Cointelpro Black Extremist Part 14

This page is a cover sheet for a declassified FBI document. It centrally features a circular black and white seal containing stars and what appears to be an American flag motif, with the words "FREEDOM INFORMATION ACT" printed within it. Bold black text across the page indicates the document's classification as a "FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PRIVACY ACTS" record, specifically detailing "SUBJECT: (COINTELPRO) BLACK EXTREMIST" and "SECTION 9". The document is also identified by the number "100-448006" and displays "FOIPA COVER SHEET" at the top and "FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION" at the bottom. There are no photographs, handwritten notes, stamps, forms, logs, or any other visual evidence of surveillance methods or informant communications. FOIPA COVER SHEET FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND 1 PRIVACY ACTS SUBJECT: (COINTELPRO) BLACK EXTREMIST 100-448006 SECTION 9 FREEDOM INFORMATION ACT FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION THE BEST COPY OBTAINABLE IS INCLUDED IN THE. REPRODUCTION OF THESE DOCUMENTS. PAGES INCLUDED THAT ARE BLURRED, LIGHT, OR OTHERWISE DIFFICULT TO READ ARE THE RESULT OF THE CONDITION OF THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENT. NO BETTER COPY CAN BE REPRODUCED. --- OCR Start --- OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION BIA Pbal 14 CRD 101-114 UNITED STATES G ERNMENT Memorandum DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448006) FROM SAC, BUFFALO (157-746) (P) CONVEKTIAL SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS RM - BPP Re Buffalo letter to Bureau, 4/28/69; and Bureau letter to San Fransicso, 4/23/69. b7D b7D b1 APPROPRIAT FIELD OFFICES ADVISED BY ROUTING SLIP(8) OF DATE pd xu NY 2 - Bureau (RM) CONDOMITIAL 2 - Buffalo ROCK 06-915 Classified By 2047 REC-85 100-448006 Exempt from CDS: Cpt. 9-2 Dots of Declassification Indefinit IA 25 MAY 14 1969 DIA RACIAL INT. SECT. Y214969 S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan Motion 810 50 --- OCR End --- BU-157-746 [REDACTED] bl (c) Based on lack of activity on the part of the leaders of the BPP, against whom a planned counterintelligence project can be directed, no opportunity has presented itself to implement a counterintelligence program. Concerning information set out in referenced Bureau letter, based on the situation in Rochester, it is felt at the present time it would have no effect on the function of the BPP in this location. It is felt, however, that any opportunity to discredit leaders of the BPP would cause dissatisfaction among its membership. The situation in Rochester is currently such that there is no active BPP organization, and it does not present any threat of becoming a formidable organization. The organi- zation, since it was formed in the fall of 1968, when it had far more appeal in the Negro community, has since lost much of this appeal. It has done nothing tangible to forward the aims of the BPP. Buffalo will continue to follow the matter closely and keep the Bureau advised of its activity. CONFIDENTIAL - 2 - [ILLEGIBLE MARKS] GSA PPIER (CPE) - UNITED STATES CORNMENT Memorandum TO: Director, FBI (100-448006) FROM : SAC, New Haven (157-785) (P) SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM BLACK NATIONALIST-HATE GROUPS RACIAL INTELLIGENCE DATE: 5/12/69 GIU suffe Re New Haven letter to Bureau, 4/28/69. the Bureau advised of its activity. CONFIDENTIAL - 2 - [ILLEGIBLE MARKS] GSA PPIER (CPE) - UNITED STATES CORNMENT Memorandum TO: Director, FBI (100-448006) FROM : SAC, New Haven (157-785) (P) SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM BLACK NATIONALIST-HATE GROUPS RACIAL INTELLIGENCE DATE: 5/12/69 GIU suffe Re New Haven letter to Bureau, 4/28/69. 1. Operations Under Consideration: Relet pointed out recent developments which suggested a rift within the Connecticut Chapter of the Black Panther Party (BPP). Local informant coverage to date has failed to note the presence of hard feelings between [REDACTED] and [REDACTED]. It is felt, however, that there is a definite jealousy on the part of [REDACTED] and a resentment on [REDACTED] part to the fact that [REDACTED] has sent to Connecticut to establish a Chapter among [REDACTED]. The play for recognition on the part may be seen in the fact that [REDACTED] who made the press releases for the May 1, 1969, Free Huey demonstrations held at New Haven, Hartford and New London, Conn. The Overt activity on the part of [REDACTED] as well as the information provided [REDACTED] confirms the possibility that counterintelligence action at this time may be appropriate. Bureau permission is requested to make an anonymous telephone call from New Haven to National BPP Headquarters identifying the caller as a friend of [REDACTED] and alleging that [REDACTED] has been degrading [REDACTED], causing internal dissent in the State Chapter, not listening to the needs of the local negro population, and probably siphoning off party funds for his personal use. This action will not cause any immediate disciplinary action being taken against [REDACTED]. It will, however, add fuel to the fire of dissent that is apparently present. This telephone call will be made by [REDACTED] (2-Bureau 1-San Francisco (info) 1-New Haven LWH/lrf (4) REGISTERED MAIL 110 -- REC 18 25 MAY 1,3 1:69 Mario RACUT. SERT. Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan ROUTE IN ENVELOPE EX-116 SAC, Cincinnati (100-16921) 6-3-69 REC- 134 Director, FBI (100-448006)-914 COUNTER INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM BLACK NATIONALIST-HATE GROUPS RACIAL INTELLIGENCE BLACK PANTHER PARTY (BPP) Reurlet 5-12-69. Relet requested permission to interview Cincinnati Should refer to Section 87D of the Manual of Instructions concerning interviews of extremist leaders and accordingly submit form FD-336 to request permission to interview subject under [REDACTED] case caption. JAM: SC (5) NOTE: Cincinnati requested permission to interview a BPP leader under the counterintelligence program caption. We are instructing This page contains text arranged in a centered, bold font, typical of a memo or notification. There are no photographs, handwritten annotations, official stamps, forms, or wiretap logs visible. There are no redactions present, and no visual evidence of surveillance methods, informant communications, or targeting directives is apparent. The page appears to be solely informational text. Should refer to Section 87D of the Manual of Instructions concerning interviews of extremist leaders and accordingly submit form FD-336 to request permission to interview subject under [REDACTED] case caption. JAM: SC (5) NOTE: Cincinnati requested permission to interview a BPP leader under the counterintelligence program caption. We are instructing them to refer to the Manual of Instructions and resubmit their request utilizing the proper form. MAILED 24 JUN 3-1969 COMM-FBI Taisce DeLooch Mohr Bishop Casper Callaben Caered Felt Gale [ILLEGIBLE] [ILLEGIBLE] JUN 5 1969 TELETYPE UNIT [ILLEGIBLE] [ILLEGIBLE] 3. MAT IN? EDITION UNITED STATES GOORNMENT Memorandum TO DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448006) DATE: 5/12/69 FROM SAC, CINCINΝΑΤΙ (100-16921) (P) SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM BLACK NATIONALISTS - HATE GROUPS RACIAL MATTERS - BLACK PANTHER PARTY (BPP) DET CT JAMIL 6-3-69 Re Bureau letter to San Francisco dated 4/25/69. The referred to in referenced letter is identical with [REDACTED] which cants itself the Black Panther Party [REDACTED] cis also A LHM is presently in dictation regarding [REDACTED] and a LHM will be prepared on [REDACTED] in the near future. [REDACTED], has advised that will talk to police officers although the information he furnished to the police has not been of any value. [REDACTED] lso has advised that is definitely not an although he suspects that he may be an informant of some individual police officer in the department. He said that his reason for believing this is that [REDACTED] was released very quickly after a recent arrest even though there were other warrants outstanding against him. [REDACTED] has also advised that he has taken certain disruptive tactics against the Black Panther group, such as very close survellance by members of his unit on an around the clock basis and whestad bof the officers on his unit talk to any member of this group, they will be asked about the BPP... He believes that this has been one of the reasons for the recent decline in activity of the BPP. REC 271/05 448006 - 9/14 In view of the above, it is believed that the best counterintelligence measure to be taken by the Bureau would be to interview [REDACTED] regarding his activity with the BPP. Accordingly, Bureau authority is requested to RACINT interview him. 2- Bureau (RM) 1 - Sa [REDACTED] 5-Cincinnat [REDACTED] 100-16921 [REDACTED] 157-2346 (BLACK PANTHER PARIYARTI ROUTE IR SUNVELOPE SAC, Kansas City (100-1248) Director, FBI (100-448006) COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE This document is a black and white memorandum with several handwritten annotations and official stamps. The header indicates it is a "Memorandum" from the "UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT." There are numerous redaction boxes covering significant portions of the text, obscuring most of the body content. Handwritten notes appear in various places, including checkmarks, a signature-like mark on the left, and lines of text with labels such as "pd" and "qu" in the upper right. Official stamps include "CONFIDENTIAL," date stamps like "5/12/69," and routing information. A classification notice at the bottom indicates it was "Classified By 2047" and exempt from "CDS" with a declassification date of "Indefinite." There are no photographs or surveillance logs visible on this page. be to interview [REDACTED] regarding his activity with the BPP. Accordingly, Bureau authority is requested to RACINT interview him. 2- Bureau (RM) 1 - Sa [REDACTED] 5-Cincinnat [REDACTED] 100-16921 [REDACTED] 157-2346 (BLACK PANTHER PARIYARTI ROUTE IR SUNVELOPE SAC, Kansas City (100-1248) Director, FBI (100-448006) COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS RACIAL INTELLIGENCE - BLACK PANTHER PARTY (BPP) ReKClet 4/22/69, captioned "Black Panther Party, Kansas City Division, Racial Matters, and Counterintelligence Program, Black Nationalist - Hate Groups, Racial Intelligence." In order to facilitate handling of counterintelligence requests, Kansas City should forward such requests under the counterintelligence caption. Your suggestion concerning the dissemination of information pertaining to the "Black Panther Party Coloring Book" is being held in abeyance pending the completion of leads set forth in referenced communication. If it can be determined that the BPP is printing these coloring books, a widespread counterintelligence proposal may be more effective than the dissemination requested. 2 - San Francisco (157-801; 157-601) 11:0-44770K-913 JAM:jkb/mms (7) NOTE: TO MAY 114 1969 Kansas City has furnished a vicious pamphlet which onsists of cartoons ostensibly published by the BPP. These artoons can be colored and portray such scenes as the murders of olicemen and other racist scenes. Kansas City suggested that this information be disseminated to friendly and interested membe of the National Association for Advancement of the Colored People in Kansas City. Leads were set out to determine whether BPP lead are publishing these coloring books as a project of National Headquarters. We are not authorizing that office to disseminate this information at this time pending coverage of the leads. If the BPP National Headquarters is producing this book, a larger Counterintelligence proposal will be considered. 99 MAY 161969 ELETYPE UNIT MAILED S MAY 14 1969 COM. FBI Tolson DeLooch Mokr Bishop Casper Callahan Conrad Felt Gale Roses Sellive- Tevel Trotter Tele. Room Holmes 5/14/69 REC-6 --- OCR Start --- CROUTE IN ENVELOPE SAC, New Haven (157-785) 3/28/69 NEC 134 Director, FBI (100-448006) - 912 MAILED 21 MAY 27 1969 COMM-FBI Telson DoLeech Mohr Bishop Casper Callahan Conrad Foll Gele Roese Sullivan Tel Trotter Tele. Room Holmes Candy COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS RACIAL INTELLIGENCE BLACK PANTHER PARTY (BPP) ReNHlet 5/12/69 captioned as above and NHtel 5/21/69 captioned "Black Panther Party, Racial Matters." Referenced letter requested permission to make an anonymous telephone call from New Haven to national BPP headquarters for the purpose of The document appears to be a typed memo, heavily damaged and bearing various marks of its history. A significant portion of the top section features dark, illegible content that is likely a redacted overlay or heavy staining, obscuring any potential images or text. To the left, a handwritten annotation "bl" is visible, alongside a printed identifier "BU-157-746". A prominent "X" mark is drawn over a section of text near the top right, with partial illegible text beneath it that might be "CONFIDENTIAL". Additionally, a stamp or marking of "CONFIDENTIAL" is present near the bottom center, also with an "X" through it. At the bottom right, a handwritten character resembling a "J" is present. The page number "-2-" is centered at the bottom. The document also has a heavily textured and somewhat torn appearance, with visible specks and lines that could be from the original paper, the copying process, or subsequent handling. This page is a memorandum from the FBI, dated May 12, 1969. It contains several handwritten annotations in the margins and across the text, many of which appear to be deletions or additions by a field agent. There are also official stamps, including "REGISTERED MAIL," and a handwritten "REC 18." A section of the document is heavily redacted, obscuring significant portions of the text, and a signature also appears to be partially redacted. To the right of the main text, there's a handwritten note with a signature and a stamp that reads "25 MAY 13:69". A small illustration of a figure is present on the lower left side of the page. Holmes Candy COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS RACIAL INTELLIGENCE BLACK PANTHER PARTY (BPP) ReNHlet 5/12/69 captioned as above and NHtel 5/21/69 captioned "Black Panther Party, Racial Matters." Referenced letter requested permission to make an anonymous telephone call from New Haven to national BPP headquarters for the purpose of disrupting and causing internal dissent within the Connecticut Chapter of the BPP. In view of recent events taking place within the BPP in New Haven as set forth in referenced teletype 5/21/69, it is presumed that New Haven no longer desires Bureau permission to make the anonymous telephone call. If this is not so, you should resubmit your request. New Haven should remain alert for counterintelligence opportunities arising out of the murder of [REDACTED] bearing in mind that this matter will obviously go to trial in the State of Connecticut. Take no specific action without prior Bureau authority. 1 - San Francisco (157-601) JAM:ra (5) NOTE: On 5/21/69 New Haven advised that a BPP member from New York had been murdered by BPP members from Connecticut. Prior to that, New Haven had requested permission to make an anonymous telephone call in an effort to cause internal dissent between the state chapter and national headquarters. We are advising them that in view of the happenings, they may not wish to obtain authority to make such a call. In addition, we are advising them remain alert for specific counterintelligence opportunities arisin out of this murder. 9/11 6 55 JUN 23 1969 TELETYPE UNIT --- OCR End --- NH 157-785 2. Operations Being Effected: This office is continuing to Furnish open source information to [REDACTED] with public source data concerning the Black Nationalist Movement in Connecticut. 3. Tangible Results: Nothing further to add since last letter. 4. Developments of CI Interest: At the "Free Huey" demonstra- tion held in New Haven, Conn., [REDACTED] informed the assembly that the "pig" had "bugged the telephone that they were using and maintaining a constant surveillance of all Panther leaders. [REDACTED] and that department is not maintaining a surveillance of BPP leaders. Fixed surveillances are utilized by that department on those instances where large numbers of Panthers are known to be expected. It is felt that [REDACTED] UNITED STATES COINNMENT Memorandum TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448006) DATE: 5/12/69 FROM : SAC, BALTIMORE . (157-2520) [REDACTED] SUBJECT: COUNTER INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS RACIAL INTELLIGENCE (BLACK This page appears to be a routing envelope with official FBI stamps and handwritten annotations. The document is stamped with "ROUTE IN ENVELOPE" and includes routing codes and dates such as "EX-116", "6-3-69", and "MAILED 24 JUN 3-1969". There are multiple redactions, obscuring specific names or information within the text. Handwritten notes and signatures are visible, including a list of names with checkboxes and a signature labeled "glen". This suggests internal FBI communication and processing of information related to the mentioned programs. that department on those instances where large numbers of Panthers are known to be expected. It is felt that [REDACTED] UNITED STATES COINNMENT Memorandum TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448006) DATE: 5/12/69 FROM : SAC, BALTIMORE . (157-2520) [REDACTED] SUBJECT: COUNTER INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS RACIAL INTELLIGENCE (BLACK PANTHER PARTY) Re Baltimore letter to Bureau dated 4/28/59; Bureau letters to Baltimore dated 4/25/69 and 5/1/69. [REDACTED] DATE: (2) - Bureau (REGAL) 1 - Baltimore RJS:Jtk (3) [REDACTED] 17 MAY 13 1969 100-448006-911 RACIAL INT. SECT. [ILLEGIBLE] 5 4 MAY 22 1969 [ILLEGIBLE] 9 Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan SAC, Detroit (157-3214) Director, FBI (100-448006) 5/12/69 C<REDACTED>OUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS RACIAL INTELLIGENCE BLACK PANTHER PARTY (BPP) ReDEairtel and LHM dated 4/16/69, captioned "Black Panther Party, Detroit Division, Racial Matters." A review of referenced LHM discloses that <REDACTED> stated on 4/11/69, that either the national chapter "gets off the Detroit Chapter's back" or he will form another organization. Detroit should review referenced communication and pertinent subsequent information concerning this rift and forward specific proposals for furthering the apparent dissatisfaction between the Detroit Chapter and the national office of the BPP. In your consideration, do not overlook the possibility of bombarding the Detroit Chapter with anonymous communications from the national headquarters. Take no action without specific Bureau approval. 1 - San Francisco (157-601) JAM:rel/ra (5) REC-10 100-441 MAILED 21 MAY 12 1969 COMM-FBI NOTE: We have received information from Detroit indicating a rift between national headquarters and the Detroit Chapter of the BPP. We are instructing Detroit to exploit this situation. Tolson DeLoarh Mohr Bishop Casper Celtiden Cowred Fall Cate Roses Sullivan Tovel Trotter Tele. F Holmes Jindy 6.6MAY 19 1969 MAIL ROOM TELETYPC ONIT <REDACTED> 19 MAY 12 1969 70 UNITED STATES GVERNMENT Memorandum TO DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448006) FROM SAC, ATLANTA (100-7182) (P*) SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS RACIAL INTELLIGENCE (VISUAL AIDS) BUDED: 5/23/69 DATE: 5/8/69 67 Re Bureau airtel to Albany, 4/24/69 The only recent racial disorders in the Atlanta area have been confined to peaceful picketing and demonstration-type marches. No violence as such has erupted, therefore, Atlanta has no photographs or other items desired by the Bureau to depict violence by black extremists to submit. 2 Bureau (RM) Atlanta EUC: pab (3) 1-806 EX-104 REC-127 15 MAY 10 1969 201 RACIAL O MAI-10-10UW 6 MAY 1681989. Savings This page is a declassified FBI memorandum with a heavy use of black redactions, obscuring significant portions of the text. Handwritten marginalia appears in the top right corner. There are no photographs, surveillance charts, or wiretap logs present on this page, but there are official stamps, including "UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT" at the top and a date stamp in the top right corner reading "DATE: 5/12/69". The date "6-3-69" is also handwritten and circled in the bottom left. There is a small, possibly stamped, drawing of a standing figure in the bottom left corner. demonstration-type marches. No violence as such has erupted, therefore, Atlanta has no photographs or other items desired by the Bureau to depict violence by black extremists to submit. 2 Bureau (RM) Atlanta EUC: pab (3) 1-806 EX-104 REC-127 15 MAY 10 1969 201 RACIAL O MAI-10-10UW 6 MAY 1681989. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan POUTE IN ENVELOPE SAC, San Francisco (157-601) 5/13/69 Director, FBI (100-448006) COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS RACIAL INTELLIGENCE BLACK PANTHER PARTY (BPP) ReBulet to Baltimore 5/1/69, captioned as above and SFairtel 4/28/69, captioned "Black Panther Party, Detroit Division, Racial Matters." For information of Detroit, referenced Bulet requested a specific counterintelligence proposal against the BPP "Breakfast For Children Program." Referenced SFairtel points out that the Detroit Chapter had donated $500 to this breakfast program some of which was to be diverted for other use. Detroit should make every effort to obtain public source and other type information which could be utilized in the counterintelligence program. Forward this information to San Francisco for use in the proposal to be submitted by that office. San Francisco should take no action on this proposal without prior authority from the Bureau. 2 Detroit 1 157-3214 MAILED 21 MAY 13 1969 COMM-FBI JAM:rel;sly [6] NOTE: We have previously requested specific proposals to disrupt the BPP breakfast program. Apparently a BPP member in Detroit donated $500 to this program. BPP national head quarters says that most of this money has to be used to pay for "The Black Panther" newspapers for the Detroit Chapter. We are attempting to obtain disseminable information for use in disrupting this program. REC 18 100-447006-906 10 MAY '13 1969 TolBOR DeLooch Mokt Bishop Cosper Catlaban Coared Felt Gale Roses Sullivan Tovel Teotter Tele. Room Holmes 99 MAY 151969 ELETYPE UNT 12 Date: 5/9/69 Transmit the following in (Type in plaintext or code) Via: AIRTEL (Priority) TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (105-165706-10) FROM: SAC, CINCINNATI (157-2346) (P) SUBJECT: BLACK PANTHER PARTY (BPP) RM - BPP SUBMISSION OF INTELLIGENCE DATA ReDuairtel to Albany 11/10/60, Cincinnati airtel to Bureau 4/25/69, San Francisco airtel to Bureau 5/5/69, and Bulet to San Francisco 4/23/69. Cincinnati is continuing to follow BPP activity in Columbus, Ohio. Information received has indicated that a chapter of the BPP has been formed in Columbus, but this group has apparently been inactive since early March, 1969. They lost their headquarters at 1240 Oak Street, and we to San Francisco 4/23/69. Cincinnati is continuing to follow BPP activity in Columbus, Ohio. Information received has indicated that a chapter of the BPP has been formed in Columbus, but this group has apparently been inactive since early March, 1969. They lost their headquarters at 1240 Oak Street, and we have not been able to locate any new headquarters for the group. advised on 4/18/69, that the Columbus group of the der has not received any support from the black community, and this has apparently discouraged the BPP members. S of the Coll indicated MOHONICHIUCd San Francisco airtel an had contacted the Chicago BPP office to inquire about organizing a new BPP chapter in Columbus. (B) - Bureau (RM) (1 - 100-440006, Counterintelligence Program) 7 - Cincinnati (5 - 157-2346) JTF:jus (10) [ILLEGIBLE] 536D 1. NOT RECORDED 78 MAY 17 1969 Approved: [redacted] Special Agent in Charge 5.1 MAY 221969 Sc: M Per 13 ORIGINAL FILED CE 157-2346 Therefore, the possibility exists that the original group has become defunct, and a new BPP is being organizol Ce have opened cases on and all other known members of the group. has done absolutely nothing Er group in Cincinnati. There is no BPP chapter in Cincinnati, and this informant will be aware of the formation of any such chapter if and when it is formed. No information has been received indicating further efforts on the part of [REDACTED] to form a BPP chapter in Steubenville, Ohio. Cincinnati continues to follow organizational activities of the DPP in the Cincinnati Division very closely, and we are opening separate cases on all persons who have any known contact with the DPP in any way. These cases are directed toward determining if the persons are members of the DPP, and have committed any acts which could lead to prosecution according to guidelines set forth in Bureau airtels. All Agents handling BPP matters are familiar with Bureau instructions and San Francisco requests. COMMENTS RE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM Cincinnati has no recommendations re counterintelligence program in connection with BPP chapters at this time as we have no chapters. [REDACTED] has made contact with BPP members in Columbus. He has advised that the BPP has been doing nothing since the DPP moved out of their Oak Street address in Columbus. He was told this period of inactivity has been spent screening a number of undesirable people from the membership. The The document appears to be an internal FBI memorandum related to counterintelligence efforts against the Black Panther Party (BPP). It is a typed document with several handwritten annotations, including a routing number, dates, and a signature. There are also official stamps indicating mailing dates and a possible FBI field office identifier. The document discusses a pamphlet containing cartoons and mentions "leads set out to determine whether BPP lead are publishing these coloring books." Several sections of the text are redacted, indicating sensitive information. The overall visual impression is one of official government communication, with an emphasis on surveillance and information gathering. This document is a COINTELPRO communication, likely a memo or telegram, dated May 28, 1969. It discusses a counterintelligence program targeting the Black Nationalist – Hate Groups, specifically the Black Panther Party (BPP). The document includes handwritten annotations, a header indicating it's "CROUTED IN ENVELOPE," and various official stamps such as "MAILED 21 MAY 27 1969 COMM-FBI," and "55 JUN 23 1969 TELETYPE UNIT." There are also handwritten additions and markings, including a signature and some illegible scribbles in the margins, as well as a black redaction obscuring text in the upper right section. The document appears to be a directive or summary of actions concerning the BPP in New Haven and New York. has made contact with BPP members in Columbus. He has advised that the BPP has been doing nothing since the DPP moved out of their Oak Street address in Columbus. He was told this period of inactivity has been spent screening a number of undesirable people from the membership. The source was not able at that time to obtain the number of persons who had been screened out, but he was told there were many of them. - 2 - 14 CI 157-2346 When and if the Columbus chapter of the CPP is again formed, Cincinnati will consider the situation as set forth in reDuiet 4/23/59, as a potential for counterintellige to disrupt the chapter. A specific counterintelligence proposal concerning Awill be submitted as per instructions contained in Bulet BPP" to San Francisco captioned, "Counterintelligence Program Black Nationalists Hate Groups, Racial Matters (Bufile 100-448006) - 3 - 15 SSAPPMACPR) 01-11.8 UNITED STATES GROCERNMENT Memorandum TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448006) DATE: 5/9/69 FROM: SAC, COLUMBIA (100-324) SUBJECT: COUNTER INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS RACIAL INTELLIGENCE (VISUAL AIDS) Re Bureau airtel to Albany 4/24/69. A review of the Columbia files reveals this Division has no photographs of scenes of racial violence, snipings, attacks on police, arsenals of black extremists or other material on black extremists as requested by the Bureau. In the event any such photographs are obtained in the future, they will be immediately furnished to the Bureau. 2 - Bureau (RM) 1 - Columbia IDL/mg (3) 100-448001-961 REC 2 RACIAN DM 7 MAY 101969 Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan 16 ROUTE IN ENVELOPE BA 5/2/69 Airtel To: SAC, San Francisco (157-601) From: Director, FBI (100-12448) O COUNTER INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM BLACK NATIONALISTS - HATE GROUPS RACIAL INTELLIGENCE (BLACK PANTHER PARTY) (BPP) BUDED: 5/14/69 PERSONAL ATTENTION 1 Mr. G. C. Moore 1 1 1 MAILED 22 4 MAY 2-1969 COMM-FBI: ResFairtel to Director 4/23/69, captioned "Black Panther Party, Boston Division, Racial Matters." A review of referenced communication and the 3/31/69 edition of "The Black Panther" disclosed that the leadership of the BPP and Stokely Carmichael are at odds and therefore, targets for disruptive action. San Francisco should review referenced airtel and publication and thereafter forward to the Bureau a proposed letter expelling Stokely Carmichael from the BPP. This should be in language similar to previously issued expulsion letters. If available, this letter should be prepared on at odds and therefore, targets for disruptive action. San Francisco should review referenced airtel and publication and thereafter forward to the Bureau a proposed letter expelling Stokely Carmichael from the BPP. This should be in language similar to previously issued expulsion letters. If available, this letter should be prepared on official BPP letterhead paper. If you do not have original letterhead, you should forward an original BPP document so that the DPP letterhead can be duplicated at the Bureau. It should include the signatures of the RPP leaders used in previously issued expulsion letters. Include available information as to the makes of typewriters used at BPP headquarters. You should also comment as to available press media, to whom a copy of such a letter could be anony