New . , . ® . | 3 t © > SAC, New York (106-151548) February 18, 1964 L —- Mr. Haack Birector, FBE (200<3+116} ‘lL - Mr, Forsyth : - Mr. Ryan «- Ke, Phillips ‘ COMMUNCSE PARTY, USA { REGO QUESTION Pa L224 bofra MOR-IL | COLLIUNIST ENELUENGE IN RACTAL navrens % ALL atic NTAINED NS XYNPERNAL SECURZTY - ¢ HEREIN IS UNC! ASSIFIEM DATE yIe7[ zo BY GY hale As reesiving offices are aware, Hartin Luther King has for sane time heen working of 2 new book te be published “SF “ % a5 over Bis sicnature, Rditerial york relative to the boos is \, being dene by ene Hermine Pooper (nhonetic} in New York City. \. Shere have been numerous references in communications orig= , inating with the Sew York Gffice in captioned and related Ky Matters pertaining ¢o tae book, Seme mention has alse heen made in communications frem Atlanta, 2¢ is entirely poessibie thet with the yublicaticn of the book +! 8 BaPvesu einy desire ta take seme action, nossie ar oe seed tet ty dota mavens . Ray Sah TS CGURLGTERTGLL AGRE AGG GY Gentz Wiss, whick say he designed to “Giseredit King or etherwise neutralize bis effectiveness because of the cemunist infinence upon hin, At that time Lt mney be necessary to incorporate into & single ecmmunication e113 pertinent references to the boes, with par=- ticular emphasis upon the communist influence being given, as fer example the counsel which Stanley David Levison has already. exerted relative to the book. ORIGINAL FLED IN “oO ¢ ~ In arder te facilitate the gy ereparation of & comnunige ° eation such as the Bureau has in mind, receiving offices are now instructed to review appropriate files and tabulate refer- ences te the forthcoming Book, These references shoxlid he eorrelated along with any future ones of the same nature, At &.Later date the Bureau wilh issne further instructions es to tha preparation of the communication it has in ming, Zt is intended that this matter will be handied by the Kew York Ofvice, with Atlanta sssisting by furnishing necessary references to New York fer incorporation in the Gocumont, /00- fe bole tE 2 = Atlanta (100-6520) O igh FES U7 i653 | CEG tiscis beste stanley Luther King,Jr.) 0 ; biabay S245 “(Stanley Pavid Levison) PAT pay i i. Yee SFP:knj Thistdoebmnent is prepared in response to your request" Je bt 1s ty om EEE (11) nation outside your Committee. Its use is limited to official proceedings by your Committee and the content may nut b2 disclosed to unauthorized person- nel without the; xeupress approval of the FBI. HW 55091 Docld:32989547 Page 32. , i : |
. 1]. Mr. Condon 1. Mr. Phillips t SAC, New York (1600-15154) 6/22/64 Director, FBI (100.3-118) C2 COMMUNIST PARTY, USA. NEGRO QUESTION ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED | “CORMUNIST-T NPLUENCE.INL HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED ‘ “?''™ENTERNAL SECURITY « € ReBulet 2/18/64 which roferred to the numerous references which were then developing from Dureau sources concerning tue book which Martin Luther King, dr., was then writing, Receiving offices were instructed te review “iL apprepriate files and tabulate references to the bock. j The references were to be correlated along with any future enes ef the sane nature, ; The Bureae is about to analyze King’s new book, "why We Cant wait” and in conjunction therewith Cesires te review all references to the hock which were developed during the cottrse of our comtinuing investigation in captioned natter, Of particular significance are the references to specific advice and counsel given concerning the book, espe. elaliy its contents, by such individuals as Staniey Levison and Clarence Jones. in accordance with the foregoing, receiving offices should furnish the Bureau withis fifteen days of insiant date a detailed compilation of all references to the book developed to date, It is not intended to disseminate these "raw" references; therefore, do not use a letterhead memorandua. 2 Atlanta (100-6529) SEP: lat:jed , wore REC ay por 2 Afb -- ] : SSRN, EDICT CNET Tolson Belmont 19 JUN 29 1964 Mohr Casper Callahan a Conrad ; erent SOY DeLoach . . Gale. ; 7 i t and is not foygissemt- ale } d ent is prepared in response to your reques Lb ti J Rosen An de yy Ae "A ide yotr Commitee. Lis uce is limited to of fictal pie ngs by ead (\ ‘ Ws cimittee andthe content may nut be disclosed to wnauthos p Wee yA 5 1954 41°Mithout the express approval of the FBI. ; Tole. Room —___ ‘ ,peLagype umn |
* 9pTIONAL FORM NO.10* “er s010-106-05° . : | MAY 3982 EDITION. yo’ a : CSA GEN. RAG. NU. 27 : ve an ~ UNITED STATES C+ ‘én: (NT “ a ‘- Memoran at TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (100-3-116) ; DATE: ve Wh : SAC, ATLANTA (100-6520) (fifo GA8 oe oe Py, sunject: COMMUNIST PARTY, JSA £e 85 2M, ’ NEGRO QUESTION by bo “ep COMMUNIST INFLUENCE -IN RACIALMATTERS__ IS-C mo "Re Bureau letters to New York dated 2/18/64 and 6/22/64. La. A review of Atlanta files Gdisclosed the following infa- ‘mation concerning the recent book of MARTIN LUTHER KING,JR. 2 ~4 che past _sdviaam <a Southern Gh hia nest e AETAACS, ieee was SEED Sheds Sabsalle Sottalocecentionbo yb vile fy ‘ by “JOAN DAVES ; Se lepnone numper 96250, New York CIty. wash Saf’ scrTedrre nged by tne Be A SReRE ot PRINS Shook in New. York. and -was-set-up vo-eid™in’ the” Pussies Sneek “thas. book, which was. a coming out ‘on Uret7 “Gave {6/8464 ae i oaey wetamame water Ses apnea ae ae aks LOCATION TIME PURPOSE i a ett te a ER lee oe het > . , ae “Poday y Show on TV ot 30 ¢ a.m. - 3) a.m. interview Me amet Ys - a Sheil ramne 2 Gree el at eta Borrtin | t Mosa Dean 93 5 a Meo , il a.m. Interview (possibly ae (phonetic) <..° -: Fm os Bao on zRY,. ~appeanang a)’ Overseas Press _ 14 &.M.-12:.30 P.M... » Press. Conference : c 4 Club | en Te memati "Harpers will — 53 30.1 PD. mm, =e 7:30 pole, Me ~ooekeeaat ‘Party designate" -°- -- A ie Tonight, SOW, Onc Tamim abaset,.. ? 7B c Nees 0 RD rgtERED MAIL) 2- New au (100-151548) (REGISTERED MAIL) 1- Atlanta (100-6520 {or yo -_ yn f f td RRN: elt “2 oe (5) we 15 JUL “F396 POY 2 2ehh ps ones wren ¥ me +4 “megponse to your request ast} EN This document is preperee & an! respon: 1 Ot ey oft Cotnentitize d to wna ile y ie nation outside your may not be disclosed to pnd r Commitice and the content | ; 4 the FBI . - 53 JUL 134 1954 anithout the express annrova AW 455091 -DoclTd: 32989547 Page 34
7649 AT 100-6520 “RRNselt J. Ap 1381- ~S*, who has cured reliable information in the past, advised mon OZ 17 NAS ae EENS at RING LOL dnis“seeretary , DORA McDONABD;~to contact HARRY tL, ang i be Ty htihnetor set up a meeting’ for-6/T 76a at oe ee the We ldort"= &storia. ‘ KING satd they could use “BERNARD LEE's: “room for Weeting* (LEE is. Bield. Seéréetary for ’Sduthern Christian Leadership Conference ves. TR., bhi s «samevconversat son { to explain” to _WACHEED.~ at they “us 6/7/64 “sinee- KING wOULE De. eed: "ap. . "the -bodk". HW 55091  @ity)? the yteaionoo of knee tecksn thea An “New “Yorke v x AT. 1380- S* advised on 6/19/64. that DOROTHY GAINES (an employee in the* “‘Headquatters: OfRTC]e Southern’ Christian Ne tl A core ‘Teadership~Conferenéé,, Ai lanta,.Ga..) 2 Rid ENG HS. Seeretany that thoney’ Peceived hat, Gay. for KINGS” ‘book 7 Was “$183 = All other references in Atlanta files which is pertinent to the new book of KING were from the New York Office sources, All pertinent information from these New York sources was set forth in the Atlanta report of SA ROBERT R. NICHOLS dated 5/26/64 entitled "MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. SM-C" (pages 16-27). A copy of this report was furnished to the New York Office for information. The New York sources furnishing URS information were NY_3580-S*, NY 4099-S*, Ny _4og2-s%.and J NY 3810-S*, 0 mn ee ee ad New York Office is requested to set forth a summary of the references which came from the New York sources. ~2. Docld: 32989547 Page 35 1
0 unauthorized person- “aay S 1 SOS proce This document is OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 5010-107 MAY 1962 EDITION . 5 GSA GCN. REG. NO. 27 . * s UNITED STATES GC @yvenr @ Memorandum TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (100-3116) pate: 7/7/64 4 SAC, NEW YORK (100-151548) Souments PARTY, USA NEGRO QUESTION - A ORRUT ST INPLUENCE IN GS all RACIAL MATTERS — aaa ISU Sy r<¢-¢ DATE 12, TS-C (00: NY) . by ReBulet 6/22/64, regarding preparation of a detailed compilation of references to MARTIN LUTHER KING's book, Here- after follows requested informa th ORs sue Wy | 208 September 23, 1963, NY_3580«S* advised that STANLEYYTEVISON discussed a book to be written by MARTIN UTHER KING. LEVISON said he expected the book by KING to jbe published approximately January 15, 1964, and would deal with KING's experiences in Birmingham, Alabama. The source said LEVISON was not satisfied with “¢the manner in which CLARENCE JONES had been handling some of the material for the book, and he intended to speak to JONES in that regard. eu According to NY. 3580-S*, LEVISON had prepared the foreword for the book which would be approximately a page and one half in length. g aught a on Octdber 1, 1963, NY 4099=8* advisel shat STANLEY LEVISON held a discussion with CLARENCEfJONES on that date. The discussion concerned a book beihg written by MARTIN LUTHERY KING. car Wf. Med: JONES remarked that KING was very concerned about finishing his book and was particularly concerned about writing © | an effective chapter concerning Birmingham. JONES said KING was coming to New York on Saturday of that week to make inquiries on the progress RS the book. iy ~e%Bureau (100-3-116) ee ° “ lj- ce Me \rP =): Ke =o L-Atlanta (100-6520) (Info) (RM) l1-New York too. 1e0288} TN LUTHER KING) (42) Ape ENTE POR: cent I's uce ts. limited to official may nut be disclosed t express cpprovalgf the FBI , ponse to your request and i prepared in res dnd the content nation outside your Committecs your Committee nel without the (i LNew Yor'e (100-151548) (42) so J i yg 23 BH 8 | ua u ANG Buy Ui. S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings | BF 55091 DBocld: 32969547 Page 36 — . .
NY 100-151548 LEVISON remarked that the chapter following the one on Birmingham was very dull and would need a lot of rewriting. He said that KING discussed his book with persons in Richmond and the impression was that KING's book would be "the book of books" and would be released shortly. ELS V (am On November 18, 1963, NY 3580-S* advised that on that date, STANLEY LEVISON was réqtested by a representative of the publisher of KING's book to tal: with KING and CLARENCE JONES about the editing of the pook. LEVISON agreed to do that, adding that JONES did not have enough contact with KING to determine what KING's real complaints and desires were. i b§ Rinse On November 19, 1963, Ny_4092-S* advised that CLARENCE JONES ‘contacted STANLEY LEVISON on that date and they discussed MARTIN LUTHER KING's book. JONES said that KING was not satisfied with the editing job which had been done, and JONES | suggested that they, LEVISON and JONES, would have to see KING iin order to get all of the problems straightened out even if it meant going £0 Atlanta, Georgia, to do it. CS ¢ fe On November 19, 1963, 580-S5* advised that KING contacted JONES on that date. JONES advised that he and "our friend" (LEVISON) were planning to go to Atlanta to meet with KING in order to discuss the book. JONES said the "Publisher was getting itchy" and JONES advised they did not want to i; get into the position where they would have to return the ‘money to the publisher. ECSUR, On November 20, 1963, NY_3580;S# advised that on that date, STANLEY LEVISON told a representative of the . wr pas meena hemenamat | publisher of KING's book that he and JONES had met with / KING and that he, LEVISON, had brought up the questions that | had been raised about the book. LEVISON said KING raised ; some objections to the questions presented and that he, LEVISON, would meet with the publishers representatives the next day where he would cover all that was discussed at the > meeting with KING. -2- SRE REA sR at A mas acnsSoazeen POR aa one here So SAeR TBE aca, ben tO AAMT PETRA ENA TIIVE Ce HW 55091 DBocld:32989547 Page
NY 100-151548 Bus Ulam ey =5,* advised on December 11, 1963, that STANLEY LEVISON contacted CLARENCE JONES on that date. They | discussed MARTIN LUTHER KING's book and during the course of that discussion, LEVISON mentioned that there were several chapters which should be revised and several others. which required minor changes. Cn December 13, 1963, GySi3 Box advised that CLARENCE JONES conferred with MARTIN LUTHER KING on that Gate. During their conversation, JONES said HERMINE{POPPER would edit KING's book and would have it ready by January 13, - 1964. ELS Ve On December 17, 1963, N¥ 4092-S* advised that KING contacted JONES on that date. JONES said that HERMINE POPPER aid not want to get into the material until she talked with KING. KING explained that she wanted to get "the proper gui tde lines" from KING, ZONES said thet after golir ng over the material, she indicated that she had a good idea of what was expected of her but she said she would like to discuss with KING the arrangement of the material. According to JONES, HERMINE felt that it would save her from doing things over if KING could have a discussion with her, The same source advised on December 17, 1963, that JONES left instructions with his secretary to contact JOAN DAVES, the publisher's representative and HERMINE POPPER, to tell them about the meeting on Friday, December 20, 1963. =. 5 Uf te On December 17, 1963, NY 4092-Sx advised that JONES and LEVISON conferred on that daT€ about a meeting with KING scheduled for December 20, 1963. It was agreed that LEVISON and JONES would meet at LEVISON's office, to have a discussion before meeting with KING and then proceed from there to the airport. .LEVISON mentioned that HERMINE POPPER had all of the material (book) except the material which KING had. hee women, . - . 3. ‘AW 355091) Bocld:32989547 Page 33
4 WW 55091 H * 4 5 NY 100-151548 eg vk, On December 18, 1963, ay A oops advised that - MARTIN LUTHER KING contacted CLARENCE JONES on that date. { KING informed JONES that he would be unable to attend the . , conference regarding the book scheduled for Friday, December 20, 1963. KING suggested that it might be possible for him to make it on Tuesday, December 24, 1963, if the meeting was to take place before Christmas. He stated he could leave Atlanta &@ 2:20 am on December 24, 1963, and arrive in New York at 4:20 am and by ten in the morning he would be available for the conference. JONES mentioned that he and three mutual friends had a long talk about "that chapter." KING said he read it recently and liked it. On December 24, 1963, fe SSB « advised that ANN JONES, wife of CLARENCE JONES, contacted? STANLEY LEVISON on that date, and told him that KING was at’ the. Park Sheraton. She told him that CLARENCE was on his way over to meet with KING and wes UR POPPER. f Sank. advised on January 3, 1964, that on that date, a representative of. the publisher of KING's book told STANLEY LEVISON that the book would be on the stands by the (end of April, 1964, with full publication accomplished by \ the end of May, 1964. f. They discussed getting a suitable picture of KING for the cover of the book and the KING picture of the recent issue of "Time" magazine was mentioned. LEVISON said he believed "Tame" did a "hatchet job" on KING and that this upset him. ‘The, publisher's representative asked LEVISON for ' ideas on obtainihg-illustrations for the book and LEVISON suggested WYATT.AWALKER as such a source. Une Lo ; On January 27, 1964, cone advised that / HERMINE POPPER was in contact with STANLEY LEVISON that Gate. They discussed the book with respect to KINGis handling of President JOHNSON and LEVISON commented that KING was hesitant to praise JOHNSON too much because he was not sure of JOHNSON's final position on civil rights. ~y. 2s DocId:32989547 Page 5
ye NY 100-151548 POPPER discussed several items which appeared in a letter of KING, written while he was in jail in Birmingham which had not actually occurred .t that time. LEVISON stated that KING later edited this letter and inserted the additional material. He advised her to include it but to be very general, for example, in the part about police dogs attacking { six unarmed Negro children, she should omit the six and put * in the rest. They also discussed the theme of the book which has to do with the making the Negro movement for economic progress tie in with the President's war on poverty. LEVISON said that CLARENCE JONES tUld him that he, JONES, and KING discussed this at length at the meeting in North Carolina and they wanted the Negro movement to advocate economic progress, not only for the Negro, but for the poor whites in the South in order to tie in Negro economic progress with the President's war against poverty. ELS y * advised on February 1, 1964, that MARTIN LUTHER KING was in contact witn CLARENCE JONES on that date. JONES mentioned that he had some cash which he had been holding for KING, and he said the purpose of the money was to pay HERMINE POPPER for editing KING's book. JONES and KING discussed the last chapter of KING's book, and they indicated that that chapter dealt with equating Negro preferential treatment (in employment) with poor white people of the South and the poor all over. KING said he thought the whole book would have to be changed if they included that, but JONES said he and "his friend" (STANLEY LEVISON) had discussed that thoroughly and they felt the book would not have to be changed. JONES mentioned that he was seeking "an intellectual bridge (to be ) made between compensatory treatment and treatment which seeks to take into consideration those who have suffered from the effect of slavery and racial discrimination." ‘ HW 55091 DocId:32989547 Page 40 ”.
naa HW 55091 NY 100-151548 KING stesed that he thought it was excellent, but he said that the did not gee how he could say through the entire book that Negroes should have preferential treatment and then in the last chapter say this treatment should be extended to all underpriviledged and not just the Negro. KING stated this could be an excuse for asking for preferential treatment for Negroes, but that they also know that there are others, other than Negroes, who are also in the same condition or worse than Negroes, and that they are interested in all underpriviledgei people. JONES mentioned that he believes if they can get their point across effectively enough their idea might even be "nicked up by the Administration." JONES stated it would be an historic contrisution if the Negro could come up with a program which not only explains and takes into account the deprivations which the Negro has suffered but also takes into account the new objective situation of the fact that thousands of both whites and Negroes are now unempioye@a and that something must be done because poor white people aiso suffered from slavery. JONES advised that their main purpose was to link preferential treatment with the struggle against poverty. KING mentioned the treatment of (President) JOHNSON in the book, and JONES stated “his friend", (STANLEY LEVISON) said HERMINE (POPPER ) felt that KING should give his personal views of JOHNSON, JONES stated that this is particularly appropriate since the book will come, oF on the "threshold of the election." at iiBoSSES SF advised on February 7, 1964, that avi orsnBEaE PtSher's . representative for KING's book) contdeted CLARENCE JONES on that date. She mentioned that KING had called her in regard to the book, and asked her about giving credit to Ale*DUCKETT in the pook. JONES said he was opposed to giving | DUCKETT any special credit, and DAVES indicated she was pleased to hear that. uit. On February 6, 1964, Fe Sadahs advised that on that date, STANLEY LEVISON was in contact with JOAN DAVES ~6~ DoclId: 329689547 Page 41 ay
NY 100-151548 a representative of the publisher of MARTIN LUTHER KING's , book. He told her that he had finished "the material” and that he agreed with DAVES that "she" (probably HERMINE POPPER) did a superb job on "the Birmingham chapter." They \ discussed that chapter and LEVISON said that was much \eloser to what MARTIN KING meant to say and that it says it the way MARTIN would say it. was going to ask his secretary to type them before he passed them on to JOAN DAVES, po 4 eA /64, NY UOC2.Skufurnished information that STANLEY LEVISON told JONES that he had spoken to ; JOAN DAVES, and he said that she was disturbed about the ' article (which KING was writing) for "The Nation" because it is similar to the last chapter in KING's book. LEVISON told JONES to contact KING's secretary and have her send some copies of the article to him in order that he could go over the article with JOAN DAVES. The same source furnished information that DAVES told JONES on 2/18/64, that KING's new book would be published on 6/1/64. JONES made an appointment to see her on 2/20/64, Et 8 He On 2/19/64, NY 4O92-S* furnished information that STANLEY LEVISON told JONES™CHS? he was going to the office of JOAN DAVES to show her the original draft of KING's article which was to appear in "The Nation." LEVISON asked if JONES thought it would be all right to change the article if DAVES thought it should be changed, and JONES replied that he thought it would be all right. E15 feo On 2/22/64, NY 4099,8% furnished information that STANLEY LEVISON contaéVed CLARENCE JONES and LEVISON said that he wished KING would send the manuscript (of KING's book) so that the final drafts on the book could be completed since there is not much time left. \ ; LEVISON also said he had noted a few errors and Et § Ul On 2/26/64, NY 4092-S* furnished information that JONES told STANLEY LEVISON that he had spoken to KING. LEVISON told JONES that he should call "The Nation" and tell them that the substitute material is being sent because the use or the original material might cause some problems with KING's publishers over the copyrights of KING's book. eee ame meee we rine ~ f= ‘AW 55091 DocId:32989547 Page 42 ©
HW 55091 . critical of KING. JONES mentioned that KING had asked what NY 1004151548 aa Lsue On 2/26/64, NY 4092-S* furnished information that JONES told KING that JOAN DAVES was concerned about some of the material contained in.the article for "The Nation" because { she felt the publisher of the boox and "Life" (magazine) ‘ might feel that the material was not new enough if it appeared in "The Nation" first. JONES remarked that DAVES felt that the article was so good that it should be tied. in with the book and also the article in "Life" because. - they will get "more money and exposure" JONES mentioned that neither he nor his friend (STANLEY LEVISON):-had any real thoughts about this, but he said that DAVES was quite persuasive and the more they thought about it the more they felt she had a point. KING stated that the last chapter of ; the book would be in "Life" and that he did not see any _ problems because "The Nation" article dice not deal with the subject of the last chapter. JONES told him that the problem is that DAVES thought the article for "The Nation" is so good that it should be included in the last chapter of the ; book. KING instructed JONES to hold up publication of the . article. hive On 3/24/64, S2-§% furnished information that JONES told KING that he had discussed KING's tax problems with JOAN DAVES in regard to the royalties which KING will receive from ali of his books. At this time, JONES urged KING to set up a trust for his wife and children. KING told JONES to be prepared to discuss all of the possibilities when they meet in Washington, D.C., on 3/26/64. On 4/17/64, Rah S* furnished information, frat } CLARENCE JONES was tality ng vo JOAN DAVES about JOSEP} M*ALSOP's ee ' article "Matter of Fact; An Unhappy Secret" whieh a peared in the "New York Herald Tribune" of 4/15/64, and which was effect this would have on the book and JONES stated he told KING that he did not know. ed On 5/28/64, Ny"4o92-s* furnished information that CLARENCE JONES, in conversation with JOAN DAVES the publisher's representative of MARTIN LUTHER KING's book, assured her that KING will not mention anything in his next speech which "will tip off the contents" of KING's forthcoming book. DAVES said that she and JONES should consult on what KING is to say at the press conference on o/8/08, eoncerning the book. - -8- : | 4 a ‘ . ' * . Docld:379689547 Bagge 43 . aE EERE RW RTC RP COE EI LETT POLIO PINE ERMC COA BYR LOT AYT N9y De Semen ety Pee
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os rs — 7 —— ee * Se es " Ne ad NPP ee ¢ s 4 . . 7 . .2 * oy > yt am . | "Sdn cou Ho. 1 : . i : eS Fa -). : ~ ee . on i . . elmont 2 . Mohr — 2 ‘4QINITED STATES GOVERN? os, @ che , “Sinoandas ROUID in aNVELOZES= “0: Mr. A. H. Belmont DATE: 113-64 — Casper Sullivey T Trotter 7 . : . : 4 t® af 7 ‘ele. Room ‘ enon : Me. W. C. Sullivani’-° 3" gunz ree a . - pe . . 7 a -- -asupject: “COMMUNIST PARTY, USA pi nro S / ae 4 _NEGRO GUESTION HEREIN EI tao | SEsy od COMMUNIST INFLUENCE pATE “2s 5 IN RACIAL MATTERS BQ a “INTERNAL SECURITY - COMMUNIST es 38 SS Es sees: In connection with captioned case, we had a microphone Tes se Surveillance cover the activities of Martin Luther King, Ire; and § 88x ‘some of his associates while they were at the Willard Hotel in SQ i ‘Washington, D. C., 1-5/7-64. The results of this coverage are @ ss % LV eontained in a letterhead memorandum, a copy of which is attached 4) brcry Th accordance with the Director's instruction that the ad = B. . Attorney Géheral be given the results of this coverage, it is =@ oS , suggested that Assistant Director Evans personally deliver to the 8 os a Attorney General the copy of the letterhead memorandum which is PSs SS TE - attached. oo meee SANG : =the attached document is classified “Lepesseexet™ to a es ti minimize fhe likelihood that this material will be read by someone 1Q\ Yi who will [éak it to King. However, it is possible despite its BES ONG |, Classification, the Attorney General himself may reprimand King mS S i rr eretaee of this material. If he does, it is not likely we SSS ies? ieee beey oD? anv ROLE. such _ information through the means employed.& Bhd . It is highly | importans. _that - we do develop further information of , RRS a this type in order that wé may completely discredit King _as the ~ BSS Ai. {| leader of - the Negro. people. . jxSe Pie aes) 8 : Qs, ~~ RECOMMENDATION : ese | . aZReS: Qe ig | This memorandum be routed to Mr. Evans so that he may sok ae i | furnish the Attorney General, personally, a copy of the letterhead t2 i | memorandum. It is suggested "ur. Evans deliver this memorandum personally? | so it won't be passing through the hands of office personnel who might -stalk about it. DF Mati? . . . | ne. is at Ab hg ce fe 2 = Mr. Sullivan _ os 1- Mr. Bland = a REG. 1¢3 i- Hr. Baumgardner 2 -— Mr, Phillips ~~ 2 — 100-106670 (Martin Luther King, Jee), Pome rye ‘Peta: M33 go5a7- Bage 4573p sR on Er TT Raye Tere eC TES CRT
Memorandum to Mr. Belmont RE: COMMUNIST PARTY, USA ; ~ NEGRO QUESTION COMMUNIST INFLUENCE IN RACIAL MATTERS 3100-3-~-116 Inasmuch as King is seeking an appointment with President Johnson and as we have previously alerted the President concerning ‘King's communist connections in particular, it may be the Director will want Mr. DeLoach to show a copy of the letterhead memorandum to Mr. Jenkins. . rr ey et tnt oe _ | ia “or Fara APs press |
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[ =F think gecent infor! * MR. TOLSON () ion about King 4 f | MR. BELMONT @S while at the Willard 4 { MR. MOHR (>) Hotel showing his : i MR. CASPER ——————______-_-_______( ) (deleted) activities | | MR. CALLAHAN () ghould be made avail~| ! ; MR. "CONRAD (3 le to A. *G, 4 ‘: MR. DELOACH ———————________. ALL Ine 4 ; i: MR. EVANS () NFORMATION Cc r ~ o 4 t MRL GALE ——————_______________.a ORRIN sa vED i i MR, ROSEN = aa ATE. Lo eat / MR. SULLIVAN hy i Pa a i MR. TAVEL |) Led} ra ‘ i 4 MR. TROTTER {) aged j MISS HOLMES —_____________( : MiSS GANDY on) i | sa | bo | | SEE ME ( NOTE AND RETURN { r PREPARE REPLY ———_________________(_ } AA h fra . % i SEND MEMO TO ATTORNEY GENERAL ( tated ‘ sheet uttFaend §! aes : i ; * > FOR YOUR RECOMMENDATION (ae ue. vin re : ‘ WHAT ARE THE FACTS? —______________{ ) “ and eer \ vi a: i i ‘ HOLD a ee } j t REMARKS: 3 L 3 | ‘ ENCLOSURE | r : i L woe ws wn wet sats sw Boe ote Ly Atala a ee rane a tiaewenian Taide taisaall AnaOAG mittee am canantaimuituibe anu pram, eee aE Mie et en RD MeL Seah aetna, A ai Sida lalla sed OE aa eR RereHomeae whe? FROM TO CURE eM apn RE “Ory CFFICE OF DIRECTOR, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION OFFICIAL INDICATED BELOW BY CHECK MARK t ¢ t o Tortronertay Sane * Lata Bt POAe at tk me emerpaty = Lhis document is prepared in response to » your request and is not for dissemt- nation outside your Committee. -Its use is limited to official proceedings by your Convmittee and the content may nut bé disclosed to unauthorized person~ nel without the express approval of the FBI . we i HW 55091 Docld: 32989547 Page 49
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ad ane ‘OTE IN ENVEL@PE ne . SERET C28} LOG. 1OSC7S SORE . Hay if, 25903 Lo Ne, Belmont ~ Hp, Suilivar oe Yip, Biand , ie, Baumvardnes » He, Donohue Me, Philliss HENORANDEM FOR THN LTTORREY cunbnas Hs UARSIN LUSLOG ETAG, dhe § fod foot fro Bet fd é ' This Ruwenuts investigation a2 the communities influe | -@S@ Lk racial watiecrs has davalened coasicernable inicraaé ion inddentias the intluencs enon Lartian lather Zang, Jr., head - 62 tha Southern Christies Leadership Conferance, uy jadividuaia ; with Subverggvye back<raumig such ag Stgaley oevdd Leyison, Giaromes dance, Eayard Austin anu obhers. Fram tina ta tine, Hine mcate vith theze individuris asd cevernase ag thada Helene in thie Luwenu Yesuite om the ehtaiaing oc ovidence gxthe inginences upon Zing asi selkl ag ingoreation concernint tie tactics and piaens oF Rang and his argandewation dn the cival On Hay 12, 2868, informmtiosn was obtained ivdicating My 5 7” ~ Cari 7. Py = Been » » s meeting of Hing end hie advisers was ta take place i: Reve York City om thet aate. Ocenuse ef tha imnortance of tba. .- moetum and the neceney af the situation, & wlicrorhaens sure  - ) veilionce ves eflacsted May 12, 1805, om Xing in Suite 1690, °™._ ‘ Sheraton Afiemtie Horel, 34th Otreet and Eraadway Avenus, Yiou-Sorkniaty, This surveillance involved trespass and was cisgentimied oh Nay 15, 1960. 3 * * ae of wm, = S mE Resmeachiully. = # os 2s ~~ Fo x. j al ps. = ve , : Sota Edgh¥ Hoover /90-/2L & 75 3 prrarrne Birector : Se" 8 13 S [Ye SENT FROM dD. 0.4 Ss DATE IAT 63.) fd Tolson ——_ . : iy Belmont 8 a ¢ Mohr wa eve oye EBD DeLoach ot GROUP 1 ‘ ote Rute Casper —_____. Excluded fromja tomatic Callah 1 Conrad sn . downgrading and ns S¥Psdekhi .  . . laeclassification ale ——______ e aa fag orm nenenenner > pie ew ees , Rosen ——____. go) . : : on BEE Meee SER PAGE Sullivan Tavel ————____ ‘ . Lk, (iy Trotter —___ a : sl’ NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION _{e Tete, Room ot Atop ° hha . —t . Holmes a QS AOR nT eee Unauthorized Disclosure Gendy eA GAR ROOMEA! reLerype untr Subject to Crinjihal Sanctions _NW 55091 DoclId:32989547 Page 62 f } ?
MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL NOTE ¢ This memorandum is classified "Secret" gince ic concerns 2 microphone surveillance, unauthorized disclosure of which could result in serious damage to the Bureau's security coverage te the detriment of national security. Memorandum from ¢.8. Sizoo to Mr, Sullivan 5/13/65 reported the telephonic vequest of the New York Office 5/12/68 for authority to make installation of the microphone surveillance anG in view of the urgency of the situation and on Ney York's assurance of full security, they were instructed to make the installation. HW 55091 Docld:32989547 Page 63 ~ ,' ae . ' ‘ a on . font
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE yybith ‘ FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION if ty In Reply, Please Refer to f é jens (IS) 100-106670 _ | WASHINGTON, D.c. 20535 f : ¥ e MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL Oa f ae? RE: MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. “I This Bureau's investigation of the communist influ- ence in racial matters has developed considerable information indicating the influence upon Martin Luther King, Jr., head of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, by indiviauals with subversive backgrounds such asiStanley David Levison, Clarence Jones, Bayard RustinjJand others. From time to time, King meets with these individuals and coverage of these meetings by this Bureau results in the obtaining of evidence of the influences upon King as well as information concerning the tactics and plans of King and his organization in the civil rights movement. On May 12, 1965, information was obtained indicating a meeting of King and his advisors was to take piace in New York City on that date, Because of the importance of the meeting and the urgency of the situation, a microphone sur- veillance was effected May 12, 1965, on King in Suite 1690, Sheraton Atlantic Hotel, 34th Street and Broadway Avenue, New York City. This surveillance involved trespass and was 7". discontinued on May 13, 1965, Mee pe ~ Respectfully, NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION \- Ager 4 Unauthorized Disclosure Subject to Criminal Sanctions ohn Edgak Hoover Direc¥or EX116. .., f573 ee a 26 OEY yi S ; iP) 18 MAY 24 1965 i gy WAY 251965 zee ‘WW 55091 DocId: 32989547 Page 64 May 17, 1965 od ~ 4 ‘t I | | I i t q |
HW 55091 2 | & 78 7 Soe ta “RAR ~ Memorandum C. RE: 100~106670 Installed 7/7/64 8/14/64 8/22/64 9/28/64 1/8/65 1/28/65 3/29/65 5/12/65 10/14/65 10/28/65 11/29/65 In addition to the above coverage of 6 “@ Discontinued 7/9/64 9/8/64 8/27/64. 10/2/64 1/11/65 1/31/65 3/31/65 5/13/65 10/15/65 10/30/65 11/30/65 D. Brennan MARTIN LUTHER KING, to Mr. W JR, Type Microphone Wiretap Wiretap Microphone Microphone Microphone Microphone Microphone Microphone Microphone Microphone coverage was afforded the SCLC. Installed Discontinued Type 10/24/63 1/24/64 11/8/63 6/21/66 7/13/64 7/31/64 Wiretap Wiretap Wiretap } . ¢. Sullivan Hyatt House Motel California 3 Location - Los Angeles, 125 East 72nd Street, New York, New York Claridge Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey Manger Hotel, Savannah, Georgia Park Sheraton Hotel, New York, New York Americana Hotel, New York, New: York ‘Park Sheraton Hotel, New York New York, Sheraton Atlantic Hotel, New York, New York Astor Hotel, New York, New York New York Hilton Hotel, New York, New York Americana Hotei, New York, New.York King, the following Location New York Office Atlanta Headquarters New York Office All of the above wiretap surveillances were authorized under the signature of the then Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy who on 10/16/63 authorized the coverage of King's residence and any other future address to which he may move, SCLC. headquarters of SCLC on 10/21/63. during the administration of President John I. Kennedy. and the New York Office of He also authorized wiretap coverage of King and the Atlanta These authorizations were given - Attorney General Kennedy did not sign any microphone surveillance requests. Microphone surveillances were authorized by Bureau officials acting on general authority relating to the Attorney General. ACTION: None, ¥ ye Bocld: 32969547 8 Bage 77 For information, \vé