Cointelpro New Left Milwaukee Part 01 Final

FOIPA COVER SHEET. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PRIVACY ACTS SUBJECT: (COINTELPRO) NEW LEFT MILWAUKEE 100-449698-30 FREEDOM INFORMATION ACT FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 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. OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1942 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.8 UNITED STATES C Memorandum [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] DATE: 3/31/71/ TO DIRECTOR, FBI (100-449698) FROM SAC, MILWAUKEE (100-15657) SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM INTERNAL SECURITY DISRUPTION OF THE NEW LEFT Re Milwaukee letter to Bureau, 1/12/71. 1. Potential Counterintelligence Action Milwaukee, Wisconsin, continues to be an established source of the Milwaukee Office and remains in a position to be of service to the Milwaukee Office in exposing the New Left. These services are being utilized and will continue to be utilized in the future, whenever the opportunity presents itself. The Milwaukee Division is contemplating the distributing of misinformation concerning bus schedules and demonstrations at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) and at Marquette University (MU), prior to demonstra- tions scheduled for 4/24/71 and 5/1/71, in Washington, D. C. 2. Pending Counterintelligence Action None. 3. Tangible Results During the past period, contact was made with concerning the possibility of massive demonstrations, including violence, in Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, protesting the United States support of the invasion of Laos, 2/8/71. As a result of these discussions, [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Bureau (Enc. 1)(RM) 1 - Milwaukee [REDACTED] [REDACTED] LEC-330. [REDACTED] [REDACTED] 33 APR 7 1971 NEW NEWAVE LIVE [REDACTED] PWR:rab 15! (3) APR 12 1971 Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan ΜΙ 100-15657. Although no tangible results can be recognized, it is felt that 2 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY FOITION GEA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.0 UNITED STATES GORNMENT Memorandum TO :: DIRECTOR, FBI (100-449698) DATE: 1/12/71 FROM K SAC, MILWAUKEE (100-15657) SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM INTERNAL SECURITY DISRUPTION OF THE NEW LEFT Re Milwaukee letter to Bureau, 10/6/70. 1. Potential Counterintelligence Action Milwaukee, Wisconsin, continues to be an established source of the Milwaukee Office and remains in a position to be of service to the Milwaukee Office in exposing the New Left. These services will continue to be utilized in the future whenever such opportunity presents itself. The page is the cover sheet for a declassified FBI document regarding COINTELPRO. It features large, bold sans-serif text indicating the nature of the document, including "FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PRIVACY ACTS," and a central "SUBJECT: (COINTELPRO)." Below this, "NEW LEFT MILWAUKEE" is listed, followed by a case number. The page also includes a circular emblem or seal with "FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT" inscribed around it, superimposed on what appears to be a stylized American flag and a star. No photographs, handwritten annotations, specific forms, wiretap logs, or redactions are visible on this page. 10/6/70. 1. Potential Counterintelligence Action Milwaukee, Wisconsin, continues to be an established source of the Milwaukee Office and remains in a position to be of service to the Milwaukee Office in exposing the New Left. These services will continue to be utilized in the future whenever such opportunity presents itself. 2. Pending Counterintelligence Action None. 3. Tangible Results During the past period, discussions were held concerning the bombing of the with University of Wisconsin (UW), Madison, Wis. Army Mathematics Research Center, which occurred on 8/24/70. As a result of these discussions, EX-115 REC 85 100-449698-305 2- Bureau (Encs. 3)(RM) 1- Milwaukee RESTrab (3) ENOLOCURE 922 9D S JAN 15 1971 6 JAN 19 1971 NETW Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan IONAI FORM NO. 18 IDST EDITION 24 ماء )CPR) W1-11.8 UNITED STATES GOVE MENT Memorandum TO FROM SUBJECT: Director, FBI (100-449698) SAC, Milwaukee (100-15657) COUNTER INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM INTERNAL SECURITY DISRUPTION OF THE NEW LEFT Re Milwaukee letter, 7/6/70. 1. Potential Counterintelligence Action [REDACTED] Milwaukee, Wis., continues to be an established source of the Milwaukee Office and remains in a position to be of service to the Milwaukee Office in exposing the New Left. These services will continue to be utilized in the future whenever such opportunity presents itself. 2. Pending Counterintelligence Action None. 3. Tangible Results In accordance with previous arrangements with material which was damaging to the causes of the New Lert was furnished to the following [REDACTED] and resulted in [REDACTED] 3 ENCLOSURE 2 - Bureau (100-449698) (RM) (Enc.-3) 1 - Milwaukee (100-15657) REC 85 EX-102 100-449097-30 18 OCT 12 1970 RES/dsw (3) 5 OCT 231970 INTOSEC. Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan I 100-15657 [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Violence resulted when the Milwaukee Police Department cleared the area on several nights, after 10 p.m. [REDACTED] [REDACTED] in an effort to undermine the New Left attempt to vilify law enforcement. An article and picture appearing in the "Milwaukee Journal" newspaper, showing a large billboard in Minneapolis with an officer giving an infant mouth to mouth resuscitation, was furnished to [REDACTED] -2- [REDACTED] OPTIONAL FORM NO. 18 MAY 1942 EDITION GSA FPMR (4) CFR) 3-11.8 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum TO DIRECTOR, FBI (100-449698) FROM SAC, MILWAUKEE (100-15657) SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM INTERNAL SECURITY DISRUPTION OF THE NEW LEFT DATE: 7/6/70 Re Milwaukee letter, 4/13/70. 1. Potential Counterintelligence Action Milwaukee, Wisconsin, continues to be The page contains text only. The text is a notice stating that the best available copies are used for reproduction, and that any blurriness or difficulty in reading is a result of the condition of the original document. There are no photographs, handwritten annotations, stamps, forms, logs, charts, redactions, or visual evidence of surveillance methods present on this page. [REDACTED] OPTIONAL FORM NO. 18 MAY 1942 EDITION GSA FPMR (4) CFR) 3-11.8 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum TO DIRECTOR, FBI (100-449698) FROM SAC, MILWAUKEE (100-15657) SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM INTERNAL SECURITY DISRUPTION OF THE NEW LEFT DATE: 7/6/70 Re Milwaukee letter, 4/13/70. 1. Potential Counterintelligence Action Milwaukee, Wisconsin, continues to be an established source of the Milwaukee Office and remains in a position to be of service to the Milwaukee Office in exposing the new left. These services will continue to be utilized in the future whenever such opportunity presents itself. 2. Pending Counterintelligence Action The counterintelligence action previously approved by the Bureau regarding instructors at the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee (UWM) is no longer being considered as feasible in view of the fact that the above-named source who was relied upon to expose the new left orientation of appears at present reluctant to 3. Tangible Results with EX-114 In accordance with previous arrangements material which was damaging to the causes of the new left was furnished to LEC-41- /100-449692-30-1 7129 2- Bureau (RM (Enc. 4) 1 - Milwaukee RES: duz [REDACTED] (3) JUL 17 1970 [ILLEGIBLE] ENCLOSED 17 JUL 8 1970 RESEARCH SECTION Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan MI 100-15657 The editorial broadcasted May 12, 1970, refers to two copies of "The Daily Cardinal," which were published during the national student strike in protest of U. S. involvement in Vietnam and which commenced at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on May 5, 1970. These issues of "The Daily Cardinal" were furnished to [REDACTED] since they contain articles which showed [REDACTED] by staff writers for "The Daily Cardinal" to incite the student body at the University of Wisconsin toward violence. It is noted that "The Daily Cardinal" is the official student publication of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. [REDACTED] the Milwaukee Office furnished information to [REDACTED] concerning the arrest of several Univesity instructors at both University of Wisconsin-Madison and UWM who had lead and participated in demonstrations in both Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As a result of this information. [REDACTED] \[REDACTED] It was pointed out to [REDACTED] that [REDACTED] many persons who are new left activists were active in this organization. [REDACTED] 2 MI 100-15657 to In this instance, it was pointed out that one of the best methods for controlling students during demonstrations and to assure that they refrain from violent action was through tough University administration This page is a memorandum from the FBI's COINTELPRO New Left program. It contains several handwritten annotations, including a signature and date in the upper right corner, and margin notes near the bottom left. There are also official stamps, such as "UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT" and what appears to be a date stamp. The document discusses potential counterintelligence actions, pending actions, and tangible results of previous actions, including information about demonstrations in Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There are also redacted portions of text, indicating sensitive information that has been blacked out. At the bottom, there is a small illustration of a figure carrying a rifle, possibly representing a surveillance tactic or symbol. [REDACTED] many persons who are new left activists were active in this organization. [REDACTED] 2 MI 100-15657 to In this instance, it was pointed out that one of the best methods for controlling students during demonstrations and to assure that they refrain from violent action was through tough University administration policy whereby students would also be punished by the University as well as civilian authorities. 3 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 18 MAY 1950 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.3 UNITED STATES GO.ERNMENT Memorandum TO DIRECTOR, FBI (100-449593) DATE: 4/13/70 FROM SAC, MILWAUKEE (100-15657) \ SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM INTERNAL SECURITY DISRUPTION OF THE NEW LEFT Re Milwaukee letter, 1/6/70. 1. Potential Counterintelligence Action The Milwaukee Office will continue to utilize the services of an established source [REDACTED] Wiscons[REDACTED] exposing the true nature of the new left whenever such opportunity presents itself. 2. Pending Counterintelligence Action Counterintelligence action previously approved by the Bureau as set forth in referenced letter dated 1/6/70, ( will be employed against [REDACTED] instructors at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM), as soon as the time is considered to be proper. 3. Tangible Results In accordance with previously utilized arrangements with [REDACTED] whereby material damaging to the cause of the new left is furnished to him, the following information was made available to [REDACTED] 650-15 The demonstration resulted in some violence and caused 2 - Bureau (100-449698) RM (Enc. 2) Milwaukee (100-15657) APR281970 LENCLOSURE Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan 7.7 DT. SEC. PR 16 1970 HI 100-15657... the General Electric recruiters to leave the campus one day earlier than planned. Public information identifying the organizations involved in the demonstration as well as public background information pertaining to these groups was furnished to [REDACTED] 2 FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64) FBI Date: 9/24/69 Transmit the following in (Type in plaintext or code) Via AIRTEL AIR MAIL REGISTERED . (Priority) TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (100-449698) FROM : SAC, MILWAUKEE (100-15657) (P) SUBJECT: COINTELPRO NEW LEFT Re Milwaukee airtel to Bureau, 8/26/69, Bureau airtel 9/8/69, and Milwaukee letter 9/24/69. ReMIairtel sets forth recommended course of action by Milwaukee for sowing seeds of discontent within the BPP and SDS, thus increasing the growing rift between the two organi- zations. [REDACTED] was set forth as one recommended source to be used in above program. It should be further noted that used toward this end. will also be Agents handling these informants have The page is a scanned document with predominantly text, some handwritten markings, and official stamps. A prominent stamp reads "MI 100-15657." There are several dark, rectangular redactions obscuring text. Two circular holes are visible at the top, suggesting the document was once in a binder. The text mentions "Although no tangible results can be recognized, it is felt that". A page number "2" is visible near the bottom right. There are no photographs or identifiable official forms present. seeds of discontent within the BPP and SDS, thus increasing the growing rift between the two organi- zations. [REDACTED] was set forth as one recommended source to be used in above program. It should be further noted that used toward this end. will also be Agents handling these informants have been advised to make sure that the informants are well versed in the nature of the dispute in order that they may intelligently seize opportunities for action. Precautions being taken to instruct sources to be most circumspect in [REDACTED] approval. No counterintelligence is being taken without Bureau cc 902 9TD 3 Bureau (AM, RM) Milwaukee (1-100-15657) (1-100-14340) (SDS) (157-600) (BPP) RAB:EAK (5) REC- 24 EX-102 100-4491-98-30-14 12 SEP 27 1969 [Illegible] 70 OCT 8-1969 IM Approved: Sent M Per Special Agent in Charge OPTICAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1982 EDITION OSA GEN. REG. NO. 27 2010-100 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum TO: Director, FBI (100-449698) DATE: 9/24/69 FROM: SAC, Milwaukee (100-15657) SUBJECT: COUNTER INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM INTERNAL SECURITY DISRUPTION OF THE NEW LEFT Re Milwaukee letter dated 7/8/69. 1. Potential Counterintelligence Action The Milwaukee Division, in its continued and concerted efforts to take full advantage of a potential rift between the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) and the Black Panther Party (BPP), are presently considering the following counterintelligence against the SDS and the BPP: 1. [REDACTED] who is currently attending [REDACTED] and who is well conversant with various new left leaders, including the SDS leadership, will attempt to [REDACTED] [REDACTED] REC-96 [REDACTED] 100-447016-30-13 2. Consideration is being made to utilize anonymous letters, to be sent to BPP leaders and members from a "Concerned Black Businessman," which will point out the fact that the BPP is being used as a tool of the white radicals to further their causes with no real concern for the black man. In this [REDACTED] Bureau (100-449698) (RM) Milwaukee (100-15657) - ELS/dsw (3) 59 OCT 6 19696 5 SEP 26 1969 INT. SEC. MI 100-15657 proposed letter, it will also be pointed out that the BPP supports the SDS and other various New Left organizations but that the BPP seldom, if ever, gets any support in the form of money or membership from these organizations. 3. Consideration is being given to make up an anonymous organizational chart, made up in rough draft form, presumably at a recent SDS meeting, showing the organizational set up of the SDS This document is a memorandum from the FBI's Milwaukee field office to the Director. The top of the page is a pre-printed form labeled "OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY EDITION." There are several handwritten annotations, including calculations and what appears to be routing information. A large black redaction covers a significant portion of the bottom half of the page, obscuring some of the text and handwritten notes. At the bottom, there's an official stamp with the date "JAN 15 1971" and some illegible text beneath it. Another date, "6 JAN 19 1971," is prominently displayed in the lower left corner, accompanied by a small illustration of a person holding a tool, possibly indicating a recipient or processing date. This page is a memorandum from the United States Government, dated October 6, 1970. It is addressed to the Director of the FBI from the SAC, Milwaukee, concerning the Counterintelligence Program, Internal Security, and the Disruption of the New Left. The document includes handwritten notations, such as signatures and what appear to be routing codes or internal reviews. Redactions are present, obscuring specific details within the text, particularly in sections detailing actions and results. There's also a stamp indicating "ENCLOSURE" and a list of numbered enclosures, along with handwritten annotations for date and file references. the BPP seldom, if ever, gets any support in the form of money or membership from these organizations. 3. Consideration is being given to make up an anonymous organizational chart, made up in rough draft form, presumably at a recent SDS meeting, showing the organizational set up of the SDS plans for a revolution, which will clearly point out that the BPP will play a subservient role in the forthcoming revolution. This completed chart will then be sent to various BPP leaders and members. No counterintelligence actions will be taken without Bureau approval. 2. As the Bureau is aware, Bureau approval was obtained and [REDACTED] to utilize a counterintelligence tactic against [REDACTED] both of whom are at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wis., and have made literary contributions to "Kaleidescope," an underground pornographic newspaper published in the Milwaukee, Wis., area. Milwaukee is of the opinion that with the 1969-1970 academic year in full operation, this tactic will have the greatest possible effect and will shortly institute the plan, as outlined and authorized by the Bureau. 3. Tangible Results With the aid of [REDACTED] disruptive activity was utilized against the New Left generally. Milwaukee, Wis., the following s an established source of the Milwaukee Office, who has been utilized in similar tactics on past occasions. C -2- Γ FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64) FBI Date: August 26, 1969 Transmit the following in (Type in plaintext or code) Air Mail Registered Via Airtel (Priority) TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (100-449698) FROM: SAC, MILWAUKEE (157-898) (P) SUBJECT: COINTELPRO - NEW LEFT Re Bureau Airtel to Albany 8/20/69, with buded 8/27/69. 6: [ILLEGIBLE] The Milwaukee Division plans for counterintelligence action concerning the New Left and the Black Panther Party (BPP) with hopes to increase the animosity between the BPP and the Students For A Democratic Society (SDS): Milwaukee plans to utilize [REDACTED] who is currently attending [REDACTED] and who is conversant with most of the New Left leaders in Milwaukee. Milwaukee also plans to utilize anonymous letters sent to BPP leaders and members from a "Concerned Black Businessman" pointing out the fact that the BPP is being used as a tool of the white radicals to further their causes with no real concern for the black man. 1902 970 RECK 58 100-449698-30-12 Bureau (100-449698) (Air Mail) (Registered Mail) 3-Milwaukee (1-157-898) (1-157-600 - BPP) (1-100-14340 - SDS) JR/els [REDACTED] (5) 59 SEP 1969 Approved: [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] 10 AUG as a tool of the white radicals to further their causes with no real concern for the black man. 1902 970 RECK 58 100-449698-30-12 Bureau (100-449698) (Air Mail) (Registered Mail) 3-Milwaukee (1-157-898) (1-157-600 - BPP) (1-100-14340 - SDS) JR/els [REDACTED] (5) 59 SEP 1969 Approved: [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] 10 AUG 28 1969 Sent M Per [REDACTED] Special Agent in Charge MI 157-898 In this letter it will be pointed out that the BPP supports the SDS and various other New Left groups but that the BPP seldom if ever gets any support in the form of money or membership from these organizations. An anonymous organizational chart made up in rough draft form at an SDS meeting will be mailed to BPP showing the organizational set up of the SDS plans for a revolution pointing out in this organizational chart the subservient role of the BPP. Milwaukee will also utilize other informants in both the BPP and the New Left to initiate similar activities. Milwaukee will also utilize the mass media when the opportunity presents itself concerning the above- mentioned programs. No counterintelligence action is being taken without Bureau approval. 2 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 18 MAY 192 EDITION GSA FPMR (4 CPR) 49-11.8 UNITED STATES VERNMENT Memorandum TO DIRECTOR, FBI (100-449698) FROM SAC, MILWAUKEE (100-15657) SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM INTERNAL SECURITY DISRUPTION OF THE NEW LEFT DATE: 7/8/69 [ILLEGIBLE] Re Milwaukee letter dated 4/21/69. 1) Potential Counterintelligence Action None. 2) Pending Counterintelligence Action Bureau approval has been secured to employ a counterintelligence tactic against [REDACTED] at the University of Wisconsin-- Milwaukee, due to their literary contributions to "Kaleidoscope," an underground pornographic newspaper published in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In order to take full advantage of this tactic, the Milwaukee Office will wait until the fall term of 1969 is in session, at which time the plan, as outlined to the Bureau, will be employed. 3) Tangible Results With the aid of [REDACTED] Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the following disruptive activities were employed against New Left operating in the Milwaukee area. [REDACTED] is an established source of the Milwaukee Office who has been utilized in these tactics on past occasions. REC 18 [REDACTED] JUL 10 1969 [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] During February, 1969, unrest at the University of Wisconsin--Madison, initially caused by Black student demands for more Black studies and a Black cultural center, resulted in the entire demonstration being dominated by white Students for a Democratic Society This document page contains predominantly text, with several prominent black redactions obscuring large portions of the content. It also includes a handwritten identifier "I 100-15657" in the upper left corner and a page number "-2-" at the bottom. The visible text discusses events in Milwaukee involving the Police Department and mentions an article and picture from the "Milwaukee Journal" newspaper featuring a billboard in Minneapolis. There are no photographs of individuals, handwritten annotations beyond the identifier and page number, official stamps, forms, or visual evidence of surveillance methods visible on this page. on past occasions. REC 18 [REDACTED] JUL 10 1969 [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] During February, 1969, unrest at the University of Wisconsin--Madison, initially caused by Black student demands for more Black studies and a Black cultural center, resulted in the entire demonstration being dominated by white Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) leaders. This in turn [REDACTED] (2)- Bureau (RM) - Milwaukee RES:rab (3) JUL 22, 1969 Ce 102 (420) By U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan INT SEC MI 100-15657 escalated to boycott of classes and the prevention of students from attending classes. The demonstration entirely los its Black leadership and found itself under the domination of the SDS. 2 MI 100-15657 On 4/22/69, a source of the Milwaukee Office advised that students at Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, under the leadership of the SDS planned a student demonstration at the university, protesting the ROTC program. This information was conveyed. The demonstration resulted in the arrest of 70 of the young people when they conducted a sit-in at the Joan of Arc Chapel on the campus of Marquette University. MI 100-15657 In connection with the SDS program of expanding its campus disruptive activities into industry, a copy of a Wisconsin State Chamber of Commerce weekly bulletin was secured, which bulletin set forth these SDS objectives. The bulletin was furnished to for the purpose of alerting all industry in the Milwaukee area to the disruptive intentions of the SDS. 6 " OPTIONAL FORM NO. 18 MAY 1942 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (100-449698) FROM: SAC, MILWAUKEE (100-15657) SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM INTERNAL SECURITY DISRUPTION OF THE NEW LEFT ReMilet to Bureau, 2/14/69. 1) Potential Counterintelligence Action The Milwaukee Office is awaiting Bureau approval on a counterintelligence tactic to be employed against [REDACTED] at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, as set forth under this heading in referenced letter dated 2/14/69. 2) Pending Counterintelligence Action None. 3) Tangible Results None. 2 Bureau (100-449698) (RM) 1 Milwaukee (100-15657) RES/kdb (3) SEC. 24 MAY 11969 DATE: 4/21/69 [ILLEGIBLE SIGNATURE] 100-4411-98-30-10 12 APR 25 1969 Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan " SAC, Milwaukee (100-15657) Director, FBI (100-449698) 30-9 COINTELPRO - NEW LEFT EX-109 1- 4/30/69 ReMilet 4/21/69. Authority is granted to provide with information indicating that the whon [REDACTED] University of Wisconsin, are contributors to the "Kaleidoscope." If you have any public source This document is a memorandum from the FBI, dated July 6, 1970, addressed to the Director, FBI, from the Special Agent in Charge of the Milwaukee office. The subject is "Counterintelligence Program Internal Security Disruption of the New Left." The page contains handwritten annotations, including a signature at the top right and a circled item labeled "EX-114" at the bottom right of section 3. There are also several blacked-out redactions obscuring parts of the text within the body of the memorandum. Official stamps are visible, including "RESEARCH SECTION," a date stamp of "17 JUL 8 1970," and a rubber stamp indicating "ENCLOSED" within a circular design. A postal-style stamp with "JUL17 1970" is also present. Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan " SAC, Milwaukee (100-15657) Director, FBI (100-449698) 30-9 COINTELPRO - NEW LEFT EX-109 1- 4/30/69 ReMilet 4/21/69. Authority is granted to provide with information indicating that the whon [REDACTED] University of Wisconsin, are contributors to the "Kaleidoscope." If you have any public source material that would identify either as members of the group, you may also furnish it to [REDACTED] At the time of your contact with him, you should impress upon [REDACTED] the fact that the Bureau's interest in this matter is to be kept in the strictest confidence and under no circumstances is he to identify the Bureau as the source of his information. Advise of any results obtained. RHH:laa (4) NOTE: By relet MI advised that [REDACTED] and his both of whom [REDACTED] University of Wisconsin, were members of the group, a Trotskyite splinter group, in 1956. Both have been active in antiwar demonstrations and both contribute to - "Kaleidoscope" an underground newspaper which is often devoted to obscenity, both pictorial and verbal. MI suggested that [REDACTED] who is an established source and who has previously cooperated with the MIO, be furnished with information regarding the Tolson DeLoach Mohr Bishop Casper Callahan Conrad Felt Cale Rosen Sullivan Tavel. Trotter Tele, Regia Holmes Gandy The ultimate objective would be the dismissal of the from the University of Wisconsin as a result of public exposure. MAILED 22 MAY 1-1969 MAY 7. 1969 COMM-FBI MAIL ROOM TELETYPE UNIT OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GDA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.8 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (100-449698) DATE: 4/21/69 FROM : SAC, MILWAUKEE (100-15657) SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM INTERNAL SECURITY [REDACTED] DISRUPTION OF THE NEW LEFT [REDACTED] ReMilet, 2/14/69. The following suggestion is being made as a counterintelligence tactic to be employed against [REDACTED] at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and his wife, [REDACTED] [REDACTED] at the same University. Both of these persons are on the Security Index of the Milwaukee Office. During 1956, they became members of the [REDACTED] faction and participated in activities of that organization. They have both been active in anti-war and anti-draft activities at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Recently they have publicly supported the "Milwaukee 14," a group that burned draft records in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, during September, 1968, and are awaiting trial in Milwaukee on both local and Federal charges. They can be considered as being alligned with The page is a declassified FBI document, likely from COINTELPRO files, containing typed text that has been heavily redacted. Visible elements include a document number "MI 100-15657" at the top left, and handwritten circles and dots scattered throughout the page. There are also significant black redaction bars covering most of the text, obscuring specific details of the content. The page also has a number "2" at the bottom center, indicating it is a page numeral. The overall appearance suggests a heavily censored investigative or intelligence report. in anti-war and anti-draft activities at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Recently they have publicly supported the "Milwaukee 14," a group that burned draft records in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, during September, 1968, and are awaiting trial in Milwaukee on both local and Federal charges. They can be considered as being alligned with the new left and would be the type of persons that would help to foment trouble during a campus disorder. Both [REDACTED] are regular contributors to "Kaleidoscope," an underground newspaper printed bi-monthly in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This paper sets forth that it is a member of the Underground Press Syndicate (UPS) and the Liberation News Service (LNS), and much of its published material contains obscene four-letter words together with photographs of nude men and women. [REDACTED] 2 - Bureau (100-449698) (RM) REC 43 1 - Milwaukee (100-15657) [ILLEGIBLE] - 30 - 9 RES/kdb (3)