Cointelpro Socialist Workers Party Part 03

This page is a title page from a declassified FBI document. It features a large, black-and-white circular seal that says "FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT". The text on the page is centered and in bold, indicating it's a formal header. There is no photographic imagery of individuals, facilities, or events. There are no handwritten annotations, official stamps (other than those implied by the seal), forms, wiretap logs, surveillance schedules, operational charts, or clear visual evidence of surveillance methods. The page is predominantly text-based, with the seal serving as the primary graphic element. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PRIVACY ACTS SUBJECT: (COINTELPRO) SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY 100-436291 SECTION 2 SERIALS 87-210 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 UNITED STATES GC Memorandum TO : Mr. W. C. Sullivan FROM : Mr. F. J. Baumgardner SUBJECT: SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY INTERNAL SECURITY - SWP DISRUPTION PROGRAM DATE: January 11, 1963 1 - Mr. Belmont 1 - Mr. Sullivan 1 - Mr. Bland 1 - Mr. Baumgardner [REDACTED] Toixon [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] SUP COIL SUIT DY LETTER [REDACTED] FEB 26 1975 AND ELLER DATED By airtel dated January 9, 1963, the Newark Office advised that the [REDACTED] Grand Jury had returned indictments against [REDACTED] (three counts), and [REDACTED] (all one count) for selling liquor without a license at Socialist Workers' Party (SWP) owned and operated New Jersey on [REDACTED] Warrants are outstanding at the [REDACTED] Prosecutor's Office, New Jersey, for [REDACTED] and Newark requests authority to furnish the current residence address of these two individuals to the Prosecutor's Office so that steps may be taken to serve the warrants. On [REDACTED] as a result of an operation authorized under the Disruption Program, New Jersey Alcoholic Beverage Control where ABC (ABC) agents and State Police raided [REDACTED] agents were able to purchase liquor with marked money. No license had been issued for the sale of such beverages to [REDACTED] and the manager, [REDACTED]. The bartender at the Camp [REDACTED] were arrested as a result of this raid and all alcoholic beverages and other property were seized by the raiding party. The [REDACTED] Grand Jury not only returned indictments against these two individuals but also against [REDACTED] of [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] Warrants were issued for the arrest of [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] but the current residence address of these two individuals is not available to the Prosecutor's Office. Newark has requested the New York Office to furnish the 50[REDACTED] current residence address of these individuals. Enclosure1963 197 100-436291 1-105-38203 1-100-420879 1-100-342962 1-100-379982 TPR:cdb/scp (10) [REDACTED] REC- 35 X-100 12/21 1963 [REDACTED] Memorandum for Mr. Sullivan Re: SOCIALIST WORKERS these two individuals is not available to the Prosecutor's Office. Newark has requested the New York Office to furnish the 50[REDACTED] current residence address of these individuals. Enclosure1963 197 100-436291 1-105-38203 1-100-420879 1-100-342962 1-100-379982 TPR:cdb/scp (10) [REDACTED] REC- 35 X-100 12/21 1963 [REDACTED] Memorandum for Mr. Sullivan Re: SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY 100-436291 OBSERVATIONS: The raid on [REDACTED] resulted in con- siderable disruption and confusion of SWP operation at [REDACTED]. All individuals concerned are Security Index subjects and members of the SWP which has been designated pursuant to Executive Order 10450. The indictment and possible conviction after trial of these individuals would have a devastating effect upon the SWP and could possibly result in the discontinuance or at least severe curtailment of the SWP's use of the [REDACTED] as a training ground for its cadre. It is felt that we should render all assistance possible to have these individuals incarcerated without, of course, the Bureau's being made known as having been the source of the information. RECOMMENDATION: That the attached airtel to Newark and New York authorizing the Newark Office to furnish the current residence addresses of [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] to the [REDACTED] Prosecutor's Office be sent. Precautionary statements are included. [REDACTED], [REDACTED], [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Q [REDACTED] v -2- OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1955 EDITION GSA GEN. REG. NO. 7 3010-308 UNITED STATE ENT Memorandum TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (100-436291) DATE: 3/13/63 FROM i Rwb Twi SAC, NEWARK (100-46426) (P) SUBJECT: SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY IS - SWP DISRUPTION PROGRAM Re Newark letter to the Director dated 1/16/63. Office, Detective N. J., advised SA Prosecutor's that no hearing has been held on the motion made by on 2/26/63 Defense Attorney fop to suppress li the evidence obtained by the raiding officers at the This matter is being closely followed, and any pertinent information received will be promptly furnished to the Bureau and New York. REC-10 2 1 - - Bureau (RM) Newark DWA:emg (3) DELETED COPY SENT USA, NYC, FOR RELEASE TO FLAINTIFES IN SWP CIVIL SUIT X LETTER CAF DATED FEB 26 SAND FILED IN 100-16 (SAP KA.IN FILE). Jom/50 1 - 62 MAR 19 1963 X 100-436/71-88 AMAR 14 1563 ```json [ {"box_2d": [0, 389, 14, 430], "text_content": "3010-300"}, {"box_2d": [3, 140, 28, 250], "text_content": "OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10\nMAY 1962 EDITION\nGSA GEN. REG. 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If such\ninformation becomes available, the NYO will carefully\nanalyze the situation surrounding the individual or in-\ndividuals involved to determine if disruptive possibilities\nexist."}, {"box_2d": [538, 133, 603, 857], "text_content": "In regard to the forthcoming SWP convention.\npresumably to be held at\nit is felt there might be a possibility of disruption\nat this site."}, {"box_2d": [619, 135, 800, 896], "text_content": "It is noted that the Newark Office was very\nsuccessful in a disruptive tactic involving a raid on\nby NJ Liquor Authorities. It is believed\nprobable that with a large number of people domiciled and\nfeed at Camp during the convention, ordinances of other\nNJ State and Local Authorities may be in violation. 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Room Holmes Gandy SAC, Newark (100-46426) REC 140 Director, FBI (100-436291) EX-118 SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY INTERNAL SECURITY - SWP DISRUPTION PROGRAM 3/15/63. March 27, 1963 Reference is made to New York letter Newark should advise Bureau and New York of its views regarding possible disruption of the Socialist Workers Party (SWP) convention to be held 7/18-21/63 possibly at Mt. Spring Camp. You should make discreet inquiries of a hypothetical nature to determine what steps can be taken regarding local or state ordinances which the SWP's operation of the camp may violate. Any recommendations should also be included. You are reminded that no operation under this program may be undertaken without specific prior Bureau authority in each instance. 1 - New York (100-146608) NOTE ON YELLOW: New York advises that the forthcoming SWP convention will be held from 7/18-21/63 presumably at Mt. Spring Camp where it has been held on previous occasions. New York suggests that the Bureau may desire to authorize Newark to conduct appropriate investigation to determine whether steps may be taken to at least partially immobilize this convention at Mt. Spring Camp. TPR:cah/mea (5) APR 2 1963 mea MAIL ROOM TELETYPE UNIT MAR? 7 1963 COMM-FBI **Headers:** ATIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 12 EDITION GSA GEN. REG. NO. 27 9012-128 UNITED STATES GO RNMENT **Document Title:** Memorandum **Routing/Recipient Information:** 10 DIRECTOR, FBI (100-436291) FROM SAC, NEW YORK (100-146608) SUBJECT SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY IS-SWP This page contains a declassified FBI memorandum detailing observations and recommendations regarding the Socialist Workers Party (SWP). It includes several handwritten annotations in the margins, which appear to be notes or comments by field agents. There are also numerous redacted sections, indicated by black bars, obscuring specific names, locations, and details of the operation. The document showcases the official nature of the communication with the header and section titles clearly typed. There are no photographs or explicit descriptions of surveillance methods beyond the implied nature of the observations and recommendations within the text. (5) APR 2 1963 mea MAIL ROOM TELETYPE UNIT MAR? 7 1963 COMM-FBI **Headers:** ATIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 12 EDITION GSA GEN. REG. NO. 27 9012-128 UNITED STATES GO RNMENT **Document Title:** Memorandum **Routing/Recipient Information:** 10 DIRECTOR, FBI (100-436291) FROM SAC, NEW YORK (100-146608) SUBJECT SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY IS-SWP DISRUPTION PROGRAM DATE: 3/14/63 **Body Text:** 42 For information of Indianapolis, the NYO conducts various activities which might serve to have a disruptive effect on the Socialist Workers Party (SWP). The youth group of the SWP, the Young Socialist Alliance (YSA) is represented at the University of Indiana in Bloomington and has recently been threatened with prosecution under the Indiana Communism Act. "The Militant", weekly newspaper of the SWP, set forth in its 3/11/63, issue that the Bloomington "Herald- Telephone" had quoted Prosecutor THOMAS HOADLEY as saying the YSA, "like its parent group, the SWP, states that it is a revolutionary, socialist organization." Further, according to "The Militant", a Bloomington Defense Committee (BDC) had issued a statement saying that the YSA was not the youth movement of the SWP. The BDC campaigned to have HOADLEY abandon his investigation of the YSA and withdraw his request to the University to remove recognition of the YSA. Information has previously been received from [REDACTED] to the effect that YSA members in Bloomington were interested in forming an SWP branch. **List/Enumerated Items:** 2 3 1 1 - Bureau (100-436291) (RM) - Indianapolis (100-5519) (Encls. 2) (RM) (1 - 100- ) (YOUNG SOCIALIST ALLIANCE) - New York (100-133479) (YOUNG SOCIALIST ALLIANCE) - New York (100-146608) **Marginalia/Stamps:** FIELD OFFICES ROUTED BY? ROUTING DATE EIP (S) 107/2/27/305 GPB:vem (7) [Handwritten annotation] [Illegible] 2010 7/2/27 [Illegible] 9e REC-27 4 MAR 18 1963 [Redacted Stamp] [Illegible] [Illegible] [Illegible] [Illegible] [Illegible] [Illegible] [Illegible] [Illegible] MAP 21st 1963 29 **Redactions:** [REDACTED] (in the body text) [REDACTED] (in the list/enumerated items) [Redacted Stamp] (at bottom right) [Illegible] (numerous handwritten annotations and stamps) [REDACTED] (at bottom left, text and date) [Illegible] (above the date "3/14/63") [REDACTED] (stamp above "THE MILITANT") NY 100-146603 Further, furnished a letter on 3/13/63, reflecting that the National Leadership of the YSA planned to make the BDC a nationwide organization to protest the "witch-hunt" at Bloomington. Full dissemination will be made by separate letter; however, an additional copy of material furnished by the source is enclosed for immediate information of Indianapolis. It is felt that any information regarding the The visual content of this page is a declassified FBI memorandum, likely originating from the Newark field office. It features several official stamps and routing codes, including "REC-10" and "3/13/63" for the date. There are significant portions of the document redacted, particularly in the main body of the text, obscuring specific names and details of the legal proceedings and individuals involved. Handwritten annotations are present, including a signature or initials near the bottom left and a lengthy numerical notation across the middle of the page. There are no visible photographs of individuals or facilities, nor are there any charts or logs indicating surveillance methods or informant communications. The overall impression is a heavily processed internal document with redactions indicating sensitive information. The page is a typed memorandum with handwritten annotations. Redactions are present, obscuring specific information in several sections of the text, including locations and names. Official stamps, such as "REC-2" and "MAR 18 1963," are visible, along with what appear to be routing codes and possibly field office identifiers at the bottom. There is a handwritten notation "GPB: vem (5)" and a series of numbered entries with local codes at the bottom left of the page, likely referencing distribution or related files. The overall visual impression is one of official communication with strategic information being selectively withheld. of the YSA planned to make the BDC a nationwide organization to protest the "witch-hunt" at Bloomington. Full dissemination will be made by separate letter; however, an additional copy of material furnished by the source is enclosed for immediate information of Indianapolis. It is felt that any information regarding the true nature of the YSA which could be furnished authorities in Bloomington would have a disruptive effect in possibly preventing the establishment of an SWP branch there and slowing the activity of the EDC. Indianapolis is requested to consider this and if feasible, submit specific recommendations requesting Bureau authority to contact Mr. HOADLEY, sources in the press or at the University of Indianapolis on a confidential or possibly anonymous basis. For information of Indianapolis, a copy of report of SA captioned "YOUNG SOCIALIST ALLIANCE and dated 10/30/62, is enclosed. It is noted that this identifies the national leaders of the YSA as SWP members and sets forth other information regarding domination of the YSA by the SWP. - 2 - OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 5010-104-01 UNITED STATES OVERNMENT Memorandum 1 TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (100-16) FROM : SAC, NEWARK (100-1984) (P) SUBJECT: SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY - DISRUPTION PROGRAM IS- SWP ReBulet to NY, 3/8/63. CLASSIFIED BY SCHED A INDEFINITE DATE APPROPRIATE AGENCIES AND FIELD OFFICES ADVISED BY ROUTING SLIP(S) OF ROUTING DATE: 3/14/63 CONFIDENTIAT To date, there has been no discussion within the Newark SWP concerning any proposed changes in leadership of the Party. It is suggested that when such discussion is held informants in the various SWP branches could propose that a member or leader of his particular branch be considered for a position of leadership. Newark informants, for example, could suggest that the Newark SWP support for a position of leadership. If each SWP branch would actively support at least one candidate, there would be more candidates than vacancies and competition and jealousy would result. U It is believed that were elected as a member or alternate member of the SWP National Committee as the result of a movement begun by informants, the position of the informants would be greatly enhanced within the Party and they would be in a position to furnish information concerning national SWP activities as a result of their conversations with Any information received concerning the next SWP convention will be furnished to the BUREAU √ 3 5 7 3 Bureau (RM) Exerupt from GDS, greatly enhanced within the Party and they would be in a position to furnish information concerning national SWP activities as a result of their conversations with Any information received concerning the next SWP convention will be furnished to the BUREAU √ 3 5 7 3 Bureau (RM) Exerupt from GDS, Category Z ({1 - 100-436291) (SWP Disruption Program) Date of Declassification Indefinite 1 - New York (100-4013) (Info) (RM) 2 - Newark (1 – 100-46426) (SWP Disruption Program) DHA: MCR (6), NOT RECORDED 150 MAR 18 1963 106-436291- CONFIDENTIAE --- OCR Start --- MAILEN A MAR 27 1963 COMM-FBI DELETED COPY SENT USA, NYC, FOR RELEASE TO PLAINTIFFS, IN SAP CIVIL SUIT LETTER 1975TTER IN 100-16 (SWP MAIN FILE) Com DATED FEB 26 1975 AND FILED Folson Velmoot Yohr saper Callahan Conrad DeLoach vons Gale Hosen Cullivan Tevel Trotter Tele. Room Holmes Gandy SAC, New York (100-146608) Director, FBI (100-436291) - SWP SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY INTERNAL SECURITY DISRUPTION PROGRAM (00: NEW YORK) March 28, 1963 Reference is made to Detroit letter 3-14-63. The suggestion of the Detroit Office contained in relet that aronymous letters be mailed to the two factional group has been considered. It is felt that such anonymous letters Would not have the desired over-all effect that is sought in operations to disrupt the SNP. groups within the Socialist Workers Party (SNP) In the event any information of a derogatory nature comes to the attention of your office, suitable recommendations regarding the utilization of such information in a disruption program operation should be submitted. In connection with efforts to disrupt the SWP, New York should consider the preparation of a leaflet which Would bear the name of a committee having no connection with any recognizable group for anonymous mailing to all individuals who are in any way associated with the minority factions of the SWP. This leaflet would possibly point out the advantages of the minority factions, the right of these factions to be heard and represented and that each recipient should do everything in his power to see that the minority faction is not trampled into the ground by the dictatorial methods of the SWP leadership in their dogmatic control of SKP policies. New York should give careful consideration to the preparation of such a leaflet and submit its views to the Bureau in this regard. In the event such a leaflet is deemed desirable, the draft This document features official FBI letterhead at the top. There are several handwritten annotations, including a designation "REC 140" and "EX-118" on the left side, along with a stamp indicating a date and "COMM-FBI". A list of names is visible on the left margin, with some appearing to be checked off. Another stamp with "APR 2 1963" is present near the bottom left, and a handwritten note "TPR:cah/mea (5)" appears above it. Small, illegible handwritten notations are scattered across the page, possibly signifying routing or filing information. There are no photographs or surveillance logs. ground by the dictatorial methods of the SWP leadership in their dogmatic control of SKP policies. New York should give careful consideration to the preparation of such a leaflet and submit its views to the Bureau in this regard. In the event such a leaflet is deemed desirable, the draft of the leaflet should be submitted to the Bureau for consideration. Any suggestions should also be included. 1- Detroit (100-1334) APR 3 1963 TPR:mjh/pag (5) REC-59 3/116 MAIL ROOM TELETYPE UNIT 13 MAR 29 1363 --- OCR End --- DE 100-1334 but [REDACTED] light preclude this. CONFIDENTIAL Considering the present Detroit Office SWP informant potential, the Detroit Office has no specific recommendation to improve informant coverage on a national basis using Detroit informants. The following is a recommendation regarding disruptive measures: The report of SA [REDACTED] dated February 8, 1963, at New York, pages 13 - 19, outlines the factionsal developments in the SWP. This outlined that [REDACTED] of Detroit, who was a member of the minority tendency and who had recently made a trip to [REDACTED] regarding the minority tendency, reported that the minority supporters would conduct their party assignments completely and cooperate to the fullest extent with the SWP. This caused disagreement between the Wohlforth group and the Robertson group. It is suggested that anonymous letters could be mailed members of the Wohlforth group and the Robertson group to the effect that if they could not follow completely the stated aims and purposes of the SWP that they should form their own group. This might split the SWP into three groups, subsequently wakening it. Also, it is suggested that if the contemplated changes in SWP leadership are made and the potential candidates are ascertained, that letters could be written to the potential candidates and the national headquarters containing derogatory information pertaining to the candidates and thereby causing confusion regarding the new leadership. CONFIDENTIAL - 2 - CONFIDENTIAL TO FROM SUBJECT: MAY INI LOTION GEA GEN. REG. NO. D UNITED STATES GORNMENT Memorandum DIRECTOR, FBI (100-436291) Cu SAC, NEWARK (100-46426) P SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY INTERNAL SECURITY DISRUPTION PROGRAM - SWP CONFIDENTIAL DATE: 4/4/63 al. undelated. Ryept Re Newark letter to Bureau dated 3/14/63, New York letter to Bureau dated 3/15/63, Bureau letter to Newark dated 3/27/63. Prior to the raid of [REDACTED] New Jersey, by New Jersey state authorities, great precautions were taken to insure that no informants were The document is a memorandum with official letterhead from the "UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT". It includes handwritten annotations, such as a signature and date on the right side and further handwritten entries near the bottom left. There are multiple official stamps, including routing codes and dates. Several sections of the document are visibly redacted, obscuring portions of the text. The document also contains a list of internal FBI case numbers and locations, under the "FIELD OFFICES" section. There are no photographs or specific surveillance logs visible on this page. SWP CONFIDENTIAL DATE: 4/4/63 al. undelated. Ryept Re Newark letter to Bureau dated 3/14/63, New York letter to Bureau dated 3/15/63, Bureau letter to Newark dated 3/27/63. Prior to the raid of [REDACTED] New Jersey, by New Jersey state authorities, great precautions were taken to insure that no informants were arrested or compromised as a result of the raid. Newark is of the opinion that the security of Bureau informants should be carefully considered before planning any action aimed at [REDACTED] - Bureau (RM) - New York (100-146608) RM - Newark (1- 100-45647) (1- 100-46246) 2-NI. 7-NY 4.12.63 TPO [REDACTED] DWA:bac (7) CLASSIFIED 37 LIENT CASSIFICATION C50 [REDACTED] Day EX-117 3 APR 8 1961 AUTOMATIC [REDACTED] NOSTIC CONFIDENT!! INT SEC. NK 100-46426 CONFIDENTIAL Discreet inquiries will be made to determine if the camp is in violation of local or state ordinances but it is recommended that no action be taken against the camp until after the convention. Bureau authority is requested to send anonymously the letter set forth below to [REDACTED] the father of who is living with [REDACTED]. Mr. [REDACTED] advised a Bureau Agent on 5/8/62, that both he and his wife have been deeply upset by their daughter's behavior and acceptance of [REDACTED] as a husband. He stated they would like nothing better than to "break" the marriage and have her start again. Newark files contain no derogatory information pertaining to [REDACTED] or his wife, [REDACTED] His home has been described as an estate, complete withswimming pool. If Bureau authority is given to mail this letter, necessary precautions will be taken to preclude the Bureau being named as the sender. The letter will be mailed from New York: "Dear Mr. [REDACTED] "I think you should know a few things about the man who your daughter is living with. You notice I said living with and not married to. [REDACTED] is married, but not to your daughter. Here are the facts: "On [REDACTED] at New York City, Marriage Certificate [REDACTED] married [REDACTED]. He is still married to [REDACTED] who lives in New York with their teen-age son, Another son [REDACTED]. -2- CONFIDENTIAL NK 100-46426 at Mountain Spring Camp, Washington, New Jersey, the Socialist Workers Party Camp. "In [REDACTED] broke up with [REDACTED] and started living with [REDACTED] New York City. He later lived With [REDACTED] at [REDACTED] He started living with [REDACTED] while still at this address. "Marriage license This page is a declassified FBI document, likely a memo, with significant portions redacted. The document contains official stamps and headers, including a routing code "NY 100-146603." There are no photographs or drawings of individuals or facilities. The text is typed, and there are no handwritten annotations, field agent notes, or visible surveillance schedules or charts. Several large, rectangular areas of the text are blacked out, indicating redactions for security purposes. A page number, "- 2 -", is visible at the bottom center. The visual elements of this page consist primarily of the typed text and the prominent black redactions, which suggest sensitive information has been removed. This declassified FBI document is a memorandum on a "SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY - DISRUPTION PROGRAM." It contains no photographs or surveillance visuals. Instead, the page features official stamps, including "UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT," "Memorandum," "DATE: 3/14/63," and a prominent "CONFIDENTIAL" stamp at the bottom right. There are handwritten annotations, most notably "CON..." which is partly obscured by a redaction, and a date "3/14/63" next to the typed "DATE:". A significant p