Cointelpro New Left New Orleans Part 01 Final

This page is the cover sheet for a declassified FBI document. It contains a title "FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PRIVACY ACTS" followed by "SUBJECT: (COINTELPRO) NEW LEFT NEW ORLEANS" and a document number "100-449698-33". There is a seal that reads "FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT" and it is also emblazoned with "FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION". There are no photographs, handwritten annotations, or visual evidence of surveillance methods. The document appears to be a standard cover page for declassified information. --- OCR Start --- FOIPA COVER SHEET FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PRIVACY ACTS SUBJECT: (COINTELPRO) NEW LEFT NEW ORLEANS 100-449698-33 FREEDOM INFORMATION ACT FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION --- OCR End --- 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. MAY 1'IN EDITION . OSA GEA .REG. NO. 17 UNITED STATEnMENT Memorandum TO DIRECTOR, FBI FROM RESL SAC, NEW ORLEANS (100-17858) (P) SUBJECT: COUNTER INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM INTERNAL SECURITY DISRUPTION OF THE NEW LEFT CONFIDENTIALTE: 6/13/68 to Bureau, 5/23/68. (4) Re Bureau letter, 5/23/68, and New Orleans letter Documental characterizations of individuals mentioned herein, where New Left affiliation is indicated, are available for information being furnished in disseminated form. (u) New Orleans has canvassed all sections of the Division with regard to this program and has reviewed appropriate files to detect pertinent data requested in referenced Bureau letter, 5/23/68. The following is a result of these inquiries: 1) False Allegations of Police Brutality oppropiati ei offer adressed, of classification.. 115/77 Bureau (RM) 2 New Orleans. PDF: kbz (4) REC 20 MC1/100-449698-33 15 JUN 1 1968 Classified by CDS. Category Date of Declassification Indefinite wsp 111T1560 Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Paylavings Plan. CONFIDENTIAL INT. fer 14-16774 deco C 6 JUL 9 1968 --- --- NO 100-17858 COMEEX ! The above source advised on 2/23/68, that both lost their jobs as a result of the above described confrontation. advised that he would try and "press charges against the officer who hit him." (u). advised on 6/12/68, that to his knowledge, had not pressed charges concerning the incident which occurred 2/21/68. He stated that he had seen the news films of the above described incident and personally felt that the LWFC officer had, under the circumstances, taken the appropriate action. intended also stated that he learned to press charges against the officer for an unprovoked attack on his person. He added that the above films clearly show pushed the officer and reached for his billy club prior to the incident. (u) La., with assault, it was never has not initiated action advised on 6/12/68, that although an affidavit was prepared by his office charging filed. To his knowledge, against the officer who struck him. attended the 18th pushed the officer and reached for his billy club prior to the incident. (u) La., with assault, it was never has not initiated action advised on 6/12/68, that although an affidavit was prepared by his office charging filed. To his knowledge, against the officer who struck him. attended the 18th National Convention of the CPUSA in New York City, in June, 1966. He was also the former State Director of DCA. is presently a member of the New Orleans Movement for a Democratic Society (NOMDS), which is a chapter of SDS. 2) Immorality that also known a(true name), who claims to be a representative of the Student Non- violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and associates with Ind . are all active black nationalists and have been smoking marijuana at their apartments. They have also had girls at their apartments for immoral purposes. -2- COMEDENTIAL NO 100-17858 CONFIDENTIAL is a member of the Tulane University Students for a Democratic Society (TUSDS), a chapter of SDS. is the of the United Liberation Front (ULF) a black power organization. is a former Spartacist League (SL) member from New Orleans, presently attending graduate school in the East. is the of PLP and a member of the NOMDS. is a professor at Tulane University in New Orleans, and TUSDS Chrysler Corporation, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Michoud Facility, New Orleans advised on 4/8/68, that was married to in February, 1964, and was separated from her husband. is a former New Orleans SL member and present NOMDS member. -3- CONFIDENTIAL NO 100-17858 COM sa NOMDS member and counsels prospective inductees concerning avoiding the draft. is also employed by the "National Guardian" newspaper as a correspondent. [REDACTED] is known a [REDACTED] is a member of TUSDS and advised on 4/18/68, that [REDACTED] was using claimed on 4/15/68, that [REDACTED] marijuana. On 5/3/68, the same source advised that the girl friend of [REDACTED] purchased a shot of heroin on 5/1/68, which was subsequently used by he and his girl friend. He also shot heroin with his girl friend and another female on 4/25/68. [REDACTED] advised on 6/5/68, that with [REDACTED] wife of [REDACTED] was having an affair [REDACTED] York City. [REDACTED] s a :SL member from New [REDACTED] is a SL member from New Orleans. Former panel source [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] 2/12/68, that [REDACTED] together in New Orleans. of SL in New Orleans. [REDACTED] advised on were living This page contains a notice regarding the quality of reproduced documents. There are no photographs, handwritten notes, stamps, forms, or other visual elements of surveillance operations. The text itself is the sole content on the page, presented in a clean, typed format, centered on a white background, with a bolded title "NOTICE". The main body of text explains that any blurred, light, or otherwise difficult-to-read pages are a result of the original document's condition or color. with [REDACTED] wife of [REDACTED] was having an affair [REDACTED] York City. [REDACTED] s a :SL member from New [REDACTED] is a SL member from New Orleans. Former panel source [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] 2/12/68, that [REDACTED] together in New Orleans. of SL in New Orleans. [REDACTED] advised on were living [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] are members of the NOMDS. as the former Coordinator for the Draft Resisters Union, Local #3 (DRU), an affiliated NOMDS anti-draft group. -4- U CONFIDENTIAL [REDACTED] NO 100-17858 CONEX [REDACTED] on 6/5/68, that [REDACTED] as pregnant by [REDACTED] advised and [REDACTED] are members of the DRU. on 6/12/68, that [REDACTED] advised who is the wife of [REDACTED] recently departed New Orleans, together, for the purpose of visiting Mexico. [REDACTED] advised that [REDACTED] has been having an affair with [REDACTED] [REDACTED] is on the staff of the Southern Conference Educational Fund (SCEF). DRU. [REDACTED] is a member of NOMDS and [REDACTED] is listed as the [REDACTED] of the Student Liberal Federation (SLF) at Louisiana State University at New Orleans (LSUNO). The SLF is a SDS chapter. [REDACTED] is listed as an active member of the SLF at LSUNO. 3) Action by College Administrators Grambling College, Grambling, Louisiana On 10/26/67, [REDACTED] Grambling College, Grambling, La., advised that since about 10/23/67, there has been some student unrest on the Grambling campus. Originally, a group of unidentified individuals calling themselves "The Informers" began circulating papers on the campus, calling for changes in the college administration and faculty, housing, food services, general livingconditions -5- CONFIDENTIAL [REDACTED] NO 100-17858. and regulations on campus and they wanted academics stressed more at the college. As of 10/26/67, these protests had developed into a fairly sizable demonstration on the campus and some of the student body had blocked the doors to the Administration Building and were disrupting classes. The Informers were now known as the student leaders or student government at the college. On 10/27/67, [REDACTED] advised that the situation was still considered serious at the college and in view of the homecoming game scheduled for the coming weekend, he was requesting assistance from the Governor of the State of Louisiana, to handle the situation. The decision was made to activate 500 National Guardsmen and have them stationed at Ruston, La., so they could be used in the event efforts were made by the student protestors to disrupt the homecoming game. On 10/28/67, the homecoming game The declassified FBI document, a memorandum dated June 13, 1968, is visually characterized by its official letterhead and typed subject matter. Prominently displayed is the "CONFIDENTIAL" stamp, partially obscured by handwritten markings. Marginalia in both pen and pencil annotates the document, including a handwritten subject line "NEW LEFT" and other notations that appear to be routing or classification marks. A large, dark redacted area occupies the majority of the middle section of the page, suggesting sensitive information was removed. Near the bottom, a form labeled "REC 20/ MCI/100-449698-33" contains handwritten entries for classification and declassification dates, along with an official stamp indicating "15 JUN 1966". The overall impression is of a heavily processed and annotated official communication. of the State of Louisiana, to handle the situation. The decision was made to activate 500 National Guardsmen and have them stationed at Ruston, La., so they could be used in the event efforts were made by the student protestors to disrupt the homecoming game. On 10/28/67, the homecoming game was played as scheduled at Grambling, and no incidents occurred. On 10/30/67, the college expelled thirty-four students as the leaders of the demonstrations and were considering less severe action against 150 additional students. The Guard was called to the campus to keep peace under the assumption the expulsions would bring more protests. By 10/31/67, no incidents had occurred, so the Guard was moved back to Ruston, La., and the last contingent was released on 11/1/67. After the thirty-four students were expelled, U. S. District Judge BEN C. DAWKINS, JR., issued a restraining order stating the students could not be expelled without a hearing and he reinstated the students. On 11/27/67, a hearing by the disciplinary committee of the college was held and twenty-nine students. were again expelled. On that same date, Judge DAWKINS issued a clarifying order stating that the students were to remain in school until they had exhausted all of the appeals at their disposal. -6- CONFIDENTIAL NO 100-17858 CONFTIAL On 12/6/67, the State Board of Education upheld the expulsion of the twenty-nine students. On 1/3/68, Judge DAWKINS upheld the expulsion of eighteen of the students, but reinstated eight students. advised that at the height of the protest demonstrations, approximately one-half, or 2000 students took part in the demonstrations. However, after the leaders were expiled and the National Guard was called to the area, the demonstrations fell off to only a few of the hard core [REDACTED] confidentially advised that there were six members of the Grambling faculty he considered as having encouraged these student demonstrations. One of these [REDACTED] left the Grambling campus and the area shortly after the demonstrations were stopped. The other five are still instructors at the college, but they have received letters that their contracts to teach at Grambling would not be renewed for the next school year. They were given no reason and as these letters only say that they will not be employed for the coming year, they cannot consider themselves as being fired. Southern University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana [REDACTED] a student at Southern University, Baton Rouge (SUBR), was expelled by The visible content shows a declassified FBI document page with significant redactions obscuring the names of individuals and specific details of the information. Official stamps such as "NO 100-17858" and a handwritten "CONFIDENTIAL" mark are present. There are also handwritten annotations, including a circled "(u)" and a large "X" over a stamp that appears to say "CONFIDENTIAL." The document itself is densely typed with various points, seemingly reporting on individuals and their alleged activities. There is no visual evidence of photographs, surveillance logs, or forms with filled-in fields. This page is a declassified FBI document with "CONFIDENTIAL" stamped at the top and bottom. It contains significant redactions, obscuring names and specific details within the text. Handwritten annotations are present, including the letter "U" and a "C" in the margins, possibly indicating action or review. There are also several drawn lines and symbols, including a large "X" over the "CONFIDENTIAL" stamp at the bottom. The document appears to be a report with typed text and may contain some subtle visual cues related to its operational nature, such as layout or formatting, though no explicit surveillance imagery or logs are visible. for the next school year. They were given no reason and as these letters only say that they will not be employed for the coming year, they cannot consider themselves as being fired. Southern University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana [REDACTED] a student at Southern University, Baton Rouge (SUBR), was expelled by SUBR officials for threatening a white deliveryman. [REDACTED] was an active black nationalist and on many occasions attempted to start demonstrations at SUBR for various causes. When [REDACTED] attempted to reenter SUBR after his being expelled, [REDACTED] SUBR officials contacted the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office (EBRPSO), and [REDACTED] was arrested on trespass charges. [REDACTED] has not returned to SUBR. A group of SUBR students and ex-students claiming to represent Louisiana Rights Organization for Sustained Fouality (LAROSE), met with SUBR officials and demanded that [REDACTED] be reinstated or SUBR students would demonstrate. The students and ex-students of LAROSE were told by SUBR officials that [REDACTED] would not be reinstated and that those students responsible for any demonstrations in support of reinstating [REDACTED] would be expelled from college. . -7- CONFIDENTIAL NO 100-17858 Lui There were no demonstrations in favor of having reinstated. During March, 1967, STOKELY CARMICHAEL was scheduled to speak at SUBR. College officials requested that only students at SUBR be allowed to attend the rally. The EBRPSO stationed a large number of patrol units at the entrances of the SUBR, allowing no one to enter unless he was a student at SUBR. By keeping out outside agitators, no incidents arose out of the rally. On or about 4/25/67, a Negro watchman at SUBR fired into a group of Negro student demonstrators, wounding several with shell fragments. Negro students at SUBR immediately announced plans for proposed demonstrations; however, the college administrators immediately contacted the EBRPSO, Baton Rouge, La. The EBRPSO dispatched a large number of units to SUBR and effectively sealed off the area so that no outside agitators could enter the campus of SUBR, with the result that there were no demonstrations at SUBR over the incident. Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana The December, 1967, Volume I, Number 12 issue of "MDS Newsletter" contained an article written by on page thirteen, which reflects that the Executive Council of the Student Senate at Tulane University threatened to resign on 2/1/68, if, by that time, certain concessions toward "the Student Power" had not been conceded by the administration. The Number 12 issue of "MDS Newsletter" contained an article written by on page thirteen, which reflects that the Executive Council of the Student Senate at Tulane University threatened to resign on 2/1/68, if, by that time, certain concessions toward "the Student Power" had not been conceded by the administration. The article continued that it was SDS' task to mobilize the entire Tulane University student body behind the Student Senate's threat of resignation. The April, 1968, Volume II, Number 4 issue of the "MDS Newsletter" contained an article on page three and six entitled "Student Power at Tulane University." This article reflects that during the first two weeks in March, 1968, students at Tulane University participated in demonstrations against the school administration and Board of Administrators as a result of decision not --8- CONFID ΓΙΑΙ ΓIAL NO 100-17858 CONTA to allow two photograhs, which he deemed lewd and indecent, to appear in a Tulane literary magazine called "Sophia." Two protest marches on Tulane University President LOGENECKER'S house took place involving 300 persons on the first evening and 700 individuals on the second evening. The first night of the demonstration, approximately 300 students refused to leave the Tulane University Center until a satisfactory answer was given to the students regarding the above refusal by [REDACTED] The article claims the. Tulane chapter of the American Association of University Professors called for a special investigation of the incident. President LONGENECKER addressed about 2,000 students, stating that he wished to meet with responsible student leaders more frequently. The article further claims that this was LOGENECKER's first address to the student body in his six years as President. Tulane University, New Orleans, La., advised on 6/13/68, that a confrontation by students with the school administration took place in early March, 1968, as a result of whether two photographs should be published in a school publication known as "Sophia." [REDACTED] stated that an ad hoc committee allegedly representing the student body was formed and was named Mobilization of Responsible Tulane Students (MORTS). This group was made up of about ten students, some of which were in positions of leadership on the Tulane campus. [REDACTED] advised that on the evening of March 5, 1968, approximately 300 students met at the University Center and discussed their views concerning the refusal of the administration to publish the aforementioned photographs. Approximately 175 of them then marched to President LONGENECKER's home to This page is a declassified FBI document with significant redactions, obscuring much of the content. There are no photographs or explicit visual evidence of surveillance methods. However, the page does contain handwritten annotations, including the word "COM" and the number "u" in the upper right margin. Official stamps are also present, notably the word "CONFIDENTIAL" stamped prominently across the bottom of the page, indicating its classification. The document also contains a page number "-4-" near the bottom. The extensive black redactions suggest that names, locations, and specific details about individuals or operations are being withheld. This document is a redacted FBI report with significant portions of text blacked out, suggesting sensitive information related to surveillance or internal investigations. The presence of "CONFIDENTIAL" stamps at the top and bottom, along with a "C" in the right margin, indicates an official, classified nature. Handwritten or typed marginalia appears in the upper left corner with "NO 100-17858" and "CONEX" at the top center. The text discusses dates and individuals, with redactions obscuring names, specific locations, and potentially incriminating details, hinting at the operational nature of the document. The overall visual impression is one of a structured, official report where key details have been deliberately omitted for security reasons. of leadership on the Tulane campus. [REDACTED] advised that on the evening of March 5, 1968, approximately 300 students met at the University Center and discussed their views concerning the refusal of the administration to publish the aforementioned photographs. Approximately 175 of them then marched to President LONGENECKER's home to voice their objections; however, the President did not make an appearance and there were no incidents, although New Orleans Police were present in case of an outbreak. The following day, approximately 400 to 500 students again met at the University Center and marched that evening to LONGENECKER's home. Again there were no incidents and the crowd dispersed. President LONGENECKER was contacted and advised that upon the demand of the students he would speak to them concerning their differences. [REDACTED] commented that on March 6, 1968, he met with student leaders and advised them at this time that -9- CONFIDENTIAL NO 100-17858 CON X LL. the administration was willing to hear out their demands; however, he was holding them strictly responsible for any incidents that occurred commented that the did an excellent job in controlling the students. President LONGENECKER advised the students on March 13, 1968, that more frequent meetings with student leaders would be necessary to assure the smooth running of the University. stated that after the President's address to the students, the MORTS organization disbanded and has not caused any dissension since the above referenced incidents. He added that present at several of the MORTS meetings and believes that to TUSDS, was was helping direct their activities. Although TUSDS indicated a desire to rally the students against the school administration, they were mainly ineffective due to the lack of appeal of and advised that in New Orleans, had written letters to the school -administration advising that they doubted that publication of the aforementioned photographs would lead to any court action. Other than the letters furnished by concerning the photographs, advised that he knows of no outside influence with regard to the incidents occurring on the Tulane campus during early March, 1968. TUSDS, attorneys stated that he, at Tulane, and President LONGENECKER planned to meet with a board this summer to discuss plans concerning any future outbreak by students stated that it will be the administration's policy to issue a statement to all students upon their arrival at the University, reflecting the administration's stand with regard to student uprisings at The page is a typed document with official stamps and handwritten annotations. At the top, there is a stamp with "NO 100-17858." There are several handwritten markings, including a prominent "X" over the word "CONFIDENTIAL" at the bottom right of the page, which is also stamped. There are also some circular shapes at the top, possibly indicating a stamp or seal, and a number "-6-" centered near the bottom. The majority of the page is filled with typed text detailing dates and events related to student protests and disciplinary actions. There are no photographs, forms, wiretap logs, surveillance schedules, or charts visible. President LONGENECKER planned to meet with a board this summer to discuss plans concerning any future outbreak by students stated that it will be the administration's policy to issue a statement to all students upon their arrival at the University, reflecting the administration's stand with regard to student uprisings at the University, commented that any students inciting incidents which are unjustified may be expelled from the University, as it is a private institution. He stated that the administration will be fair with regard to making such decisions. is listed as being on the staff of SCLE. for the American Civil Liberties Union and frequently has represented individuals from the New Left in New Orleans. metimes acts as an attorney -10- CONFIDENTIALX CO NO 100-17858 and a former member of NOLDS. of TUSDS -11*- CENDENTIAL OSA GEN. REG. NO. 27 UNITED STATES G NMENT Memorandum TO : DIRECTOR, FBI REC EROM 1 SAC, NEW ORLEANS (100-17858)(P) SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAII INTERNAL SECURITY DISRUPTION OF THE NEW LEFT DATE: 5/29/68 The scope of New Left (NL) organizations has broadened in the New Orleans Division within the past six months, especially in the city of New Orleans. Although there is a strong indication that NL activity will slacken in New Orleans during the summer months because of summer vacations, the need for a Counterintelligence Program in New Orleans against the New Left is very evident. General suggestions for potential counterintelligence action against NL organizations in New Orleans are outlined below. NEWS MEDIA New Orleans should make use of highly selected members of the news media to expose programs and activities of NL organizations. This may be accomplished by tipping off news media to secret or closed meetings, for example. The possibility of utilizing this method may be realized if the Southern Regional Conference of SDS, originally scheduled for New Orleans for April 11-14, 1968, were rescheduled at a later date. 100-449698-33-2 The news media might also be furnished with NL plans to infiltrate a specific union, or to operate an NL school. This information would be furnished on a selected basis to show the NL in an unfavorable light. (2- Bureau (RM) 2- New Orleans POF: numb (R) REC-44 JUN 8 1968 HWW-5-1988 JUN 2.4 1968 Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan NO 100-17858 : II. MAILINGS Leaflets could be mailed to NL members furnishing false information concerning the scheduling NL in an unfavorable light. (2- Bureau (RM) 2- New Orleans POF: numb (R) REC-44 JUN 8 1968 HWW-5-1988 JUN 2.4 1968 Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan NO 100-17858 : II. MAILINGS Leaflets could be mailed to NL members furnishing false information concerning the scheduling or canceling of NL meetings, or fictitious information regarding the rescheduling of a National Conference. III. TELEPHONE CALLS The NL has set up a limited draft counseling service in New Orleans, whereby recipients of leftist publications are invited to call a given phone number and set up an appointment for draft counseling. NL representatives have traveled as far as Baton Rouge, La., to talk to prospective draft resisters and their families. Telephone calls made on the pretext of being a draft resister could set up phony `appointments, with the result that draft resister counselors would not know whether a call was legitimate or not, possibly resulting in unnecessary travel and additional expense for the NL organization. Information was recently developed that an attempt to organize SDS chapters in two high schools in New Orleans was imminent. An anonymous telephone call to the parents of the high school students involved in this program, advising them of their child's involvement, might effectively curtail the development of SDS chapters in secondary schools. Prior to making this call, the names of the parents would be determined and checked through Indices for any subversive or derogatory references. IV. NL MEMBERS EMPLOYED IN KEY POSITIONS Examples of such employment might be an official position in a labor union, employment in the registrar's office of a university, a teaching position in a secondary school, or employment in a poverty or welfare program. `Depending upon the circumstances,, an employer could be advised anonymously of his employee's background, or news media, on 2 4 NO 100-17858 selected basis, could be advised of such employment. STINK BOMBS The use of stink bombs in the air conditioning or heating elements of any large or important NL meeting could be very effective if the building where the meeting was held was under the control of the NL organization. VI. CREATING DISSENSION THROUGH INFORMANTS Informants could be instructed to drop comments at appropriate times which could create dissension among NL members. Informants might also be able to broaden any existing splits between factions of the NL. XII. VIOLATIONS OF FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL The page is a scanned document with various visual elements. It contains official stamps, including "CONFIDENTIAL" at the top and again at the bottom, with a red "X" over the lower one. There are also handwritten notations and several large, dark rectangular redactions scattered throughout the text, obscuring specific names and details. The document appears to be a typed report with some ink markings that are difficult to discern. There are no photographs or diagrams visible on the page. The overall appearance suggests a redacted internal document, possibly related to an investigation or intelligence gathering. This page appears to be a declassified FBI document, likely from COINTELPRO, containing typed text and various annotations. The top of the page includes a header with a document number and what seems to be a handwritten annotation or drawing. There are multiple instances of black redactions obscuring portions of the text throughout the document, indicating sensitive information has been removed. A stamp at the bottom right reads "CONFIDENTIAL" with some additional markings, and a page number "8" is also visible. The overall impression is of an official report with its contents selectively disclosed. the control of the NL organization. VI. CREATING DISSENSION THROUGH INFORMANTS Informants could be instructed to drop comments at appropriate times which could create dissension among NL members. Informants might also be able to broaden any existing splits between factions of the NL. XII. VIOLATIONS OF FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS New Orleans will continue to remain alert for any infractions of Federal, State, and local laws by NL members, notifying appropriate authorities of any violations. No specific recommendations for immediate counter- intelligence action are being submitted at this time, pending evaluation and analysis of the NL organizations in New Orleans as to what such action might best be suited to the New Orleans area. New Orleans will submit a request for Bureau authority prior to employing any such action. It is noted that New Orleans has no k