AT 100-5718 AT 100-5586 “ referred to porsonal involvement cof the CLAYTONs rather than information concerning either of them. It is suggested all available information regarding -ZERHONA CLAYTCH be reviewed and necessary lends set cut to conduct discrost baciigraund investigation of her. information developed can then be evaluated as to its potential for use in discrediting KING and/or SCLC. If such informaticn itsel? is not suitable it may at a future tine be efiectively coupled with other information develcred. The Bureau's reaction to the foregoing suggestion is requested, ae Jone : 1d: 32989547 Page 7. ae a j z
OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10 . 5010-104 UNITED STATES CO@pmment @ Memorandum ‘ DATE: TO : . a 7 DIRECTOR, FBI (100~3-104~34) 4/6/64 f aN pT yy} SAC, ATLANTA (100-6520~D) (P) SUBJECT: “CO Vie COMMUNIST PARTY, USA JEW fol KDE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE Program VES foo fe y Re New York letter to the Bureau dated 3/25/6427, f\ Atlanta has given sertous consideration previously"; to monitoring bank accounts of MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. #nd . Southern Christian Leadership Conference, It has not been-T\ , . 3 done to date because security woulc be lacking under the fo NN QQ = - circumstances. The only Atlanta accounts of KING and APTOS ji 2 * of Southern Christian Leadership Conference are located © \A/'s ad Ea at the Citizens Trust Company, a Negro owned and operated [/° __ Suny bank in a Negro section of Atlanta about three blocks from iS Om the Headquarters Office of Southern Christian Leadership <a 63 Conference, - Sk Oo | < aM So Joe ! a 35 The owner of the bank, L. D,. MILTON, is reliable ~~ S23 and has a good reputation in the community. He has been ty ra contacted in other matters by the Atlanta Office over the = Ry 2 wy past number of years but he is also a long time acquaintance™ NJ gui< of the KING family. rr ae : a oo ~ It is believéd that other sources can determine is Bee whether BAYARD RUSTIN is actually working for Southern Christian Leadership Conference, At the present time it appears that he is not on their payroll based on information from confidential sources both in Atlanta and in New York. Therefore, Atlanta will make no recommendations at this time for the monitoring of the account of KING or Southern Christian Leadership Conference, ye ( ICE Ke Bureau (2-100-3-104-34) (RM) le 100-3-116) (CP, USA, Negro Question) 1~ 100-158790) (Bayard Rustin) ~ New ¥ork (1- 100-129802) (cP, ven Counterintelligence Ne WUE Program) | - ro fe (1- 100-46729) (Bayara Rustin) fis afrite 3h 74 A ‘ nef 2~ Atlanta (1+ 100-~6520-D) a en : (1- 100-5718 (SQLC) oe aaent Was APR 8 1964 a This document is prepared in response to your requesieamd is not for~dissl nation outside your Committee. Its use t: limited to official proceedt 1 re Arcmmittos and the content may nut b2 disclosed to unauthorized ters 5 6 APR & ithout the express approval of the FBI . . HW 55091 Docli@®: 32969547 Page & LX UMRECORDED COP
Eee hil OPHONAL FORM NO. 10 Y ke = Ay” UNITED STATES GO* Owen: © - Memoranuum a . ~ TO DIRECTOR, FBI (100-3-104-34) DATE: 3/25/64 ~ eh : , at, ‘ UBJECT: COmauntse PARTY, USA C COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM... INTERNAL SECURITY - C (BAYARD RUSTIN). ReBulet 3/19/64 and New York airels and letterhead memorandums dated 3/13/64 and 3/18/64, captioned "CPUSA, NEGRO QUESTION-COMMUNIST INFLUENCE IN RACIAL uw MATTERS; IS-c", . Do, < Cm~ (A . . A Referenced New York letterhead memorandum \ of 3/13/64, reported that indications were, that RUSTIN would assume the position of Northern Coordinator of the Southern Christian ieadership Conference in the near future. However, referenced letterhead of 3/18/64, reported that indications were that RUSTIN would not assume the position. It appears that RUSTIN is no longer inverestcd but instead, desires a free lance arrangement rather than to work for any specific organization. He went so far as to state to CLEVELAND ROBINSON that he was not interested in working for the SCLC or for anyone. It was also reported that RUSTIN had encountered opposition ® his becoming the Northern Director of the SCLC, Its use ts limited to official proceedings by may not be disclosed to unauthorized person- monse to your request and is not for diss 5 , 8 & =. CLEVELAND ROBINSON reportedly stated that he would not Oo “£<3ES recommend RUSTIN for “dog catcher" in view of his background ss S885 and indifference to discipline and control. ‘ S883 gtk ALL INFORMATION CONTAINEB- y S08 s pet HEREIN IS URICLASSIFIE AN RSES  , — 9eRE - | DATE lol74{ev_ BY LIA 4 i 28° oCy = Bureau (RM) . XQ i sgss 7 (1 - 100-3-116) (CPUSA NEGRO QUESTION % S888 fomnnontst. SAT IN RACIAL 1 TERS) \ Sse 1 - 100-158790 (BAYARD RUSTIN ee a S258 1 - Atianta (100-129802)(sci.c)(INFO)(RR) 7° 2-10 P -3¢. GY, ess* 3. New York Y es o eS Si. : = - “nN - ne are e et TR Be ee eat mess (2 - 100-46729) (BAYARD RUSTIN) (434) - 4 . a an . -- a. MA Ley. JMK: rmp . 7 IA. 27 1384 (8) | wares — _ es <p? Cee . a re Classified by - # fs ~ BS 9 APR bal 1964 Exempetroir- CDS Gatconry “7 on _— Dato of veclasaigtentiOn Inucfinite | HW 55091 Docld:32989547 Page 93 re rare le BRE] “YRECORDED COPY FILED IN if
0 yt gate Ee eqporial eA NS fact 8 . \ Ayes ce eee — NY 100-129802 ‘~~ “ Tn the same letterhead the remargs of STANLEY LEVISON were reported to the effect that the New York SCLC does not need anyone other that ADELE KANTER, His statement was made during. a discussion of the RUSTIN matter witk CLARENCE JONES. In view of the aforementioned information, the NYO does not believe that RUSTIN is presently associated with the SCLC in any capacity or :that he is interested in such. Furthermore, it is not beteved that he is now .being considered by the SCLC for the position of Northern . Coordinator of the SCLC, : “Im an effort to resolve the issue, the NYO will JA3 remain alert to information from NY 3580-S*, NY 3810-S*, © LS NY 4212-S* and NY 4099-S*. These "SOUPCSS fuctT Sh“ TirSEmation COnCeTMing RUSTING "CLARENCE JONES, STANLEY LEVISON, Rev. MARTIN LUTHER KING and the SCLC, In addition, Atlanta is requested to consider the advisability of monitoring the .wank accounts of the SCLC to determine if RUSTIN is on the payrokl of that organization. “ ' The NYO will also remain alert ¥6. the possibility of gathering evidence of a public source, indicating RUSTIN'S association with the SCLC, MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., STANLEY EV ESON and oc: individuals affiliated with the Communist Party. Docld:32989547 Page 10 -2-
Hx, Forsythe the OL on the part of Vyatt Walker wha is destined to go 3 from Atlanta to New York City te there head up the bCLO Gifice, It appears from the information reported that there may be developing, or at Least there is considerable potential for development, certain animosities between Waikex and Rustin. A principal “hone of contention” might weil be as 6 who will have authority over whom in the SCLC setup im the North, particularily in New York City. FRI. how i ~ Myr. Roesack ‘ i «~ He. Phillips BAC, New York (€100-151543} 5 Harech 19, 1964 = - bon FY a) Eivrectar, FBI Geduauh Gp a ’ ° ALL INFORMar NE asneeres 1ONC “wf COMMUNIST PARTY, USA DaneiN y classiryey ED ~ HEGRG CUESTION BY : } COMMUNZST INFLUENCE IN BACTAL NATTERS \ ENTELNAL SECURITY - C 7 | Bs Reurairtel March 13, 1964, copies to Atlanta, . 2838 which enclosed a letterhead memerundum (L101) of same date ~ (Ess containing inzovmation obtained from RY 4092288, on ™~ Ps . sas Information ig veported from discussions had 3 23s amnonge principol individusais involved in captioned matter me sis § concerning the biring of Bayard Rustin by tke southern me Sg -~ Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) as ite Northern Z ~ Bors Ceordinator with headquarters in New York City. Information Fe 38 is aine sevealed concerning the moving of the duties with +a = 3 8 'S DS onse to your request am Its use is armittee and the content may nu The situation deseribed in the referenced LH might wekR deveicp to 2 point where 2% will be a wealk | Zink, potential for Durenu exploitation in neutralizing the influence of Martin Luther Eling because of the conmunist connections and associations hs has. Heceiving oxfieces are instructed to watch this situation very carefully and attempt to develop additienal information, commensurate with fuil security, xelative to cur cantinuings investigation, which would indicate some possible counterintelligence move on the naxt of the Bureau. Keep the Bureau promptly advised of all developments. he express approval of the This document is prepared in resp nation outside your Commt**ee, your Co nel without t Any appropriate observations and/or recommendations ie sn, 280m wecelving offices are welconalby the Bureau. TGV bee ee. . EUS pciatta (3.0066520} prapen ee: UTED 2 on Bulile 1006100670 ‘Ukengy7"* 3 Wada ace OS &  Bufile 100158790 (Rustin) ‘) BEPspwd (134) HW 55091 DBocld:32989547 Page 11. L — , Gar aeiicdhialennasn tunaussetcasisoenteeatemnanaasnnnssasasas
FBI ‘ “Date: 3/13/6h &, fransmit the following in PLAIN TEXT A (Chype in plain téxt or code ~ Via _ATRTEL oy (Priority or Wethod of Mailing) ne TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (100-3-116) ROM: . ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED ape FROM: SAC, NEW YORK (100-151548) HEREIN CLASSIFIED SN 228 SUBJECT: Cp, USA SS NEGRO QUESTION LSS COMMUNIST INFLUENCE IN RACIAL MATTERS S88 Is -cC gS 28 ass (00: NEW YORK) 8s 2 Ons Enclosed herewith for the Bureau are 7 copies of S33 an-LHM dated 343 /64, and one copy is enclosed for Atlanta, Psd Orns a 585 ~ 2° + : 23.8 follows: E85 . aS Characterization of 604 Seed STA -S* © $85 NLEY LEVISON NY ca pet Ess Characterization of Ta SS eo CLARENCE JONES ALBERT BROWN, Chainman of Of ¢om aS § , Columbia Univ., LYL in 1954 BCS Bsss - sess (5°- Bureau (Enels,7) (RM) SSS 1 ~ 100-438794)(COMINFIL SCLC), SSS§ 1 ~ 100-106070) (MARTIN LUTHER-KING) 8.8 1 - Atlanta (100-5586) (MARTIN LUTHER KING) (Enc1,1) (INFO) (RM) ess 2 1 - New York (100-1491941) (COMINFIL SCLC) (41) S888 1 - New York (100~73250) (CLARENCE Foes) tea} - 1 = New York (100-136585 } aan LUTHER KING) (414) ga 1 - New York (100-111180) (STANLEY LEVISON) (424) 2 wf, fon nde! 1 - New York (100-46729) (BAYARD RUSTIN) (414) \/ 7 ee sD 3 - New York (100-151548) (414) Son SECORDE S R 2 ¥ JCS: jec 130 A __ (13) eo Approved: Sent MW Per HW 55091 bD@61d:39989547 Page 12 . . , ; fs sclal Agent in Charge) es x
1.2 160-151548 eyye— This LHM has been classifved "Secret", because it contains information from NyWW4og2.s%, This source has furnished highly sensitive information with respect to the racial situation in the NY area and the Communist infiltration thereof, and it is felt that this classification is necessary in order not to jeopardize the valuable position of the informant in furnishing information of this nature. HW 55091 Docld:32989547 Page 13 le
R oe —SECRET7 e UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION New York, New York - In Reply, Please Refer to March 13, 1964 File No, r Bureau 100-3~-119 - 7 ah hae Communist Party, United States of America . . Negro Question . y Communist Influence in gp BY Racial Matters pacunss? Internal Security - ¢ os On March 11, 1964, a confidential source, who has furnished reliable information in the past, furnished information which indicated that Stanley Levison contacted Clarence Jones on that date. lLevison stated that he had spoken to Martin (Martin Luther King) in regard to Bayard (Rustin), and he mentioned that a conelusion had been reached, Jones asked Levison if King had told him about Wyatt (Walker, who is Executive Director of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) ), and Levison indicated that he and King had discussed this at great length, In regard to this, Jones mentioned that Walker had informed him that he (Walker} is going to be Director of the New York Office (of the SCLC). Jones also mentioned that Walker is concerned that he could not be director $f Rustin is to be the Northern Coordinator (of the SCLC), According to Jones, Walker claimed that this is the reason that the decision to hire Rustin is to be vetoed. lLevison also stated that he agreed with King that it is not wise to take Rustin on now with a filibuster (on the Civil Rights Bill in the Senate, apparently in the offing], but he said there is no question that he should be hired after the | filibuster, Levison said that he made the point with King that Rustin should be paid at once, inasmuch as it would not be right to have him committed to the job and expect him to fend for himself for a period of perhaps two months, He stated that King agreed with his position. Levison said that he made this point, not only because he felt that it was proper, but also because he “wanted it pinned down." NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION G re, a Unauthorized Disclosure Exelu q from automatic Subject to Criminal Sanctions downed ating and declassification This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI, It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. HW 55091 Docld:37989547—Page—1+4 . : q
Communist Party, United States of America, Negro Question, Communist Influence in Racial Matters _ Levison stated that he "violently objected to the Wyatt thing" (Walker's opposition to Rustin), but he mentioned that he could see that Rustin and Waller would be unable to get along. Levison remarked that King is not anxious to have Walker as an enemy and dces not want Walker to leave (the SCLC) under circumstances where he would be hostile. According to Levison, King said that "Wyatt and Bayard will be subject to the same committee", and Levison stated that he told King that under those circumstances they could suffer along with Wyatt. Jones remarked that Walker wanted to make it clear that Rustin would be responsible to him (Walker), and this prompted Levison to reply that was not right that both would be responsible to "the committee," Continuing, Levison said if Walker leaves the SCLC, he (Levison) would not hesitate to tell Walker where he stands. Levison also said that he does not agree with King on "the hostile thing," and he added that he is afraid that Walker will stay with the SCLC to its detriment: Levison stated that King wanted Jones and himself to see Rustin in order to explain the delay and when he can plan to start. lLevison mentioned that he feels Rustin has much to do in the next 60 days in the way of preparation with which he can busy himself. Levison advised that Rustin should: be paid inasmuch as he will be setting up an office and working out procedures, and he added that none of this has to come to public attention. Levison told Jones that they would have to talk about some observations of things that exist there (in Atlanta). Jones indicated that he would try to arrange an appointment to see Rustin tomorrow, and Levison replied that would be all right with him. . ~2.
- Communist Party, United States of America, Negro Question, Communist InPluence in Racial Matters A confidential source, who has furnished reliable information in the past, advised in July, 1963, that as of that time, Stanley Levison was a secret member of the Communist Party, United States of America (CP,USA). Clarence Jones is the General Counsel for the Gandhi Society for Human Rights, 15 East 40th Street, New York City. A confidential source, who has -furnished reliable information in the past, advised on February 26, 1957, that he had identified @ photograph of Clarence Jones as a person: whom he knew during late 1953 or early 1954 to be a member of and in a position 9f leadership in the Labor Youth League (LYL). The LYL has been designated pursuant to Executive Order 10450, The "New York Herald Tribune" issue of ° August 14, 1963, page 7, column 1, contains an article captioned "Thurmond Assails A Leader of March." The article stated that, in answer’ to charges by Senator Strom Thurmond, Bayard Rustin admitted joining the Young Communist League (YCL) tn 1936, Rustin also reportedly stated that he broke completely with the YCL, in June, 1941, . The YCL has been designated pursuant - to Executive Order 10450, HW 55091 DocId: 32989547 eo a 3 CSSA REET SE RTE ESSERE TA OI RTE IIS EOC NT Ye ETT eras a em Hyg ee ed ~ a Bea te ger ay dale vege > SA ater nee ane 6 Re