Originator: FBI
From: PH
To: HQ
Document date: 02/19/1964
Document type: PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT

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Released under the John F. Kennedy

Assassination Records Collection Act o

• 1992(44 USC 2107 Note). Case#:NW

64578 Date: 12-14-2022

JFK Assassination System

Identification Form

Agency Information

Date:

6/4/2015

AGENCY: FBI

RECORD NUMBER :

124-90129-10062

RECORD SERIES :

AGENCY FILE NUMBER :

DL

105-1280-61

Document Information

ORIGINATOR:

FBI

FROM:

PH

TO: HQ

TITLE:

DATE: 02/19/1964

'PAGES: 10

SUBJECTS :

MINUTEMEN

DOCUMENT TYPE: PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT

CLASSIFICATION: Unclassified

RESTRICTIONS :

4

CURRENT STATUS :

Redact

DATE OF LAST REVIEW :

09/15/1998

OPENING CRITERIA: INDEFINITE

COMMENTS: AT

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FD-36 (Rev. 12-13-56)

FBI

Date:

2/19/64

Tronsmit the dollowing in;

Via

AIRIEL

(Type in plain text or code)

(Priority or Method of Mailing)

TO

FROM

SUBJECT:

Director, FBI (62-107261)

: SAg, Philadelphia (157-447)

"MINUTEMEN"

INFORMATION CONCERNING

(INTERNAL SECURITY

700: Kansas City)

Re Bureau airtel, 1/16/64; report of SA JOSEPH C.

LEARNED, 2/14/64, at Denver.

Enclosed for the Bureau are seven copies of a

self-explanatory letterhead memo dated and captioned as

above.

Enclosed for Kansas City are three copies of letter-

head memo, as Kansas City 1s office of origin.

Enclosed

for each additional designated office are two copies of

letterhead memo.

PH T-1 in enclosed letterhead memo is identified

as Reverend GEORGE W. TALENTS

self identified as National

Chaplain for the "Minutemen."

Reverend TALLENT is being

concealed in view of his proclaimed high position within

"Minutemen"

and the fact that he appears cooperative and

if information furnished by him 1s verified to be factual,

Philadelphia will give consideration to his potential as

an informant in the racial field.

- Bureau (62-107261)

(Enc: -7) (RM)

3

Kansas city

(Enc. -3

(RM.)

• Dallas (EnC.-2) (RM

2

- Denver (Enc. -2) (RM

2

- Springfield (Enc.-2

2

(RM)

St. Louis (Enc.-2)

4

- Philadelphia

(RM)

2 - 157-447

1

- 170-NEW (TALLENT)

1 - 157-704 CALEY)

MPS/cml

(18 )

Approved:

6/

105-1280-581

SEARCHED

RAINDEXED

SERIALIZED.

CHAFILED ....

FEB 2 3 1964

FB

PALLAS

ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED

HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED

Sent

DATE 19/13/81 BYS S-9/CK

Special Agent in Charge

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PH 157-447

This letterhead memo is classified "Confidential"

inasmuch as information furnished from PH T-l could logically

result in his identification and compromise the future effective.

ness and usefulness thereof.

For the information of the Bureau, Philadelphia's

file on the "Minutemen" has been reviewed and persons identi-

fied as having had previous contact with the "Minutemen" have

been reinterviewed

and all have disclaimed knowledge of any

current "Minutemen" activities or chapters within Philadelphia

Division territory.

Likewise, all agents and resident agencies

were requested by office memo to contact logical sources and

informants and were requested to be alert for any information

concerning the "Minutemen."

A11 Investigation to date has

met with negative results and no chapters of the "Minutemen"

or local members of the organization have been identified to

date.

An allegation that WILLIAM T. CALEY, Wayne, Pa.

(Philadelphia f1le 157-704),,

has a sizeable cache of

I2rearms

and ammunition in the basement of his home and is possibly

a member of the "Minutemen" has been received and is currently

under investigation by the Philadelphia Office. Philadelphia

will promptly report the results of investigation concerning

CALEY in form suitable for dissemination.

Inasmuch as no current "Minutemen" activities or

cells are known to exist in Philadelphia, no report 1s being

submitted in this matter at this time; however, upon the

completion of interviews with GEORGE W. TALLENT, all per-

tinent information received will immediately be reported in

form suitable for dissemination.

JAMES LEE BAUER, who received literature from the

"Minutemen" while a student at Penn State University, State

College, Pa., and who redistributed same in the State College

area prior to his identification and interview by Bureau

Agents on 3/28/62, was reinterviewed on 2/17/64 by SA THOMAS

J. DOLAN. BAUER stated he severed all relations with the

"Minutemen" at the time

of his above-referenced interview

and has had nothing to do with the organization since then.

He noted that he has avoided all inflammatory news commentators,

literature, and similar things that might re-excite his

Interest in the Right Wing since that time. BAUER is now

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PH 157-447

residing at 405 Penn Street, Huntingdon, Pa.;

and 1g an

employee of Owens-Corning Fiber Glass in Huntingdon. He

noted that the alias of JOHN PARKER used by him when he

was active with the "Minutemen" was chosen by him inasmuch

as that was the name of one of the original Minutemen.

on January 22 and February 10, 1964, PH 632-0

advised SAs PAUL, W. NOLAN and MASON P. SMITH he had no

information concerning "Minutemen" activities or persons

known to be members of the "Minutemen" in the Philadelphia

area.

Inasmuch as Philadelphia is considering the po-

tential of TALLENT as an informant, all offices receiving

copies of this communication are requested to immediately

furnish Philadelphia any information concerning the back-

ground, reliability, weaknesses, or other matters of interest

to Philadelphia and having a bearing on TALLENT's usefulnese

It is noted that Philadelphia

has had several contacts with TALLENT in the recent past and

he has appeared sincere and level-headed and has furnished

general information concerning the "Minutemen." He has denied

knowledge of identitles of any members or chapters of the

organization within the Philadelphia area.

Future extensive

interviews are arranged with TALLENT at which the organizational

setup, structure of cells, and identities of members known to

TALLENT will be thoroughly discussed with him.

These inter-

views will be conducted away from the Theological Seminary where

he is currently employed as head of the kitchen and precautions

will be taken to afford the utmost security, both as requested

by TALLENT and as indicated by the nature of the investigation.

On 2/18/64 TALLENT furnished SAs MASON P. SMITH and

JOHN R. WINEBERd, in addition to the information referenced in

enclosed letterhead memo, his personal copy of the "Minutemen"

untitled manual of instruotions.

This consists of numerous

The Underground, First Atas

Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Defense; and Booby Traps,

(complete with three

pages of diagrams on instruction, placing,

ete., of booby traps) bound in a flexible blue fiber binder by

means of removable brass fasteners.

-3-

Do me

have

auyth

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PH 157-447

TALLENT advised that the latest editions of this

manua. are now put out in a nara-bound book Iorm.

The manual

1s 8 1/2" x 11" in size and will be made available to the

Bureau in the event the Bureau so requests and/or has not

previously received copies of this manual. It is being re-

tained in Philadelphia file 157-447•

Referenced Denver report sets out a lead for Pnila-

delphia to interview JOHN BOYD also at Faith Theological

Seminary, where TALLENT 1s employed. Philadelphia 1s holding

lead to interview BOYD in abeyance in view of the possibility

of developing TALLENT as an informant and interview of BOYD

at this time might prejudice this development.

In this regard

it is further noted that TALIENT is worried about security and

on 2/18/64 indicated he had been assigned a chauffeur, who was

with him at the Seminary and who was TALLENT's biggest security

TALLENT explained that he on occasion blacks out and

it is for this zeason he was assigned a chauffeur.

He did not

indicate whether or not his chauffeur was assigned by the

"Minutemen" or by the Seminary and whether or not his chauffeur

was a member of the "Minutemen."

Referenced Denver report further reflects TALLENT has

a reputation among his fellow associates in Denver of lying.

In this regard, Denver is specifically requested to furnish

Philadelphia all information bearing on TALLENT's rellability

and veracity.

TALLENT has made reference to JOHN ROBERT HARRELL and

the fact that he has been contacted by the FBI in the past

concerning HARRELL and his possible whereabouts. He stated he

will continue to endeavor to ascertain this information.

On 2/18/64 TALLENT stated that members of the "Minute-

men" are never identified in correspondence or telephonically.

He stated even though he holds a preferential position in the

"Minutemen" and has spoken on verious occasions before various

groups, the cly way he can ascertain the identities of members

Philadelphia area is by word of mouth upon his zeturn

to Norborne, Mo., and in face-to-face conversations with

ROBERT DE PUGH. TALLENT advised that all members in good

standing who have been investigated and cleared are assigned

a number .

Any correspondence between members is signed with

their number if it pertains to "Minutenen" activities. He

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PH 157-447

noted the utmost secwity is utilized in all communications.

TALLENT stated when a person becomes a member he

forms a cell and recruits as many as possible, up to eight

or nine persons, to be members of his cell.

No one else other

than National Headquarters would be aware of the identities !

of the other men in this cell.

TALLENT indicated that a definite chain of command

is established throughout the entire structure of the "Minutemen"

and the organization is conducted in a very military fashion.

TALLENT stated he was originally in complete sympathy

with the "Minutemen" but has determined that they are "too far

out." He opined that, for example, a number of the groups are

not qualified to be in possession of firearms. He further

opined that other far Right splinter groups in some degree of

accord with the "Minutemen" have personal axes to grind and/or

personal aspirations of becoming National leaders.

The Bureau and all interested offices will be kept

apprised

of all pertinent information furnished by TALLENT and

every endeavor will be made in future contacts to determine

specifics concerning organization, identities of members, ete.

FROHBOSE

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FD-36 (Rev. 12-13-56)

FBI

Date:

2/19/64

Transmit the following in -

(Type in plain text or code)

AIRTEL

Via

(Priority or Method of Mailing)

TO

: Director, FBI (62-107261) -

FROM

:SAC, Philadelphia (157-447)

SUBJECT:

"MINUTEVEN"

INFORMATION CONCERNING

INTERNAL SECURITY

(00: Kansas City)

BARNED, 2/245ueau abete, 1/26/64; report of SA JOSEPH C.

Enclosed for the Bureau are seven copies of a

self-explanatory letterhead memo dated and captioned as

above.

Enclosed for Kansas City are three copies of letter-

head memo, as Kansas City is office of origin. Enclosed

for each additional designated office are two copies of

letterhead memo.

PH T-1 in enclosed letterhead memo is identified

as Reverend GEORGE W. TALLENT, self identifled as National

Chaplain for the "Minutemen."

Reverend TALLENT is. being

concealed in view of his proclaimed high position within

"Minutemen" and the fact that he appears cooperative and

if Information furnished by him is verified to be factual,

Philadelphia will give consideration to his potential as

an informant in the racial field.

ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED

HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED

- Kansas City

Dallas Enc.-2)

- Denver (Enc.-2) (RM

Springfield (Enc. -2

-

St. Louis (Enc. -2) (RM)

• Pniladelphia

2 - 157-447

1

- 170-NEW

(TALLENT )

- 157-704 (CALEY )

VPS/cm.]

(18)

Approved:

105 - 1280-58 k

TASTE INDEXED

SERIALIZED ..........FILED..

FEB 2 3 1964

31 - DALL

Sent

- М Рег _

Special Agent in Charge

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PH 157-447

This letterhead memo is classified "Confidential"

Inasmuch as information furnished from PH T-l could logically

result in his identification and compromise the future effective-

ness and usefulness thereof.

For the information of the Bureau, Philadelphia's

file on the "Minutemen" has been reviewed and persons ident1-

fied as having had previous contact with the "Minutemen" have

been reinterviewed

and all have disclaimed knowledge of any

current "Minutemen" activities or chapters within Philadelphia

Division territory.

Likewise, all agents and resident agencies

were requested by office memo

to contact logical sources and

informants and were requested to be alert for any information

concerning the "Minutemen." All investigation to date has

met with negative results and no chapters of the "Minutemen"

or local members of the organization have been identified to

date.

An allegation that WILLIAM T. CALEY, Wayne, Pa.

(Philadelphia f1le 157-704),.

has a sizeable cache of

firearms

and ammunition in the basement of his home and is possibly

a member of the "Minutemen" has been received and is currently

under investigation by the Philadelphia Office. Philadelphia

will promptly report the results of investigation concerning

CALEY in form suitable for dissemination.

Inasmuch as no current "Minutemen" activities or

cells are known to exist in Philadelphia, no report is being

submitted in this matter at this time; however, upon the

completion of interviews with GEORGE W. TALLENT, all per-

tinent information received will immediately be reported in

form suitable for dissemination.

JAMES LEE BAUER, who received literature from the

"Minutemen" while a student at Penn State University, State

area prior to his identification and Interview by Bureau

J. DOLAN. BAUER stated he severed all relations with the

"Minutemen" at the time of his above-referenced interview

and has had nothing to do with the organization since then.

He noted that he has avoided all inflammatory news commentators,

literature, and similar things that might re-excite his

interest in the Right Wing since that time, BAUER is now

7-2-

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PH 157-447

residing at 405 Penn Street, Huntingdon, Pa., and 18 an

employee of Owens-Corning Fiber Glass in Huntingdon.

noted that the allas of JOHN PARKER used by him when he

was active with the "Minutemen" was chosen by him inasmuch

as that was the name of one of the original Minutemen.

on January 22 and February 10, 1964, PH 632-0

advised SAS PAUL W. NOLAN and MASON P. SMITH he had no

information concerning "Minutemen" activities or persons

known to be members of the "Minutemen" in the Philadelphia

area.

Inasmuch as Philadelphia is considering the po-

tential of TALLENT as an informant, all offices receiving

copies of this communication are requested to immediately

furnish Philadelphia any information concerning the back-

ground, reliability, weaknesses, or other matters of interest

to Philadelphia and

having a bearing on TALLENT's usefulness

and capabilities of direction. It is noted that Philadelphia

has had several contacts with TALLENT in the recent past and

he has appeared sincere and level-headed and has furnished

general information concerning the "Minutemen." He has denied

knowledge of identities of any members or chapters of the

organization within the Philadelphia area. Future extensive

Interviews are arranged with TALLENT at which the organizational

setup, structure of cells, and identities of members known to

TALLENT will be thoroughly discussed with him.

These intox-

views will be conducted away from the Theological Seminary where

he is currently employed as head of the kitchen and precautions

will be taken to afford the utmost security, both as requested

by TALLENT and as indicated by the nature of the investigation.

on 2/18/64 TALLENT furnished SAs MASON P. SMITH and

JOHN R. WINEBERG, In addition to the Information referenced in

enclosed letterhead memo, his personal copy of the

"Minutemen"

untitled manual of instructions.

This consists of numerous

sections, mimeographed in blue ink, concerning personas survival.

various topics of Querila Warfare, The Underground, First Ald

Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Defense; and Booby Traps,

(complete with three

pages of diagrams on instruction, placing.

eto., of booby traps) bound in a flexible blue fiber binder by

means of removable brass fasteners.

1-3-

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PH 157-447

TALLENT advised that the latest editions of this

manua. are now put out in a hard-bound book rorm.

The menual

Is 8 1/2" x 11" in size and will be made available to the

Bureau in the event the Bureau so requests and/or has not

previously received copies of this manual. It 1s being re-

tained in Philadelphia file 157-447 •

Referenced Denver report sets out a lead for Phila-

delphia to interview JOHN BOYD also at Faith Theological

Seminary, where TALIENT 18 employed. Philadelphia is holding

lead to interview BOYD in abeyance in view of the possibility

of developing TALLENT as an informant and interview of BOYD

at this time might prejudice this development.

In this regard

it is further noted that TALLENT is worried about security and

on 2/18/64 indicated he had been assigned a chauffeur, who was

with him at the Seminary and who was TALLENT's biggest security

TALLENT explained that he on occasion blacks out and

It Is for this reason he was assigned a chauffeur. He did not

indicate whether or not his chauffeur was assigned by the

"Minutemen" or by the Seminary and whether or not his chauffeur

was a member of the "Minutemen."

Referenced Denver report further reflects TALLENT has

a reputation among his fellow associates in Denver of lying.

In this regard, Denver is specifically requested to furnish

Philadelphia all information'bearing on TALLENT's rellability

and veracity.

TALLENT has made reference to JOHN ROBERT HARRELL and

the fact that he has been contacted by the FBI in the past

concerning HARRELL and his possible whereabouts. He stated he

will continue to endeavor to ascertain this information.

On 2/18/64 TALLENT stated that members of the "Minute-

men" are never identified in correspondence or telephonically.

He stated even though he holds a preferential position in the

"Minutemen" and has spoken on various occasions before various

groups, the only way he can ascertain the identities of members

Philadelphia area is by word of mouth upon his return

to Norborne, Mo., and in face-to-face conversations with

ROBERT DE FUCH. TALLENT advised that all members in good

standing who have been investigated and cleared are assigned

a number .

Any correspondence between members is signed with

their number 1f it pertains to "Minutemen" activities. He

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noted the utmost security is utilized in all communications.

TALLENT stated when a person becomes a member he

forms a cell and recruits as many as possible, up to eight

or nine persons, to be members of his cell,

No one else other

than National Headquarters would be aware of the identities

of the other men in this cell.

TALLENT indicated that a definite chain of command

is established throughout the entire structure of the "Minutemen"

and the organization is conducted in a very military fashion.

TALLENT stated he was originally in complete sympathy

with the "Minutemen" but has determined that they are "too far

out." He opined

that, for example, a number of the groups are

not qualified to be in possession of firearms. He further

opined that other far Right

splinter groups in some degree of

accord with the "Minutemen" have personal axes to grind and/or

personal aspirations of becoming National leaders.

The Bureau and all interested offices will be kept

apprised

of all pertinent information furnished by TALLENT and

every endeavor will be made in future contacts to determine

specifics concerning organization, identities of members, etc.

FROHBOSE

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