BU 105-468-Sub 1 9. (Continued); * dois information was used in order to alert sources familiar with NOI activity in Niagara galls, New York, to increase efforts to locate any evidences of NOI activity in that city. 11/26/63 ROBERT J. X WILLIAMS while present at MM #23 headquarters stated that the name of one of the owners of the building to which MM #23 hoped to move was named DON MARSH. . in assisting the Buffalo Office in ascertaining the location of the new headquarters contemplated | Information regarding DON MARSH was valuable | py MM #23. ¢  11729/63 Source reported that on this date an unidentified male met with JOHN B. X. STRICKLAND who identified himself only as MELVIN eX, a.barber, residing at 394 Glenwood Avenue, Buffalo, New York, whose name, according to source, was "D_NSTON.” * rent deste te «=. Based on this information, an investigation was successfully undertaken to identify this individual ae a es e en Sea AN ACE NRE, 12/1/63 Source revealed that at a meeting of officials ‘ of MM #23, information was obtained to the effect that a new headquarters for MM #23 was to be established in a building located near the corner of Northampton and Jefferson Avenue in Buffalo, Now York, end rent for this new space woula be approximately $160.00 a month. ee Se Peet ee pe eta OTE OTN NE AWE AT Y This information was important in that it ' « identified, the location of the new headquarters ; | of MM #23 and was utilized in development of a new confidential source at this establishment. 11/1/64 Unidentified males mecting at headquarters of MM 723 revealed that on this date several sections of the City of Burfslo were outlined ror sales territories to be utilized by Mt #23 in its efrtrorts to sell the newspcvcr “Muhammad Speaks" in the City of Buffalo. ‘ a ar an 55109 Docld: 32969559" Page 243
HW 55109 J ee ap neh ntl Themen Let BU 105-468-Sub 1 1/10/64 1/15/04 Doclit-32989559 Page 244 ‘ (Continued) ,. 1g 9. 1/4/64 wv inteination was utilized in part as a means fo verify information furnished by live sources regarding prosrams used by MM #23 to sell he newspaper "Muhammad Speaks.” ROBERT J, X WILLIAMS addressed a group of "laborers" meeting at MM #23 headquarters. At this time he reviewed the activities of MM #23 during the year 1963. As part of this review he mentioned a trial of members of MM #23 in Rochester, New York, as being worth thousands of dollars in publicity. . The information regarding this "laborers" meeting was utilized in order to assess the progress of MM #23 during the past year Information regarding publicity value was furnished Chicago. JOHN B. X STRICKLAND while present at MM #23 headquarters revealed that plans were being discusse to charter a plane to transport members of MM #23 to the annucl convention of the NOI in - Chicago, Illinois, in February, 1964. | | d This information was used to alert informants to attempt to ascertain the identities of those individuals who were committing themselves to such transportation. Chicago Office advised. JOHN Be X STRICKLAND met with an unidentified male at MM #23 headquarters and revealed that "they" (meening the FBI) had been out that day “trying to talk to us." In this connection, STRICH AND reported that he was giving advice to NOL members to the effect that no one shouid let "them. in nor should anyone talk to them, (This conversation rofers to efforts on the part of this Office to dctermine whether there was any truth. to an anonymous telephone call received 2t the Buivclo PBI Orrice to tne effect that a meeting of Muslims was held on the evening of 1/14/04, at Rochester, New York, at whi 2 er seugec o oft to es agsenaes Pressuent 90 ANsoHE TORS efforts { ; { _ 2
. 2 oe @ , . BU 105-468-Sub 1 9. (Continued) . = fhis information reported by source was } utilized in connection with the investigation j Qf this anonymous telephone caller. NW 55109 Docld:32989559 Page 245 . ~of-
to 2 e © , @ . BU 105-468-Sub 1 a ‘\ ce. If any others, set out the proportionate cost of instant . surveillance: Not applicable > ae & ish? odd 15. Cost of Leagea Line for instant installation? es ae $12 .50 ‘ 16. Personnel Costs: a. Give total number of special employees and/or Special Agents working at plant and total salary costs. Three Special Employees and two clerks, all full time, | $410, 465 .00 b. Total number of man hours per week spent at plant? 200 i e. If other installations monitored at same plant, list : proportionate number of man hours per week spent on ‘ , instant surveillance: 15 hours or approximately 7 per cent d. If other installations monitored at same plant, list —- proportionate salary expense per annum for instant ; ECan ge, surveillance: No $2,832.55 17. Remarks (By SAC): i Source has access to private office to which only officers of Muhammad's Mosque #23 are admitted unless an individual is specifically summoned to this office for the purpose of being disciplined or receiving instructions from an officer of Muhammad's Mosque #23. Source has been utilized to provide information regarding future plans of Muhammad's Mosque #23 officials. Source on occasion furnishes information regarding presence of Nation of Islam officials from other sections of the country outside the Buffalo Division. Through utilization of source, information on occasion is realized with respect to financial plans c? Muhammad's Mosque #23, which plans of this Mosque may nov be available to live sources who furnish regularly information regarding the Nation of Isiam in the Buffalo Division.’ , ~3- HW 55109 Docld:32989559 Page 246 -
BU 105-468-Sub 1 LI recommend the continuance of this installation and I will continue to afford close personal supervision to insure that its contfnuance is justified. -HW 55109 Docld:32989559 Page 247 335
is. HW 55109 DoclId: 32969559 + Recommeydation by Assistant Director : (If this surveillance involves cryptanalysis, include - statement that decrypted material is or is not sufficiently important to continue decrypting.) § , y This is a microphone surveillance which was installed. on Muhammad's Mosque Number 23, 292 Glenwood Avenue, Buffalo, New York,: until 2/20/64 at which time it was moved to cover the new temple location at 367 Northampton Avenue, Buffalo, New York, This letter covers justification for the period 10/1/63 to 2/20/64. This installation was authorized 8/13/62 and installed 8/30/62. . During this period this microphone surveillance has continued to furnish valuable information regarding Nation of Islam (NOI) activities in the Buffalo area, including infor- mation concerning finances, contacts with national leaders of the NOI, meetings, travel of national leaders, identities of new members, transfer of headquarters from one location to another thereby enabling immediate transfer of coverage, membership figures, instructions issued by NOI concerning Bureau investigation regarding alleged piot to assassinate President Johnson and travel of Buffalo members to attend Annual Muslim Convention in Chicago 2/26/64, the In view of the above it is felt that this installation should be continued, Buffalo has been instructed to submit a justification for this installation at its new location by 3/20/64 at which time it should be re-evaluated. Aba £ 4 4 ae wd % ‘TZ tue C- . ae ony chs ee, i “hg easy + Kea, Aer, wat C ay Page 2745
ee ison —...___- Imont hr: sper Hahon nrad f.oach ans le sen ivan vel 5 Dtter, tre Rook te nay? i é ‘NOI," HESzpag. * | SAC, Kansas City (94-15DA) _ March 27, 1963 REC- 70 2, sONE ° Director, FHI (25-330971-23) -2 l- Mr. Belmont ry 4 le Mr. Sullivan EX-L]? j- Mr. Baumgardner eine See REST SS NATION OF ISUAN l- Mr. Row . ERTERHAL SECURITY = ROl 1- Hr, Dottohue ‘ Je Mr. Siith ‘ ‘ ReKClet dated 3-19-63 (FD-142), . Provided full security is assured, aithority is granted to insteil a microshone surveillance at 3415 _ Prospect, Eensas City, Hissetiri, to afford coverege te Ration of Islan, Huhamaad's demple of Islai Number 30. } You should advise the time and date this install tion is made end symbol: number assigned. At-the end ef Sd SFROOS & ; you should furnish the Sureai with a succinct concise simme of the informations developed through this coverage and subia bie ht Dy Pie oy = « justification for a 6 months’ continwances a F You are reminded that in meking this installation, ts a @ is net relieved of its responsibility te develop your orf sufficie : ic i nt and effective live informant coverage of this group. > See memorandum Baumgardner, to Sulliven dated March 26, 1963, captioned “Nation of Isiam, internal Security -, a . - ae This document is prepared in response to your request and is not for dissemt- nation outside your Committee. Its use_ts- limited to official proceedings by your Commitiee and the: coutent may nit"be disclosed to unauthorized person- nel without the express approval of the FBL . ’ Baker vied ~ a etimerad . are: ag 0: ? wis ca . . + ye cp MAILED 20 Q53 en SM a ' he / ! {/ é
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 { ; 4] ; ‘ ) ; olson JURITED. STATES GOVER T . @ Belmont . . Casper Memorandum . , calc NN : DeLoch no Oy - cele ro: Mr, WoC. Sullivan) (/ DATE: March 26, 1963 on en fic’ __ SUNE Trotter prom : Mr. F,J, Baumgardner/! : Tele. oon , l- Mr. Belmont Gandy O . «Je Mr. Sullivan supject: NATION OF ISLAM —Aawses ¢°77 J- Mr. Baumgardner INTERNAL SECURITY ~ NOI l- Mr. Row yl HE Bee bane A recommendation is being made that a microphone surveillance be installed at Nation of Islam (NGI), Muhammad's Temple of Islam Number 30, 3415 Prospect, Kansas City, Missouri. This location is used for public and closed meetings and business affairs of the NGI operating in the Kansas City area. . na The NOI is an all-Negro fanatically antiwhite organiza- tion with headquarters in Chicago and is under active investigation. The Kansas City group is one of approximately 80 groups of this Fs organization located in as many different cities throughout the: 5) “4 ° Te aft country Weds yt The activities of Temple Number 30 were covered by a *y microphone surveillance) (KC 734-S*) (prior to 8-28-62, The .: "=: surveillance was discontinued when the Temple moved to its present S location. \ KC 734-S* \vas able to furnish valuable information as yee to the activities of this group and a micrephone surveillance at the present location should also provide valuable information con- cerning the aims, principles, teachings and other activities of the emple. & re atv ypnIRPON HPN in anne” i a wn? tae at at SAC, Kansas city, personally recommends this installation. Maximum security assured both during installation and operation of this proposed surveillance. Also, it is believed that trespass is involved; however, valuable intelligence will be obtained. RECOMMENDATION: “ As this microphone surveillance will be a valuable adjunct to informant coverage in this Temple, there is attached for your . approval a letter to Kansas City giving authority to that office to make this installation. 4) 7 19 2472 25-330971-23 Ah qe = ee 6 ae . Enclosure io Xa ¥ cp dt WLS: pag . \v - WEL (7) ren df a7 APR 9 1963 / A Oh , X gh document is prepared*in response to your request and\, rs for dissemt- : 4 “ nation outside your Committee. Iisa limited Load ‘ar y . A a ne Y itee, sees limtird shemabficwy| ‘proce gs by ; a APR 1 1 n63 your Committee andthe content may not be disclosed afta room an i ‘~ nel without the capes Merona the FBL», : ; . a s HW 55109 Docld:32989559 Page 250 ‘Baad * Lay Z
CLs @ ROUTE IN BNQ=ELOPE 7/20/64 ] ~ Mr, Donohue Airtel 1 - Mr. Rosack To: SAC, Seattle (105-1230) Cana z 7 From: Directot" ce er (25- 330971) Od — 2 =X 110 Subject: NATION OF ISLAM INFERNAL SECURITY ~- NOE — ReSEairtel 7/10/64. | Authority granted to utilize the services of SE 25~ ge | to provide coverage of a meeting scheduled to be held 7/26/64 at Washington Halli, Seattle. Complete details of this organizational meeting of the Nation of Isiam shouid be PA furnished to the Bureau in memorandum form suitable for dissemination. Authovity based on full security being assured, Praatd Advise date and time)SE 25-S*\is reactivated and date and time of discontinuancé. Inasmuch as the services of this seurce are being authorized to provide coverage of Nation of Islam activities, it is felt that an additional symbol number should be utilized when reporting Nation of Islam information. You showld, therefore, provide the Bureau a symbol number designation which will be utilized. NOTE: Seattle advises that attempts are being made to establish the Nation of Islam in Seattle. The organizational meeting is being held for this purpose. Elijah Muhammad, Nation of Islam leader, has stated that he believed the State of Washington ae be organized by the Nation of Islam, - TPRiml£ dh aul {§ Six fe -CONTINUED PAGE TWO (5) 7 Ce vi, , ade Tolson Belmont Mohr Casper Callahan Conrad DeLoagch Evans t is prepared in response to » your request and is not fordissemt— va oe ou your Commi'tee. Its uve t: limited to officigg prockddings by your Committee and the content may not be disclosed tony horiz¢d pepsone Tele. Ro CALC 6 3 none the enpress \aeaicobal of the FBL . R Holmes Pa oy ic Cao aaeay noodtttsibbad oT SIE BS ; ‘OR UGE RS- VAST # Mi ; Sullivan Tovel Trotter
Airtel to Seattle RE: NATION OF ISLAM 25-330971 , ' IE: 95-S*\is an intermittent microphone authorized 11/5/59. fo provide coverage of the Communist Party, USA, Northwest District, meetings of which are held at Washington Hall, Seattle. The use of this installation was last authorized 5/14/64 and discontinued 5/22/64. Seattie adivses that)\SE 544-S \wouldcover this meeting. It is felt, however, that the services of )SE 25~S* (should be utilized to provide complete coverage. * | AW 35109 Docld:329899559 Page 252
‘ : Me a x - . ome . r ' - . FBI Date: 7/10/64 an, oS A Oey ER CD SD ame oe enn : Transmit the following in (Type in plain text or code) Via AIRTEL ATR MAIL PE eae Rom ‘ (Priority or Method of Mailing) qo ir 33 Fim ee ee eee ee LE TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (25-330971 . q | ; (25+330971) | pp FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (105-1230) (-p-) | i] Oo ™-- . a SUBJECT: NATION OF ISLAM Se” CIs ~ NOL ‘ “G On 7/10/64, }SE 544s ladvised that a meeting was held at the home of HERSEL“X, HART, 1610 ~ 33rd Avente, Seattle, Washington, from 8:00 p.m. to 12 midnight, on 7/9/64, at which 18 individuals were, present including 7 Muslims from California who are attempting to organize the NOI in the Seattle area,. They had been in Seattle for two days dis-~ tributing 500. copies of "Muhammad. Speaks", most of which were purchased by white’ people. )SE San. -Sfsaia that it was learned at this meeting that another MusTim from Los Angeles had left for California before the meeting, -and said that the seven from San Francisco left following the meeting. SE eel is unable at this time te~identify the individuals node California. He stated that _ they reportedly Stayed at the ; _. Frye Hotel while in Seattie. - { mo , ; - SSE 54h slsaia ¢ that a last organizational mesting is + being planned to be held at Washington Hall, Seattle, On | 7/26 61, and it was stated that the ELIJAH MUHAMMAD believed that the state of Washington should Pe erganized. Source . Said that economics of the Negro was stressed at the meeting at HART's residence, which meeting was also attended by GREGORY x. FUGUE BY. wo AY 3 - Bureau. (aM) (REG) ae 2 - Chicago (100+356035) (any eee). 2 Los Angeles (105-2604) (AM) (REG) . 2 ~- San Francisco (25-29163) CM) Gee), - /% 4 4 ~ Seattle EX 110. REC MB Fe OA 2 ~- 105-1230 Zee “at fe - 100-26314 Peco CECIL HART) —— er su /Atn 100-267 25 ) (GREGORY HUGULEY ) S JUL 28 1984: aie (13) © cacen 0. ce sy Mossy’ (., Ly tL bag TPH a jor itor br typ. aa Ue ’ Ov nS: “£ an pre walt a ott ren “82 , o.. /_prowoedinee Y ox nel without the exp 96s iss ovgh of the FBI. wears . Ky? Approved: nh Sent mop M Per ai Atle ty gt cSpecial Agentl id Charge BWOLU. e om Lo dw JL Gop t me. HW 55402) Botral32000559 Page 253 - Gon “f~lO@w~ 3 EL g be Dae a? ee 1 ee Ce a oe . « e oie “ CTEM TTY NY TRTANGE INOTROPIC seacpapneeensimmamane pane apsnety mem enetptiton vt matrret ratenree SUT eee SAE TE RU OMe Pe Re alartten pans Sal il A bE ION Ss POOL erg res De Ea
) SE 105-1230 TOSSE 680- s havisea that there had been no requests .for the shestitros of Washington Hall on 7/26/64. It is believed that in the event there is an organizational meeting, it willl be covered by JSE. 544.SF however, to more fully cover this matter, Bureau pefmission is requested for the use of the services of }SE 25~ ~S#f (see Bufile 100- 3-20). , ae The Bureau will be advised of any additional effort and progress to organize the NOI in Seattle. € HW 55109 Docld:32969559 Page 254 _ - - = ms : zi meepented il Dh t a TNA TROT gt ckettetnte SRL Ne HRS ORROTIT EY RT AEN oe LRT TTS 1
, | i- J, D. Donohue -l-~ T, P, Rosack SAC, Kansas City (94-150-A) -12/29/64 JUNE | Director, FBI (25-330971-23) oo NATION OF ISPAM . eo cf TNTEERAL SECURITY - NOI _ .,Reurlet (%D-143) dated 12/21/64, | gm ‘ e ; - VES 751-Ses being continued for e neriod of 60 days etter which time it should be reeeveluated | end recommendation submitted to the ERureau regarding i continuance, zt is believed that the inptormation being i obtained is insufficiont to justizy this source hoyond ; @ GGeday pericd and 2x greater veiue is pet received oe i during this edditicnal poried, JEC 751-8*| should be a ry o * a discontinued, “oo In this regard, you should continue efforts to seyelop additicnai Live informant coverage of the / _— . Hation of islam in Bangas City, . fe an . . 4 . . . — a - . 3 2, 7 Le : TER sjad Ly at : 2 , . (5). Ce & 7 ral - = This document as prepared in response to your request and is not for dissem™ * navion outside your Committee. Its use is limited to official proceedings by . a -_ your Committee and the content may nut be disclosed to unauthorized person- oe ‘ aro Oe without the express approval of the FBL . -. “ . wi SEWN cements 1 pany ? ; ( teatetnet 7 : ! r ao DEG BL Pcataw,3 i ‘ vw herons fson n Qo at Sank. - er a save rls front - _DLY we ; t on % ‘ a Ge Loach CH. ot Tah ’ ihiteliy : ves ’ pet sg od tl © a , ZL. f cn / il < tivan e edy ag TA at MAMIL ROO! ak ni TELETYPE UNIT an W55109 -- Borla: s¥ontsno Page 255 ° a ye A
: FD-143 (12-27-60) SD OMIONAL FoR NO. 10 | a ~ _ UNIBEQ STATES covERN@yt: Memorandum « ” TO |: “DIRECTOR, FBI (Bufile 25-330971 ) DATE: 12/21/64 nord (Bie, easeAS cur 4-500 SUBJECT: JUSTIFICATION FOR CONTINUATION OF TECHNICAL OR MICROPHONE SURV LLANCE i to. ; Remylet (FD-143), RE: Title NATION OF ISLAM, aka 6/23/64. : Character of Case IS—NOI - Field Office Kansas City Symbol Number KC 751-5 ae Type of Surveillance? ~ (Technical or a Microphone ) Microphone . . — - tf Cola’ asi d 2. Name of person or organization on whom oN ittesce placed: NATION OF ISLAM, aka Muhammad's Temple of Islam No. 30, Muhammad 's Mosque of Islam No. 30, 3415 Prospect Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri (Bufiie 25- 330971) 2. Address where installation.made. Also give-exact room number or area covered: . . / j 3415 Prospect Avenue - : Te, _Kansas City, Missouri (iosque office) 3. Location.of monitoring plant: ; { . ". ‘ K ‘Field Division Ss 4. Dates of initial authorization and installation: ~ Authorized 3/27/63. Installation completed and activated 4/18/63, assigned Symbol Number KC 751-5s*, ” KC 734-a5%}|- Authorized 1/9/61, completed. and activated 1/29/61 at 1210 #ast 12th Street’, Kansas“City;”Missouri; discontinued 8/28/62, when ‘subject moved to.3415 Prospect, Kansas City, Mo. Kc 738-S*|- Authorized 1/9/61, completed and. activated 11/15/61; discontinued 8/28/62, as above. ' - 6. If installation is a technical surveillance, answer following’ que questions: fie i : Fs “a.” Is a trunk line utilized? REC MA Ws - 3309 591-2 Od “Ni fu i 18 Dee EY) ‘ ; b. Is ‘the surveillance on a switeliboar a a S [ c. Is the survPAassldnseno & publics inven ‘ts - nt for/ dissemt- nation -outside your Committee. Its use i> limited toro) ital proc mings by 5. bicker sag then installations on the same subject (with dates and places): t ~ Bureau your Committee and the content may int b- disclose; runauthors a Berson- 1 ~ Kansas Citynel without the express 1 i iy WGB: bk Sne ADDENDUM BREE US AM a Genghis oF MOAB ES Oo Page 256 col oan wz oe HOS SAS ~ (ie ”
de Is surveillance on & private line or a. party line? ie ; f | e. If a party line, how many: parties? 7. Ifa microphone surveillance involved, state number of microphones actually used and location of each: : One ~- in office. . ; to a ae Is the installation part of a tel-mike? If so, give symbol of other side of the combination: , . No. .t | . Qe ag Specific examples of valuable information obtained since previous report ® 4 with indication of specific value of each item and the date information recéived. State what use was made of each item involved: (Add insert pages) (See. attached Page 2A) 10. Could above information’ have been obtained from other sources, and by other }  . means? og ne a 22. Number of live informants ( infield division) who cover same subject: . Has security factor changed since installation? “No. . va ‘ . . . . 13: Any request for the surveillance by outside agency (give name, title and + agency): . : No. . . ” . 7 ° . See : poo ; i og edie ~~ 14. Cost of Plant Premises: . a ‘ a. Rental costs for plant premises: None. . + \ be “Give total riumber of other isurveillances monitored at same plant. v i H¥ 55109 Docld:32989559 Page 257
: ' a -_ | | 7 - — - a | 9. This installation has proved to be an invaluable ’ source On a day-to-day basis in guiding investigation of the NOI in Greater Kansas City, Missouri. It has provided . .. details concerning the financial status of the organization” end individual members. It has assisted in evaluating daily contacts of NOI members and officials in the development ‘of’ live informant potential. Co-ordination’ of information from this installation has led to the identification of many NOI members and associates not previously known. The following are selected specific examples: wa . . Pat eh RMA Sent Arwmeceptet MMF EN DM TOR EN St ep Wer fgets tert AA Adi exon Dehad Scy AMY EUEA DECI Fa NY pen fret (oera lnc eC ML iho AO SRA And RWCETO! ET doen dd bdo i eS Ant een utheeeNet ry sarhari saci heer Ab Ln DRL ON EINE ANE, {on Topic -1 6/17/64 JESSE 4X, Minister, MM #30, stated he in- . tended to keep the Kansas City Mosque going, but .he’ Said that the members were old and’ “you can't get nothing out of them old fools". JESSE 4X said that they. have their own ideas and they are not interested: in { "The Messenger's Program’. (This indicated i lack of interest of ieadership of MN #30 os and older NOI members.) 7/13/64 JESSE 4x “Stated. that Brother ROBERT was ’ .  aemanse wees cee 2 TENE Sg ME emcee ae . 6 . doing "picture work" and-he wanted ROBERT to continue contributing his free labor ‘and picture (photography) ahd newspaper ‘work which would be the equivalent of Selling | 300 newspapers, "Muhammad Speaks". JESSE said that Headquarters (Chicago) had called him today wanting t¢ know when they would . .-Ssénd in their articles for the newspaper, "4 and Brother ROBERT is behind in his work. . JESSE indicated that they could not afford” ta, hire,a photographer. .. (This indicated interest of ‘MiM #30 iif participating in contributions of news to “Muhammad speaks" Newspaper. ) eal pore a Pane rt Sie ace a Za Ae a : ie ER aioe ty ie | 8/11/64 Brother Secretary: (ANTHONY WALTON, JR.) of MM #30 showed the filing system to- another NOI member that they use at the Mosque. 2A _¢ HW 55109 Docld:32989559 Page 256
°8/11/64 (Cont 'd.) iN 7? . ‘ . . . . Ree eas h 4 ca be ~ = ponent RE ln seal ay AE ye a _« ~ 9/14/64 | 9/25/64 sto be. put back in at a later date. They . € (10/14/64 ._they would sneek them to the customers, _involived agreed that if some day they would 10/15/64 t HW 55109 DoclTd: 32969559 ' Brother. Secretary said ‘that they have a ‘should all ‘live in one area, close to each.,., separate jacket for each Muslim and also a student enrollment jacket. He said that each member of the FOI is checked out before he becomes a member. nas indicates detailed record keeping of MM #30.) During the FOI meeting, the training con- sisted of judo and karate and Similar "defensive" measures. (This indicates MM #30's interest in physical fittness and defensive tactics.) and financial condition of the Mosque. indicated that they should have $132. b5 but they do not because he had taken out . (for personal use) $80.35 from'the treasury owed $25.00 for light bill, $10.00 for car payments, and $21.00-for miscellanéous items. (This indicates poor financial condition of MM #30.) Brother JESSE said that one day the "Devil" would try to knock them (NOI) off the street but if they could get the papers JESSE said they. did not know how they would do it, but the person he was talking to replied that the "Messenger" would tell them how. JES5i and the other persons all Brother Secretary discussed paper sales | i have to fight the "Deyil", their people other. «(This indicates the belief of members of. MM #30 in ,program,0of- Mr. MUHAMMAD.) Brother JES SE reading a letter from Head~ quarters to Brother secretary, which indicates that Headquarters expects a total of $2,250. a year from MM #30 in contributions: (This indicates close financial supervision by NOI. Headquarters in Chicago. ) . 70+ Metta t 2B Page 259 | | oat. ER RO CMTE LE Late TOT IRENE E Fe : + 2 P OBE LER GET AR EOD PLAN OLE RY MOAR MBN RTI ENE BANAL TYREE i A EL sa nttemp eters annem Maemmunnae quannegenonan oS
- 10/26/64 s ¢ y 4 eee 11/1/64 . cussed fiPhances of MM #30, indicating that ‘actual -pumber of male members. ) ‘Minister CLYDZ 2X of the St. Louis Mosque. , Ne Brother JESSE and Brother Secretary dis- their approximate monthly money needs were: $250.00 rent, $30.00 gas, $15.00 lights, $23.00 telephone, $450.00 for papers for a total of $768.00 a month, a JESSE suggested that each Brother sacrifice $5.00 for rent, He mentioned that they had twelve Brothers but could not ccunt on two of these members. After this discussion, an FOI meeting was held at which there were .seven members in attendance. (This indicates current monthly budget of MM #3Q, lack of financial participation by members, and ELIJAH MUHAMBLAD , JR., was in Kansas City, — “Missouri, at MM #30 to settle a dispute among NOI members and Minister JESSH‘ 4x WHITE of MM #30. Several members claimed that J#sSE 4% had sold a shoe shine stand owned by a member and had taken for -his own use aver $400.00 in "paper" money, which money was result of paper sales by members of the "Muhammad Speaks" newspaper. As a result of the charges, JESSE 4X was “suspended't as minister of MM #30 until further notice by ELIJAH MUHAMMAD, JR. according to relayed instructions eiven to MN #30 Secretary ANTHONY WALTON, JR., by ‘CLYDE 2X instructed secretary ANTHONY to conduct the meetings of MM #30 on Wednesday ang Friday nights and he, CLYDE 2X, would try to get over to Kansas City from St. Louis “soon'' to help MM #30 get. straightened out. CLYDE 2X may conduct Sunday meetings Occasionally for MM #30, but ‘this point was -not certain, B
11/1/64 CLYDE 2X also told Secretary ANTHONY to (Cont 'd.) . try to get a smaller piace for MM #30 and, in effect, -left Secretary ANTHONY “in charge". CLYDE 2X instructed Secretary ANTHONY to call him in St. Louis if he had any problems, but. was told by Secretary ANTHONY that the telephone had been cut off due to non-payment. (This indicates degree of interest by National NOI officials in internal-affairs of MM #30.) # een at eh SR gh aac , 11/30/64 JESSE 4X told another individual that he had to keep quiet for ninety days, and then after that he thought he could go back as Minister in MM #3 (This indicates JESSE 4X's intention to follow instructions of Chicago NOI Headquarters -to maihtain position Of Minister, in HM #30.) . ~ . nS = Cae on AS Nemets \ | 12/3/64 Brother 883 SE 4X (who apparently still seems { . ' .to be in charge of MM #30), said. that — 4 . Headquarters were sending them an investigator . this Sunday to check attendance and JHSSE ‘ said he wanted to have 4 big crowd at the i ot. meeting. (This indicates continued close \ . supervision of MM #30 and probably will 4 - have a bearing on whether. JESSE 4X is ce retained -as Minister of MM #30.) ? 2D . * @? " MW 55109 Docld:32589559 Page 261 st oe sertmerenemninierue bpettrmenmantiran warietvaer tah Sy mts tereentwety Poceteaanh “eareteepninimamrivalintbconte wales Cone Viittret Uihrimrees ootn hemet tne titadcmn Aetewthenin tnt see & vert nate: om oy ent woe nes aay ceree termeb at ee 8 in be oe a a * . & ee ereietns eraaskrtet bak tert hit aes ae ae A ea Rte ee ete ©. ree wy Ay ocek ad ere et see mee ee ak mae iu :ssenteeneaeitaeeacaneentetnnatnnidieiadtaaenanennaeiadseiabbenednias diahaestemnsine mnt anusiensbactes atten ica. la iatetedba htaboiosiniintindadceiccdalenah cab debad-apistiide htadac hated danaileboctuataleann LAdeE ee dccuobiakadad alae igouciensaiainsbs edailaaded anaes ceabaakadk taeda vkdend tao aad Uddin ie seo, acc ee ne  earsearonectomeenapromcoencg
! members. It will greatly supplement and* “corroborate live informant | coverage. Maintaining this installation does not increasé the expens | of operation of the plant since another installation is’ also monitore dl | when installation was made and, if removed, it may not be possible to promptly reinstitute it if the need arises. ‘ c. If-any others, set out the proportionate cost of instant surveillance: 2 . 15. Cost of Leased Line for instant installation? \ _ $14.42 per month. . _ te 16.', Personnel Costs: oe. 7 a. Give total number of special employees and/or Special Agents ‘ working at plant and total salary costs. ' ' Two investigative Clerks (both G37) at $13,100 7 Fs \ \ b. Total number of man hours per week spent.at plant? | ~ 4 80 hours | c. If other installations monitored at same plant, List« 7 proportionate number of man hours per week spsnt on instant surveillance: . 40 hours; another installation in operation and additional installations being--surveyed which will decrease the pro-~- portionate number of man hours:-and expense on instant surveill- eo. a. If other installations:monitored at same ‘plant, list - Janee. proportionate saldry.expense per annum for instant surveillance: . a $6, 550.00. Ss 17. Remarks (By SAC): ~ . ; — This installation is proving to be extremely valuable in affording the Kansas City Division detailed coverage of NOI activities, identity of members and financial problems of. the Mosque’ and individua here and additional ones are expected in the future. It wfll be impracti- cal to attempt to remove this installation at the source since the NOI occupies the building on a daily twenty- four hour basis which was not true ‘ J. fully recommend that this installation be continued. =o te 0 weteteceenemn te eat Et RT IT ECE NE ES Has 68 aN amy eneing Soden eS "dapat cn PRR ALT ONESIES AURA Gt Fron ayedesR LES La gn Dit HW 55109 Docld:32989559 Page 262
718. HW 55109 dedi * wtd 1 e8 “i Fascks SEEKS rere ee ‘ Recommendation by Assistant Director: (if this surveillance involves cryptanalysis, include statement that decrypted material is or is not sufficiently . important to continue decrypting. ) This is a michrophone surveillance on the activities of the Nation of Islam (NOI) Temple Number 30, located at, 3415 Prospect Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri. It was authorized 3/27/63 and activated 4/18/63. This Temple is a branch of/and directly affiliated with the national NOI group. The NOI is ' an all Negro, antiwhite group which seeks complete separation of the races, During the past six months this installation has provided information concerning the day-to-day workings of Temple Number 30. Information regarding financial difficulties, individual members and plans has been provided, it is believed that the information being furnished by this installation, although valuable on a local level, is insufficient to warrant continuation. Kansas City points out,, however, that the installation does not increase. the..expense of operation-and that it would be impractical to remove the installation at the source since the building is occupied by the NOI on a 24-hour Basis. . . In view of the”“above, a letter is being directed to the Kansas City Office advising that’ this installation is being continued for a period af 60 days instead of the usual six months after which time the continuance of this installation should be re-evaluated, . Doclda: 327989559 Page 2763 ”~ 7 * RSPAS ahora vésnmmavmdar thy ny vardis oy eer IRs yates ARO ae RUNS TIC Te ryerg ls ehipa VLR EP RARE ASHE be emcees ster he Be SEN SHEET RE Oe A
¢ N . 2/26/65 Voi . CODE , 3 i mm LEAS a tH wall. < - Mr. Belmont had “ - Mr. Sullivan RADTOGRar 7 per URGENT a Mr. Baungardner ¢ Mr. Donohue - Mr. Rosack Pet ed et ps pe ¢ mf ‘ - GO SAC BUFFALO (205-468 SUB 1) oo, ee a a wd FROM DIRECTOR Bi Y 65 320971 SUB 3 —— lg oe] JUNE UATION OF ISLAM, INTERNAL SECURITY - "wot ized person- may not be disclosed to unauthori y REURAIRTEL FEBRUARY TWENTY-FOUR, ONE NINE SIX FIVE. AUTHORIT Z GRAN TED TO RETNSTITULE DU TWO SEVEN SEVEET DASH S a ASTERISK JS REQUESTED, ADVISE TIE AND DATE OF INS ALLATION AND suMMTT COMPLETE JUSTIFICATION FOR CO! STINUANGE WITHIN THIRTY EBL _— avo ATP PT INST AY ATT DAYS Pd ise Bape? a PALLA so oN, wonse to your request and is not for dissemi- Its use ts limited to official proceedings by 3 1 o.) 4 —_ ~“ Radiosram being utilized in view of desirability to have this surveillance in operation as soon as possible, In event * next radio ‘contact nissed, message should be sent. via urgent ° teletyze, pee TPR: jed . : Oo (8) br ko pS Fs e 8 NOTE: . : 2 = xo - 5 * th Si ‘ 3 8 See memo Baumearnder to Sullivan, same captfon, same ~ -80 : on 5 : S38 S 2 ‘your Committee and the content nel without the express approval of the This document is p mation outside . : , OT ‘ v . ip r ab ou? Tolson fy S Belmont —___ t Oe . ae , Mohr DeLouch Casper Catlahan Conrad Pelt Gule Ht Roven Sullivan — PTT EIT RATER RECHEM LTD FOLEY NON IAOTOR ERT TEE I SLIPS OT IMTS A286 ET ETE OPS FY WT OMT YEO REPU TNO THA PI REPRONCR ET Aa VTLS are? w Tavel a Trott . HW 345109 Docld:32989 59 Page 264
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT _ —— Paty talon i. Memoranfum ROUTH le Gal] Hs i af |S 0 ee OS a es 1 TO : Mr. W. C. serra’ DATE: 2/26/65... / “~ JUNE 1 - Mr, Belmont °, han + FROM : F, J. Baumgardner ale / me St ~ Hrq Sullivanje::” ve yw ol o- Mrs Baumgardner an i cea! 1 - Mr. Donohue __: _ SUBJECT: NATION OF ISLAM ._% Woy L - Mr. Rosack-—; — ‘ en: =! t ; an - By airtel dated 2/24/65 the Buffalo Office af requested authority to reinstitute(BU 277-3%(a microphone -......// ‘surveillance, for a period of 30 to"60 days. }BU 277-S*\ (iM a would’ provide coverage of the Buffalo, Natiorr of Islam YY: Temple, 192 Broadway, Buffalo, New York, This request Poa ke was mace in view of recent developments including the i~ { murder of Malcolm X Little and numerous reports of reprisal, (Bu 277-S#\was originally authorized 8/10/62 and installed 37/30/62 to provide coverage of Nation of Islam activities in Buffalo, This microphone survéillance was discontinued 4/20/64 since the Nation of Islam Temple at Buffalo moved to a new location,.192 Broadway, Buffalo, New York. Authority was requested by Buffaio to reinstitute the surveillance in December, 1964, but this authority was denied, ; > 7 M ny ry It is felt that it would be desirable and to the best interest, of the Bureau to authorize the reinstitution of BU 277-S* @t this time. Buffalo C£fice advises that the installation can be made’with full security. . ' . . ~, . ’ . . . RIVALS STEVENS ANLEND NIRETARTMM TE RITE UDI VEM EET POV MM 7 IVEY VES PUOEN PRAM TERE RY RPT aaa cabal hiaod beeadediet oh tammeatdit ataocaradaet . ESTILO FOS BETO NE RON BRET PIER FOP INS AT EHLERS FO) ¢ RECOMMENDATION: she ~ . *-That the attached radiogram to the Buffalo . Office be sent, authorizipg reinstitutton of( BU 277-s* 5+? ‘ . ; Ni ft J ’ ~ 25~330971-6.- ()! mn . a f¥y 2 fo en ee 7 co oy E, eS 5 2 TPR:jed ; ; | a ae MAR 4 1965 i) Oo dy / — — B MAR & 190 5rnis document is prepare Koen GR ~WOCSASEV ZY BFL Hi | . q nation outst 4 as prepared, im response to your request and is not for dissem#- (fe i your Co mamittee ond Seem tee, Its a A ‘erasted to official proceedings by a 7 Ma a ) oye ° nel without the express approval of the FB weeiosed %0 unauthorized person HW 55109 DocId:32989559 Page 265. a ee oo 4
- = s eeiemmaneans ©@ FBI - @ Date: "2/2U/65 Transmitthe fedlowing in’ : (Type in plaintext or code) Via AIRTEL AIR MALL REGISTERED , . (Priority) TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (25~-330971 Sub 6) FROM: SAC, BUFFALO (105-468 Sub 1). (P) NATION OF ISLAM ; "JUNE" IS - NOI / Remyairtel, dated 12/24/6h, a oa Authority reauested to reinstitutek{BU 277-S* ( for a period of 30 to 60 days at MM 423, 102 Broadway, ™ Burralo, New York in view of recent Muslim controversies and activities involving death of ‘MALCOLM X, and possibility woe of increased activity of MM 723 locally and other areas, fe security. ne. i= Burfalo 7 8 a op Se FID) HGH, ar, tit) pa d *, ; - i “ . BCrteneces J ens lO u . ° . . . > a Cal a | ' a FEBSS 1095 a meee wanesaevt ae r * + o ae, * ° . - > ig « . - iJ . b * antion outside your Committee. Its use 03 limited to official proceedings b your Committee and the contént may nut 6? disclosed to unauthorized perso aul wihout: the express. approval of the EBL , . + - | . E . 1 Wiis dotument ts prepared tn response to your request and ts not for dissemtt-- - gf oy | or Fi . 2 | ho 4 4 “. p+ OL 4 oh ri rr ee york 7 ~~ . * . 9 . : A be me EIS BIIA Liteon a7 ttt hicteter ea) “ ’ . sf e . a / * Cr er renee Cr aa _ v TPH Lh Wogt ts tee Aeraie tle Sent WM Per Approved: : Special'A nt in Charge - This installation can be made with fruit” on | | | | | | { i | I i HW 55109 Docld: 329689559 Page 266
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE : OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR Eee rs ee ON FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535 (RI) 105-165706 April 1, 1970 MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL RE: BLACK PANTHER PARTY NEW YORK DIVISION The Black Panther Party in New York, New York, has completed negotiations for occupancy of additional quarters at 12 West 127th Street, New ‘York, New York. Indications are that the Black Panther Party will continue to operate its present branches at 2026 Seventh Avenue, New York, New York, and 1370 Boston Road, Bronx, New York. The Black Panther Party is the most violence-prone black extremist organization in the United States today. The New York Black Panther Party group has for some time been undergoing a complete restructuring process under the guidance of West Coast Black Panther Party leaders. It has always been the Black Panther Party's key East Coast organizational group. It actively foments racial extremism and has engaged in numerous terroristic acts directed against law enforcement personnel. . Information developed indicates that the address mentioned above, 12 West 127th Street, will be the main operating headquarters of the Black Panther Party in the New York City area. Indications are that the Black Panther Party will take over occupancy on about April 10, 1970. The Black Panther Party will reportedly request the installation. of approximately six tele- phones at that address, This document ts yrepared in res: i C 1 ‘ é im response to your request and is not for dissemi. nation, outside your Committee.’ Its use is limited to of ficial Oe fees by your Committee and the content may nut be disclosed to unauthorized person-~ nel without the express approval of the FBI. . “SEGREP nS reup=b= Excluded- from autematia downgrading-and= declasstiieation- 1 HW 55109 Docld: 32989559 Page 267
| ae ae” the Me MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL Authority is requested for both telephone and micro- phone surveillance on the premises occupied by the Black Panther Party at 12 West 127th Street. The telephone instruments to be installed at that address will be new instruments. This Bureau — can modify those instruments prior to their installation so that they will be suitable for both telephone and microphone surveil- lance. Such modifications would not require any trespass into Black Panther Party space since the instruments would be modified prior to their installation. - In view of the brief time available prior to occupancy, expeditious consideration of this matter would be appreciated so that adequate time will be available to make the modifications prior to installation. Respectfully, Siroed hn Edgar Hoover Director HW 55109 DBocld:32999559 Page 2763
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR vate @ RON HW 55109 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535 September 3, 1969 MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL RE: STUDENTS FOR A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY (CHICAGO REGION) MICROPHONE SURVEILLANCE REQUEST Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) recently opened its Chicago regional office at 701 West Armitage, Chicago, Illinois. This office will be used as the head- quarters for planning and directing the massive demonstration being sponsored by SDS at Chicago, Illinois, October 8-11, 1969, for the purpose of protesting the trials of eight individuais indicted for their activities during the Democratic National Convention, The demonstration at Chicago, October 8-11, 1969, Will be one of the major demonstrations of the fall. SDS speakers, along with representatives of other protest groups, are urging individuals from throughout the United States to ; participate, SDS ieaders, such as William Ayers and Mark Rudd, have called for confrontation with the authorities, if necessary. Such actions as the seizure of a Chicago police precinct, the disruption of courts, and the closing down of the city are being advocated, ‘ If you approve, a microphone surveillance will be placed by this Bureau on the Chicago regional headquarters. Respectfully, ohn Edgar Hoover . ae, Director APPROVED L/S tH Zo y(se. ni.) pare 93/69 SOU a eT ee COMES S EOL OO ni This document ts prepared in response to, your, request and is not for dissemt- ration outside your Convmittee. PSB AE ter to official proceedings by your Committee and the content may nut be disclosed to unauthorized ) persone ; nel without the express approval of the EBL « jn lest “ /, Vi O IGS -/ rd) 3 V7. a A Ke Ke DoclId: 32989559 Page 2769 _ . t
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR @ . Society demonstrations which were to be held in Chicago UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535 October 28, 1969 MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL RE: STUDENTS FOR A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY INTERNAL SECURITY - STUDENTS FOR A DEMOCRATIC. SOCIETY (CHICAGO REGION) ooty od Reference is made to ‘the Bureau's memorandum dated September 3, 1969, captioned "Students for a Democratic Society (Chicago Region), ‘Microphone Surveillance.-Régiest." © By your approval of that memorandum on September,, 3, 1969, © you authorized installation of a microphone. suéveiliance on the Regional Office of the captioned organization at 701 West Armitage, Chicago, Illinois. The original purpose of this surveillance was to obtain information concerning the Students for a Democratic October 8-11, 1969, as it had previously been determined that the Regional Office was to be utilized for planning and © directing the demonstrations. . Beginning on September 15, 1969, @ series of arrests of individuals associated with the Students -for a Democratic Society Regional Office inhibited the use of this office by Students for a Democratic Society members and’ leaders. Accordingly, a minimal amount of information was received from the source prior to and during the demonstrations, There are a substantial number of individuals currently under Antiriot Laws investigation as a result of their activity at Chicago October 8-11, 1969. It is likely that certain of these individuals may be overheard on this ’ -Surveillance,. HW 55109 Doclda:327989559 Page 270 5 i . 5 She te A This document is prepared in response to your request and is not for dissemi- nation outside your Committee. Its use ts limited to official proceedings by your Committee and the content may nut be disclosed to unauthorized Persatcy nel without the eapress approval of the F ieee Aye Ga- Mie fob Se AAST A fe
HW 55109 APPROVED Le Whidow "DATE TD po v6 [he LLL 26 SLI MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL Many of the Students for a Democratic Society members and leaders arrested during the October 8-11, 1969, “demonstrations in Chicago are associated with the Weatherman faction of Students for a Democratic Society. This faction at this time controls the Chicago Regional Office of the Students for a Democratic Society, and is a dedicated Marxist~ Leninist revolutionary group intent upon the vioient overthrow of the United States Government by force and violence, It .is oP a also noted that various organizations considered to be part of the New Left in this country are planning demonstrations this fall and winter, and it is expected that the Students for a Democratic Society may possibly be a decisive factor in these demonstrations. It is believed that this surveillance has great potential for furnishing highly valuable information concerning the leadership, policies and activities of the Students for a Democratic Society. Your authorization is requested to continue the microphone surveillance at the Chicago Regional Office of the Students for a Democratic Society for an additional three months. Respectfully, Shean Steed D saa Hoover ‘ector OSS | | DocTda:32969559 Page 271 _ . on ern ane tok {-
‘ ia . ~ ee one ¥ ¥ San er FD-36 (Hev. 12-13-56) ; eo . @. fos FBI v 4 : ; ‘| | satiate st nny Date: 6/8 762. Transmit the following in ae ‘+ (Type in plain text or code) . Via___ AIRTEL —e ee (Priority or Method of Mailing) i me tee eee ee re et ee ee ee ee ee ws ee ee — a ee ee ee ee en ~_ SS re ee meee en nem rer ee eee me me ee ee ee ee ee ee ne ee ee ee ee ee TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (105-66233) FROM : SAC, CHICAGO (105-4630) 0 ; SUBJECT NATIONAL ‘STATES RIGHTS PARTY, aka. RACIAL MATTOS (00: BIRMINGHAM) JUNE" On 6/8/62, WILLIAM G, PINSLEY, Anti~defamation League, Chicago, Illinois, advised that according to the current issue of the "Thunderbolt", the publication of captioned organization, the {llinois dational States Rights Party (NSRP) will hold a meeting on Saturday 6/16 182 at the La Salie Hotel, Chicago, illinois. The meeting, according to this announcement, will commence in Parlor F of the Mezzanine, La Saile Hotel at 8:30 PH, An admission of $1.00 plus a membership caniwill be charged . although personal guests are welcome. MAX NSLSON III is ¥ . identified as host for this meeting and chairman for the Illinois NSRP. On 6/8/62, W. FRED PUFFER, La Salle Hotel, advised that record of his office substantiate information contained in above mentioned publication. PUFFER stated his records snow a reservation was requested for 7:30 PHM 6/16/62 and accommodation for approximately 70 persons was requested. The Bureau is xequested to authorize survey of La Salle Hotel for misur installation. 27 GALE _ plod 3 ~ Bureau (PU) ee Be pot in p72 = 1 ~ Birmingham (INFO,) (105-477) (1) roy ceaaeeae anes gy 1 — Chicago 7 ~ * Veta € RID/jmn i ~ 4 JUN Ed ie. (5) This document is prepared in response to your request ‘tnd is not for dissemi Rod } wa nation opysside your. Committee. Its usé is limited to Of ficialspnoe dings. OY... . o-13- 6 cy your ‘Committee and the content may nut be disclosed to unauthori. erson- | if d Sb im nel without the express | approval ‘of the FBL. : a ] A . ft fe | js ~ ‘fe : aA fw Boecial “Racal in Chore
) If next radio contact missed, send RADIOGRAM “URGENT via urgent teletype. “TO SAC CHICAGO (1054630) JUNE . INSTALLATION, SYMBOL NUMBER, AND LOCATICN OF PLANT, a ' REMOVAL OF RQUIP: SENT. REGISTERED MAIL COPY TO BIRMINGH AM, ‘ FURNISH DETAILS CONCERNING ELEMENT OF TRESPASS, ALSO me ® : a ' June 18, 1962 FROM DIRECTOR Fat i ae 33)~ Jil NATIONALSTATES RIGHTS PARTY, AKA, RM, 00: BH, RE CG TEL DATED JUNE FOURTH, NINETEEN SIXTY TWO. PROVIDED MAXIMUM SECURITY MAINTAINED, AUTHORITY GRANTE! te 5 aoe rac athe heerenditeeen ace — sinesethnndeantite odinvane nminunendalsinn abet nan? hwmammshive manent nett eves yy ay erat one Ath — srt tote mardi stent a nnnynareconrpee macnn MEM Se = TO CONDUCT SURVEY OF PARLOR F OF THE MEZZANIN YE, LASALLE HOTEL, CHICAGO, FOR FEASIBILITY OF MISUR, IF FEASIBLE, PROCEED WITH INSTALLATION, ADVISE TIME ANDDATEOF o- = ' tne cette nene ee eesti ADVISE THAE AND DATE OF DISCONTINUANCE AND DETAILS CONCERNING 0 Santana ahartrseir mereneahee nes <2 1 - Birmingham (108- #77) (information)(BY REGISTERED MAIL) Lit tny Sep. : This document ts prepared in response to your request, a ts not for dissemi- 2ULrerg nation outside your Committee. Its use is limited to ‘of ficial proceedings by ) - your Committee and the content mar y not be {isclosed to wnanthoriz te . ; pe V4 fo nel without the express approval of the LBL J Ppa nae ioe va - Mr. “Joseph D. Donohue (Room 815 RB) *! a oo Ao | $4; eer a a a aes | a SEE NOTE ON PAGE WO, {ek ae Mohr Q oie PPROVED G¥ ec tle TT Callahan Vi N ; . fy y nuveD GY +. ee ene ce eee co A RADIOGRAM “ey TYPED ey edit | Erne JUN13 1969 (/ ee fee ee Sd Suit iq Or? AWS |. a ye | | avel . Toe , ; Pee ere! 1 : ‘ele. pet IN ‘n mag . — i Holiness lo ; a Gane a tian room iY} reveryee cal a A- Hh 3 A ts AB TK yw { 175109 Boceld: 39989559 Page 973 : y- (
RAD TO SAC, CG NOTE: The National States Rights Party (NSRP), an anti-Negro, anti-Jewish organization which publishes the scurrilous newspaper, the ''Thunderbolt" is holding a maeting on Saturday, 6/16/62 in the La Salle Hotel, Chicago. Chicago has requested authority to conduct a survey of feasibility of misur. Authority for survey and installation of misur is being given in view of the potential for violence which this group has. It has been alleged that the bombing of the Atlanta synagogue in - 1958 was planned at a meeting of this organization. WHT 10 Te yy op Copine ni * 4 «~ 5 1 2 aa _ a2 fone? ’ ot ern, ony es —_, poe Tied rr Bek ame CSD mn —i-~ e aT eee oO I= = 4 __ HW, 55109 PocTd: 32989559 Page 274
& Oiniten States Aepartiiecnt of @.:-0 Federal Bureau of {Investigation Washington 25, A. C. IN REPLY, PLEASE REFER TO FILE No. December 31, 1956 PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL } MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL @ RE: ELIJAH MOHAMMED . INTERNAL SECURITY - MCI The Muslim Cult of Islam (MCI) is composed enbitely of Negroes. Its leader, Elijah Mohammed, claims to have been sent by Allah, the Supreme Being, to lead the Negroes out of Slavery. Members fanatically follow the teachings of Allah as interpreted by Mohammed; they disavow allegiance to the United States; and they are taught they need not obey the laws of the United States, Allegations have been received that its members may resort to acts or violence in carrying out its avowed purpose of destroying non-Muslims and Christianity. It is believed that a technical surveillance on the residence of Elijah Mohammed, 48147 South Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, Tllinois, telephone Drexel 3-0966, will furnish not only data concerning the fanatical and violent nature of the organization, but also data regarding the current plans of.the MCI to expand its activities throughout the United States, It is, therefore, requested that authorization be granted to install a technical surveillance on the residence of Elijah Mohammed or any address to which he may move in the future. Respectfully, t Oey Jiohn Hdgar\Goover . Director EEA This document is prepared in response to 1 ind 7 : t : ¢ 2 your request and is not for dissemi- nation outside your Committee. Its use is limited to .official proceedings by yous Committee and the content may nut be disclosed to ig APPROVED: Wp without the express approval of the FBI wmanthoriaed person- : a 2~ F547. 7 —~ pdf / pane 1-427] RECORDED. gy / 28 A Sek (FZ fs y ; . FY 172 az JAN 4 1997 We AA oo — we | cs Ut HW 55109 Docld:32989559 Page 275. | emcee y yee ep ee, sper eer nee see,
ROUTE IN ENVSLOPE e 2/23/85 7 [ 1 iL = Me, Belmont LY AIRTET, 1 - le, Sullivan At Lk - Me. Baumgardner , Lo Me. . Forsyth il = Mr. Donohue o . iL - Me. Rosack Tos SAC, Chicago (160-35635} From: Director, FBI (28-330971)———— | JONE Cyneron or rsuam “General 9 3 2 on tS = NOT Lite o ® aio ReCGairtel 2/15/65. > SS > Loe) 5 Authority granted to reinstitute |G 8408-8 |toreodorS activities of Elijah Muhammad and the Nation of Isiaw™during the period of time Muhammad is in Chicago. This source should Se 3 utilized only until such time as the proposed meeting between 7 + Muhammad and Martin Lother King , d@., is heid, In the event i Muhammad decides to remain in Chicago thereafter for other / reasons, this surveillance should be discontinued, En addition’ | to the above, this additional coverage may provide valuabis — information regarding the Annual Muslim Convention. f ) ont Advise Bureau date and time) oa 6408-8%\4s reinstituted / © X and also, advise date and time discontinued. at «Bw Chicago (100-6989, Sub 2) arte 18 | | 1 = Phoenix (66-428) ae “4 6-33 047) - 72 {RF + ' f '  § wm 105~24822 (Elijah Muhammad) % _ . #5 MAR 4 1965 j -BPRekao CLL) NOTE ¢ tesoacces a <4 bh See cover memorandum captioned as above, dated 2/ /19/65, NN Cia EF. d. Baumgardner te Mir. W. C. Sullivan, prepared by TPR; skao3 sont ~ f “a - a ; fi : EE. ‘olson nie a TO a ‘ Sete : Belnent ee os - 4 | a te pee wo bas | beloach ; *, , ‘ ES { Casper apy! - be’ Callahan _ “ag ; vet a: We jae Re pared in response x your request and ts is nS dissemt- g Sulliven ——___ nation outside your Commé*ter, Its use is livvited to ofticiale roceedings OY Q. Tavel ur" your Committee and the co: tert may-nut be disclosed to unauthorized person. oS ' Tele. Room —— Hel without the express - opprowmhion the, ‘EBL . # -O “a i ABS Foul 1} GQerver unit _] G aon /, fi fe SAS - ~f BAS DE ie el i Leh 32989559 Page 276 “ ae
} of UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT § Bgjmont a“ iy pLoach . MemorandunROUTE IN ENVELOPE a2 Confad . | \ ; 1 ~ Mr. Belmont Trotter _FroM : F,. J. Baumgardner | jen 1 ~ Mr. Sullivan Hone sai y 1 =~ Mr. Baumgardner fy fanty 5 —— © a 1 - Mr. Forsyth oN wef pdr” suBjEcT: NATION OF Ista “ener ef 1 ~ Mr. Donohue er alae -[NTERNAL SECURITY” - NOI-—~~ 1 - Mr. Rosack 7 gone Chicago has requested authority to reinstitute{cc 6408-s%,| technical surveillance for the purpose of providing additional coverage of*the activities of Nation of Islam (NOI) leader Elijah Muhammad during his stay in Chicago, and in particular, the contemplated meeting between Muhammad and Martin Luther King, Jr. Muhammad arrived in Chicago 2/13/65 and is expected to depart on or about 3/1/65. This additional coverage will be for this period only. This surveillance will provide coverage at Apartment 1, Floor 1, 8205 South Vernon, Chicago, Illinois, which apartment is utilized by Elijah Muhammad for business purposes. - Information has been received that efforts are being made to arrange a meeting between King and Muhammad which meeting will possibly take place at Chicago, Illinois, on 2/28/65, This meeting may also include Roy Wilkins, lf Executive Director of the National Association for the Advancement of Colorec | People, and James Farmer, National Director of the Congress of Racial Equality. Contacts to arrange this meeting are being made by Bennett Jones Johnson, Jr., a Security Index subject of the Chicago Office and member_of the Communist Party,.United States of America, . G pa i ‘ Ry ea QU at Witsen)= <a It is noted that Muhammad Llefti\Phoenix 2/13/65 for Chicago. At that (time technical and microphone surveilyjances at Phoenix were discontinued. #We have authority to institute technical coverage of Elijah Muhammad from the Department which provides that this coverage may be extended to any Location to which he may move. With the reinstitution of (CG 6408-S* [this authority would be utilized and this action wuld not result in an increase of our technical surveillances since (PX 708-S*,/ the technical surveillance / which provided coverage of Muhammad in Phoenix, has been discontinued. 46 such surveillances are in use with three waiting installation. The Limit is 75. age 44 “AF-S DOU7//~Jaoy 0 It is felt that this additional coverage in Chicago is extremely desirable since it is expected to provide coverage of the meeting ‘between King and Muhammad and also provide additional coverage of the Annual Muslim Convention which will take place in Chicago 2/26-28/65. This..convent iop.wil de representatives from all NOI temples. . ae ae me . it utethe ‘8 prepared in response to your Ped: gi ford if if ° 4 RECOMMENDATION: Your Commnetied oy Commitee, Tis use #3 _Umitéad Oe Ld Ann el witho azért may not bordisdbsed t6 hdftont That the attackea "S1S08S° verOREcAls Lab BAyproved AAS EAE PURGE CG 6408-S* (may be reinstituted cB such a period of time as is necessary to a § . ‘esolve the contemplated meeting 25~-330971 etween huhammad King. L - 105-24822 (Elijah Muhammad) ° ». wee Ye, uve Va ) { Encl 2 a ~ ~2. Ba ate ae . Z _ — PBS GS IGG ulcer Uk ICU MOSIS RIT fC