Cointelpro New Left New York Part 01

FOIPA COVER SHEET FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PRIVACY ACTS SUBJECT: (COINTELPRO) NEW LEFT NEW YORK SECTION 1 100-449698-34 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. MAY 12 EDITION BSA FPMP (G CPR) 691-11.4 UNITED STATES GQNMENT Memorandum TO :- DIRECTOR, FBI (100-449698) FROM : [REDACTED] SAC, NEW YORK (100-163303) (P) SUBJECT: COINTELPRO - NEW LEFT DATE: 1/10/69 [REDACTED] Reference is made to Bulet dated 10/25/68, which granted authority for the NYO to send a leaflet entitled "Hatchett The Racist With A Megaphone Mouth" to selected New Left and black student power organizations and individuals on an anonymous basis. Reference is further made to New York latter dated, 12/31/68. On 11/4/68, the above leaflet was mailed anonymously to 131 organizations and/or individuals in the New Left and black power movements. No tangible results from the above mailing have been received to date. [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Bureau (RM) New York BPM:bpm (3) 12 [REDACTED] REC 16 18 JAN 1969 Int. SEC. C [REDACTED] 4 JAN 1 1969 Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan OPTIONAL FORM NO. 11 MAY 1966 EDITION GSA FPMR (417 CFE) 101-114 UNITED STATES GO NMENT Memorandum TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (100-449698) FROM : SAC, NEW YORK (100-163303) (P) SUBJECT: COINTELPRO - NEW LEFT DATE: 1/8/69 ReNYlet dated 1/7/69. Enclosed for the Bureau is one copy of a book entitled REVOLUTION FOR THE HELL OF IT", by ABBIE HOFFMAN under the pen-name "Free". This book was recently published by The Dial Press, New York, New York. Above book was furnished by on 1/7/69. (PS), [REDACTED] [REDACTED]-PROC. [REDACTED] [ILLEGIBLE] 100-1149698.34-49 REC-39 io il 1-15 INT, SOC. 2 - Bureau (RM) (Encl. 1) 1 - New York BPM:bpm (3) [ILLEGIBLE] [ILLEGIBLE] [ILLEGIBLE] Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY EDITION SSA (CPR) 181-118 UNITED STATES GO NMENT Memorandum DATE: 1/7/69 TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (100-4119698) FROM : SAC, NEW YORK (100-163303) (P) SUBJECT: COINTELPRO - NEW LEFT ReBulet to Chicago dated, 10/23/68. A survey of informants and other sources in the New York area reflects that the New York Region of SDS The image presented is a cover sheet for a Freedom of Information Act (FOIPA) request concerning the COINTELPRO program. It displays text identifying the subject as "(COINTELPRO)", with further categorization as "NEW LEFT", "NEW YORK", "SECTION 1", and a case number "100-449698-34". At the bottom, a circular emblem with the words "FREEDOM INFORMATION ACT" is visible, overlaid on what appears to be a stylized representation of the American flag. Below the emblem, the text "FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION" is prominently displayed. There are no photographs, handwritten annotations, official stamps, specific forms with filled-in fields, wiretap logs, surveillance schedules, operational charts, or redactions visible on this page. The image displays a document with a prominent "NOTICE" heading, underlined in bold sans-serif font. Below this, several lines of text are presented in all capital letters, also in a bold sans-serif font. These lines communicate information regarding the quality of reproductions within a file, stating that any blurred, light, or difficult-to-read pages are due to the condition of the originals. There are no photographs, handwritten annotations, official stamps, forms, wiretap logs, surveillance schedules, operational charts, or visible evidence of surveillance methods, informant communications, or targeting directives present on this specific page. The page appears to be solely text-based information. 181-118 UNITED STATES GO NMENT Memorandum DATE: 1/7/69 TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (100-4119698) FROM : SAC, NEW YORK (100-163303) (P) SUBJECT: COINTELPRO - NEW LEFT ReBulet to Chicago dated, 10/23/68. A survey of informants and other sources in the New York area reflects that the New York Region of SDS and the SDS Chapter at Columbia University have been engaged in a bitter factional dispute between members of the Progressive Labor Party (PLP) in SDS and individuals who are members of the SDS only. The basic cause of this conflict has been past and present attempts of PLP members to direct SDS political activities away from the campus and/or to align SDS efforts with the labor movement. PLP members have long urged a union between SDS and off-campus labor organizations with perticular emphasis on labor movements involving racial minorities. In December, 1968, [REDACTED] advised that the recent teachers strike in New York City, called by the United Federation of Teachers (UFT), resulted in a wide split within the Regional SDS Labor Committee. SDS members of this committee who were also PLP members sided with the UFT against the Negro-led community control concept. Non-PLP members in the New York Region of SDS sided with the community control concept and opposed the stand of the UFT. This split and the strike itself centered around the Ocean Hill Brownsville School District (Brooklyn), where Negro factions had ousted white teachers and officers from various district schools. Charges of anti-semitism by the UFT prolonged the strike which lasted some ten weeks. REC-19 103 441547 2)-Bureau (RM) 1- Chicago (Info.) (100-45316) (RM) 100-4496-95-34-48 1- Cleveland (Info.) (100-28805 (RM) 1- Los Angeles (Info.) (100-71737) (RM) 1- San Francisco (Info.) (100-60968) (RM) 1- New York BPM:pbm (7) V2 JAN 9 1969 6 JAN 22.1969.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan INT. SEC NY 100-163303 The informant reported that this rift over the teachers strike caused some members of the PLP to resign from the PLP and embrace the SDS position. The Labor Committee of SDS which had been under PLP control, was disbanded and a new Labor Committee was formed of SDS members who supported the SDS stand against the UFT. The dispute over the Labor Committee came into the open in early December, 1968, when a leaflet was circulated by Columbia University SDS which read in part "A group calling itself the SDS Labor Committee Labor Committee was formed of SDS members who supported the SDS stand against the UFT. The dispute over the Labor Committee came into the open in early December, 1968, when a leaflet was circulated by Columbia University SDS which read in part "A group calling itself the SDS Labor Committee is distributing a leaflet which supports the Shanker walk-out. People must realize this position is contrary to that adopted by both Columbia SDS and New York Regional SDS. The New York Labor Committee has no authorization to use the name SDS on their literature." The 12/18/68 issue of "SDS New Left Notes", page 4, complained that the newly formed Labor Committee was still using the name SDS Labor Committee although it was made up of individuals who had left SDS or were against the SDS position in the teachers strike. The use of the SDS name by this committee was described as "obnoxious opportunism" by [REDACTED], SDS Internal Education Secretary. Since the teachers strike in New York, charges and counter-charges have filled the air resulting in absolute confusion in the NY SDS Region and the Columbia Chapter of SDS. The factional fight between SDS and PLP, and to a lesser extent between the NY Region and the National Office of SDS, appears far from over. To take advantage of the above situation, the NYO is preparing a leaflet which will be submitted to the Bureau for approval. This matter will be closely followed by the NYO and any additional information that may be received will be promptly furnished to the Bureau. -2- UNITED STATES GOUMENT Memoranaum TO : DIRECTOR, FPI (100-449698) FROM : SAC, NEW YORK (100-163303) (P) SUBJECT: COINTELPRO - NEW LEFT ReNYlet 10/1/68. DATE: 12/31/68 1. Potential Counterintelligence Action By letter dated 12/12/68, Bureau authority was received for New York to prepare an anonymous mailing designed to ridicule "ABBOTT HOWARD HOFFMAN; SM - ANA". The above mailing is currently in preparation and will be completed in the near future. Ey letter dated 12/27/68, Bureau authority was received for the preparation of an anonymous letter to the mother of [REDACTED]. This letter is in preparation and will be forwarded to the WFC for mailing in Washington, D. C. New York will continue to direct counterintelligence action against the Students For A Democratic Society (SDS) through the use of the montage leaflet authorized by the Bureau on 8/29/68. New York This declassified FBI memorandum, dated January 10, 1969, details operations concerning the "New Left" movement. The document is a standard office memo with "UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT" and "Memorandum" printed at the top. Handwritten annotations include a signature above the date and a receipt stamp on the right side of the page that reads "REC 16" and "18 JAN 13 1959". There are also several other stamps and notations in the bottom right corner, including "INT. SEC." and what appears to be a date stamp "C54 JAN 1 1969". A small silhouette drawing of a soldier is present in the bottom left corner, next to the date stamp. The page also contains routing information and internal FBI codes. Note the presence of black redactions at the top and a few scattered throughout the document. [REDACTED]. This letter is in preparation and will be forwarded to the WFC for mailing in Washington, D. C. New York will continue to direct counterintelligence action against the Students For A Democratic Society (SDS) through the use of the montage leaflet authorized by the Bureau on 8/29/68. New York is preparing suggestions concerning possible action designed to take advantage of a reported factional split within SDS, New York Region. 2. Pending Counterintelligence Action On 10/7/68, an anonymous letter entitled "Did You Do Your Thing In Chicago?", designed to disrupt the Student Mobilization Committee (SMC), was mailed to 75 individuals and organizations in the New Left. fii. 4496-95-34-47 On 10/30/68, an anonymous leaflet entitled "...And Who Got The Cookie Jar", designed to widen a split in the Liberation News Service (LNS), was mailed to 65 individuals, and organizations in the New Left. - 700- 2 Bureau (RM) New York JAN 2 1969 BPM:bpm 135 al INT SEC Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan NY 100-163303 On 10/30/68, a letter (anonymous) was sent to the editors of "Life" magazine protesting a recent article devoted to [REDACTED] On 11/4/68, an anonymous leaflet entitled "Hatchett The Racist With A Megaphone Mouth", which concerned black student power and the New Left, was mailed to 131 individuals and organizations in both the New Left and black power fields. During the period 10/1/68 through 12/31/68, approximately 800 copies of the SDS montage-type leaflet were distributed in the NY area where SDS was most active with particular reference to Columbia and Fordham universities. 3. Tangible Results No tangible results, during the period 10/1/68 through 12/31/68, under this program have been received by the NYO. - 2 - 6-1 (Rev. 8-6-64) UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum to From SAC, New York (Your file 100-163303 ) DATE: 10/3/68 FROM: Director, FBI (Bufile and Serial) 100-449698-34 SUBJECT: COINTELPRO-NEW LEFT Room No. 902 9&D [REDACTED] Post in file and destroy 0-1 (For SOG use only) ReBulet 9/9/65. 1. Bufiles indicate this case is delinquent. Give specific reason for delinquency. see letter dated 10/7/68 2. DATE airtel report letter letterhead memo 90-day progress letter submitted will be submitted Reporting employee [REDACTED]/10/17/68 3. If valid reason exists for not submitting report at this time, state reason specifically and when report will be submitted 4. Status of airtel report letter Appeal letterhead memo Inquiry 90-day progress letter SEARCHER INDEXED Investigation Prosecution This page appears to be an official FBI memorandum with various annotations and markings related to COINTELPRO operations. A handwritten "date" of 1/8/69 is visible, alongside a routing notation of "EXP-FROC." There are also handwritten notes and symbols scattered throughout the page, including what looks like a redacted name and a circled "30" near the top right. A stamp reads "REC-39," and below it, a handwritten date of "1-15." The bottom of the page contains promotional material for U.S. Savings Bonds. letterhead memo 90-day progress letter submitted will be submitted Reporting employee [REDACTED]/10/17/68 3. If valid reason exists for not submitting report at this time, state reason specifically and when report will be submitted 4. Status of airtel report letter Appeal letterhead memo Inquiry 90-day progress letter SEARCHER INDEXED Investigation Prosecution 5. Submit [REDACTED] FILE 1508 FBI-NEW YORK by (Date) (Place reply hereon and return to Bureau. Note receipt and acknowledgment on top serial in case file.) U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1965 O-781-412 907-748 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 30 MAY 1966 EDITION GSA FPMR (4 CFR) 891-11.6 UNITED STATES GOV NMENT Memorandum TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (100-449698) DATE: 12/13/68 FROM: SAC, NEW YORK (100-163303) (P) SUBJECT: COINTELPRO - NEW LEFT Reference is made to New York letter dated 10/17/68. Enclosed for the Bureau is one copy of the book "Up Against The Ivy Wall", published by Atheneum Press, 122 East 42nd Street, NYC. An additional copy is being retained in the NYO. REC-63 100-4496-95-34- 652 NOT RECORDED ENL: 907 9VL Bureau (RM) (Enc1. 1) - New York BPM:bpm (3) 54 JAN-1969 Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan AIRTEL 12/5/68 TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (100-449923) FROM: SAC, NEW YORK (100-161445) (P) SUBJECT: ABBOTT HOWARD HOFFMAN, aka SH - ANA (KEY ACTIVIST) (00:NY) ReBulet 11/7/68, in captioned matter. Enclosed herewith are eleven copies of an LHM regarding the subject's employment by the NYC Youth Service Agency, during the summer of 1968. Also enclosed are two copies of a suggested leaflet for anonymous distribution in the NYC area. This leaflet is written in the jargon of the new left, necessitating the use of a certain amount of profanity. This leaflet is designed to discredit and embarrass the subject. Bureau approval is requested for the preparation and the mailing of the enclosed leaflet under the COINTELPRO-New Left Project. If approved by the Bureau, this leaflet will be pro- duced on unmarked mimeograph paper and will be sent anonymously to various peace groups, new left organizations, and individuals in the NYC area. (u) - Bureau (Encl. 14) (RM) 1 - 100-449698) (COINTELPRO) 1 - New York (100-163303) (COINTELPRO) (42) 1 - New York HEN:ecs (7) ENCLOSURE 187 53DEC231968 NOT RECORDED 145 DEC 16 1968 ORIGINAL FILED IN / 100-449923-20 NY 100-161445 -The confidential source utilized in the LIIM is who furnished the information on a confidential Basis and who requested that his identity This declassified FBI memorandum features official government letterhead and a handwritten memo format. Redactions are present in the "FROM" field and near the top right. Multiple handwritten annotations and marginalia are visible, including a signature, date stamps, routing codes, and what appear to be coded numbers. A list of field offices with associated codes is also present, along with a small illustration of a figure standing. The image is a black and white photocopy of a typewritten document. There are no photographs, handwritten annotations, stamps, forms, or visual evidence of surveillance methods. The document contains a significant amount of redacted text, indicated by blacked-out portions. Most notably, there are two large rectangular redactions in the lower half of the page, obscuring specific names and details. There is also a less prominent redaction near the center of the page, and a few smaller smudges that could be unintentional marks or partial redactions. The only visible identifying marks are a header with "NY 100-163303" and a page number "-2-" at the bottom. - New York (100-163303) (COINTELPRO) (42) 1 - New York HEN:ecs (7) ENCLOSURE 187 53DEC231968 NOT RECORDED 145 DEC 16 1968 ORIGINAL FILED IN / 100-449923-20 NY 100-161445 -The confidential source utilized in the LIIM is who furnished the information on a confidential Basis and who requested that his identity not be revealed under any circumstances. -2- UNIT STATES DEPARTMENT OF JU CE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION New York, New York December 5, 1968 In Reply, Piese Refer to File No. Bufil 100-449923 NYfile 100-161445 Abbott Howard Hoffren Security Matter - Anarchist A source, who has furnished reliable information in the past, advised on December 4, 1968, that the Youth Service Agency (YSA), a branch of the Human Resources Administration (HRA), one of New York City's super agencies created by Mayor John Lindsay, to administrate anti-poverty and welfare programs in the City of New York, provided funds described as New York City tax-levied funds to support "Operation Hippie", an experimental project to determine whether the City of New York could operate a program to help alienated young; people. - As part of this experimental project, the YSA opened a "Free Store" at 14 Cooper Square in the East Vil- lage of New York City, for a four month period, June 1, 1968 to September 30, 1968, to provide basic health items and other needs to young people who had left their homes and who were found to be living in unsanitary and squalid conditions for their own cake as well as for the sake of the City of New York. Abbott Hoffman, a hippie leader, was hired by the YSA as a consultant for twenty one days at $40.00 per day during the summer of 1968, and he worked out of the "Free Store", 14 Cooper Square, New York City, on the following dates: This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. -34. ELICIOUS - Abbott Howard Hoffman Security Matter marchist June 24, 1968 June 29, 1968 July 1, 1968 July 6, 1968 July 8, 1968 July 13, 1968 July 15, 1968 July 20, 1968 July 22, 1.968 July 27, 1968 July 29, 1968 August 3, 1960 August 5, 1968 August 10, 1968 August 12, 1960 August 17, 1968 August 19, 1968 August 1968 June 29, 1968 July 1, 1968 July 6, 1968 July 8, 1968 July 13, 1968 July 15, 1968 July 20, 1968 July 22, 1.968 July 27, 1968 July 29, 1968 August 3, 1960 August 5, 1968 August 10, 1968 August 12, 1960 August 17, 1968 August 19, 1968 August 24, 1968 September 9, 1960 September 13, 1968 September 16, 1968 of $840.00. For the above work, Abbott Hoffman was paid a total The "Free Store", es part of YSA's "Operation Hippic", sought to serve as a bridge between society and the young people in the hippie community of New York City. In this regard, YSA officials reportedly felt that Abbott lhoffman's employment was entirely appropriate, since he was successful in securing acceptance of the YSA experimental project in the hippie community of New York City. According to the source, the funds from which Abbott Hoffman was paid by the YSA, were New York City tax- levied funds exclusively. -2- Tolson Looch Hoh: SAC, New York, (100-163303) REG 18 2 Director, FBI (100-449698) 668 COINTELPRO - 100-1444648-314.-46 NEW LEFT 12/27/68 1 - Mr. [REDACTED] Reurlet 12/20/68. Authority is granted to prepare and mail anonymously the letter submitted as enclosure to relet to the mother of [REDACTED] Assure that all steps necessary are taken to protect the identity of the Bureau as its source. RHH:jes [ILLEGIBLE] (4) NOTE: [REDACTED] a 17-year-old high school student, vas arrested in Washington, D. C., during demonstrations against the HCUA an October, 1968. At the time of her arrest, she was wearing a hat that was decorated with an obscenity. NY has proposed an anonymous letter addressed to mother which advises of the arrest, as well as the obscenity appearing on the hat. This may be effective in preventing this young girl from further participation in these types of demonstrations. MAILED 23 DEC 26 1968 COMM-FBI [ILLEGIBLE] Bishop Cesper Callahan Conrad Fell Gale Rosen Sullivan Tavel Trotte Tele. Rod Holmer Gandy 75 DEC 3-1989 MAIL ROOM [REDACTED] TELETYPE UNIT [REDACTED] [ILLEGIBLE] [ILLEGIBLE] [ILLEGIBLE] BE... [ILLEGIBLE] OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION BSA FPMR (CPR) 101-134 UNITED STATES GOVERN ENT Memorandum TO: : DIRECTOR, FBI (100-449698) FROM: SAC, NEW YORK (100-163303) (P) SUBJECT: COINTELPRO - NEW LEFT DATE: 12/20/68 Reference is made to Bulet dated 10/11/68, New York letter dated 11/7/68 and WFO letter dated 11/13/68. Enclosed herewith are two copies of a suggested letter to The document is a memorandum on official United States government letterhead. It contains typed text and several handwritten annotations. There are no photographs of individuals or surveillance targets, nor are there any visual representations of surveillance methods, informant communications, or targeting directives. One section is partially redacted by black ink. There are routing codes and dates stamped on the document, including a handwritten date "12/31/68" and a stamp "INT. SEC." There are also some illegible handwritten notes and markings in the margins. The bottom of the page includes a small illustration of a person with a rifle, which might be a stylistic element or a symbol related to the document's content. The page is a typewritten document with various stains and smudges. It contains a handwritten annotation of "NY 100-163303" at the top and a black rectangular redaction obscuring text in the upper portion of the page. There are also small, circular black ink marks scattered throughout the document, possibly representing stamp impressions or abstract markings. A handwritten note "-2-" is visible near the bottom center, and a faint line curves diagonally across the right side of the document. UNITED STATES GOVERN ENT Memorandum TO: : DIRECTOR, FBI (100-449698) FROM: SAC, NEW YORK (100-163303) (P) SUBJECT: COINTELPRO - NEW LEFT DATE: 12/20/68 Reference is made to Bulet dated 10/11/68, New York letter dated 11/7/68 and WFO letter dated 11/13/68. Enclosed herewith are two copies of a suggested letter to be directed to the mother of [REDACTED], a 17 year old high school student arrested in [REDACTED], D. C. on 10/3/68, at which time she was wearing a hat decorated with an obscenity. Bureau authority is requested to prepare enclosed letter for mailing to Mrs. [REDACTED]. If approval is granted, the [REDACTED] letter will be forwarded to the WFO for anonymous mailing in Washington, D. C. 2- Bureau (RM) (Encl. 2INCLOSURE) 1 - New York REC 18 106-4496.95-34-46 BPM:bpm (3) 12 DEC 28 1968 [REDACTED] Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan My Dear [REDACTED] I felt I simply had to write you concerning a matter which has deeply troubled me for the past several months. I too am the mother of a daughter of high school age who has become active in the fight for Negro civil rights. Her idealistic fight for social reform has led her to active participation in demonstrations against the dirty war in Vietnam and other causes of the young liberal. In October, my daughter took part in a series of demonstrations in Washington protesting the House Committee hearings on the August mess in Chicago. On October 3rd - as I recall - she was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct as was your daughter, [REDACTED] I recently learned that when arrested, [REDACTED] was wearing a party-type hat bearing the obscenity "Fuck the Draft". I was astounded that my own daughter fully supports this type of protesting and also considers obscenity the "only way to get the establishment uptight". This at 17 years! Mrs. [REDACTED] I am sure something drastic is wrong with any so-called "movement" which resorts to the gutter in its search for a means of expression. If you permit [REDACTED] to continue her pathetic association with her "Yippie" friends, she will surely end where my poor daughter is now - under psychiatric care. Forgive me for sending you this letter from the silence of anonymity. S. L. Washington, D. C. 100.4486 SAC, New York (100-163303) Director, FBI (100-449698) 1 - Mr. [REDACTED] 1 - Mr. [REDACTED] COINTELPRO - NEW she will surely end where my poor daughter is now - under psychiatric care. Forgive me for sending you this letter from the silence of anonymity. S. L. Washington, D. C. 100.4486 SAC, New York (100-163303) Director, FBI (100-449698) 1 - Mr. [REDACTED] 1 - Mr. [REDACTED] COINTELPRO - NEW LEFT 12/12/68 CA: 100" Hoffman, SM - Reurairtel 12/5/68 captioned "Abbott Howard -- ANA." Authority is granted to anonymously mail copies of the leaflet submitted as enclosure to reirtel to those individuals indicated. Take all necessary steps to protect the identity of the Bureau as the source of these leaflets. RHH: Jes/A (5) Advise the Bureau of any results obtained. NOTE: By reairtel, NY advised that Hoffman, an activist in the New Left and a hippie, had been employed in the Youth Service Agency of the City of New York as a Consultant during the summer months of 1968. Hoffman received $40 per day for 21 days. Hoffman actually worked in a tax-supported program called "Operation Hippie," an experimental project to determine whether the City of New York could operate a program to help alienated young people. As part of this experiment, Young Service Agency opened a "free store" during the Summer of 1968 to provide basic health items to young people who had left their homes and were living in the NY area, in unsanitary conditions. By reairtel NY suggested that an anonymous leaflet to various peace groups, New Left organizations, and individuals in the NY area might help to alienate Hoffman from the New Left. This leaflet (a copy of which is attached for ready reference) is written in the language of the New Left and criticizes Hoffman for accepting benefits from the Establishment. It is signed 'Columbia SDS." Such a leaflet could be effective if it drives a wedge between Hoffman and the New Left. MAILED Z DEC 271968 CC: TEL 100-449698-34-45 D.C. 17 1968 DEC 21903 MAIL ROOM TELETYPE UNIT | Category | Text | | --- | --- | | Header | SAC, New York (100-163303) <br> Director, FBI (100-449698) <br> COINTELPRO NEW LEFT <br> 1 - Mr. <br> 1 - Mr. <br> 11/18/68 | | Body | Reurlet 11/1/68 in captioned matter. <br> Relet noted that the film entitled "The Columbia <br> Revolt" produced by The Newsreel, Box 302, Canal Street, <br> New York, New York, is not available for sale or rent by The document is a Memorandum from the FBI, dated October 3, 1968, concerning a COINTELPRO-NEW LEFT case in New York. It contains handwritten annotations and filled-in fields, indicating that a letter dated October 7, 1968, is the delinquency reason, and that a report "will be submitted" by October 17, 1968. Official stamps and handwritten notations are visible, including a "SEARCHER," "INDEXED," and "Prosecution" stamp, along with "FBI-NEW YORK." There are no photographs, wiretap logs, or explicit visual evidence of surveillance methods. The document is a Memorandum from the FBI, dated December 13, 1968, regarding "COINTELPRO - NEW LEFT." The memorandum encloses a book titled "Up Against The Ivy Wall." Handwritten annotations and official stamps are visible throughout the document, including routing codes like "REG-63" and "100-4496-95-34-652." There's also a stamp indicating "NOT RECORDED." A small illustration of a soldier is present at the bottom left corner of the page. Additionally, there are handwritten notes indicating enclosures, such as "ENCL: 907 94" and "Bureau (RM) (Encl. 1)." 1 - Mr. <br> 1 - Mr. <br> 11/18/68 | | Body | Reurlet 11/1/68 in captioned matter. <br> Relet noted that the film entitled "The Columbia <br> Revolt" produced by The Newsreel, Box 302, Canal Street, <br> New York, New York, is not available for sale or rent by <br> The Newsreel. <br> Your attention is directed to Kansas City letter <br> dated 10/9/68 (copies of which were furnished your office) <br> captioned "The Newsreel; Camera News, Inc., New York, <br> New York, SM-C" enclosing a copy of The Newsroel catalog. <br> It was noted on page 3 of the catalog that Newsreel # 14 <br> entitled "The Columbia Revolt" is available for rental at <br> the fee of $60. <br> In view of the foregoing, you should take <br> appropriate steps to discreetly rent this film for the <br> use of the Bureau and for consideration relative to having <br> a copy of the film made. <br> 1-105-180265 (The Newsreel) <br> WGS:fsh <br> (6) <br> NOTE: <br> EX-100 <br> REC 36 <br> 160-449698-34-44 <br> 1769837 <br> The above-mentioned film made by The Newsreel, <br> a New Left film producing organization in cooperation <br> with Students for a Democratic Society may provide <br> "behind the scenes" story of the Columbia riot. This <br> film could be of value for counterintelligence purposes <br> as well as inservice training. <br> 19 NOV 15 1368 <br> COBS N WEL | | Stamps | MAILED 4 <br> COMM-FBI. <br> NOV 151968 | | Form Fields | MAIL ROOM [ ] TELETYPE UNIT [ ] | | Handwritten | fah [ILLEGIBLE] [ILLEGIBLE] | WA VIA TELETYPE NOV 1 1969 ENCIPHERED Mr. Tolson Mr. Delanch Mr. Mohr Mr. Bishop Mr. Casper Mr. Callahan Mr. Conrad. Mr. Felt Mr. Gal Mr. Roben. Mr. Tavel Mr. Trotter..._ Tele. Room Miss Himes Miss Gandy. FBI NEW YORK - 12:20 AM DEFERRED 11-16-68 JAS TO DIRECTOR 100-449698, 105-131719 AND SAN FRANCISCO 100-60968, 100-157178 ...PLAINTEXT... SAN FRANCISCO VIA WASHINTON ATT: DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE DIVISION FROM NEW YORK 100-163303, 100-157178 2P COINTELPRO NEW LEFT; (KEY ACTIVIST) 00:NY. AKA; IS-C C.P.P.rant W RENYTEL, NOVEMBER FOURTEEN LAST TO BU AND SAN FRANCISCO UNREC. COPY FILED IN 105-