Cointelpro Black Extremist Part 08

SAC, New York (100-161993) Director, FBI (100-448006) 1- 1- 1- 1- Field Guidance COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS RACIAL INTELLIGENCE (BLACK PANTHER PARTY) Rellitel to the Bureau dated 10/23/68, captioned "Black Panther Party, Racial Matters," air mail copies of which were furnished to Newark and San Francisco. Contents of retel present counterintelligence possibilities against the Black Panther Party (BPP). The Bureau requests receiving offices to submit specific and concrete recommendations to exploit this situation. The Bureau considers significant certain actions taken by the New York Panthers which could be easily misconstrued by militants if conveyed to the proper parties with the following slant. 1. The closing of the BPP office on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn, New York, resulted from the Panthers fear of reprisals by other militant Negro groups. 2. The Panthers have become so unpopular that they are afraid to wear their uniforms. 3. The lack of proper security precautions by New York Panthers will open the door for Uncle Toms and "pig" informers to enter membership ranks. 4. The New York Panthers have been so effective in alienating the white community that honkies in the Peace and Freedom Party (PFP) have complained to Cleaver about New York Panthers. MAILED 9 NOV 7 1968 COMM-FBI REC 100-448006-382 5. Fear stalks the white ranks of the PFP since receipt of rumors that New York Panthers intend to line up VIP white hippies "against the wall with the rest of the whities," when the time comes. 2 - Newark 2 - San Francisco WDN:1km. (11) 1968 E P jep Nov SEE-NOTE" PAGE TWO 248 Letter to SAC, New York RE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM 100-448006 6. Factionalism is rampant between the New York and the national office of BFP. the PFP. 7. Cleaver has sold out to Stokely Carmichael and Counterintelligence recommendations need not be limited to nor necessarily include those points made above. Take no affirmative action in this regard without first obtaining Bureau authority to do so. NOTE: In retel the New York Division advises that the BPP in New York City will ostensibly remain inactive until December 21, 1968. During the period of inactivity, the BPP will concentrate on reorganizing and educating its members. The forgoing has resulted from an inspection of the New York City Panther group by Eldridge Cleaver, who faulted the New York group for poorgeanization and leadership. [REDACTED] This possible split in the BPP The page contains official FBI letterhead with a date stamp of NOV 7 1968. It includes typed text, likely a report, with several handwritten annotations and marginalia in red ink, including a date "NOV 7 1968" and a number "248". There are also several black redactions obscuring portions of the text, particularly in the top right section of the document and within the main body of the report. The document appears to be an internal communication, possibly a directive or summary, related to the "BLACK PANTHER PARTY" and "RACIAL INTELLIGENCE." A portion of what looks like a form with typed entries like "SAC, New York (100-161993)" and "Director, FBI (100-448006)" indicates it's a standard FBI internal document. 1968. During the period of inactivity, the BPP will concentrate on reorganizing and educating its members. The forgoing has resulted from an inspection of the New York City Panther group by Eldridge Cleaver, who faulted the New York group for poorgeanization and leadership. [REDACTED] This possible split in the BPP presents opportunities in the counterintelligence field. The offices involved are being instructed to make recommendations in this regard. Detailed memorandum will be submitted at the time concrete recommendations are submitted which warrant further consideration. - 2 - 249 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR 141 CHG 101-114 UNITED STATES GO RNMENT Memorandum TO, DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448006) FROM: SAC, CHICAGO (157-2009) (P) SUBJECT: DATE: 11/7/68 COUNTER INTELL IGENCE PROGRAM BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUP RACIAL MATTER (BLACK PANTHER PARTY) Reurlet to Atlanta dated 10/30/68. After careful consideration and thought regarding points covered in referenced letter, following is submitted to the Bureau concerning the "Panthers are Pinhead" slogan counterintelligence operation under consideration: 1. It is not believed that this technique would effect the SNCC - BPP relations in the Chicago area since the SNCC organization in Chicago is virtually defunct and many of the ex-SNCC members are now BPP members. 2. Any derogatory slogan regarding the BPP should have some deterent on BPP recruiting, but it is noted that the reference to zoologists could be offensive to Negroes in general. 3. In view of point number two, it is questionable as to whether established Chicago Division news media contacts would cooperate. 4. In view of the fact that SNCC is no longer functional in Chicago [REDACTED] 1-806 (14) REC-32, (2) Bureau (RM) 1- Chicago DMF:cae (3) 5010-106-02 MON IS 08 LM-1228 NON ETTEN: DIA VECO PT 59 IIOV 18100 Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan 381 250 CG 157-2009... 5. As a suggestion for the distribution of the "Panthers are Pinheads" slogan, it is believed that Chicago ghetto saturation by clandestine mailings from outside of Chicago to assorted militant groups and key Chicago Negro activists would be the most secure and logical method. -2- 251 ```json [ {"box_2d": [2, 137, 18, 254], "text_content": "OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10\nMAY 1963 EDITION\n"}, {"box_2d": [24, 137, 40, 418], "text_content": "UNITED STATES GO NMENT\n"}, {"box_2d": [29, 638, 50, 700], "text_content": "C"}, {"box_2d": [47, 134, 80, 399], "text_content": "Memorandum\n"}, {"box_2d": [104, 51, 114, 108], "text_content": "TO\n:\n"}, {"box_2d": [104, 142, 125, 444], This page, likely a memo, contains typed text with a header that includes "Letter to SAC, New York" and "RE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM 100-448006". It is marked with two sets of three circles at the top, suggesting a possible internal classification or routing symbol, and a handwritten notation "249" in the bottom right corner. There are also several large, dark redacted areas obscuring portions of the text, particularly in the lower half of the page, indicating sensitive information. The document is numbered "- 2 -" at the bottom center, implying it is part of a larger report. ```json [ {"box_2d": [2, 137, 18, 254], "text_content": "OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10\nMAY 1963 EDITION\n"}, {"box_2d": [24, 137, 40, 418], "text_content": "UNITED STATES GO NMENT\n"}, {"box_2d": [29, 638, 50, 700], "text_content": "C"}, {"box_2d": [47, 134, 80, 399], "text_content": "Memorandum\n"}, {"box_2d": [104, 51, 114, 108], "text_content": "TO\n:\n"}, {"box_2d": [104, 142, 125, 444], "text_content": "DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448006)\n"}, {"box_2d": [107, 653, 118, 707], "text_content": "DATE:\n"}, {"box_2d": [107, 749, 120, 833], "text_content": "11/8/68\n"}, {"box_2d": [136, 50, 177, 459], "text_content": "FROM MAC, SEATTLE (157-721) (P)\n"}, {"box_2d": [181, 45, 267, 427], "text_content": "SUBJECT:\nCOUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM\nBLACK NATIONALIST HATE GROUPS\nRACIAL MATTERS\n(BLACK PANTHER PARTY)\n"}, {"box_2d": [293, 259, 312, 714], "text_content": "Re Bureau letter to Atlanta, 10/30/68.\n"}, {"box_2d": [324, 143, 374, 916], "text_content": "In response to referenced letter concerning Cointelpro\ninvolving BPP and SNCC factions, the following comments are\noffered by the Seattle Division.\n"}, {"box_2d": [391, 142, 423, 869], "text_content": "1. BPP and SNCC merged in the Summer of 1968, and\nthere is no known SNCC chapter in the State of Washington.\n"}, {"box_2d": [434, 142, 487, 906], "text_content": "2. If the circulation of this slogan could be\nattributed to any black group, it could possibly be a hindrance.\nto BPP recruiting.\n"}, {"box_2d": [499, 140, 598, 916], "text_content": "3. Consideration should be given to mailing the\nslogan (cards, leaflets, etc.) from the national headquarters\nof SNCC in plain envelopes to black news media, radio stations,\nand other logical recipients who may logically assume its origin\nwas someone in SNCC, and who would thereafter publicly identify\nit as SNCC propaganda.\n"}, {"box_2d": [610, 141, 679, 880], "text_content": "4. Material (pamphlets, cards, etc.) on which this\nslogan is printed can be distributed throughout the Seattle\nCentral District by agents, with little possibility of having\nthe source identified.\n"}, {"box_2d": [691, 139, 755, 853], "text_content": "5. Distribution of such material should be made\nby agents, rather than informants, since the possibility of\nidentifying the Bureau as the source is held to an absolute\nminimum.\n"}, {"box_2d": [737, 450, 782, 549], "text_content": "SEC-19"}, {"box_2d": [743, 537, 779, 925], "text_content": "1/1/1/2/1\n"}, {"box_2d": [805, 671, 835, 822], "text_content": "17 NOV 12 1968\n"}, {"box_2d": [819, 132, 895, 372], "text_content": "(2) Bureau (REG)\nSeattle\n1-806 940\n"}, {"box_2d": [819, 461, 832, 544], "text_content": "1010.100\n"}, {"box_2d": [834, 844, 873, 931], "text_content": "10\n"}, {"box_2d": [872, 715, 917, 874], "text_content": "RACIAL INT SECT.\n"}, {"box_2d": [898, 112, 931, 259], "text_content": "(4)\nWHW:cmh\n"}, {"box_2d": [926, 853, 962, 938], "text_content": "252\n"}, {"box_2d": [928, 228, 950, 738], "text_content": "Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan\n"}, {"box_2d": [932, 60, 942, 110], "text_content": "80-1098\n"}, {"box_2d": [943, 67, 950, 104], "text_content": This page from a declassified FBI document presents a memorandum with handwritten annotations and official markings. A large, bold signature is present across the "TO" and "FROM" lines. Handwritten notes appear in the margins and over some text, including what looks like a log entry or case number and a date. There are also multiple redacted sections, particularly obscuring text in the lower portion of the page. An official stamp indicates "UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT" and "Memorandum." The document features various stamps and handwritten notations, including what appear to be routing or filing codes and dates, along with numbers like "381" and "250" in the margins. 715, 917, 874], "text_content": "RACIAL INT SECT.\n"}, {"box_2d": [898, 112, 931, 259], "text_content": "(4)\nWHW:cmh\n"}, {"box_2d": [926, 853, 962, 938], "text_content": "252\n"}, {"box_2d": [928, 228, 950, 738], "text_content": "Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan\n"}, {"box_2d": [932, 60, 942, 110], "text_content": "80-1098\n"}, {"box_2d": [943, 67, 950, 104], "text_content": "2015-100\n"} ] ``` COINTELPRO BLACK EXTREMIST PART 08 MAY 1955 EDITION GSA FPMR (CPR) 101-11.0 UNITED STATES VERNMENT Memorandum TO Rkm FROM RO DIRECTOR, FBI SAC, JACKSON (100-1166) (P) SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE RII BLACK EXTREMISTS BUDED 11/7/68 DATE: 11/5/68 s~ Re Bureau letter to Baltimore, 10/21/68. The following information is forwarded to the Bureau regarding observations of the Jackson Division as to how the Chamber of Commerce (national and state) can make a worthwhile contribution within the law enforcement context through its associations and activities among citizens, both black and white, and through businesses in ghetto areas or otherwise. A Chamber of Commerce was primarily an organi- zation organized to favorably improve the image of a particular area or community in order to thereby improve the economic, social, and control well-being of all members of this commmmunity or area and to insure that the community grows and develops to its maximum potential. Black Nationalist extremists seek to show an area in its most unfavorable light and to portray to the Negro the worst aspects of his plight in the ghetto. These extremists continue harping on the areas where the Negro is feeling the poorest and showing the least progress. Ly analyzing the preceding two paragraphs, it appears that generally a Chamber of Commerce tries to promote and take advantage of the positive assets and achievements of an area or community whereas Black Nationalist extremists tend to draw attention to and take advantage of negative aspects of various siticons. f 2-Bureau (RM) 2- Jackson TF:ccs (4) G --- .... NOV 1 1964 Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan 253 JN 100-1166 --- Accordingly, it would seem that the Chambers of Commerce could help to counteract the negative approach of the Black Extremists by showing some of the gains, progress, and assets being undertaken regarding the Negro elements within the Negro community and present elements within the white community attempting to assist the Negro. It is noted that Chambers of Commerce possess various means for promoting and portraying accomplishments of various programs in their various areas. It is felt The page contains typed text with some handwritten annotations and stamps. It appears to be a fragment of a document with the header "CG 157-2009". The main body of text discusses a suggestion for distributing a slogan related to "Panthers are Pinheads" through clandestine mailings to militant groups and "Chicago Negro activists." Handwritten marginalia includes a page number "-2-" at the bottom center and a handwritten number, possibly "251," in the bottom right corner. There is also a bold, handwritten "5." preceding the main text, and a vertical line to the left of the header. This declassified FBI memorandum, dated November 8, 1968, details concerns over "BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS RACIAL MATTERS (BLACK PANTHER PARTY)". The document features a handwritten annotation at the top left, possibly a routing code or stamp indicating "FEC-15". A signature and date stamp "17 NOV 12 1968" are visible towards the bottom right. The bottom of the page contains a form-like structure with handwritten entries like "Bureau (REG)" and "Seattle". Additionally, a printed message "Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan" appears at the very bottom. There are no photographs or depictions of individuals on this page. progress, and assets being undertaken regarding the Negro elements within the Negro community and present elements within the white community attempting to assist the Negro. It is noted that Chambers of Commerce possess various means for promoting and portraying accomplishments of various programs in their various areas. It is felt that several of the following points could be pursued through various mediums available to state and national Chambers of Commerce: 1. Disseminating by various means to ghetto occupants of efforts of local police to cope constructively with law enforcement problems peculiar to ghetto areas; publishing police efforts and successes to effect better public relations with ghetto occupants, to staff ghetto areas with Negro policemen, and to seek rapport with Negro youth groups; publicize various true-to-life situations wherein various policemen properly and professionally handled difficult racial situations in ghetto areas with proper authority, respect, and sensitivity. 2. Publish and/or publicize various Negroes who have obtained entrepreneurships in the ghetto area which have assisted the area and the individual economically and professionally. 3. Publicize various Negro servicemen returning from Vietnam who have obtained good jobs commensurate with their experience and training especially any skills 2 254 JN 100-1166 obtained while in service which assisted them in obtaining this employment on their discharge; thereby enabling them to help themselves in the community as well as to reflect favorably on their military service. 4. Publicizing through promotion type advertising the availability and occupancy of better than average housing available for Negroes in various sections of the community; promoting Negro neighborhood improvement programs or contests whereby awards are given to the best improved neighborhood apartment building, housing unit, etc., thereby hoping to improve the ghetto area and accordingly the community. Additionally, the benefit hopefully would be an improvement in the morale and incentive of the occupants of the winning area or areas. Placing pressure through businessmen on the main community newspapers to give more adequate coverage of Negro activities and accomplishments; this would have a tendency to present Negro elements that are truly a part of the whole community and accepted in this regard. 5. Through various contacts in the white community emphasize to the white community that if a ghetto area exists in their community, it is a throw- back on the community in accordance with the axiom "A chain is as strong as its weakest length"; this could prompt the white community to Through various contacts in the white community emphasize to the white community that if a ghetto area exists in their community, it is a throw- back on the community in accordance with the axiom "A chain is as strong as its weakest length"; this could prompt the white community to assist and actively support Negro efforts to improve their areas thereby im- proving the entire community and further giving evidence to the Negroes that the whites do have an interest in their plight and improvements. 6. Through various contacts in promotional endeavors to periodically press and highlight present, past, and anticipated achievements of various Negroes 3 255 JN 100-1166 and Negro groups in the community; by so doing the Negro again feels a part of the whole community and sees positive actions being taken regarding them in their achievements. 256 FBI Date: 10/29/68 (Type in plaintext or code) Transmit the following in Via ALRTEL REGISTERED MAIL (Priority) TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448006) ATTENTION: DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE FROM: SAC, PHILADELPHIA (157-2371) (P) SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS RACIAL INTELLIGENCE [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Re Detroit letter to Director dated 10/18/68. letter with In connection with relet, it is felt that a signature [REDACTED] at the present time especially since [REDACTED] If letters signed by [REDACTED] were postmarked in Philadelphia, New York authorities might attempt to trace these letters to find [REDACTED]. It is felt that publicity concerning Black Panthers should appear in public media. This can be accomplished by reflecting there is an organization known as "Whites for EX 110 REC-3 [REDACTED] [REDACTED] 100. '. '. ' -378 3 Bureau (100-448006) (RM Detroit (100-34655) (R 1 Philadelphia (157-2371 EMC/JBK (5) 7 C.C. Bishop Approved: [REDACTED] OCT 30 1968 [REDACTED] HU 1988 Special Agent in Charge Sent [REDACTED] [REDACTED] 257 (Rev. 5-22-64) FBI Date: 10/29/68 Transmit the following in (Type in plaintext or code) Via AIRTEL (Priority) TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448006) FROM: SAC, NEWARK (100-49654) (P) SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS RACIAL INTELLIGENCE Re Bureau airtel to Newark, 10/28/68. Enclosed for the Bureau are 12 photographs of LEROI JONES taken 3/22/68. These photographs are an excellent likeness of JONES and show him in his usual dress. 1-8069+ wallench, REC-3 3-Bureau (En-12) (RM) 100-448006-377 2-Newark /sda Special Agent in Charge 21020 GOT SO Sent M Per RACIALIST 258 This declassified FBI memorandum details observations of the Jackson Division regarding the Chamber of Commerce and Black Nationalist extremists. The document features handwritten annotations, including a signature that appears to be "RKM" and a routing code "SAC, JACKSON (100-1166) (P)". There are also various official stamps, such as "DATE: 11/5/68", and some scribbled marginalia and markings that likely indicate attention or action points. Two small, simplified drawings are present: one depicting a man in a suit with a briefcase, and another, a column of figures that may represent data or code. taken 3/22/68. These photographs are an excellent likeness of JONES and show him in his usual dress. 1-8069+ wallench, REC-3 3-Bureau (En-12) (RM) 100-448006-377 2-Newark /sda Special Agent in Charge 21020 GOT SO Sent M Per RACIALIST 258 The page displays a typed historical document containing text and handwritten marginalia. The document is identified by a header "JN 100-1166" and is marked with what appears to be a printed number "2" at the bottom center. Handwritten in blue ink in the lower right corner is "254". There are no photographs, forms, surveillance logs, or explicit visual evidence of surveillance methods visible on this particular page. The primary visual elements are the typed text and the handwritten number. The image provided is a scanned page from a document. It contains typewritten text, along with a few visual elements. No photographs, forms with filled-in fields, wiretap logs, or surveillance schedules are visible. There are some handwritten annotations, including a numbering at the top left that appears to be "JN 100-1166," and a larger number "3" centered at the bottom, potentially indicating a page number. In the bottom right corner, a handwritten number "255" is present, possibly a page count or reference number. The top corners contain faint graphical elements that appear to be stylized circular shapes. Several areas of the page exhibit speckling and degradation, typical of older scan quality, but no specific redactions indicating censored information are obvious. The document is a single page of typewritten text with some handwritten annotations and official markings. The text discusses "Negro groups in the community" and their sense of belonging. There are no photographs, forms, or surveillance logs visible. The page features a routing code or identifier "JN 100-1166" near the top left. Handwritten markings include a number "4" with a line underneath, located in the middle right of the page, and a handwritten number "256" in the bottom right corner, likely a page number. There are also dark circular marks at the top, possibly from a binder or hole punch. This page is a heavily annotated FBI memo, likely from the COINTELPRO operation. It features handwritten notes, routing stamps, and a significant number of blacked-out redactions obscuring sensitive information. A key visual element is the presence of an "EX" stamp, possibly indicating an exhibit number or classification. The document also shows a routing code "REC-3" with handwritten numbers and a date, indicating its administrative flow within the Bureau. The visual presence of these annotations and redactions strongly suggests an ongoing investigation with classified details. The document is a declassified FBI report, likely an internal memo or dispatch. It contains official stamps and routing information. Handwritten notes and annotations are present, including a series of numbers and codes, as well as a signature in the lower right corner. There are no visible photographs or illustrations on this page, but there are several redacted areas indicating sensitive information that has been blacked out. The document appears to be an administrative or operational record rather than a report with visual evidence of surveillance activities.