Cointelpro New Left Pittsburgh Part 01 Final

FOIPA COVER SHEET FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PRIVACY ACTS SUBJECT: (COINTELPRO) NEW LEFT PITTSBURGH 100-449698-39 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 PORM NO. To MAY 1967 EDITION RS A PPME LIC NO 101-11.5 UNITED STATES GOVERMENT Memorandum TO DIRECTOR. FBI (100-449698) (100-448006) DATE: 4/1/71 Esler FROM SAC, PITTSBURGH (100-15986)(100-15780) (P) SUBJECT: COINTELPRO - NEW LEFT COINTELPRO BLACK EXTREMIST for the information of the Bureau, TIMOTHY STEVENS, Executive Secretary of the Pittsburgh NAACP, was scheduled to be a speaker at a meeting on November 4, 1970, which was sponsored by the Young Workers Liberation League (YWLL) and at which the featured speaker was CHARLENE MITCHELL. The purpose of the meeting was to raise funds for the defense of ANGELA DAVIS. STEVENS' appearance at the meeting was canceled. 11 4 - Bureau (RM) (Encl. 1) 3 - Pittsburgh (1 - 170-238) LMC:ear (7) vy REC 66 EX-104 31-21 113 APR 7 1971 UNF OREOED COPY 55APR 15 1971 PG 100-15986 PG 100-15780 It is considered possible that in view of the widespread interest in the DAVIS case and the proliferation of ANGELA DAVIS Defense Committees, ,many of which are communist-sponsored or controlled, in various sections of the country that the NAACP in some other local areas may be involved in these Defense Committees. If the Bureau is in possession of such information indicating local NAACP participation, appropriate counterintelligence action to call the attention of the National Office of the NAACP to this fact could result in [REDACTED] -2- SAC, Pittsburgh (100-15986) REC-123 EX-114 Director, FBI (100-449698)-39-21 1 3/11/71 B COINTELPRO (NEW LEFT MOVEMENT) RePGlet 2/25/71. [REDACTED] Authority granted to recontact to furnish him with public source information relating to the arrest and conviction of [REDACTED] on a charge of resisting arrest [REDACTED] participating in an anti-Vietnam demonstration in Pittsburgh, as set forth in [REDACTED]referenced letter. impress On the occasion of your contact with [REDACTED] upon him the necessity for maintaining the Bureau's interest in this matter in the strictest confidence. 1 - 100-452697 (Houston) DPW:jlm [REDACTED] (5) NOTE: at the University Folson alisvan fier Lishop rrasan, C.D. [REDACTED] of Pittsburgh who participated in New Left demonstrations. Bulet This page is the cover sheet for a declassified FBI document. The text is printed and organized in a standard report format, indicating the subject matter as "FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PRIVACY ACTS" and detailing the specific case as "SUBJECT: (COINTELPRO) NEW LEFT PITTSBURGH" with an identification number "100-449698-39". A prominent circular seal with the words "FREEDOM INFORMATION ACT" is present, featuring imagery of the American flag and a star. At the bottom, the title "FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION" is displayed. There are no photographs, handwritten annotations, operational logs, or evidence of surveillance methods visible on this page. the occasion of your contact with [REDACTED] upon him the necessity for maintaining the Bureau's interest in this matter in the strictest confidence. 1 - 100-452697 (Houston) DPW:jlm [REDACTED] (5) NOTE: at the University Folson alisvan fier Lishop rrasan, C.D. [REDACTED] of Pittsburgh who participated in New Left demonstrations. Bulet 5/15/70 authorized our Pittsburgh Office to furnish public source information on Houston to [REDACTED] established and reliable source at [REDACTED] who is an Pittsburgh, concerning [REDACTED] activities in the New Left movement. The above [REDACTED] furnished substantial funds to the University of Pittsburgh. [REDACTED] has previously been used in this program and authorized action will be continuance of COINTELPRO action against [REDACTED] through use of public source information. [REDACTED] axper werad Dalbey Felt Cale loses avel alters [REDACTED] FBI [REDACTED] [REDACTED] 62 MAR 17 1971 [REDACTED] rle. Room lulnes Bandy MAIL ROOM [REDACTED] TELETYPE UNIT [REDACTED] [REDACTED] RECORDED COPY FILED IN [REDACTED] OFFICE FORM NO. 35 MAY 102 EDITION STAFFMR (5 CFR) 31-115 \ UNITED STATES GOVI\ \ TREASURY DEPARTMENT\ \ \ Memorandum TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (100-449698) DATE: 2/25/71 \ FROM: IDM AC, PITTSBURGH (100-15986) (P) \ \ SUBJECT: COINTELPRO - NEW LEFT \ Re Pittsburgh airtel to the Bureau dated 5/1/70, captioned as above. \ \ Relet requested Bureau authority to furnish information concerning [REDACTED] (BUFILE: 100-452697), to [REDACTED] an established and reliable source at [REDACTED] Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and to suggest to [REDACTED] that the may desire to call to the attention of the University of Pittsburgh (UP) administration questions con- cerning the desirability of [REDACTED] continuing as a professor at the UP. \ \ Asset out in Pittsburgh letter dated 7/28/70, captioned as above, this information was furnished to [REDACTED] and on 7/16/70, he indicated that he had been informed by the UP administration that [REDACTED] contract with UP would not be renewed in the fall of 1970. \ \ Pittsburgh has received information which indicates however, that [REDACTED] continues in his employment as a Professor of Economics at UP. \ \ \ On 12/21/70, [REDACTED] was convicted in Allegheny County Criminal Court on a charge of Resisting Arrest while participating in an anti-Vietnam demonstration in Pittsburgh on 10/15/69. He received a one-year suspended sentence, and was required to pay costs of the case. REC-33 \ \ \ Bureau authority is requested to recontact [REDACTED] and furnish this additional information concerning [REDACTED] relating to his arrest and conviction This page is a formal notice regarding the quality of reproductions within the document. It is a typed document on plain white paper that appears to be a scan of a physical document. There are no photographs, handwritten annotations, official stamps, forms, wiretap logs, surveillance schedules, operational charts, or redactions visible on the page. The formatting is centered and uses bold, uppercase text for emphasis. This document is an FBI memorandum with official letterhead. It includes handwritten annotations and signatures in black ink, indicating internal routing and approvals. There are also several large black redactions obscuring significant portions of the text, likely sensitive operational details. At the bottom, a stamped date of "5 APR 15 1971" suggests the document's processing date, along with other smaller stamps and markings. The visual elements, particularly the redactions and handwritten notes, hint at the secretive nature of the information contained within. Arrest while participating in an anti-Vietnam demonstration in Pittsburgh on 10/15/69. He received a one-year suspended sentence, and was required to pay costs of the case. REC-33 \ \ \ Bureau authority is requested to recontact [REDACTED] and furnish this additional information concerning [REDACTED] relating to his arrest and conviction to him. [REDACTED] has been extremely cooperative in this matter in the past, and has - exhibited a concern about the continued employment of [REDACTED] at UP. \ \ \ \ 2 - Bureau (RM) \ 2- Pittsburgh LMC/saf (4). MAR 1 1971 \ \ [REDACTED] United States Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan 20 \ \ \ \ \ NEW LEEFT \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ The page contains text from a declassified FBI document, with several black redactions obscuring portions of the content. Two identifying codes, "PG 100-15986" and "PG 100-15780," are visible at the top left. The text discusses potential communist sponsorship of "ANGELA DAVIS Defense Committees" and the involvement of the NAACP. There are no photographs, handwritten annotations, official stamps, or forms visible on this page. The page also includes a page number, "-2-", at the bottom center. \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ --- OCR fails to capture the handwriting in the PG 100-15986 The Bureau has previously approved the use of under the captioned program as well as under e "COINTELPRO BLACK EXTREMIST" Program. This matter will be handled in a most discreet manner, and will be advised that absolutely no mention of any Bureau interest is to be made to anyone. No action will be taken without Bureau authority, and the Bureau will be advised of any tangible results. 2 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION OSA PA 141 CPR) 101-114 UNITED STATES CURNMENT Memorandum TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (100-449698) FROM: SAC, PITTSBURGH (100-15986) (P) DATE: 9/10/70 SUBJECT: COINTELPRO - NEW LEFT as above. Re Pittsburgh teletype dated 8/12/70, captioned [REDACTED] Retel requests Bureau authority to contact [REDACTED] an established and reliable contact who is [REDACTED] and furnish to him information concerning the Ohio Valley Regional Coalition Conference being held at the University of Pittsburgh 8/15 and 16/70. As a result of this contact [REDACTED] was in contact with officials at the UP concerning the Conference which resulted in the Conference being nearly postponed by the UP. 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BUREAU AUTHORITY IS REQUESTED TO CONTACT [REDACTED] AND ESTABLISHED AND RELIABLE CONTACT, WHO IS [REDACTED] AND FURNISH TO HIM INFORMA - TION CONCERNING THIS REGIONAL CONFERENCE, INCLUDING THE FACT THAT AMONG SPONSORING ORGANIZATIONS ARE THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE TO COMBAT FASCISM, A PITTSBURGH FRONT GROUP OF THE BLACK PANTHER PARTY; AND YOUNG WORKERS LIBERATION LEAGUE, A COMMUNIST PARTY YOUTH GROUP; AND THE REVOLUTIONARY SOCIALIST UNION, FORMERLY THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH CHAPTER OF STUDENTS FOR A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY. IT WILL BE SUGGESTED TO [REDACTED] END PAGE TWO co PAGE THREE HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY UTILIZED IN THE COUNTERINTELLI- Program GENCE BRRAM AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN EXTREMELY COOPERATIVE AND DISCREET. UACB, HE WILL BE CONTACTED AUGUST THIRTEEN, NEXT. END WJM FBI WA OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA PPA (7) CPD 101-114 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENI Memorandum TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (100-449698) FROM: [REDACTED] , PITTSBURGH (100-15986) (P) SUBJECT: COINTELPRO - NEW LEFT DATE:7/28/70 [REDACTED] [CONFIDENTIAL] Be Pittsburgh letter to Bureau dated 12/31/69; Pittsburgh teletype to Bureau dated 3/31/70; Pittsburgh letter to Bureau dated 3/31/70; Bureau letter to Pittsburgh dated 4/23/70; Pittsburgh airtel to Bureau dated 5/1/70; and Bureau letter to Pittsburgh dated 5/15/70. U 1. Potential Counterintelligence Action U There appears to be good potential for counter-intelligence action against the Peace and Freedom Center. (PFC), 618 South Millvale Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa., and the Revolutionary Socialist Union (RSU), University of Pittsburgh (UP), Pittsburgh. U [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] 1119695-3111 The RSU is a campus-approved student organization at the UP. The RSU allows both students and non-students as members, contrary to UP policy. It is proposed that an established source at the UP be furnished this information on a confidential basis so that UP officials can challenge RSU leaders in this regard, and, possibly, cause the RSU to restrict its membership to UP both students and non-students as members, contrary to UP policy. It is proposed that an established source at the UP be furnished this information on a confidential basis so that UP officials can challenge RSU leaders in this regard, and, possibly, cause the RSU to restrict its membership to UP students. [REDACTED] (2-Bureau (RM) 2-Pittsburgh [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] REG-02 [REDACTED] 6080116 [REDACTED] [REDACTED] 2 [REDACTED] [REDACTED] LED/EGM 5/27/77 [CONFIDENTIAL] AUG 1970 [REDACTED] Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan. [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] 4 1970 APPROPRIATE AGENCIES AND FIELD OFFICES ADVISED BY ROUTING SLIP: [Classification] DATE 6/17/71 EGM/mr TIME: 1 W.H. PG-100-15986 Recommendations relatiempoxe proposals will be Submitted to Bureau when full details have been formulated. 2. Pending Counterintelligence Action At present, Pittsburgh does not have any pending counterintelligence action, 3. Tangible Results an established and On 4/1/70 reliable source at [REDACTED], Pittsburgh, was furnished information relative to 3-day-conference scheduled at Carnegie-Mellon University (C-MU), Pittsburgh, Pa., 4/3-5/70, as outlined in retel dated 3/31/70. This offte anticipated that armed with this information, could prevent this conference from being held at C-MU. On 4/3/70, [REDACTED] advised that he had furnished informa- tion relative to proposed conference [REDACTED] and that the C-MU Administration had then taken steps cancel permission for the conference. When the originators of the conference were informed that C-MU had cancelled permission for the conference, they protested C-MU's decision, claiming, among other things, that C-MU had reneged on its promise that the conference could be held on its campus. The C-MU Administra- tion relented by allowing the conference to be held as scheduled provided the conference did not include the planning of strategy for the Gulf Action Project, a project intended to disrupt the 4/28/D, stockholders meeting of the Gulf Oil Corporation, scheduled to be held at Pittsburgh. In regard to proposed counterintelligence action against [REDACTED] as mentioned in relet dated 3/31/70, it is to be noted that [REDACTED] reportedly has reconciled his differences with the Communist Party of Western Pennsylvania (CPWP), and is now considered a CPWP member in good standing. CPWP leaders reportedly expressed the opinion that [REDACTED] was trustworthy in every respect and, in effect, agreed to let [REDACTED] indiscretions go by the Board. Pittsburgh has- CONFIDENTIAL [REDACTED] -2- Po 100-15986 To further plans of counterintelligence action against at this time. On 5/21/70, information concerning reairtel dated 5/1/70. On The document is a memorandum from the FBI, dated September 10, 1970, concerning "COINTELPRO - NEW LEFT" originating from the Pittsburgh field office. It contains handwritten annotations, including what appears to be a signature in the upper right, and a heavily redacted section of text in the middle of the page. There is a circular stamp with "2 ENCLOSURE" and "Pittsburgh" along with handwritten text including "LMC/ejw" and a date stamp of "SEP 2 1970". Below this, there is a schematic drawing of a small figure. The bottom of the page includes an "EX-117" stamp with the date "SEP 14 1970" and a directive to "Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan." Various segments of text have been redacted with black marker, obscuring potentially sensitive information. **Visual Description of Page** This page is a scanned document, likely a teletype message, with significant handwritten annotations and official markings. At the top, a stamp reads "COMMUNICATIONS SECT." and a date "JUL 12 1970" is visible. Various fields are present, including "WR 005," "CODE," and "URGENT," with entries for the date "8/12/70," time "1:33PM," and sender/recipient information. Dominating the lower half of the page is the main body of the teletype message, detailing a "RE PITTSBURGH TEL TO BUREAU, CLEVELAND AND OTHERS." Handwritten notes appear in the margins, including a partially scribbled signature and what looks like account or code numbers. Several official stamps and coded identifiers are present, such as "COINTELPRO NEW LEFT." and a stamp with "REC-29 EX-112." Redactions are not evident, but the image quality is somewhat degraded, particularly around the edges and in areas with heavy ink. The bottom of the page includes another handwritten date, "5 AUG 20 1970," and a stamp reading "LR SCHEMILE FOR THE DIRCER." CPWP leaders reportedly expressed the opinion that [REDACTED] was trustworthy in every respect and, in effect, agreed to let [REDACTED] indiscretions go by the Board. Pittsburgh has- CONFIDENTIAL [REDACTED] -2- Po 100-15986 To further plans of counterintelligence action against at this time. On 5/21/70, information concerning reairtel dated 5/1/70. On 7/26/70 above, was furnished as contained in [REDACTED] advised that he had been in contact with the UP Administration and had questioned the desirability of continuing as a Professor of Economics at the UP. stated that he had been informed by the UP Administration that contract with the UP would not be renewed upon its termination this fall. Pittsburgh will continue to follow this matter to its conclusion before claiming a tangible result in connection with this program. -3- CONFIDENTIAL Spe, Pittsburgh (100-15986) REC-97. Director, FBI (100-449698)-21-16 COINTELPRO NEW LEFT Reurairtel 5-1-70. 5/15/70 [REDACTED] Authority granted to contact [REDACTED] and to furnish him with public source information relating to [REDACTED] activities at the University of Pittsburgh. On the occasion of your contact with [REDACTED] you are to impress upon him the necessity for maintaining the Bureau's interest in this matter in the strictest confidence. A. . RHH:kaf (4) [ILLEGIBLE] NOTE: at Pittsburgh, who has participated in New Left demonstrations. He publicly surrendered his draft card in December, 1967, was arrested for assaulting a police officer in 1969, and was : arrested during a sit-in that same year. He wrote a series of articles concerning demonstrations against the Gulf Oil Corporation during which he stated that "Gulf should be state- owned as in Communism". Pittsburgh suggested public source Information on [REDACTED] furnished to [REDACTED] substantial funds to the University of Pittsburgh. according to Pittsburgh is an established source and reliable source. He has previously been used in this program. [REDACTED] [ILLEGIBLE] Toleon FeLooch Salters Mohr [ILLEGIBLE] [ILLEGIBLE] Callahan Conrad Felt Gale Rosen Sullivan [ILLEGIBLE] Soyars Tele. Room Holmes Gandy 66 JUN 1970 MAILED 21 MAY 15 1970 COMM-FBI FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64) FBI Date: 5/1/70 Transmit the following in (Type in plaintext or code) Vic AIRTEL (Priority) TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (100-449698) FROM: SAC, PITTSBURGH (100-15986) (P) SUBJECT: COINTELPRO NEW LEFT (BU FILE: 100-452697), at the University of Pittsburgh (UP), Pittsburgh, Pa., has been an active participant in New Left demonstrations in Pittsburgh in the recent days. This office believes his stature as a University Professor undoubtedly lends prestige to any such demonstration SAC, PITTSBURGH (100-15986) (P) SUBJECT: COINTELPRO NEW LEFT (BU FILE: 100-452697), at the University of Pittsburgh (UP), Pittsburgh, Pa., has been an active participant in New Left demonstrations in Pittsburgh in the recent days. This office believes his stature as a University Professor undoubtedly lends prestige to any such demonstration and his participa- tion probably results in an increase in the number of demon- strators. Therefore, his removal from his position at the [REDACTED] UP would be most beneficial. Bureau authority is requested to contact [REDACTED] an established [REDACTED] reliable source at [REDACTED] information concerning [REDACTED] relating to his participation in demonstrations, his public surrender of draft card in December, 1967, and his arrest on 10/15/69, on charges of assault-and battery of a police officer, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest, and his arrest on 5/23/69, at a sit-in at the Duquesne Club--Pittsburgh. In addition, in a series of articles in the local newspapers concerning the "Gulf Project," a planned dis- ruption of the Gulf Stock Holders meeting which article quotes [REDACTED] as stating, "Gulf should be state-owned as in Communism" and other inane remarks which cast doubt on his qualifications as a Professor of Economics at a major University, will be furnished to [REDACTED] 1-712 R 2 Bureau (RM) 2 - Pittsburgh RECST. 110-447. ER-39-16 [ILLEGIBLE] 22. 18 MAY 4 1970 INT [ILLEGIBLE], [ILLEGIBLE] M Per LMC/map (4) Approved: Special Agent in Charge Sent G. P. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1969 O — 345-000 (11) PC-100-15986 is known to contribute substantial Tunos to UP, which because of a decrease in State allocated funds during the coming fiscal year, is facing a financial crisis and will probably be forced to seek additional private funds from [REDACTED] It would be discreetly suggested to [REDACTED] may desire to call to the attention of the UP administration questions concerning the disability DESIRABILITY of [REDACTED] continuing in his present position there, and questions concerning his qualifications for such position. The Bureau has previously approved the use of under captioned program as well as under the [REDACTED] "Counter Intelligence-Black Nationalist" program. This matter will be handled in a most discreet manner to insure there is no mistaken i[REDACTED]ffraction of infringement on academic freedom by the Bureau. [REDACTED] has been found to be extremely discreet and cooperative and he will be advised that absolutely no mention of any Bureau interest in this matter is to be made This document page is primarily text-based. It contains a single page of typewritten text labeled "PAGE TWO" and concluding with "END PAGE TWO". There are several black redaction bars obscuring portions of the text, most notably three long bars across the middle of the page that obscure names, contact information, and part of a suggestion. There are also som