at 2128 Third
Avenue, Los Angeles. DAVIS advised that she is dissatisfied
with the Black people's progress in the community.
LA T-3 (3/29/69)
On March 29, 1969, ANGELA YVONNE DAVIS attended a
meeting of the Che Lumumba Club, MSS, SCOOP at 1048 South
Oxford, Los Angeles, California. DAVIS paid $14.00 for club
dues.
DAVIS' ATTENDANCE AT
A MEETING OF THE NEGRO
MEMBERS OF THE SCDCP
LA T-8 (8/12/68)
LA T-9 (8/12/68)
LA T-12 (8/14/68)
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On August 4, 1968, ANGELA YVONNE DAVIS attended
a meeting of all Negro members of the SCDCP at 5731 South
St. Andrews Place, Los Angeles, California. Topic of dis-
cussion centered around the election campaigns, working
class trade unions, and building of the Communist Party.
ACTIVITIES FOR THE FURTHERANCE
OF THE COMMUNIST PARTY
LA T8 (10/17/68)
LA T11 (10/17/68)
On October 13, 1968, ANGELA YVONNE DAVIS attended
the annual People's World (PW) banquet held at the Miramar
Hotel, Wilshire and Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica, California.
Topic of discussion centered around problems of the Mexican-
American.
The PW is a West Coast Weekly Communist
newspaper.
LA T-8 (2/18/69)
LA T-9 (2/18/69)
On February 9, 1969, ANGELA YVONNE DAVIS attended
the 31st Anniversary Celebration of the PW held at the
Alexandria Hotel, Fifth and Spring Streets, Los Angeles,
California. Topic of discussion was student unrest'.
MISCELLANEOUS
LA T-14 (7/24/68)
On 7/24/68, source was shown a photograph of ANGELA
YVONNE DAVIS taken 10/5/67. Source stated that the woman in
the photograph strongly resembles the woman who, on 9/11/67
with a male companion, purchased a shotgun at Sportstown,
2673 La Cienega, Los Angeles. Source added that if the woman
in the photo is about 5'7", 135 pounds, and has pierced ears,
she is almost certainly the woman who assisted in purchasing
the shotgun.
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DESCRIPTION
The following is a description of ANGELA YVONNE DAVIS
as obtained from LA T-2, IA T-3 and Los Angeles County
Voters Registration files:
Name
Sex
Race
Height
Weight
ANGELA YVONNE DAVIS, áka
Tamu
Female
Negro
5' 8"
1.45
Date of Birth
Place of Birth
Eyes
Hair
Education
Residence
January 26, 1944
Birmingham, Alabama
Brown
Black
Attended Brandeis University
Boston, Massachusetts between
1961 to 1965.
Graduate student,
Department of Philosophy,
University of California at
San Diego, 1968.
1107 1/2 West 87th Street
Los Angeles, California
Previous residences 6250 South Venice
Los Angeles, California
536 Rushville
La Jolla, California.
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APPENDIX
COMMUNIST INFILTRATION OF THE
FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH OF LOS ANGELES
A source advised on May 8, 1968, that the premises
of the First Unitarian Church of Los Angeles, 2936 West 8th Street,
Los Angeles, California, have been utilized for meetings by Communist
Party members and sympathizers over a period of years. Speakers
and lecturers at the church frequently espouse Communist causes or
follow the Communist Party line. Communist front group literature
is distributed at the church. The church is used by some Communist
Party members for "mass concentration" work.
This same infiltration extends to adjuncts of the
church such as the Unitarian Public Forum and the Fellowship for
Social Justice, formerly known as the Unitarian-Universalist
Fellowship for Social Justice.
since 1948.
STEPHEN H. FRITCHMAN has been minister of the church
Reverend STEPHEN H., FRITCHMAN is described in the Fourth
Report, Un-American Activities Committee in California, 1948,
Page 115, as a very active "Communist fronter" and connected with
numerous "Communist front organizations and activities".
Membership in the First Unitarian Church does not, of
itself, connote membership in or sympathy with the Communist Party.
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LOS ANGELES STUDENT NON-VIOLENT
COORDINATING COMMITTEE
A source advised in July, 1958, that the Los Angeles
Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (IA-SNCC), headquartered
at 7406 South Western Avenue, Los Angeles, California, is not a
membership organization but a loose-knit agency composed of young
militant, black nationalists from South Los Angeles who have
eliminated all Caucasians from their ranks and have initiated a
program against the draft, the war in Vietnam and discrimination
and have proposed, a revolutionary program utilizing armed force,
political and economic action to obtain their goals. LA-SNCC is
an arm of the National Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee
organization headquartered at Atlanta, Georgia, and with the naming
of LA-SNCC Director RONALD LEROY WILKINS as Deputy Director of SNCC
for the West Coast, the affinity between the National and Local
organization will be more harmonious.
The above source advised that at a meeting of IA-SACC
leaders on March 22, 1968, the group indicated it was necessary
for all SNCC personnel to be armed in order to shoot "pig cops
when they are stopped in South Los Angeles.
A source,
in May, 1968, indicated that IA-SNCC leadership
has encouraged all associates of LA-SNCC to obtain arms and to be
armed at all times.
On April 5, 1968, four IA-SNCC officers were arrested
by the Los Angeles Police Department at LA-SNCC headquarters in
possession of two fully loaded .30 caliber M-l carbines and one
.12 gauge shotgun, pump action, with four rounds of 00 gauge
buckshot. On May 4, 1968, five LA-SNCC officers were arrested
by the Los Angeles Police Department for possession of loaded
firearms.
On May 14, 1968, then Director JOHN FLOYD and three
Security Officers, LA-SNCC, were arrested by the New Orleans Police
Department for possession of stolen property. New Orleans Police
Department found four automatic weapons in attache cases carried
by the above persons. They also obtained material concerning
instructions in the making of Molotov cocktails, bombs and booby
traps for sabotage in guerilla-type warfare. This literature was
published in Communist China.
APPENDIX
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In Reply, Please Refer to
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Los Angeles, California
April 15, 1969
File No.
Title
ANGELA YVONNE DAVIS
Character SECURITY MATTER
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Reference Report of SA WILLIAM H. SMELL dated
and captioned as above at Los Angeles.
All sources (except any listed below) whose identities
are conceal.cd in referenced communication have furnished reliable
information in the past.
i
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property
of the 
FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside
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Director, FBI
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HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED
DATE 11-14-00 BY. SP.2 Aum
A review of available infcruation condorning
captioned individual indicatos that she has been extremely
active in the antidsait and anti-Viotnan movement; has
mado sizable contributions to black extremist groups,
and bas, Lp her actions and statoronts in general,
indicated anarchistic tondencios and a definite
propensity for fomenting violenco endangering the
internal security of this country:
JUN 24 1970
MAILED 5.
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If you have not already done so, you should
initiate a security-type investigation of captioned
individual in accordance with instructions contained
in the Mamal of Instructions, Section 87D, relating
to such ratters, The purpose of your investigation is
to determine the extent of subject's anarchistic
tendencies, a resolution of all panifications regarding
her association with various aspects of the New Leit
moverent and black extremist groups and to ascertain if
indood her actions do pose a definite threat to the
security of this country. In view of subject's position
of prominence in the theatrical fiold, your investigation
must be handled by a mature and experienced agent. No
action should be taken which could result in embarrassment
to the Bureau.
Results of the above' investigation should be
furnished the Bureau in report form,/ accompanied by
recommendations as to whothor or pot subject's Bang
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NE:
JANE POUDA
NOTE:
A current Sedition investigation is underway
concerning the subject as a roault of statements attributed
to her wherein she advocated servicemen receive a dishonorable
discharge rather than going to Vietnam. Che has appeared
on and been excluded from gunerous military installations
as a result of her anti-Vietnam activities. She has been
associated with the Women's Strike for Pence, the Novement
for a Democratic Military, the Vietnam Koratorium Committee
and has made sizable contributions to the Halcolm X Organization
of Afro-American Unity and the Black Panther Party.
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TITLE OF CASE
RALPH DAVID ABERNATHY
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CATIVE PERIO
5/10/68 5/24/68
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BY
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CHARACTER OF CASE
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ALL INFORMATION CONTAI
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DATE 11/13/00 BY SP 21
RACIAL MATTERS:
NON PROSECUTIVE SUMMARY REPORT
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LEADS:
CHICAGO, NEW YORK, AND WFO DIVISIONS (INFORMATION.))
Information copies of this report furnished Chicago,,
New York, and WFÓ because of subject is frequent; présence in
those cities..
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AT ATLANTA, GEORGIA.
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AT 157-257,
Copies:
1-Chicago (Info) (RM)
1-New York (Info) (RM)
1-WFO (Info) (RM)
INFORMANTS:
AT-T-1 is AT-1387-R
AT-13
Instant Report
134-389A-228
134-389A-229
134-389A-230
134-389A-232
134-3894-429
134-389A-430
134-389A-508
134-3894-538
134-389A-576
134-389A-577
134-389-834
134-389A-834
134-389A-1043
134-389A-1069
170-290A-421
170-290A-424
AT-T-2 is anonymous source
NO (VIC letter 6/28/60
['Committee to Defend MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR..!!)
AT-T-3 is (THOMAS P. MONAHAN, JA New Orleans, Louisiana.
(By request)\
AT-T-4 is NY-3810-S*
AT-T-5 is former (AT-1380-S*.)
ADMINISTRATIVE:
of subject.
Atlanta has not conducted active investigation
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B
(COVER PAGE)
AT 157-257
By separate communication subject has been
recommended for inclusion in Agitator Index.
This report has been classified "Secret"
because it utilized information from /NY-694-S**
Information furnished by AT-1387-R (AT-T-1) must be
classified Confidential.
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г. FD-27 (Rev. 8-1-66)
UNED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TICe
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535
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In Reply, Please Refer to
File No.
Director
United States Secret Service
Department of the Treasury
Washington, D. C. 20220
Dear Sir:
May 24, 1968
7 MDR16
DECLASSIFIED 
BY 
SPA ALDIZIG
083 
11-13-00
The information furnished herewith concerns an individual who is believed to be
covered by the agreement between the FBI and Secret Service concerning Presidential pro-
tection, and to fall within the category or categories checked.
1. Has attempted or threatened bodily harm to any government official or employee,
including foreign government officials residing in or planning an imminent visit to the
U. S., because of his official status.
2. Has attempted or threatened to redress a grievance against any public official by other
than legal means.
3. Because of background is potentially dangerous; or has been identified as member or
participant in communist movement; or has been under active investigation as member
of other group or organization inimical to U. S.
4. U. S. citizens or residents who defect from the U. S. to countries in the Soviet or
Chinese Communist blocs and return.
5. Subversives, ultrarightists, racists and fascists who meet one or more of the following
criteria:
6.
(a)
(b)
Evidence of emotional instability (including unstable residence and
employment record) or irrational or suicidal behavior:
Expressions of strong or violent anti-U. S. sentiment;
(c) ☑ Prior acts (including arrests or convictions) or conduct or statements
indicating a propensity for violence and antipathy toward good order
and government.
Individuals involved in illegal bombing or illegal bomb-making.
Photograph ☐ has been furnished enclosed
☑ may be available through FBI, Atlanta
is not available
ARET
Very truly yours,
afooven
John Edgar Hoover
Director
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U. S. Secret Service, Atlanta, Georgia
(Registered Mail)
Enclosure(s)
(Upon removal of classified enclosures, if any, this transmittal form
becomes UNCLASSIFIED.)
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NIS, Charleston U. S. Naval Base, Charleston, S. C.
Secret Service, Atlanta, Georgia
SA ALAN G. SENTINELLA
May 24, 1968
157-257
Office: Atlanta, Georgia
Bureau File, #:
Title:
RALPH DAVID ABERNATHY
Character:
Synopsis:
RACIAL MATTERS
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DECLASSIFIED BY SP-2 ALMIZIG
OR 
11-13-00
Subject born 3/11/26, Linden, Alabama, resides
690 Laverne Drive, NW, Atlanta, Georgia, serves as pastor
West Hunter Street Baptist Church and serves s President
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC).
Served in U. S. Army 8/12/44 - 10/27/45, honorable
discharge, ASN 349 94 505. Credit satisfactory. Atlanta
PD records reflect three traffic violations. In connection
with SCLC matters, subject has been in contact with
individuals having prior CP membership or affiliation.
Description set forth.
DETAILS:
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A. BIRTH
I. BACKGROUND
The 1964 "yearbook" published by the Southern
Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), 334 Auburn
Avenue, NE, Atlanta, reflected RALPH D. ABERNATHY was
born March 11, 1926 at Linden, Alabama.
B. CITIZENSHIP
By virtue of his birth, ABERNATHY is an
American citizen.
SECT
Excluded from automatic
downgrading and
declassification
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to
your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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U.S
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 1967-0-273-878
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C.
EDUCATION
The 1964 SCLC "yearbook", supra, reflects
ABERNATHY is a graduate of Alabama State College,
Montgomery, Alabama.
The January 21, 1967 January 27, 1967,
edition of the "Chicago Defender", a weekly Chicago,
Illinois, newspaper on Page 20, published an article
entitled "The New Covenant Sunday - SCLC Leader to
Speak". This article reflected ABERNATHY previously
attended Atlanta University and was the recipient
of a Doctor of Law (LLD) from Allen University.
D.
EMPLOYMENT
On May 17, 1968, Nr. JOHN A. RITTER, Credit
Bureau of Greater Atlanta, Inc., advised IC MARION W.
DAVIS his records reflect RALPH DAVID ABERNATHY was
emplowed from 1951 to 1961 as pastor of the First
Baptist Church, 347 North Ripley Street, Montgomery,
Alabama. Since 1961 Abernathy has been employed as
pastor of the West Hunter Street Bartist Church,
775 Hunter Street, SW, Atlanta, Georgia. These records
also indicate that since 1961 ABERNATHY has held the
office of Secretary-Treasurer SCLC.
As of May 20, 1968, ABERNATHY continued to
be employed as pastor of the aforementioned church
and to also serve SCLC on a full-time basis as President.
AT-T-1, 5/68
E.
AFFILIATION
Mr. JAMES R. WOOD, Director of Public
Relations, SCLC, on May 2, 1901 furnished a SCLC
brochure which set forth the history of this organization
and biographical data concerning several individuals
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in connection therewith. This brochure reflected
that ABERNATHY at that time served as President
of the Montgomery (Alabama) Improvement Association.
F.
RESIDENCE
Records of the Credit Bureau of Greater
Atlanta, supra, reflected ABERNATHY resided at 76 Cerro
Street, SW, Atlanta from 1961 until 1967. His current
residence is 690 Laverne Drive, NW, Atlanta.
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In having his current residence constructed,
of early 1967 had incurred substantial
ABERNATHY 25
expense.
G.
MARITAL STATUS
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The January 21, 1967-January 27, 1967,
issue
of the "Chicago Defender", supra, reflected ¿UZRNATHY
was married to JUANITA ABERNATHY, NO JOS.
H. MILITARY SERVICE
Mrs. THELMA TURNER, Georgia State Driver's
License Bureau, Atlanta, advised IC MARI, W. DAVID
on May 17, 1968, that her records reflect ABIRIATHY
was inducted into the United States Army at Fort
Berming, Georgia, on August 12, 1944. He received an
honorable discharge October 27, 1945 at Foster General
Hospital, Jackson, Mississippi. His Army Serial
Number was 349 94 505. On March 22, 1936, ADERMATIIV
was issued a new State of Georgia Veteran's Driver's
License number V-018805.
I. CREDIT
Records of the Credit Dureau of Greater Atlanta,
supra, reflected ABERNATHY has a satisfactory credit
rating. These records contain a report dated February 20,
1962, from the Montgomery, Alabama Credit Bureau
indicating that as of February 2, 1961, ABERNA DIY
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was the defendant in a slander action brought by
one L. B. SULLIVAN seeking $500,000 damages. This
matter was still pending as of February 20, 1962.
J. ARRESTS
On May 17, 1368, Mr. JOHN TALLENT, Station
Captain's Office, Atlanta Police Department, Atlanta,
advised IC MARION W. DAVIS he could not locate a
record identifiable with ABERNATHY.
Miss JO PRESSLEY, Identification Division,
Atlanta Police Department, on May 20, 1968, advised
her records reflect ABERNATHY was arrested as
follows:
Date
Charge
Disposition
March 28, 1963
Red Light
Fined $20; City of Atlanta
Municipal Court
September 13, 1963
Red Light
Fined $30; City of Atlanta
Municipal Court
November 17, 1964
La ne
Ordinance
Fined 325; City of Atlanta
Municipal Court
II. ACTIVITIES OF SUBJECT
Unless indicated otherwise activities referred
to took place in Atlanta, Georgia.
Characterizations of individuals and organizations
where available are set forth in the appendix section
of this report.
On July 6, 1965, Rev. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.,
President, SCLC, conferred with ANDREW J. YOU.G, Executive
Vice-President, SCLC; RANDOLPHI T. BLACKWELL, Program
Director, SCLC; HARRY WACITEL and ABERNATHY regarding
the recent arrest in Selma, Alabama, of a Rev. REESE
affiliated with SCLC, who had been accused of embezzling
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funds of the Dallas County, Alabama Voter's League.
AT-T-1, 7/65
Rev. KING called a conference on February 12,
1966 of SCLC officers and other individuals for the
purpose of examining the immediate financial condition
of SCLC and endeavoring to determine methods of increasing
the organization's income. ABERNATHY attended this
conference as did RANDOLPH T. BLACKWELL, HOSEA WILLIAMS,
Director of Voter Registration and Political Education,
SCLC, JUNIUS GRIFFIN, Director of Public Relations, SCLC,
CLARENCE JONES and STANLEY LEVISON. LEVISON took an
active part throughout this meeting.
AT-T-1, 2/66
On March 16, 1966, JAMES HARRISON, Comptroller,
SCLC explained to STANLEY LEVISON various problems
experienced by the SCLC Finance Office and the fact
that ABERNATHY as Treasurer of SCLC appeared reluctant
to act on suggestions to solve some of these problems.
LEVISON told HARRISON he appreciated the problems
experienced by the Finance Office and assured him he
would discuss the matter with ABERNATHY in order that
ABERNATHY would take necessary action.
AT-T-1, 3/06
On June 13, 1966, Rev. KING conducted a
conference of SCLC officers and other individuals for
the purpose of examining the current financial status
of SCLC and ascertaining methods of reducing the expenses
of the organization. ABERNATHY attended this conference
at which CLARENCE JONES, STANLEY LEVISON, and MARRY
WACHTEL were also present and took an active part.
RANDOLPH T. BLACKWELL and HOSEA WILLIAMS each attended
portions of this conference.
AT-T-1, 6/66
ABERNATHY on July 7, 1966, reviewed financial
contributions recently received by SCLC from the general
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public and noted that these contributions averaged
approximately $1200 per day. He explained to several
employees of the SCLC Finance Office he thought
these contributions were the result of a spontaneous
reaction by the public to the recent shooting of
JAMES H. MEREDITH in Mississippi rather than the
solicitation efforts on the part of STANLEY LEVISON.
AT-T-1, 7/00
Rev. KING on July 25, 1966, reminded
ABERNATHY they were to attend a meeting of the
Executive Board of the American Foundation on Non-
Violence (AFN) to be held July 26-27, 1966 in New.
York City. KING said HARRY WACHTEL would also
attend this meeting.
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AT-T-1, 7/66
AFN is a tax arm of SCLC located in New
York City of which HARRY WACHTEL serves as Executive
Director.
AT-T-1, 7/66
On August 9, 1966, ABERNATHY attended a
meeting of the SCLC Executive Board held as part of
the tenth annual SCLC Convention August 8-11/1966,
in Jackson, Mississippi. During this meeting a
discussion ensued concerning the desirability of
SCLC's retaining the services of HOGLA WILLIAMS,
because of current publicity suggesting involvement
of WILLIAMS with one HAROLD BELTON ANDRES, who was
convicted in July, 1966 in the United States District
Court, Northern District of Georgia, on a charge of
Interstate Transportation of a Stolen Motor Vehicle.
In response to this discussion, ABERNATHY said he
and Rev. KING were of the opinion that SCLC was sorely
in need of the continued services of an individual
possessing the energy and resourcefulness of WILLIAMS,
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and therefore felt SCLC should retain WILLIAMS.
AT-T-1, 8/66
At the aforementioned meeting of the SCLC
Executive Board, ABERNATHY explained that in the early
part of 1967, SCLC would engage in a fund raising
activity which would involve Rev. KING's making a
"pilgrimage to the Holy Land". He said this activity
had been proposed by a travel agency (not identified)
and STANLEY LEVISON and HARRY WACHTEL had previously
been requested by SCLC to ascertain the feasibility
of this proposal and recommended SCLC proceed therewith.
AT-T-1, 8/66
ABERNATHY was present November 22, 1966 at
a meeting of the SCLC Executive Staff which Rev. KING
called for the purpose of considering methods of
raising funds for SCLC. JUNIUS GRIFFIN and HOSEA
WILLIAMS attended part of this meeting. STANL Y LEVISON
attended the entire meeting and actively participated.
AT-T-1, 11/66.
During the latter part of January, 1937,
offices of SULC met in Chicago, Illinois, to discuss
lack of progress in SCLC's voter registration drive in
that city. In attendance at this meeting was ABERNATHY,
HOSEA WILLIAMS, and STAMELY LIVISON. LOVICCI and
WILLIAMS during the meeting became involved in a heated
argument regarding SCLC's support of the voter registration
drive. Is a result of this argument, 7ILLIANG left the
meeting stating he was resigning from SCLC. ABERNATHY
pleaded with WILLIAMIS not to resign to which WILLIAMS
eventually agreed.
AT-T-1, 2/67
On February 10, 1937, ABERNATHY requested
HARRY WACHTEL to forward 35,000 of AFN funds to SCLC
to assist the organization with its payroll obligations
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as of the middle of February, 1967.
AT-T-1, 2/67
On February 7, 1968, Rev. KING and ABERNATHY
and several executive officers of SCLC including
HOSEA WILLIAMS and JAMES BEVEL, former Director of
Direct Action, SCLC met in Washington, D. C. with
STOKELY CARMICHAEL of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating
Committee (SNCC). The purpose of the meeting was to
afford SCLC opportunity to request SNCC not to interfere
with SCLC's pending Poor People's Campaign (FPC).
AT-T-1, 2/68
On March 13, 1968, a meeting of several
officers of SCLC including Rev. KING and ABERNATHY was
held for the purpose of discussing problems relating
to certain procedures utilized by the Southern Christian
Leadership Foundation (SCLN) as indicated by a recent
Internal Revenue Service audit of the SCLF, On
March 14, 1968, STANLEY LEVISON not with the same
individuals to further discuss these problems.
AT-T-1, 3/68
The SCLF is a tax arm of SCLC.
AT-T-1, 3/68
On April 5, 1968, the Executive Staff of
SCLC met for the purpose of resolving several matters
relating to the death of Rev. KIG the previous day.
One of the matters resolved was that ABERNATHY would
assume leadership of the organization. HARRY BELAFONTE
and STANLEY LEVISON, and HARRY WACHTEL attended this
meeting:
AT-T-1, 4/68
As of April 22, 1900, SCLC elected to pay
ABERNATHY $0,000 annually to cover personal expenses
incurred by him as President of SCLC. A decision was
also made by SCLC to employ an Assistant Pastor of the
West Hunter Street Baptist Church in order that
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ABERNATHY might devote sufficient time to his duties
with SCLC. These decisions were made by a committee
of several SCLC executive officers. Also serving
on this committee was HARRY BELAFONTE, STANLEY LEVISON
and HARRY WACHTEL.
AT-T-1, 5/68
In connection with the PPC, SCLC contemplates
holding a massive demonstration in Washington, D. C.,
on May 30, 1968 and anticipates 300,000 people will
participate therein. During the middle of May, 1968,
SCLC intended to request BAYARD RUSTIN to serve as
organizer and coordinator of this demonstration.
ABERNATHY advised the SCLC staff that RUSTIN had apologized
to him for his recent criticism of the PPC and inquired
how he might assist in the PPC.
AT-T-1, 5/68
In June, 1060, the "Committee to Defend
MARTIN LUTHER KING, J., "The Struggle for Freedom in
the South" and the "Couthern Christian Leadership
Conference Student Defense Fund' in a combined
appeal solicited funds from the Soviet Embassy, Czechoslovakian
Embassy and the Rumanian Legation all in Washington,
D. C. These organizations appealed for assistance
in defending the Southern Negroes, who were risking their
career, Iacing jail terms and death in their struggle
to make the United States totally democràtic. This
appeal for contributions was made under six namos, one
of which was Rev. RALPH D. ABERNATHY, Treasurer, SCLC.
AT-T-2, 6/60
On August 18, 1961 a news release type
communication issued by the "Carl Braden Clemency Appeal
Committee" was distributed by the Southern Conference
Educational Fund (SCEF). This communication revealed
that on August 18, 1961 a delegation of Southern
Integration Leaders would take petitions, signed by over
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18,000 leaders in the field of Human Rights representing
over 50 states of the United States to President JOHN F.
KENNEDY requesting him to free CARL BRADEN. According
to the communication, ABERNATHY was chairman of this
delegation.
AT-T-3, 8/61
ABERNATHY on June 9, 1963, conferred with
Rev. KING, CLARENCE JONES, and STANLEY LEVISON as
to methods of dramatizing a proposed march on Washington,
D. C., intending to pressure Congress into enacting
Civil Rights legislation.
AT-T-3, 6/63
During the early part of May, 1968, ABERNATHY
informed STANLEY LEVISON he was scheduled to speak
on May 31, 1968, at commencement exercises of Alabama
State College. ABERNATHY requested LEVISON prepare a
speech for him to utilize on this occasion and LEVISON
agreed to do so.
AT-T-4, 5/68
On May 5, 1968, ABERNATHY discussed with
STANLEY LEVISON a proposal that SCLC ixcame a membership
organization and conduct a membership arive. They
agreed the time was appropriate for implementation
of a membership drive.
AT-T-4, 5/68
STANLEY LEVISON on May 7, 1968, advised
WILLIAM A. RUTHERFORD, Executive Director, SCLC, he
would be unable to meet with him and ABERNATHY on
May 8, 1968, as previously arranged for the purpose of
discussing how operations of SCLC could be made more
efficient.
AT-T-4, 5/68
The May 9, 1968, final edition of the Atlanta
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Journal, a daily Atlanta newspaper, Page 2A, published
an article entitled, "ABERNATHY Says Soul Force, March
to Solve Ills of Poor". This article revealed that
on May 8, 1968, ABERNATHY addressed the weekly forum
of the Atlanta Hungry Club on the theme, "The Poor
People's Campaign, A Memorial to Dr. KING". ABERNATHY
declared that the PPC was neither begging nor threatening
violence but demanding "with a thrust from a non-violent
sword".
The above article indicated that on May 8,
1968, ABERNATHY flew to Atlanta from Montgomery, Alabama,
to deliver this speech and immediately after left for
Birmingham, Alabama.
On May 9, 1968, WILLIAI A. RUTHERFORD, informed
STANLEY LEVISON that ABERNATHY wished him to express
his appreciation to IE VISON for preparing a speech he
delivered in Atlanta on May 8, 1968.
AT-T-4, 5/68
In early May, 1968, STANLEY LEVISON complained
to WILLIAM A. RUTHERFORD it was imperative that ABERNATHY
operate SCLC with a firm hand and not spend all his
time making public appearances. LEVISON cautioned that
if ADARNATHY did not do so, he would find HARRY DELAFONTE
and himself reluctant to assist him and SCLC.
AT-T-4, 5/68
On November 17, 1964, DORA I. MC DONALD,
Secretary to the President, SCLC, made necessary travel
arrangements for Rev. KING and other persons to travel
to Oslo, Norway in connection with the presentation
of the Nobel Prize to KING. Acording to the
arrangements made by MC DONALD, ABERNATHY was to travel
in a group of persons which included BAYARD RUSTIN,
LAWRENCE REDDICK, HARRY WACHTEL, and LMONORA WACHTEL.
AT-T-5, 11/64
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Rev. KING on May 26, 1966, informed ANDREW J.
YOUNG, that a Whitehouse Conference on Civil Rights
was to be held June 1-2, 1966. He said in addition
to himself and YOUNG, ABERNATHY and RANDOLPH T. BLACKWELL
would attend this conference.
AT-T-5, 5/66
III. MISCELLANEOUS
The April 10, 1965 edition of the 'Philadelphia
Evening Bulletin" a daily Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
newspaper on Page 3 published an article, "Get Ready
We're Coming, Rev. KING's Aide Tells City." According
to the article, ABERNATHY spoke on April 9, 1965, at the
Bright Hope Baptist Church, Philadelphia. During his
speech ABERNATHY pleaded for a negotiated peace in
Vietnam and urged the admission of Red China to the United
Nations. He endeavored to explain this did not mean
he was giving into Communist philosophy.
On October 13, 1966, the Atlanta Journal on
Page 25 of its final edition published an article
entitled, "KING," Aides Confer, Discuss Black Power."
The article reflected Rev. KING had called a meeting of
"top SCLC leaders" to discuss the topic of "Black Power"
and future programs of SCLC, According to JUNIUS GRIFFIN
the meeting commenced on the evening of October 12, 1966,
and was expected to terminate late in the afternoon of
Cctober 10 or early October 14, 1906, and "involved eight
members of SCLC's Research Committee". The article
indicated GRIFFIN named those in attendance at this meeting
as ABERNATHY, JAMES BEVEL, MRS. DOROTITY COTTON, Director
of Citizenship, SCLC, "New York attorners" CLARENCE JONES,
STANLEY LEVISON, HARRY WACHTEL, RALPHI HELSTEIN, "International
President of the Packing House Workers" and BAYARD
RUSTIN.
The Atlanta Journal on Page 6A of its final
edition December 29, 1967, published an article captioned,
"KING's Aide Plans World Peace Trip". This article
revealed that on January 3, 1968, ABERNATHY would embark
on a trip "meet with heads of state, religious and
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community leaders in Geneva, Rome, Istanbul, Tel Aviv,
Jersuleum, Saigon, Kyoto, Tokyo, and Honolulu" He
would also, according to the article, attend a meeting
of the International Inter-Religious Symposium on
Peace, January 14-17, 1968, in New Delhi, India.
On May 10, 1968, the Atlanta Constitution,
a daily Atlanta newspaper, on Page 1 published an
article captioned, 'Marolfers for the Poor Mass Here"
by lined ALEX COFFIN. According to this article,
ABERNATHY addressed PPC members in Atlanta on the night
of May 9, 1968, regarding the PPC. He promised a non-
violent crusade but stated, "I don't want anyone to
expect me to be MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. .
say to the nation, to the United States, with RALPH
ABERKATHY, You've got hell on your hands".
IV. DESCRIPTION
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The following descriptive data was compiled
from information reflected by records of the agencies
referred to above.
Name
Sex
Race
Date of birth
Height
Weight
Build
Eyes
Hair
Complexion
Address
Occupation
KALAI DAVID ARARIN SIY
Ma le
Kegro
March 11, 1026
Linden, Alabama
5' 8"
180 pounds
Stocky
Brown
Black
Dark
600 Laverne Drive, I
Atlanta, Georgia
Minister
Pastor of West Hunter
Street Baptist Church,
Atlanta, Georgia
President, SCLC
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Marital status
Dependants
Military service
Army Serial Number
Married
JUANITA ABERNATHY
Nee JONES
Three children
United States Army
August 12, 1944
October 27, 1945
349 04 505
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HARRY BELAFONTE
On October 28, 1958, a confidential source
advised that according to JEAN SMITH, Secretary at
Communist Party Headquarters, New York, HARKY BELAFONTE
had been a member of the Young Communist Locque (YCL)
before coming into prominence as an entertainer.
The YCL has been designated by the U. S.
Attorney General pursuant to Executive Order 10450.
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JANES BEVEL
By
: BEVEL, in early Karch, 1966 was observed to be
present at the offices of the West Side 7.R.B. DuBois
Club in Chicago (DCC). Discussion took place at this time
centering around reaction to a recent notification that
the Attorney General of the Exited States intended to
label the DuBois Clubs as a Comunist front. EIVEL,
in conversation, stated that he would fare ignored. this
notification, and kept about the work in which he
was engaged. He felt that if the F-Bois Clubs have a
real progren of help for the people, then people would
ansver for the clubs despite guy labels applied to them.
Most present agreed that the attack on the
DuBois Clubs was a part of the plan by the "establishment"
to undermine the civil rights 19vexpat. They folt that
the rocent hearings into Klan activities in this country was
only a beginning which would 24 to a fill attack on the
Southern Christian Leadership Confesasso (SCIC), the real
target. One of those present state during the course
of this discussion that he was not a Corcist, and to this
BEZEL was overheard to reply that every flinking American
should be. He stated that Negras tava 196 began to read
yet, but when they do, they will all be roeialists.
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RANDOLPH T. BLACKWELL
On February 26, 1953, a confidential source
advised. RANDOLPH BLACKWELL had been a memor of the
Communist Party in the District of Columbia.
A confidential source advised that RANDOLPH
BLACKWELL attended a Labor Youth League convention on
August 13, 1950, at the Algonquin Club, 1430 Fayetteville
Street, Durham, North Carolina.
The Labor Youth League has been designated
by the U. S. Attorney General pursuant to Executive
Order 10450.
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CARL and ANNE BRADEN
Mrs. ALBERTA AHEARN, 2311 Payne Street, Louisville,.
Kentucky, a self-admitted former member of the Communist
Party (CP), Louisville, Kentucky, in testifying on
December 11 and 13, 1954, in Jefferson County, Kentucky
Criminal Court, in a state sedition prosccution against
CARL JAMES BRADEN, identified BRADEN and his wife, ANNE
BRADEN, as having been known to her as members of the CP,
Louisville, Kentucky, from January, 1951, to shortly prior
to the time of her testimony.
The Courier Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, a
newspaper of general circulation, on February 3, 1959,
reported that CARL BRADEN had been sentenced to one year
in prison on a charge of contempt of Congress on February 2,
1959, in Atlanta, Georgia. The story noted that he had
been convicted under this charge on January 21, 1959, and
that the charge arose from his refusal to answer questions
before the House Committee on Un-American Activities.
The Louisville Times, Louisville, Kentucky, a
newspaper of general circulation, on February 27, 1961,
reported that the United States Supreme Court had, on that
date, affirmed the contempt of Congress conviction of
BRADEN.
The Courier
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Journal on May 2, 1961, reported
that CARL BRADEN had surrendered to the United States
Marshal at Atlanta, Georgia, on May 1, 1861, to begin
serving a one-year prison sentence for contempt of Congress.
The Courier Journal, on February 2, 1962,
reported that CARL BRADEN had been released from the Federal
Prison Camp at Allenwood, Pennsylvania; on February 1, 1962.
BRADEN indicated that he would return to his home,
Louisville, Kentucky.
On August 30, 1983, a confidential source advised
that CARL BRADEN and his wife, ANNE BRADEN, continue to
reside at 4403 Virginia Avenue and are still employed as
Field Secretaries for the Southern Conference Educational
Fund, Inc. (SCEF).
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BENJAMIN J. DAVIS
: A confidential source advised on January 21,
1964, that as of that date, BENJAMIN J. DAVIS was National
Secretary of the CP, USA.
"The New York Times, "
August 24, 1964, page
27, column 4, reports that BENJAMIN J. DAVIS, National
Secretary, CP, USA, died in New York City on the night of
August 22, 1964.
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S03 GRIFFIN
Source, in Juno 1934, modo avail blo a flyer
distributed by the militant Labor Forum, announcing a party
sohoduled for. Hay 30, 1964, at 116 University Place,
New York City, which was for the purpose of wolcoming home.
the Socialist Workers Party (SIP) procidontial candidate.
Sabodulod to participate in a symposium at his affair was
One JUTIUS GRIFFIII, author of "How York The Series on Hazlen
Hate Gangs.' This symposium was described as relating to
"What's Behind Harlem Inte Gang Scare?"
The SWP has been designated by the Attorney
Genoral pursuant to Executive Order 10450,
6.
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RALPH HELSTEIN
A confidential source advised on June 16, 1964,
that RALPH HELSTEIN resides at 5806 South Blackstone
Avenue, Chicago, and is the International President of
the United Packinghouse Food and Allied Workers, AFL-CIO,
with offices at 608 South Dearborn Street, Chicago.
A confidential source advised in November, 1953,
that he was recently advised that HELSTEIN was registered
in the Communist Party about 1946, that he (HELSTEIN) joined
under pressure and remained in the Party organizationally
only a few months.
A confidential source advised on June 20, 1956,
that RALPH HELSTEIN, 603 South Dearborn Street, Chicago,
Was a member of the National Lawyers Guild.
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CLARENCE JONES
CLARENCE JONES is the General Counsel
for the Gandhi Society for Human Rights, 15 East
40th Street, New York City.
A confidential source advised on February 26,
1957, that he had identified a photograph of CLARENCE
JONES as a person whom he knew during late 1953 or
early 1954 to be a member of, and in a position of
leadership in, the Labor Youth League.
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KING, MARTIN LUTHER, JR.
A Communist Party functionary described MARTIN LUTHER KING,
JR. as a confirmed Marxist in February, 1962.
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STANLEY LEVISON
A confidential source advised in April, 1964,
that STANLEY LEVISON was a secret member of the Communist
Party (CP), USA, in July, 1963. In late 1963, and early
1964, he criticized the CP for not being sufficiently
militant in the civil rights struggle. LEVISON was
described by certain CP leaders as being to the "left" of
the CP in his position in civil rights. LEVISON's
differences with the CP, however, are merely tactical
and he continues his ideological adherence to Communism.
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HUNTER PITTS O'DEL·L
In July, 1962, FIMER PITTS O'DELL, also known
as JACK E. O'DEL, was considered by the Communist Party,
USA, as a member of its National Counitice.
ELVER PITTS O'DELL Sold FIJINA SIITH December 27,
1963, he would not go back to the Southern Christian
Leadership Conference on the same basis because he is now
a "left person" and if they commot &osept him the way he
is then they will have to forget about him.
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LAVNICE DUBBAR RETDICK
LAWRENCE DUIBAR RIDDICH is Professor of Social
Sciencos at Coppin State College, Daltimore, Maryland.
currently resides at 3704 Winterbourne Road, Daltimore,
Karyland.
He
On September 17, 1943, a confidential source
advised she had learned that Dr. DELRICK, who was then
Director of the Schomburg Library, 103 W. 185th Street,
New York City, was one of the most important unpublicized
members of the Communist Party (CP). She stated that
REDDICK seemed to be a source of information in regard to
socialism and corumunism in the United States and the
Soviet Union.
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A confidential source on March 23, 1951, said
that he mot LAWRENCE DUNBAR REDDICK in 1943, through
LUCHIA CORDON, a staff member of the "Daily Worker and
that both GORDON and BENJAMIN J. DAVIS advised hin that
LAWRENCE DUNBAR REDDICK was at that time a member of
the CP. The source also said that FRDDICH was an instructor
at the George Washington Carver School.
The "Daily Worker" was an east coast communist
newspaper, which suspended publication on January 13, 1958.
The George Washington Carver School has been
designated by the U. S. Attorney General pursuant to
Executive Order 10450.
On February 5 and 11, 1954, LAWRENCE DUMBAR
REDDICK was interviewed by Special Agents of the Federal
Bureau of Investigation in Atlanta, Georgia. He, at that
time, stated that be was not, and had never been, a member
of, or a sympathizer with, the Communist Party.
On January 21, 1964, a confidential source advised
that on January 18, 1964, Dr. LAWPENCE DICK visited with
BENJANIN J. DAVIS at the home of JACÇ3 GEVX, State Chairman
of the CP in Maryland. During conversation between RIDDICK
and, DAVIS, it was mentioned that they had attended school
together in Georgia and REDDICK commented that if he had
stayed with DAVIS, he would have also joined the CP.
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BATARD RUSTIN
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In "The Saturday Everino Post," issue of
16, 1964, page 76, FATARD RUSTIN is the subject
cf a feature article captioned; "The Lone Wolf of Civil
Rights." In it, PUSTIN is said to have come to New York
in 1938, an en organizer for the Young Commurist League (YCL),
and as such, he had the job of recruiting students for the
"Party." Furthermore, the article reports that during his
first years to New York, RUSTIN gave most of his earnings
to the "Party. He reportedly left the "Party" in 1941,
the article states.
The "Daily Worker," February 11. 1957, page 1,
ccle 2, reported * BAXAED. RUSTIN, Excoutive Secretary,
War Registers League, was an observer at the 16th National
Convention of the Communist Party, Ciited States of America,
(CP, CSA), held in New York City, on February 9 12, 1957.
A corida sunce advised on September 40,
1963, that durité à méeting of the National Board, CP, USA,
on that date, 57AVIN J. BAVIS remarked that, "RUSTIN calls
me startly--oply."
A confidential source advised on February 19, 20,
1964, that HATARD BUSTIN ccaiacted BENJAMIN J. POVIS on those
dates and sight his advice as to how he could escape from a
speaking egy to which he was comitted. On the latter
postbot, De told PISTIN that he was working on his request
and had contacted filends who had contacts with the group to
which BUSTIN was to speak,
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HARRY WACHTEL
HARRY WACHTEL is the Executive Vice President
of the Gandhi Society for Human Rights, 15 Fast 40th
Street, New York, New York. He resides at 29 Split Rock
Drive, King Point, Long Island, New York.
A confidential source furnished information
in December, 1949, that HARRY H. WACHTEL, 41 Broad Street,
New York, New York, was on the list of individuals carried
as active members of the National Lawyers Guild.
On March 5, 1944, a confidential source furnished
information which revealed that the name HARRY WACHTEL was
on the list of names, significance not known, which was
maintained at the leadquarters of the Kings County Communist
Party at 26 Court Street, Brooklyn, New York.
: Regarding HARRY WACETEL's wife, LEONORA, it is
noted that the same confidential source furnished information
on March 5, 1944, which revealed her name and address
were on a list of names of newly-elected officers of the
Bath Beach Club of the Kings County Communist Party.
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HOSFÁ VILLIANS
During Octobor, 1964, a confidential source
advised that on October 3, 1924, RUTH FAILEY, then an
employee of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference,
(SCLC), Earlem, New York Office, while discussing several
SCLC personalities with one CONIE CAMPBELL, referred to
WILLIANS, BAILEY said WILLIAMS had mentioned to her
(date not specified) that on & prior 00ccasion (date not
specified) HEADER PIZES O'DELL. led 6012 him more about
politics than he could read.
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W.E.B. DU BOIS CLUBS
OF CHICAGO (DCC)
On May 3, 1965, a source advised that on June 30, 1964,
a group of young people who attended the founding convention of
the W.E.B. DuBois Clubs of America (DCA) met in Chicago and
adopted a statement of purpose and constitution forming the DCC
as an affiliate of the national DCA.
A second source advised on May 1, 1967, that DCA
chartered clube in the Chicago area are the West Side DCC and
the North Side DCC, neither of which currently maintain a
headquarters, There is no central headquarters for the DCC
and there are no unchartered clubs in this area.
The second source advised that the majority of DCC
members are also members of the CF.
During the past year DCC activity has been almost
nonexistent.
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5.
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W.E.B. DU BOIS CLUBS OF AMERICA (DCA)
A source advised that on October 26-27, 1963, a
conference of members of the Communist Party, USA (CPUSA),
including national functionaries, mot in Chicago, Illinois, for
the purpose of setting in motion forces for the establishment of
a new national Marxist-oriented youth organization which would
hunt for the most peaceful transition to socialism. The delegates
were told that it would be reasonable to assume that the young
socialists attracted into this new organization would eventually
pass into the CP itself.
A. second source has advised that the founding convention
for the new youth organization was held from June 19-21, 1964, at
150 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, California, at which time
the name W.E.B. DuBois Clubs of America (CA) was adopted.
Approximately 500 delegates from throughout the United States
attended this convention.
The second source advised in September, 1966, that NIKE
ZAGARELL, CPUSA Youth Director, stated that in Negro communities
the Party still supported the plan to build "left" socialist
centers and to solidify the Party base through the DCA. This
source also advised in September, 1966, that DANIEL RUBIN, COUSA
National Organizational Secretary, stated the Party believes the
DCA should have a working-class outlook and be a mass organization
favorable to socialism, socialist countric and Marxism, and in
April, 1967, advised that GUS HALL, CPUSA General Secretary,
indicated the DCA primary emphasis should be on developing mass
resistance to the draft.
A third source advised in September, 1967, that JARVIS
TYNER was elected chairman of the DCA on September 10, 1957, at
the Third National Convention of the DCA hold in New York, New
York, from September 8-10, 1967.
A fourth source advised during August, 1967, that
JARVIS TYNER is a member of the National Committee of the CPUSA.
A fifth source advised on September 21, 1967, that the
headquarters of the DCA is located at 34 west 17th Street, New
York, New York.
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GANDHI SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RIGITS
The Gandhi Society for Human Rights was
formed for the purpose of developing a philosophy and
technique of non-violent civil rights protests. It is
a non-action organization and makes no attempt to
influence legislation nor participate in domonstrations.
The Society furnishes legal assistance in certain civil
rights cases. The organization was incorporated
June 14, 1962.
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THE NATIONAL LAWYERS GUILD
The "Guide to Subversive Organiations and
Publications," revised and published as of January 2,
1957, to supersede Guide published on May 14, 1951, by
the Committee on Un-American Activities, U. S. House
of Representatives, Washington, D. C., contains the
following information concerning "The National Lawyers
Guild:"
1.
:
2.
3.
Cited as a Communist front.
(Special Committee on Un-American Activities,
House Report 1311, on the CIO Political Action
Committee, March 29, 1944, p. 149).
Cited as a Communist front which "is the foremost
legal bulwark of the Communist Party, its front
organizations and controlled unions" and which
"since its inception has never failed to rally
to the legal defense of the Communist Party and
individual members thereof, including known
espionage agents. (Committee on Un-American
Activities, House Report 3123 cu the National
Lawyers Guild, September 21, 1950, originally
released September 17, 1950.)
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"To defend the cases of Communist lawbreakers,
fronts have been devised making special appeals
in behalf of civil liberties and reaching out
far beyond the confines of the Communist Party
itself: Among these organizations are the
*** National Lawyers Guild. When the Communist
Party itself is under fire these offer a bulwark
of protection."
(Internal Security Subcommittee of the Senate
Judiciary Committes, Handbook for Americans,
S. Doc. 117, April 23, 1956, . 91).
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SOUTHERN CONFERENCI EDUCATIONAL FUND, INC
"The Southern Patriot,
°
a monthly publication, shows
that it is publishod by the Southern Conference Educational
Fund, Inc. (SCEF).
"The Southern Patriot" was cited as an "organ"
of the Southern Conference for Human Welfare (SCM) by
the Committee on W-Anerican Activities, House Report 592,
June 12, 1947.
The SCM was cited as a communist front by the
Committee on Un-American Activities, House Report 592,
June 12, 1947.
An amendment to the charter of the SCHW dated
April 20, 1946, changed the nano of that organization to the
SCEF, and listed its purpose as being to improve the educational
and cultural standards of the Southern people in accordance
with the highest American domocratic institutions, traditions,
and idoals.
The SCEF is golf-described as having doop roots
in the South where it began as the educational wing of the
SCHW, organizod in 1938 to work for economic and political
reform. When the SCKW disbanded in the late 1940's, SCEF
continued as an indopondent organization, rallying support
for integration and democracy and helping to stimulate and
nurture now movements of the early 1960's. The SCEN
maintained headquarters in Louisiana for twenty years, but in
1966 moved its headquarters to Louisville, Kentucky.
A source advised on March 2, 1961, that CLAUDE
LIGHTFOOT, a Communist Party Functionary, stated at a meeting of
the Communist Party in Baltimore, Maryland, on February 25,
1961, that the Communist Party is not connected with any
progressive movement but indircetly they do have some
influence in the SCEF.
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In Reply, Please Refer to
File No.
157-257
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Atlanta, Georgia
May 24, 1968
Title
Ralph David Abernathy
Character
Reference
Racial Matters
Report of SA ALAN G. SENTINELLA
at Atlanta dated and captioned
as above.
All sources (except any listed below) whose identities
are concealed in referenced communication have furnished reliable
information in the past.
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property
of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside
your agency.
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