Cointelpro New Left Albany Part 01 Final

FOIPA COVER SHEET FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PRIVACY ACTS SUBJECT: (COINTELPRO) NEW LEFT ALBANY DIVISION 100-449698-1 FREEDOM INFORMATION ACT FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION --- OCR Start --- { NOTICE THE BEST COPIES OBTAINABLE ARE INCLUDED IN THE REPRODUCTION OF THE FILE. PAGES INCLUDED THAT ARE BLURRED, LIGHT OR OTHERWISE DIFFICULT TO READ ARE THE RESULT OF THE CONDITION AND OR COLOR OF THE ORIGINALS PROVIDED. THESE ARE THE BEST COPIES AVAILABLE. --- OCR End --- C SAC, Albany Director, FBI (100-449698) COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM INTERNAL SECURITY DISRUPTION OF THE NEW LEFT (COINTELPRO - NEW LEFT) ReBulet 5/10/68. 4/8/71 1 Mr. J.J. Casper 1 Mr. W.C. Sullivan Mr. W.M. Felt [REDACTED] Referenced letter instructed that each office submit to the Bureau every 90 days a status letter commenting on pending and potential counterintelligence action and on tangible results achieved under this program. Effective immediately, these 90-day status letters will no longer be required and should be discontinued. You must, however, continue aggressive and imaginative participation in this program and assure that we take full advantage of opportunities for counterintelligence. Specific Bureau approval will continue to be required for every counterintelligence action contemplated. The Bureau will closely follow your efforts and accomplishments in this vital area. 2 - All Offices EX 101 REC 17.10 14767-1-1 12 APR 13 1971 HM: sac (12") NOTE: See memorandum to [REDACTED] dated 4/6/71, captioned as above and prepared by HM:sac [REDACTED] MAILED 2 AFRO CZ/ FBI T Tolson Sullivan Molir Bishop Hirasan. C.D. Callahan Casper Conrad Dalbey Felt Gale Rosen Tavel Saiters Soyars Tele. Room Holmes Gandy 54 APR 19 1971 MAIL ROOM☑ TELETYPE UNIT <di!! Wel file If you can provide the original image, I will transcribe all the text visible on the page. I will include body text, stamps, classifications, handwritten annotations, form fields, headers, footers, and document IDs. I will use [REDACTED] for blacked-out areas and [ILLEGIBLE] for unreadable text, while preserving the approximate layout. OPTIONAL PORM NO. 10 MAY 1958 EDITION BSA PPMR (2 CFR) 81-L5 UNITED STATES GOV ZENT Memorandum TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (100-449698) FROM : SAC, ALBANY (100-20205) (P) SUBJECT: COINTELPRO) NEW LEFT Re Albany letter to Bureau, 10/30/70. The following summarizes the captioned program at the present time within the Albany Division: 1. POTENTIAL COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ACTION Per referenced communication, Albany is closely following the various programs at the several colleges and universities within this territory in order to determine The page is a cover sheet for a declassified FBI document. It includes the heading "FOIPA COVER SHEET" in the upper left corner. Prominently displayed are the words "FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PRIVACY ACTS," followed by "SUBJECT: (COINTELPRO)," "NEW LEFT," and "ALBANY DIVISION." A file or case number, "100-449698-1," is also visible. In the lower half of the page, there is a circular emblem with the words "FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT" around it, featuring stylized American flag elements and a star. Finally, the bottom of the page reads "FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION." There are no photographs, handwritten notes, stamps, forms, logs, charts, or redactions visible on this page. This page contains a boilerplate notice, not evidence of surveillance. It is text-only, with no images, annotations, stamps, or forms. There are no redactions visible on the page. The notice states that the best available copies are included in the reproduction, and pages that are blurred, light, or difficult to read are due to the condition of the originals. COINTELPRO) NEW LEFT Re Albany letter to Bureau, 10/30/70. The following summarizes the captioned program at the present time within the Albany Division: 1. POTENTIAL COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ACTION Per referenced communication, Albany is closely following the various programs at the several colleges and universities within this territory in order to determine the speakers and activities held, and the financing thereof. It is contemplated that should student funds be used which appears to be contrary to the current ruling on the use of these funds, a suggestion will be made to the Bureau to institute appropriate action designed to embarrass the organization and/ institution involved and thus preclude future activity of this type. 2. PENDING COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ACTION At the present time, there is little or no New Left activity within the Albany Division and therefore, the potential for counterintelligence at this time is small. There is no pending counterintelligence action in this Division. 3. TANGIBLE RESULTS EX REC-10 / There are no tangible results to report at this time, which, fact is attributable to the almost complete lack of New Left activity within this Division. Investigative personnel CC: 2-Bureau (RM) 2-Albany FJW:pas (4) DATE: 12/22/70 [HANDWRITTEN: WHAPTC] [HANDWRITTEN: 17] 22 DEC 28 1970 [HANDWRITTEN: [ILLEGIBLE]] Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan C AL 100-20205 have been continually advised and will remain alert to the importance of this program. """ -2- OPTIONAL FORM NO. MAY 1982 EDITION SSA FPMR (B CPR) 11–1LA UNITED STATES GOV ENT Memoranaum TO : Director, FBI (100-449698) DATE: 10/30/70 FROM: SAC, Albany (100-20205) (P) SUBJECT: COINTELPRO NEW LEFT Re Albany letter to Bureau dated 8/14/70 and Albany letter to Bureau dated 9/14/70. The following summarizes the captioned program at the present time within the Albany Division. 1. POTENTIAL COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ACTION In referenced letter the Bureau was advised of the then pending legal action against the University of New York at Albany regarding the use of student funds in support of the student strike activities in the spring of 1970. This court action has terminated and at the present time the Board of Trustees for the University will need to approve the expenditures of these funds and it will no longer be entirely a student function as to their use. 2. PENDING COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ACTION Currently within the Albany Division there is very little New Left activity and therefore the potential for counterintelligence at this time The document is a one-page FBI memorandum with a date stamp of "12 APR 13 1971". The header indicates it is from "SAC, Albany" to the "Director, FBI". The subject is "COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM INTERNAL SECURITY DISRUPTION OF THE NEW LEFT (COINTELPRO - NEW LEFT)". There are handwritten annotations throughout the document, including check marks, scribbled notes, names, and potentially redactions represented by blacked-out areas. One section includes a form with fields for various individuals' names, with some entries present. Another stamp notes "MAILED 2 AFRO / FBI" with a date of "54 APR 19 1971". The overall impression is a heavily annotated internal FBI communication document. the University will need to approve the expenditures of these funds and it will no longer be entirely a student function as to their use. 2. PENDING COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ACTION Currently within the Albany Division there is very little New Left activity and therefore the potential for counterintelligence at this time is small. There is no pending counterintelligence action in this Division at the current time. 3. TANGIBLE RESULTS EX-11 DEC-52/0:1-4. -1-16 There are no tangible results to report at this time, however, this matter is receiving continued attention and Agent personnel in the Albany Division are continually reminded of the importance of this program. ② - Bureau (RM) 2 - Albany FJW:pak 6 OV(4)1970Y 18 NOV 3 1970 Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan INJ/SEC OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY HER EDITION GSA FPMR ( (CPR) 101-11.8 UNITED STATES GOVER MENT Memorandum TO LE DIRECTOR, FBI (100-449698) FROM, : SAC, ALBANY (100-20205) (P) DATE: 8/14/70 SUBJECT: COINTELPRO - NEW LEFT Re Albany letter to Bureau dated, 6/30/70. The following summarizes the captioned program'at the present time within the Albany Division: 1. POTENTIAL COUNTER INTELLIGENCE ACTION In referenced letter the Bureau was advised that State University of New York at Albany was involved in legal action whereby several students were contesting the use of student activity funds to support and per- petuate the student strike activities. It was determined on 8/12/70, that an injunction had been issued staying the use of student funds for this purpose and a hearing is scheduled to be held for a final determination in this matter on 8/14/70. This will be closely followed and if a counterintelligence potential is observed relative to this, it will be suggested to the Bureau. 2. PENDING COUNTER INTELLIGENCE ACTION At the present time, there is no New Left activity in the Albany Division, and with the exception of the aforementioned legal proceedings, there appears to be no potential for counterintelligence at this time. It is felt that anonymous letters to the local newspaper could possibly be in order if the students pressing the action against the University are not successful. g 2- Bureau (RM) 2- Albany FJW:lew (4) 79 REC 38 EX-105 15 AUG 17 1970 INT. SEC. Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan 15 C AL 100-20205 3. TANGIBLE RESULTS There are no tangible results to report at this time. However, University are not successful. g 2- Bureau (RM) 2- Albany FJW:lew (4) 79 REC 38 EX-105 15 AUG 17 1970 INT. SEC. Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan 15 C AL 100-20205 3. TANGIBLE RESULTS There are no tangible results to report at this time. However, this matter is continually brought to the attention of investigative personnel of this office in an effort to foment constructive thought in this particular regard. -2- OPTIONAL FORM NO. MAY 1959 EDITION SA FPMR (5- CPR) 181-115 UNITED STATES G. REMENT Memorandum TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (100-449698) DATE: 6/30/70 Apr : SAC, ALBANY (100-20205) (P) SUBJECT: COINTELPRO - NEW LEFT Re Albany letter to Bureau, 4/30/70. The following summarizes the captioned progam at present within the Albany Division: 1. POTENTIAL COUNTER INTELLIGENCE ACTION As set forth in referenced letter to Bureau, financial support for New Left groups within the Albany Division was a matter of considerable concern and a potential target for counterintelligence work. Since last reported it should be noted that a civil suit has been brought against the State University of New York at Albany by individual students, wherein it is alleged that student funds were misused but allowed to be spent for perpetuation of the student strike activities at the university during the months of 5/70. It is further alleged that the university was remiss in allowing funds to be channeled for this particular type activity. The matter received considerable local publicity and the suit, itself, received considerable support/'in this area. This matter will be closely followed and if a counterintelligence potential is noted it will be brought to the attention of the Bureau, and recommendations made for implementation of the program at this time. 2. PENDING COUNTER INTELLIGENCE ACTION It is felt that the aforementioned legal action in the Albany area may well present a counterintelligence potential and it will be followed with this in mind. With the school recess for the summer months activity on the New (2-Bureau (RM) 1 -7.2 RX-117 2- Albany FJW:dap 67 JUL 8 1970 RESEARCH SECTION JL1'5 1970 Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan AL 100-20205 Left front is at a low ebb. Opportunities for counter- intelligence work at this time are believed to be minimal. 3. TANGIBLE RESULTS There are no tangible results to report at this time, however, every effort will be made to This is a black and white, scanned document. It has a printed header and footer, with typed text in the middle. There is a handwritten inscription at the bottom right that reads "NEW LEFT". There are also some official stamps that are difficult to read due to the quality of the scan, but one appears to be a date stamp that includes the year "1971". More subtle handwritten notations are scattered throughout the document, some of which appear to be initials or code numbers. The document also contains a decorative image at the bottom left, possibly a silhouette of a soldier. There are no photographs or wiretap logs present on this page. This declassified FBI memorandum, dated December 22, 1970, details counterintelligence efforts related to "New Left" activities within the Albany Division. Visually, the page features official letterhead, typed text, and several handwritten annotations. Notably, there are no photographs or visual evidence of surveillance methods. The document includes a handwritten notation in the upper right that appears to be a routing code or initials ("WHAPTC"). There are also handwritten marks and possibly an inspector's stamp with a date ("22 DEC 28 1970") near the bottom right. Some text at the bottom references purchasing U.S. Savings Bonds. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan AL 100-20205 Left front is at a low ebb. Opportunities for counter- intelligence work at this time are believed to be minimal. 3. 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Pending Counterintelligence Action It is felt that as much ad publicity and development of public sentiment with respect to New Left activities especially in view of the recent bombings resulting in loss of life and great property damage, would be of benefit. 3. Tangible Results At this time, there are no tangible results to report, however, it is hoped implementation of a letter writing campaign will be authorized Ly the Bureau. -2- --- OCR Start --- OPTIONAL FORM NO. 19 MAY 195R EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CPR) BN-1LB UNITED STATES GOVE MENT Memorandum TO : DLTECTOR, FBI (100-4:9698). SAC, ALBANY (100-20205) (P) DATE: 2/26/70 SUBJ: COINTELPRO - NEW LEFT Re Albany letter to Bureau, 12/11/69. The following summarizes the captioned program at present within the Albany Division: 1. Potential Counterintelligence Action Efforts continue to develop information of pertinence regarding financial support of SDS members at the local colleges and universities in order to bring their attention to those funding them. To date no instances have been developed. SDS activities have centered in Ithaca, N.Y., and in particular at Cornell University. At this school, the SDS is badly factionalized and in recent weeks has shown very little activity. With the trial of the Chicago Seven, local newspapers and television have given coverage to the New Left and SDS and have presented stories of the factionalism as well as the individuals involved in the organization. Continuous presentation of the accounts regarding the trial and the individuals being tried with special emphasis on their complete disrespect for law and order and their (2-Dureau (RM) 2-Albany FJW:gab This document is a typed page with some visual artifacts. There are two circular ink stains at the top, one with a black fill and the other lighter. The text "AL 100-20205 have been continually advised and will remain alert to the importance of this program." is visible. Additionally, there is a handwritten page number "-2-" at the bottom center of the page. There are also some faint speckles of ink scattered throughout the document, along with a vertical black bar on the right side of the page, as well as some faint horizontal lines at the bottom. The overall impression is of a scanned document with some blemishes and a clear page number. New Left and SDS and have presented stories of the factionalism as well as the individuals involved in the organization. Continuous presentation of the accounts regarding the trial and the individuals being tried with special emphasis on their complete disrespect for law and order and their (2-Dureau (RM) 2-Albany FJW:gab (4) ; EX-114 REC 9 M2 19/0 1970 15204 MAR 9. Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan RESEARCH SECTION --- OCR End --- AL 100-20205 militant activity during their trial has helped to show them in their true light and the organization they represent as well. It is felt that the news coverage has been positive with respect to the adverse effect it has had on SDS. 2. Pending Counterintelligence Action In view of the inactivity of both SDS and the BPP within the Albany Division, and the apparent disenchantment with these organizations of the public in general, it is felt that further publicity of a national nature regarding the leaders and their attitudes and background can be of great value to further widen the rift and promote disrespect and dissension in the rank and file. 3. Tangible Results There are no tangible results to report at this time. -2- OPTIONAL FORM NO. 0 MAY 1954 EDITION GSA PPMR (6 CFR) NH-H.8 UNITED STATES G. S. MENT Memorandum TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (100-449698) FROM : SAC, ALBANY (100-20205) (P) SUBJECT: COINTELPRO - NEW LEFT DATE: 12/11/69 The following information is submitted concerning the status of this program within this division: 1. Potential Counterintelligence Action Bureau airtel, 9/8/69, instructed that appropriate informants should be selected in both SDS and the BPP for the purpose of widening the rift that has developed between these organizations. Due to the fact that the BPP has only limited activity within this division with this being in Albany, New York, there were no appropriate informants available for this purpose. Continuing efforts have been made to develop information relative to active SDS members who might have state scholarships so that this in- formation could be brought to the attention of state authorities; however, no instances of this have been developed. The factional disputes within SDS, as far as this division is concerned, have centered in SDS at Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, where four factions have developed. The local press has devoted several articles to such factionalism. Be- cause of this divisive situation, This page is a typed memorandum from the FBI's COINTELPRO program, dated October 30, 1970. It summarizes potential and ongoing counterintelligence actions related to the "New Left" in the Albany Division. Handwritten notes, including initials and a signature, appear in the upper right corner, alongside several official stamps indicating routing and processing. A large, circled handwritten note in the lower left corner contains numerical and alphabetic identifiers, and a postage-style stamp depicts a soldier. There are no photographs or explicit depictions of surveillance methods visible on this page. This document is a memorandum from the FBI's Albany division dated August 14, 1970, concerning "COINTELPRO - NEW LEFT." It describes potential and pending counterintelligence actions related to student activities at the State University of New York at Albany. Visually, the document includes a handwritten signature on the right side of the page, an official stamp with "INT. SEC." and a date inscription of "15 AUG 17 1970" towards the bottom right, and other small annotations and stamps throughout. There are no photographs or explicit visual evidence of surveillance methods present. no instances of this have been developed. The factional disputes within SDS, as far as this division is concerned, have centered in SDS at Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, where four factions have developed. The local press has devoted several articles to such factionalism. Be- cause of this divisive situation, Cornell SDS has not been as active this school year as in the past, and it is believed that emphasizing this factional split quite probably can do as much to weaken SDS as any other action. (2- Bureau 2- Albany PFM:lew (4) REC 5 DEC 12 1969 DEC 19 1969 Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan AL 100-20205 2. Pending Counterintelligence Action It is believed that extensive publicity should be given to the factionalism within SDS. With this in mind, it is suggested that the Bureau prepare material concerning this factionalism so that this material can be furnished on a selective and discreet , basis to press contacts within this division. 3. Tangible Results There are no tangible results to report at this time. -2- FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64) FBI Date: 8/26/69 Transmit the following in AIRTEL AIRMAIL (Type in plaintext or code) (Priority) Via TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (100-449698) FROM: SAC, ALBANY (100-20205) (P) RE: COINTELPRO - NEW LEFT ReBuairtel 8/20/69. Due to the lack of Black Panther Party activity within this Division and of any instances of BPP - SDS alliances, there does not appear to be any suggested counter- intelligence measures available to exploit the break in relationships between the BPP and the SDS. 2-Bureau (RM) 2-Albany PFM:ad (4) REC-23 AUG 27 1969 INS SEC. CC 200 54 SFD * 1 1969 Approved: Special Agent in Charge Sent M Per 1937-999-2 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1968 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-15.6 GOVERNMENT Memorandum TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (100-449698) FROM : SAC, ALBANY (100-20205) (P) DATE: 8/18/69 SUBJECT: COINTELPRO - NEW LEFT The following information is submitted concerning the status of this program in this field division: 1. Potential Counterintelligence Action Efforts have been made to develop substantial information, which would tie in student activists with narcotics use and sale so that such activity could be used to discredit the parties involved; however, no subjects of active investigation or interest have been arrested in any of the recent narcotic raids in this division. Efforts have also been made to determine if any of the leading This page visually consists of typed text on what appears to be a declassified document. There are no photographs, handwritten annotations, or official stamps visible. The text includes a document identifier "AL 100-20205" and a section heading "3. TANGIBLE RESULTS" followed by a paragraph discussing a lack of tangible results and ongoing efforts to bring matters to the attention of investigative personnel. The bottom of the page contains a page number "-2-". The image shows evidence of some smudging and speckling consistent with age and the declassification process, but no specific redactions, surveillance logs, or operational charts are identifiable. with narcotics use and sale so that such activity could be used to discredit the parties involved; however, no subjects of active investigation or interest have been arrested in any of the recent narcotic raids in this division. Efforts have also been made to determine if any of the leading student activists are in receipt of state scholarships so that this information could be made available to appropriate authorities. It has been found, however, that in most schools this scholarship information is no longer available for release, and, to date, no instances of scholarship aid to these students have been developed. With the factional dispute that has developed within SDS, every effort will be made to take advantage of the relationships that have developed between the National Office faction and the PLP faction. In this regard, by letter dated 6/26/69, Albany brought to the attention of the Bureau the June, 1969, issue of "The Campaigner", a publication of the National Caucus of the SDS Labor Committee, which contained an editorial that was severely critical of the role of SDS in fomenting 2 - Bureau(X) 2 - Albany PFM:nts (4) AUG 21 1969 REC 70 ST-113 IND FEC. 1 AUG 28'1969 2/8/ Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan 7000-105 AL 100-20205 students riots and the destruction of university properties. It was suggested that this material be made available by the Bureau to national news media sources. Several SDS members from this area were arrested by the Cameron County Sheriff's Office, Brownsville, Texas, on 4/1/69, at South Padre Island for swimming in the nude, after having attended the SDS National Council meetingin Austin. It was hoped that the details of this arrest could possibly result in the embarrassment of, not only the subjects involved, but also SDS itself. However, local newspapers carried accounts of these arrests with no apparent consternation of any of those involved. 2. Pending Counterintelligence Action There is no specific potential action pending at this time. 3. Tangible Results It is believed that the national publicity that has been given to SDS, such as SDS plans to infiltrate labor this summer, the factional dispute that evolved in the National Convention in June, and facts that depict SDS as an anarchistic and revolutionary organization, has been successful in awakening the American public to the dangers presented to our democratic institutions by this group, and it would This FBI memorandum, dated June 30, 1970, discusses potential counterintelligence actions related to the New Left in Albany. The document itself is a form with typed text, but it includes several handwritten annotations and official stamps. There are some dark, circular marks that could be ink blots or part of an official seal. Additionally, there are handwritten notations indicating file or case numbers and initials, as well as a stamp that reads "RESEARCH SECTION." A partially visible stamp at the bottom right also indicates "July 8 1970" and a directive to "Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan." There is a small, faint drawing of a person in a hat on the left side of the page. plans to infiltrate labor this summer, the factional dispute that evolved in the National Convention in June, and facts that depict SDS as an anarchistic and revolutionary organization, has been successful in awakening the American public to the dangers presented to our democratic institutions by this group, and it would seem that continued efforts to keep the public informed can serve as a strong counterintelligence measure. - 2* - OPTIONAL