Cointelpro New Left Houston Part 01 Final

COVER SHEET FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PRIVACY ACTS SUBJECT: (COINTELPRO) NEW LEFT HOUSTON DIVISION 100-449698-19 FREEDOM INFORMATION ACT 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. ```json [ {"box_2d": [15, 124, 29, 419], "text_content": "GSA GEN, ENO. NO. 37\nUNITED STATES GO\nIMENT"}, {"box_2d": [36, 133, 70, 389], "text_content": "Memoranaum"}, {"box_2d": [94, 72, 107, 237], "text_content": "TO : DIRECTOR,"}, {"box_2d": [94, 536, 108, 680], "text_content": "DATE: 5/22/68"}, {"box_2d": [96, 51, 107, 70], "text_content": "TO"}, {"box_2d": [111, 91, 176, 425], "text_content": "SAC, HOUSTON (105-2275)\nL"}, {"box_2d": [143, 48, 155, 93], "text_content": "FROM"}, {"box_2d": [162, 657, 179, 668], "text_content": "11"}, {"box_2d": [165, 553, 182, 574], "text_content": "//"}, {"box_2d": [186, 136, 207, 466], "text_content": "COUNTERINTELLIGENCE. PROGRAM"}, {"box_2d": [190, 46, 201, 113], "text_content": "SUBJECT"}, {"box_2d": [207, 137, 223, 296], "text_content": "INTERNAL SECURITY"}, {"box_2d": [222, 138, 241, 455], "text_content": "DISRUPTION OF THE NEW LEFT"}, {"box_2d": [231, 50, 244, 57], "text_content": "1"}, {"box_2d": [251, 252, 271, 640], "text_content": "ReBulet to all offices, 5/10/68."}, {"box_2d": [284, 138, 333, 837], "text_content": "Set out below is an analysis of the potential\nfor counterintelligence against the Now Left organizationa\nin the Houston Division:"}, {"box_2d": [346, 136, 430, 845], "text_content": "It is felt that the New Left in the Houston\nDivision which is a comparatively small group at this time\noffers excellent potential for counterintelligence activity,\nand in this connection the following specific proposals are\nbeing set forth for Bureau evaluation."}, {"box_2d": [442, 136, 604, 823], "text_content": "1. In view of recent decisions by the Supreme\nCourt to study whether or not draft hoardscan acceilcratc\ninduction of persons who are involved in demonstrations\nagainst the draft, it is felt that an article appearin\nin local college newspapers as well as the local public\nnewspapers pointing up this fact and further pointing out\nthat the governmert intelligence agencies are continua_y\nphotographing and identifying persons so involved would\nin itself tend to eliminate the majority of anti-draft\nprotesters in this division."}, {"box_2d": [617, 135, 686, 833], "text_content": "Even if the Supreme Court in the future decidon\nthat the draft board legally cannot accelerate induction\nof anti-draft protesters the appearance of such an article\nprior to any such ruling would cause the desired effect."}, {"box_2d": [682, 437, 698, 518], "text_content": "REC-40"}, {"box_2d": [695, 135, 777, 861], "text_content": "If the Fureau considers this proposal to have\nmerit, Houston will prepare an article The page is the cover sheet for a COINTELPRO document. It contains the title "FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PRIVACY ACTS" prominently displayed, followed by "SUBJECT: (COINTELPRO)", "NEW LEFT", and "HOUSTON DIVISION". A case file number, "100-449698-19", is also present. At the bottom is a circular graphic with the words "FREEDOM INFORMATION ACT" and an American flag motif. There are no photographs, handwritten annotations, official stamps, or other markings indicating surveillance activities. the draft board legally cannot accelerate induction\nof anti-draft protesters the appearance of such an article\nprior to any such ruling would cause the desired effect."}, {"box_2d": [682, 437, 698, 518], "text_content": "REC-40"}, {"box_2d": [695, 135, 777, 861], "text_content": "If the Fureau considers this proposal to have\nmerit, Houston will prepare an article for Bureau approval\nand thereafter make appropriate arrangements to have it\nincorporated in the local as well as college newspapir\nin this division.\nMCI N100-444695-77-7\n12 MAY 23 1968"}, {"box_2d": [784, 116, 840, 884], "text_content": "2. Information has come to the attention of the\nHouston Office through informants that members of ce\nassociates of the New Lett group are engaging in the use of"}, {"box_2d": [842, 177, 858, 262], "text_content": "1-7-907"}, {"box_2d": [847, 730, 872, 843], "text_content": "13:"}, {"box_2d": [855, 181, 877, 311], "text_content": "Bureau (RM)"}, {"box_2d": [862, 101, 871, 151], "text_content": "2-"}, {"box_2d": [874, 67, 892, 278], "text_content": "- Houston"}, {"box_2d": [874, 745, 897, 848], "text_content": "INT. SEC."}, {"box_2d": [891, 39, 931, 278], "text_content": "56 JUR/1968\n3"}, {"box_2d": [931, 37, 975, 940], "text_content": "W"}, {"box_2d": [953, 33, 973, 893], "text_content": "...."} ] ``` L HO 105-2275 marijuana and have been holding "pot" parties. It in felt that should this information come to the attention of informants prior to the holding of such a "pot" party this information should be given to the intelligence division of the Houston Police Department or other logical police agency and have the participants arrested for a violation of the narcotice laws. This has been done successfully by the Houston Police Department utilizing their own sources and it is felt that FBI sources could set up a similar situation. This type counterintelligence move would necessarily have to be handled on a crash ty? basis and the Bureau would be adviced subsequently to the arrest of any now lo't porticipants for vidation of narcotics laws. 3. It has been noted in the recent past that several new facce have appeared among the New Left groups Which individuals appear to be somewhat above the beatnikk type individual who very possibly come from reputable families. It is felt that an appropriate communication directed to the parents of these individuals pointing out their activities in anti-draft and other Now Left type activities would tend to cause them considerable troublc with their parents and would in effect climinate then fro further Now Loft type activities. In this connection, Houston is making efforts to obtain photographs of all individuals This page contains a formal notice printed in bold, uppercase letters, stating that the best possible reproductions are included in the file, and any pages that are blurred, light, or difficult to read are due to the condition or color of the original documents. There are no photographs, handwritten notes, stamps, forms, logs, charts, or redactions visible on this page. The document is otherwise blank, with only the printed notice. This page is a declassified FBI memorandum from May 22, 1968, originating from the Houston field office. It is addressed to the Director of the FBI and concerns counterintelligence programs against the "New Left." The document features official stamps and routing information, including "REC-40" and what appears to be a date stamp "12 MAY 23 1968," along with a file number "MCI N100-444695-77-7." There are handwritten annotations, including case file numbers and possibly initials, as well as a handwritten date at the bottom left: "56 JUL(Y)/1968." The document is typed, with some smudges and ink marks, but no photographic images are present. of these individuals pointing out their activities in anti-draft and other Now Left type activities would tend to cause them considerable troublc with their parents and would in effect climinate then fro further Now Loft type activities. In this connection, Houston is making efforts to obtain photographs of all individuals who are engaged inanti-draft and other Net: Left type activities and would be in most cases in a position to furnich photographs with the letter to the individual's parcuts. The following is a suggested letter which could be utilized ir this particular situatim: "Doar Mr. and Mrs. Jones: "I feel you should be advised that your con, who is a fellow student at the University of Houston, hac recently become engrased in activitics which are not only detrimental to our country, our efforts invietner and our common desires for justice, ont are extremely detrimental to bince. Many of the people your con han Seen ascociating with are confirmed "Left Wingers" aud ome brazenly advocat communist ideology. While you - 2- 110 105-2275 "be somewhat ureoneconed about your son's activities, I am sure you are curnizant of the fact that he is establishing for himmelf a stigma which soon he may not bc able to erase. Although I would like to sign my name t this letter I de consider your con a friend of mine and I would hate to lose his friendchip. "For you'r information also I am chelosing a photswaph of מכן ייינע which I managed to obtain from the University of Houst which shows your compassung out leaflete in front of th draft board in Honten, Texas. "Vremely yours." - - 6 TO UNITED STATES GO RNMENT Memoraum :DIRECTOR, FBI DATE: 6/14/68 FROM SAC, HOUSTON (105-2275) SUBJECT! COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM INTERNAL SECURITY DISRUPTION OF THE NEW LEFT ReBulet 5/23/68. The following is being submitted in accordance with instructions contained in relet: 1. FALSE ALLEGATIONS OF POLICE BRUTALITY The police agencies in the Houston Division have had no major confrontation with New Left participants and there has been no allegations of police brutality as far as the New Left activists are concerned in the Houston area. It is noted that there are very few New Left activists in the Houston Division and those that do participate in such action have very little if any organization and as such their operations are extremely loose-knit. 2. IMMORALITY Information received from confidential activists are concerned in the Houston area. It is noted that there are very few New Left activists in the Houston Division and those that do participate in such action have very little if any organization and as such their operations are extremely loose-knit. 2. IMMORALITY Information received from confidential sources who have furnished reliable information in the past indicates that the New Left group, the SNCC group and numerous Black Power advocates tend to affiliate with one another in their various meetings and these sources have indicated that many of the individuals' morals and activities are extremely low. For example, informant reports that several SNCC members almost nightly imbibe in a combination of "pot", robitussin and wine from which concoction they reportedly get their "kicks." 100-449698-19-2 REC-106 2- Bureau (RM) 2 - Houston DCS:yk (4) 64 JUL 9/1968, INTA SEC 2 JUN 17 1968 Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan ```json [ {"box_2d": [92, 100, 152, 266], "text_content": "HO 105-2275\n"}, {"box_2d": [155, 79, 289, 866], "text_content": "[REDACTED]\n"}, {"box_2d": [273, 124, 394, 855], "text_content": "Informant also reports that current SNCC regulars\nappear to be a bunch of \"leeches\" in that they never work\nand do very little of anything other than sit around. He\nstated they have no money and anyone who has anything avail-\nable, even as simple as a pack of cigarettes, cannot retain\nit in their presence.\n"}, {"box_2d": [384, 126, 471, 858], "text_content": "It is noted that most of the above refers to SNCC\nmembers; however, as pointed out also the SNCC and New Left\ngroup closely affiliate in all their activities. One of the\nmost well known SDS members in Houston is\n"}, {"box_2d": [445, 126, 617, 870], "text_content": "[REDACTED]\nwas, prior to a recent conviction for illegal Wear-\ning of the Uniform, a typical hippy-type individual with\nlong dirty, curly hair and generally wore filthy clothes.\nHowever, during his trial he attempted to present an air of\nrespectability and decency and therefore appeared in court\nclean-shaven and a hair cut and he looked quite presentable.\nIt is anticipated that this was merely a temporary situation\nas far as his appearance is concerned.\n"}, {"box_2d": [610, 133, 739, 839], "text_content": "It is pointed out that within the past two weeks\nthe SDS group has obtained a four-unit apartment building\nwhich reportedly will be utilized as an SDS headquarters;\nhowever, little information has been obtained concerning\nactivities therein other than the fact that several males\nand females are living in the building without benefit of\nmatrimony.\n"}, {"box_2d": The provided image is a scanned document, page 2 of a larger report, featuring typewritten text. There are no photographs, handwritten annotations, official stamps, filled-in forms, wiretap logs, or operational charts visible on this page. There are also no visible redactions; the text appears complete. The only visual elements beyond the text are some smudge marks that do not obscure any content. The page number "-2-" is centered at the bottom, and in the upper right corner, there is a visual representation of ink splotches that resemble a small drawing. The document is a typed letter on official stationery. There are several black ink dots, some of which appear to be bullet holes or damage to the paper. There are handwritten annotations in the margins, including a checkmark and some faint markings. There is also a blacked-out section of text in the middle of the letter. The header indicates "HO 105-2275." The bottom of the page includes decorative elements, possibly a border. "It is pointed out that within the past two weeks\nthe SDS group has obtained a four-unit apartment building\nwhich reportedly will be utilized as an SDS headquarters;\nhowever, little information has been obtained concerning\nactivities therein other than the fact that several males\nand females are living in the building without benefit of\nmatrimony.\n"}, {"box_2d": [898, 500, 916, 524], "text_content": "2\n"} ] ``` ```json [ {"box_2d": [154, 116, 173, 253], "text_content": "HO 105-2275\n"}, {"box_2d": [195, 238, 220, 626], "text_content": "ACTION BY COLLEGE ADMINISTRATORS\n"}, {"box_2d": [202, 178, 222, 201], "text_content": "3.\n"}, {"box_2d": [222, 118, 477, 863], "text_content": "Because of the fact that no major New Left activity\nhas been undertaken in the Houston Division, the college\nadministrators have had little occasion to take a firm stand\non any particular issue. However, at the University of\nHouston a campus literary magazine, \"The Harvest\", attempted\nto print a poem which had been written by an instructor in\nthe College of Architecture. This poem reportedly contained\nan obscene four-letter word. A decision was made to postpone\nthe publication of \"The Harvest\" by the faculty sponsor and\nadvisor for the magazine and by the editors of the publica-\ntion. While this incident occasioned considerable publicity\nin the regular Houston Univ: publication, it is apparent\nthat the firm stand taken by the college administration was\nparamont in preventing this obscene material being published\nfor college consumption.\n"}, {"box_2d": [310, 16, 328, 42], "text_content": "~~\n"}, {"box_2d": [483, 127, 557, 865], "text_content": "Small demonstration-type activity, such as\npicketing of Dow Chemical and other recruiters on campus,\nnever generated to the magnitude that the college administra-\ntion took cognizance of the fact that they were present.\n"}, {"box_2d": [554, 130, 671, 831], "text_content": "While there have been no major confrontation be-\ntween administration and students, the action taken by the\nadministration in preventing publication of the obscene\npoem as noted above is indicative of the fact that the\nadministration will very likely take a firm stand on any\nmatter which may bring discredit upon the university.\n"}, {"box_2d": [564, 66, 579, 86], "text_content": "L\n"}, {"box_2d": [894, 502, 911, 517], "text_content": "3\n"} ] ``` Memorandum TO : DIRECTOR, FBI DATE: 6/25/68 FROM: [REDACTED] LLSAC, HOUSTON_(105-2275) SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM INTERNAL SECURITY - DISRUPTION OF THE NEW LEFT ReBulet, 5/10/68 On 6/19/68 information was received from [REDACTED] who has been active in SDS circles at the University of Houston during the past year and has been active in many SDS demonstrations in Houston, is going to Los Angeles to obtain a teaching position. It is noted that in addition to her leftist information was received from [REDACTED] who has been active in SDS circles at the University of Houston during the past year and has been active in many SDS demonstrations in Houston, is going to Los Angeles to obtain a teaching position. It is noted that in addition to her leftist activities she recently became involved with local school authorities where she was taking her practice teaching course in that she appeared for class wearing a mini-mini skirt. She was reprimanded and informed that mini-mini skirts would not be allowed. She thereafter appeared in dresses well below the knee which were as outlandish as the mini-mini skirts. She obviously was showing her rebellion against the authorities. It is suggested that the following letter be forwarded from Houston to the Los Angeles Board of Education: "Dear Sirs: "It has come to my attention that [REDACTED] who was a former resident of this apartment complex is enroute to Los Angeles, California to obtain a teaching position. "While I am in complete agreement with her leaving Houston, I feel it my duty to inform you of the background of this girl as she is completely unsuitable in my estimation for teaching youngsters. She was well known as a radical and trouble-maker while a student at the University of Houston. She appears to be proud of the fact that she has been affiliated with a group calling themselves Students for a 2- Bureau (RM) 1 Houston DES/8jm (§) REC 13 100-449698-19-3! ST-103 12 JUN 27 1968 INT. SCC. Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan --- OCR Start --- : HO 105-2275 "Democratic Society and also that she has been involved in many demonstrations against the Vietnam War and other anti-American activities. She is extremely promiscuous in her personal life besides being a user of marijuana. She has had numerous beatnik type persons spend the night in her apartment. Also during the time she was taking prac- tice teaching I understand that she got the officials at the school upset by her wearing mini-mini skirts. She was told she would have to wear more appropriate clothes and she thereafter came to school wearing ankle length dresses. Obviously she merely wanted to cause trouble rather than become educated. "As you can see this girl certainly is not the proper person to be in charge of and teaching youngsters in yours or any other The document is a memo from the FBI's Houston field office dated June 14, 1968. It contains handwritten marginalia and notations, including what appears to be a routing code ("REC-106"), a date stamp ("2 JUN 17 1968"), and an ink stamp that reads "INTA SEC." There are also complex handwritten notes and lines that might represent a code or a coded message. One section of the memo references "FALSE ALLEGATIONS OF POLICE BRUTALITY" and "IMMORALITY" within the "New Left" as issues being investigated. The bottom of the page shows a smaller official stamp or seal with a date of "64 JUL 9 1968" and a small illustration of a soldier standing with a rifle. The page contains a document with typed text and redactions. There are some black ink markings in the upper right corner that appear to be part of the original document or related notes. A dark, irregularly shaped redaction covers a significant portion of the middle of the page, obscuring some of the typed text. Another horizontal redaction is present above the first, and a vertical redaction is on the right edge. The document also includes a partially visible identifier "HO 105-2275" in the upper left corner and a page number "2" at the bottom center. There is no photographic evidence, handwritten annotations, stamps, forms, or detailed surveillance logs visible. wear more appropriate clothes and she thereafter came to school wearing ankle length dresses. Obviously she merely wanted to cause trouble rather than become educated. "As you can see this girl certainly is not the proper person to be in charge of and teaching youngsters in yours or any other school system. "It is suggested you might want to thoroughly check this person before offering her a teaching position. "Yours truly "Ann Hill Resident 1549 Lombardy Houston, Texas" For the additional information of the Bureau is fictitious is an apartment complex and the name and the address of 1549 Lombardy is listed in the current city directory as being vacant. ANN Hill No further action being taken on this specific counterintelligence move pending Bureau authority. - 2- 1 --- OCR End --- | SAC, Houston (105-2275) | :7/8/68 | | :--------------------- | :-------- | | REC-125 Director, FBI (100-449698) + 1.9 | 1- Mr. C. D. Brennan | | EX 109 100-449698-19-3 | [REDACTED] | | COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM | | | INTERNAL SECURITY | | | DISRUPTION OF THE NEW LEFT | | | ReHOlet 6/25/68. | | | You are authorized to prepare and mail to the | | Los Angeles Board of Education an anonymous letter as | | described in referenced letter. The letter should be prepared | | on locally purchased stationery, not traceable to the Bureau | | or Government, and a copy forwarded to the Bureau after | | mailing. | | You should follow this matter discreetly with | | and promptly advise the Bureau of results. | | (RLS:Jes) | | (6) | | NOTE: | [REDACTED] | | MAILED.3 | COMM-FBI | has been active in SDS activities | | JUL - 8 1968 | at the University of HO and SDS demonstrations. When practice | | 89618 | teaching, she appeared in a mini-mini skirt and after reprimand | | | appeared in angle-length skirt, apparently resenting authority. | | | The anonymous name to be used is fictitious, and address is | | | vacant apartment within the apartment complex where | | | resided. | | | Her affiliation with SDS at University of HO and | | | involvement in SDS-sponsored anti-American activities, | | | promiscuous personal life, use of marijuana, and resentment | | | of authority described above, will be included in the anonymous complex where | | | resided. | | | Her affiliation with SDS at University of HO and | | | involvement in SDS-sponsored anti-American activities, | | | promiscuous personal life, use of marijuana, and resentment | | | of authority described above, will be included in the anonymous | | | letter to point up her unsuitability as a teacher of youth. | | | "This counterintelligence move to thwart efforts of | | Telton- | | this unsavory individual to teach in a public school system | | DeLoach- | | appears warranted. | | Mohr- | W. | | Bishop- | 73 4.20 | | Casper- | J | | Callahar- | / S. | | Conrad- | | | | Felt- | | | | Cole- | | | | Rosen- | | | | Sullivan- | | | | Tovel- | | | | Trotter- | | | | Tele. R- | 6/ JUL 5 1968 | | Holmes- | | | Gandy- | MAIL ROOM | TELETYPE UNIT | | 32 | | | BY EDITION SA FPMR (CTR) 101-11.4 UNITED STATES GO MENT Memorandum TO : DIRECTOR, FBI WBAC, HOUSTON (105-2275) SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM INTERNAL SECURITY DISRUPTION OF THE NEW LEFT [REDACTED] ReBulet, 5/28/68. Date ut Declassification Julylinite Attached are 15 copies of LHM containing information requested in relet. University of Houston (UH), Houston, Texas is the only college and/or university inthe Houston Division in which a new left group is active. Informant and Source Coverage of Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) at UH The following informants and/or sources information regarding SDS activities at AGENCY: ACSI, ONI, OSI, SPATE, RAO, SEC, SEべし、 DATE FORWARD: 7-5-58 H.W FORWARD: 11/5 BY: PLSiyas [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] 100-449698-19-4 Plans to Improve Coverage The Houston Division realizes that with the forth- coming school term it is paramount that additional informant coverage be obtained at the UH and intensive efforts are being made at the present time to obtain such coverage prior to the beginning of the fall term. 177 BEG 78 Evaluation of Campus Violence Potential It appears that there is very little potential for iolence on college ENCrampuses in the Houston Division during Bureau (Enc-15 (RM) - Houston Pcs/ajm/ 3 157 JUL111368 Somdenti 16 JUN 23 1968 Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan HO 105-2275 the coming school year. At The document is a typed page containing text and several visual elements. At the top left, there is a handwritten or stamped identifier "HO 105-2275". There are a few scattered black ink marks and smudges across the page, some resembling abstract shapes or possibly damaged print from the copying process. Near the bottom center, the number "3" is printed, likely a page number. The right edge of the document has a faint, vertical black line, suggesting it might be a scan of a page that was bound in a folder or binder and the image capture included the binding. There are no photographs, handwritten annotations by agents, official stamps explicitly stating classification or routing codes, forms, wiretap logs, surveillance schedules, operational charts, or explicit visual evidence of surveillance methods. The page contains a typed FBI memorandum with the subject "COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM INTERNAL SECURITY - DISRUPTION OF THE NEW LEFT." It includes official stamps such as "UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT" and a handwritten date "6/25/68". There are several black redactions obscuring names and information, particularly in the subject line and the body of the text regarding a student at the University of Houston. Additional handwritten annotations include a date stamp "REC 13 12 JUN 27 1968" and numerical/alphanumeric codes. A small illustration of a soldier or guard appears in the lower left corner. The bottom of the page has a border with a decorative pattern and a directive to "Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan." " Potential It appears that there is very little potential for iolence on college ENCrampuses in the Houston Division during Bureau (Enc-15 (RM) - Houston Pcs/ajm/ 3 157 JUL111368 Somdenti 16 JUN 23 1968 Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan HO 105-2275 the coming school year. At the UH, the SDS group has had in the past an extremely difficult time getting parti- cipants for their various demonstration efforts. It is felt that currently SDS has very little influence among the students. There is currently no prominent leader of the radical group at UH. Since the arrest of [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] no were emerging as possible leader the new [REDACTED] and who were arrested and convicted for a demonstration the SDS group has been [REDACTED] careful to avoid breaking any law and have been overly careful not to get in a position whereby they could be charged with a violation. The situation at Texas Southern University (TSU), a predominantly Negro college in Houston, Texas has been stable since the TSU riots in May, 1967 which resulted in the death of a Houston police officer and five TSU students being charged with murder of the police officer. The trial of the five TSU students has been continued for one reason or ano- ther and is currently involved in a change of venue motion which motion itself has been continued until October, 1968. No other major issue is apparent at the present time at TSU and as long as the final outcome of the charges against the TSU five are put off there appears to be a "status quo" situation at the college which keeps things calm. -2- In Reply, Please Refer to File No. UNITEL STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUS FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Houston, Texas June 26, 1968 New Left Activity - University of Houston The Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) (characterization attached) is the active new left group at the University of Houston (UH), Houston, Texas. Member- ship in this group is estimated at approximately 20 individuals of which approximately 9 are considered to be active and who normally participate in SDS sponsored activities. The leaders of the UH SDS group in Houston are as follows: [REDACTED] (see appendix Houston Committee to End the War in Vietnam (HCEWV) re [REDACTED] A source who has furnished reliable information in the past advised that [REDACTED] who is not This page is composed primarily of typed text, with some potential handwritten annotations and official stamps. Notably, there are large black marks of varying shapes and sizes, likely redactions, obscuring parts of the document. One redaction, in particular, runs horizontally across the middle of the page, covering a significant portion of the text. Another is a vertical line on the right margin. "ANN Hill" is handwritten on the page, accompanied by an arrow pointing to text above it. The header includes a numerical designation "HO 105-2275". At the bottom of the page, there is a handwritten page number "-2-". The overall impression is of a declassified governmental report containing surveillance information, with redactions indicating sensitive content. and who normally participate in SDS sponsored activities. The leaders of the UH SDS group in Houston are as follows: [REDACTED] (see appendix Houston Committee to End the War in Vietnam (HCEWV) re [REDACTED] A source who has furnished reliable information in the past advised that [REDACTED] who is not a student at UH has been reported to be in attendance at SDS meetings or associated with SDS activities from October 18, 1967 through May 30, 1968. On February 28, 1968 in U.S. District Court Houston, Texas, [REDACTED] 100-449698-19-4 This document contains neither recommendations nor conclu- sions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and 18 loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be. distributed outside your agency. ENCLOSURE APPENDIX FOURTH INTERNATIONAL. The April 19, 1965, edition of the "Militant," a weekly newspaper of the Socialist Workers Party (SWP), set forth the follow