Cointelpro White Hate Groups Part 05

This page is a cover sheet for a Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts request. It is titled "FOIPA COVER SHEET" and lists the subject as "COINTELPRO" with a specific focus on "WHITE HATE GROUPS." The document is identified as "SECTION 1" and numbered "157-9." A circular seal with the words "FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT" is prominently displayed in the center of the page, along with the "FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION" text at the bottom. There are no photographs, handwritten notes, stamps, forms, logs, schedules, charts, or redactions visible on this page. The visual content primarily serves to categorize and identify the document within a larger collection. This page contains a standardized notice that appears at the beginning of many documents in the COINTELPRO collection. The text, presented in all caps, explains that the best possible copies have been included in the reproduction and that any blurriness or difficulty in reading is a result of the condition of the original materials. There are no photographs, handwritten annotations, official stamps, forms, wiretap logs, surveillance schedules, operational charts, or redactions visible on this page. The page is purely informational text. The document is a typewritten and handwritten FBI memo dated September 18, 1964, from SAC, Birmingham. It is stamped "CONFIDENTIAL" and includes routing information and an official case number. The memo details directives for investigating Robert Marvin Shelton, identified as an Imperial Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan. Handwritten marginalia are visible, including a circled case number and a stamp indicating "REC" (likely for "Received"). Several lines of text are handwritten, such as part of the case number "157-9-4-1." There are also handwritten marks and symbols throughout the document, suggesting agent annotations and the use of a form for listing information. The document also contains numerous small, dark ink stamps that appear to be part of a standardized form or internal routing system. There are no photographs or visual representations of individuals or locations. Some portions of the document are heavily pixelated and blurred, but do not appear to be intentional redactions. This document page appears to be a typewritten memo or report. There are no photographs, handwritten annotations, or official stamps visible. There is a handwritten mark resembling an "s" on the left side of the page, and a small "j" in the bottom right corner. The text itself is largely intact, with some minor smudges and speckling consistent with an aged document. There are no clear redactions, but some areas of the text are partially obscured by darkness or paper damage. The page is divided into distinct sections, with a header, main body, and a smaller "NOTE:" section that continues further down. The page is numbered "-3-" at the bottom center. The document is a declassified FBI report with multiple annotations and redactions. It features handwritten notes and signatures throughout, including what appears to be a routing slip at the bottom with a signature and date. Prominent black redactions obscure large sections of text in the center of the page. There are also several official stamps and coded notations interspersed, with one stamp indicating "COPY FILED IN" vertically on the right edge. The overall appearance suggests a redacted internal communication filled with administrative markings and handwritten additions typical of surveillance or investigative files. The document page appears to be a redacted internal memo from the FBI's Counterintelligence Program targeting hate groups. It features typewritten text, with several blacked-out redactions obscuring specific names, places, and case details. There are also handwritten annotations, including an "EX 101 REC 10" stamp on the top left corner, and a numerical notation "-2" next to a file number. The date "10/7/64" is clearly visible. A partially obscured list of names appears on the right side of the memo: "Mr. Basher" and "Mr. Gray." At the bottom of the page, there are some lines and boxes that might be part of a form or log, alongside the text "Plat:(9)". This visual content suggests official communication, with redactions indicating sensitive information and handwritten notes suggesting active case management. This page is a declassified FBI document. It contains administrative information at the top, including a subject line, case number, and a directive about counterintelligence activity. There are several large black redactions, obscuring the majority of the text on the page. A handwritten note "bre" is visible on the left side, and a page number "-2-" is centered at the bottom. The page is also marked with a grainy texture, possibly from the original paper or scanning process, and there are small black specks scattered throughout. This page is a typed memorandum with several handwritten annotations. The top features an official letterhead from the United States Government and the heading "Memorandum." Key information fields like "TO," "FROM," "SUBJECT," and "DATE" are present, with some entries containing handwritten signatures or codes. There are large black redactions obscuring portions of the text. Marginalia includes what appear to be routing codes and a date stamp with handwritten characters. Another handwritten number, "6," is located near the bottom right of the page, adjacent to faint text that might be an official stamp. The presence of these elements suggests a formal internal communication within the FBI, with annotations and redactions indicating administrative processing and sensitive information. This document is a typed government report with handwritten annotations and official stamps. There are three large black redactions obscuring text in the upper right quadrant of the page, and two smaller ones on the left. Handwritten annotations "btc" and "b7c" appear in the margins on the left side of the page. The text of the report details an FBI investigation into Robert Marvin Shelton and the Ku Klux Klan. A number "2" is centered at the bottom of the page, indicating it is the second page of the document. The document appears to have been photographed or scanned, with some background speckling visible throughout the page. The page is a typed document with a faded, textured background and scattered ink spots, suggesting age and possible damage. In the top left corner, there is a handwritten annotation, "BH 157-835," which appears to be a document or case identifier. Towards the top center of the page, two dark, circular objects are visible, which could be staples or clips. There are no printed stamps, forms, or visual evidence of surveillance methods. The majority of the page consists of text, with no photographs, redactions, or handwritten notes beyond the initial identifier. At the bottom center, the number "3" is printed, likely indicating the page number. This page contains a typewritten document with an FBI identification number "BH 157-835". There are also a few handwritten annotations, including the number "4" in the middle of the page and the number "9" in the bottom right corner. The top of the document shows two dark, circular ink stamps, possibly signifying dates or routing information. The text discusses Birmingham's consideration of using racial informants to provoke retaliation between groups, and requests material on disruptive tactics. The document appears to be a communication or directive related to surveillance and investigative operations. This page is a typed FBI memo, dated October 29, 1964, with handwritten annotations and official stamps. There are no photographs present. Redacted sections obscure portions of the document, primarily in the middle area of the page. Official stamps include "MAILED B OCT 23 1964 COMM-FBI" and a handwritten number "5" next to "COMM-FBI." Marginalia includes the handwritten number "3" next to a directory code, and what appears to be a checklist with entries like "Tulson," "LDNA," "Sper," and "arcd." A partially visible form with pre-printed lines and handwritten entries is present at the bottom left corner, featuring "ID:1man," "(G)," and the year "1964." The document is a US Government Memorandum dated October 21, 1964, from SAC, Birmingham to the Director, FBI. It is marked confidential. There are several handwritten annotations on the page, including some scribbled markings near the "FROM" line and a date "10/21/64" near the top right. Another handwritten note, "13-2-64", appears below the date. There is also a handwritten "REC-26" and a case file number "157-9-4-4" along with some additional numerical annotations. Redacted text is present in several places, obscuring portions of the message. The document discusses the United Klans of America and a suggested anonymous communication to Robert Shelton. The lower left corner contains handwritten notes that appear to be routing information or internal references. This page is a typed document with handwritten annotations dated 11/2/64. It appears to be an internal FBI memo regarding a counterintelligence program targeting hate groups. There are official stamps indicating mailing dates "NOV - 2 1964" and "NOV 5 1964" with the identifier "COMM-FBI". Redactions are present in the text. Handwritten notations include names like "Mr. Gray" and "Mr. Ryan," and a numerical code "12-378". Additional handwritten text and scribbles are present in the margins and at the bottom of the page, some of which are illegible. There are also small circular ink stamps at the top of the document. The document is a US Government Memorandum dated October 29, 1964, from the FBI's Birmingham office to the Director. Prominent handwritten annotations include "Lc", "12-2-78", and a signature in the upper right corner. Large black redactions obscure significant portions of the text, particularly in the middle of the page and in a block near the bottom. An official stamp "SEC 53" and a handwritten "157-9-4-5" are visible in the lower right, along with a "NOV 2 1964" stamp. A vertical stack of numbers, "670", is noted on the left margin. The document also contains a list of recipients or offices indicated by numbers and abbreviations. This document is a typed report with several handwritten notations and redactions. It contains no photographs, forms, logs, charts, or official stamps. There are several instances of black redaction bars, obscuring portions of the text in multiple places. Additionally, there are handwritten annotations in the margins, including a partial "67D" on the left side and a handwritten "14" in the bottom right corner. The page is numbered "2" at the bottom center. The overall appearance suggests a redacted, confidential report with some level of internal communication or marking. The image is a scanned page from a document, likely a report or memo, with text printed in a typewriter font. There are several black redactions obscuring portions of the text, particularly in the middle and lower sections of the page. There are also some handwritten annotations: "BH 157-835" at the top left, a sideways "670" near the left margin, and a circled "3" near the bottom, indicating a page number. Additionally, there are two small circles (possibly bullet points or symbols) near the top of the page. Finally, a handwritten "15" appears in the bottom right corner, possibly a page or exhibit number. The document appears to be a standard administrative page of a larger report. The image is a type-written document with handwritten annotations and official markings. A handwritten notation "BH 157-835" is present at the top. There are also two instances of handwritten marginalia: a vertical scribble on the left side with what appears to be "BIC" and other unintelligible markings, and a number "4" and "16" at the bottom right. There are black ink smudges and multiple circular ink stamps, two of which are visible in the upper section of the document. A section of text is heavily redacted, appearing as a black bar. The document appears to be a report or memorandum, given the layout and presence of official identifiers. This document appears to be a memo from the FBI's Counterintelligence Program, regarding Robert Shelton, leader of the United Klans of America. Visually, the page features official letterhead with stamps, routing information, and handwritten notations. There are no photographs or visual depictions of surveillance targets or facilities. The document does include a form-like section at the bottom left with multiple handwritten entries, possibly related to personnel or case files. One stamp indicates "UNRECORDED COPY FILES IN", and another shows a date stamp of "NOV 13 1964". There are no visible redactions. This declassified FBI memorandum, dated November 7, 1964, discusses the United Klans of America and Robert Marvin Shelton. Visually, the document largely consists of typed text, but it also contains several handwritten annotations and official stamps. There is a notable black redaction obscuring a portion of the text in the lower middle right of the page. Additionally, a stamp with "REC-62" and further handwritten markings suggest internal FBI routing and processing. The document also features a scattered pattern of small, dark ink splotches and smudges throughout. This document is a black and white memorandum. On the top of the page, there is an official government form labeled "OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA GEN REG. NO. 27 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT." The memo is addressed from "SAC, Birmingham" to "Director, FBI." The subject line indicates "COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM INTERNAL SECURITY DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS." There are several handwritten annotations, including a date and a case number "157-9-4-7" with another handwritten date "NOV 9 1954". There also appears to be a stamp of some kind near the top right that is mostly unreadable. This page is a memorandum from the FBI dated November 18, 1964, concerning the counterintelligence program against "Hate Groups," specifically targeting Robert M. Shelton and the United Klans of America. There are no photographs of individuals, facilities, or events. The document contains several handwritten annotations, including a signature and initial on the "FROM" line, and additional notations in the margins and over the main text, including what appears to be an index number "157-9-4-8" and "ACC 52" near the bottom right. There are no official stamps indicating classification or routing codes, nor are there forms with filled-in fields beyond the memo's standard template. No visual evidence of surveillance methods, informant communications, or targeting directives is apparent, nor are there any redactions on the page. This document is a typewritten report with a handwritten annotation at the bottom right. The report details information about Robert Marvin Shelton, a leader of the United Klans of America, Inc., Knights of the Ku Klux Klan. It lists his birth date, marital status, children, address, employment with the organization, and salary. The document also states a request for federal tax returns. There are no photographs, surveillance logs, or obvious visual evidence of surveillance methods. The handwritten annotation appears to be a signature or initial. This document is a declassified FBI memorandum dated December 17, 1964. The majority of the page is covered in thick black redactions, obscuring the core details of the report. Visible in the upper portion is the heading "Memorandum" and standard metadata fields such as "TO:", "FROM:", "SUBJECT:", and "DATE:". Handwritten marginalia and official stamps are present, including a number "12379" near the subject line and a date stamp at the bottom left. There are also some typed notes beneath the redactions indicating a "Bureau (RM) - Birmingham" office and "CBS:hss." The bottom right corner shows the number "22". This page contains text from an FBI document with several black redactions obscuring sensitive information. Handwritten annotations are visible on the left side, including "29" and "670," suggesting a file or case number and possibly a date. Official stamps are not visible, but the text mentions "BH 157-835," likely a Bureau serial number or reference. The document discusses efforts to locate an individual, with redactions blocking specific details about informants and their information. There is a page number "2" at the bottom center and a handwritten number "23" on the bottom right. The document is a declassified FBI memorandum dated December 24, 1964, originating from the Birmingham SAC office. It's a typewritten document with numerous handwritten annotations, including what appears to be a signature at the top right, routing codes, and an FBI file number "157-9-4-10" written at an angle. There's also a stamp that reads "EX-108" and another potentially indicating a date. The text discusses counterintelligence actions related to the disruption of hate groups, including the Klan. Visual cues suggest the document was handled by multiple offices, as indicated by the various stamps and marginalia. This page, marked "BH 157-835," contains typed text from a report, likely related to intelligence gathering, with marginalia and redactions. A handwritten annotation "bre" is visible on the left side, and a number "2" appears in the lower-middle section, possibly indicating a page number. Several black redaction bars obscure portions of the text, most notably where names or specific details would be. A handwritten "15" is present in the bottom right corner, possibly a page number or a code. The document appears to be a standard government report format, with no photographic elements or visual evidence of surveillance methods. This document is a typewritten FBI memo, dated December 22, 1964, originating from the Birmingham field office. It concerns a cartoon related to the infiltration of the Ku Klux Klan by the FBI. The memo includes handwritten annotations, including a list of names at the top right, a signature, and what appears to be a stamp indicating "ENCLOSURE" with additional handwritten notations. There are also official stamps, routing codes, and possibly a date stamp in the lower right portion of the page, along with a handwritten number "26". No photographs or visual representations of individuals or surveillance activities are discernible on the page. The page is a single sheet of paper with typescript and handwritten annotations. At the top left, a document identifier "BH 157-835" is visible, along with some handwritten notes that appear to be initials and a date. Below this, a sentence is typed, with a black bar partially obscuring the end of the line and the beginning of the next. The overall document is speckled with what appear to be scanner artifacts or blemishes. Near the bottom center, the number "2" is printed, indicating a page number. In the bottom right corner, a handwritten number "17" is present. The page contains a political cartoon depicting a group of people in Ku Klux Klan robes gathered around a newspaper. One figure is pointing to an article with the headline "Fred, Don't That Burn You Up?!" and another line, "Fred... That You, Fred?". To the right of the cartoon, there is a form with fields for "Date," "Edition," "Author," "Editor," and "Title," with some entries visible, including "12-8-64" for the date and "KU KLUX KLAN" for the title. Below this, there are official stamps, including a "SEARCHED SERIALIZED DEC 1 1 1964 FBI BIRMINGHAM" stamp. There are also handwritten annotations in the margins, including a date and some illegible script. The overall impression is of an intelligence document related to the Ku Klux Klan, with a commentary on their activities. There are also some redacted sections on the document. The page displays a political cartoon with the title "Will The Real Kluxers Please Stand?". The cartoon depicts a large group of people in Ku Klux Klan hoods and robes, with one figure in the foreground holding a newspaper that states "OUR AGENTS HAVE INFILTRATED ALL THE KLANS JEDBAR NOOVER". To the right of the cartoon, there is a form that appears to be related to clipping an article, with fields for "Date", "Edition", "Author", "Editor", and "Title", some of which are filled in. Handwritten notes and markings are present throughout the page, including a date stamp "nev. 7-16-63" at the top, and various annotations on the right-hand side of the page. The bottom of the page has a handwritten number "157-9-4-11" and another number "28" in the bottom right corner. The page is a redacted, black and white document with official stamps and handwritten annotations. Prominently visible are official stamps at the top right indicating a date of "1/13/68" and at the bottom left, a "MAILED 5 JAN 1 2 1965" stamp with "COMM-FBI" below it. Handwritten notes, potentially indicating routing or action, are present in the top right and a large flourish of ink is in the middle right. Diagonal red lines, possibly an annotation or redaction, are visible in the top middle section. There is also a handwritten signature or initials at the bottom right. The document contains a list of names with horizontal lines next to them, suggesting a form or tracking mechanism for individuals. This page is a memorandum from the FBI, likely from 1965, concerning the "Disruption of Hate Groups." It features a typed official form with fields for "TO," "FROM," "SUBJECT," and "DATE." There are handwritten annotations, including additions to the date and what appear to be routing codes such as "REC-10 157-9-4-12". Additionally, black redactions are present, obscuring personal names or sensitive information within the main body of the text. The document also contains several official stamps, including "EXP-PROG." and what appears to be an incoming date stamp. The bottom of the page shows handwritten additions to the file number, and a numerical notation along the right margin. This page contains text from an FBI document along with handwritten notations and a redaction. A stamp at the top left indicates "BH 157-835". There are several handwritten annotations in the margins, including "670" on the left and a signature-like mark at the bottom right that reads "32". A significant portion of the text, starting below the words "National Executive Committee had as two of its members," is obscured by a black redaction box. The bottom center of the page has the number "2" typed, suggesting it is page two of a document. This page is from a declassified FBI document, likely a memo or report related to counterintelligence operations against hate groups. It features a significant amount of typed text, with some handwritten annotations, including a numerical "12" next to a line item and some marginalia at the top left, possibly an initial. There are also several official stamps, including "MAILED 7/JAIL! 1965 COMM FRI", indicating the date and origin of the document. The page contains redactions, appearing as blacked-out bars, obscuring specific names or sensitive information within the text. The overall layout suggests a formal internal government communication detailing operational directives or findings. This document is a declassified FBI memorandum. Significant black redactions obscure large portions of the text, likely indicating sensitive information. Handwritten annotations include a signature or initials with a date near the bottom left, as well as a line of text and numbers in the bottom right corner. Official stamps are visible, including "EXP. PROC." with a date and routing codes. The document's format suggests it's a standard government memorandum, with typed fields for "TO," "FROM," "SUBJECT," and "DATE." No photographs or detailed operational charts are present. The image is a declassified FBI document with typewritten text and handwritten annotations. It features two notable redactions, both large blacked-out areas obscuring portions of the text in the middle of the page. There are also several dark circular markings at the top of the page, possibly from a binder or filing system. In the bottom right corner, there is a handwritten number "35" and an initial. A smaller handwritten annotation "bnc" appears on the left side of the page. The document also includes a page number "2" at the bottom center. This document is a redacted FBI memorandum, a "CONFIDENTIAL" U.S. Government document issued on January 8, 1965. It is addressed to the Director, FBI, from ASAC, Birmingham. Extensive black redactions obscure the names of individuals and organizations throughout the text, though the subject matter involves the "DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS." Handwritten notations include a file number series "157-9-4-14" and a circled "36" in the lower right corner. An official stamp indicates "34 JAN 11 1965 EXP. FROM." A portion of what appears to be a handwritten signature is visible on the right side of the page. The page contains typed text and a significant black redaction. The typed text appears to be a draft of a letter with a heading "BH 157-835". There are also some handwritten annotations in the margin, including "bre". There is a number "2" in isolation, and a handwritten number "37" in the bottom right corner. The black redaction covers a substantial portion of the middle of the page, obscuring a large block of text. The overall presentation suggests a document that has undergone an official review process, leading to the redaction of sensitive information. The document is a typed letter with several handwritten annotations and official stamps. The header includes a date stamp "1/22/65" and a notation "14" in handwriting. There are several black redactions, obscuring names and some text, particularly in the body of the letter and at the bottom of the page. A "MAILED 25" stamp with the date "JAN 2 1955" and "COMM-FBI" is visible in the lower portion of the page, alongside handwritten notes that appear to be informant or field agent markings. Visual evidence suggests operational directives and communications related to targeting specific groups, as indicated by the subject line "DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS." This page, identified as part of an FBI COINTELPRO White Hate Groups file, contains typewritten text and some handwritten annotations. It appears to be a memo discussing recommendations made regarding a hate group, specifically mentioning sending anonymous letters to Rockwell of the American Nazi Party. There are no photographs, surveillance logs, or forms visible. The text is mostly legible, with some minor ink smudges and a few small, likely incidental, dots of what could be dust or debris. A handwritten number "39" is present in the lower right corner, possibly a page or document identifier. There are no official stamps or visible redactions. The page is a declassified FBI document with several types of markings. In the top right corner, a date, "2/23/05," is handwritten, followed by names: "Mr. Gray" and "Mr. Ryan." There are multiple handwritten annotations on the left side, including "W" and "bmc," appearing to be marginalia. Official stamps are visible, one reading "REC" with a date and another that appears to be routing information. Large, opaque black redactions cover a significant portion of the lower half of the page, obscuring the majority of the text in that area. No photographs, forms, wiretap logs, or charts are visible. This document is a "FOIPA DELETED PAGE INFORMATION SHEET" from the FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. It appears to be a form used to indicate why certain pages were removed from a document. The form has checkboxes and lines for written information. One checkbox is marked, and handwritten text indicates the deletion is under "exemption(s) b7c/" with "no segregable material available for release." Another handwritten entry is a reference number: "157-9-4-15." At the bottom right, there is a handwritten number and what appears to be an official stamp indicating "DELETED PAGE(S) NO DUPLICATION FEE FOR THIS PAGE." Numerous black "X"s and some illegible stamps or markings are present, along with the "XXXXXX" redacted text at the bottom left. The document is a typed letter with some handwritten annotations. The top of the page contains a handwritten annotation reading "ыс" and some circular marks that may be ink blots or evidence of a stamping process. There are also some lines of typed text which appear to be official headings and directives. The main body of the text is also typed, with the content of the letter visible. There are no photographs, specific forms, wiretap logs, surveillance charts, or overt visual evidence of surveillance methods. There are no redactions visible on this page. The document appears to be a declassified FBI internal memorandum, marked with "UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT" at the top. It contains a typed heading with fields for "TO," "FROM," "SUBJECT," and "DATE," all of which are filled in. There are handwritten annotations in the "FROM" field, and a handwritten numeric code "157-9-4-16" and "48" appear on the lower right portion of the page. Several black redactions obscure portions of the text, particularly in the body of the memo. There are no photographs, stamps, wiretap logs, or specific surveillance charts visible. This page is a scanned, typed document with several visual elements. At the top, there are three dark circular marks, possibly from a stamp or hole punch. There is also a handwritten annotation "b7c" on the left side and a number "44" in the bottom right corner. A significant portion of the document, specifically a line of text, is obscured by a black redaction box. The rest of the page contains uppercase and lowercase typed text, some of which appears to be in quotation marks. The overall impression is of an official document that has undergone some form of processing, including redaction fo