COINTELPRO White Hate Groups Part 05

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FREEDOM OF INFORMATION
AND
PRIVACY ACTS
SUBJECT: (COINTELPRO)
WHITE HATE GROUPS
SUB 4
SECTION 1
157-9
FARFEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

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SAC, Bircingham D/18/C4
-t"Irctsr, 71 (157--4) 1 -r. Gray
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RoBulot 9/2/0-1.
tel!.rt 1arrin Shelton, Ipc;ial l=zard, L'niEdi
' Klan o02 Anerica, Inccrpnorated, ErImits of tbo Eu i
" .an (mA), ic probably tho :z:,t Vwcl-::not -lansLnai it
Lcrica. You are instructed to prc:-Stly review yozr
J files and ma-o any necccoary eiscrezt incuiric to
eter-rino the tactgrund of Si-ltCn, ith orphasis tr.n
cry pcrzona-or orgcnizaticnl veacaLs s tt -.t 9o-.C1c.
that rjy be capitalized upon to discredit an i:raJt
organic-d Klan activitics. T ecroft"r csubmit your
r conncndaticns for specific courterir ellitc-;' c ciu.
- Your intjuiric3 chctlr-:t ifcLr-in iP "chto-
is e::plycd full time by the U=A r.:i the nat-.re ,I --::
Cutics. His courcesof incomeo hoUlC, c;ya CcvcopC 2: _
7ou should to alert for ny inforzmtiu indic--ting to
has min?tpVrr riLtcd KEtn funCn or othortico tr:cn
"Qvantag of his Klan aLcociation. ot out tnpr-prit t
leads to have Shelton's Air Porce Service Rcorf ret!iwrcd
for data of possiblo counterntr telligenc value.
The "Dirinhm lc s" edition of 4/30/CO carrioc
an rrticle entitled, "Shelton Ousted from Klan Post."
h r This article quoted one EL. Edware7, a flans-atu at
ttlantc, Georgia, as stating to reporters that Zhelo:
1~ onC.r:1ced as Grand travon and nent o tle Slan in.
SL2 L ibaa "for conduct unbecc'in al Klnzrnn tan attcrrtin.
to use the organization fcr ,lfisii purposnc. Cri o
S tic nurcau of full details c-tcri-t2 this ej.Lsodo.
-.Th E Klux n hs attc.:ptd to :.pict
cescjrecation effort s a acom uuist ivr;irc lo-t. .i3rly
the Czaunist Party, U, navrs pror z tie
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Date: 8/29/64
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Via ATITL AIRMAIL
(Plioriy or Meshod of ailn)
TO: Director, FBI (157-370)
.*ROM: SAC, Birmingham (105-722)(P)
SUBJECT: -UNITED KLANS OF AMERICA, INC.
KNIGHTS OF THE KU KLUX KLAN
RM
(00: BIRMINGHAM)
ReBuairtel, 8/26/64. :
ans
rlca, nc., duct unbecoming a Klansmah.
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SAC, Birmingham (..7- 10/7/64
1 -Mr. Basher
Director, FBI (15-9-4)- Mr. Gray .
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CCUTERINTELLIGEcNCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
r HBATE GROUPS
Reoulet 9/2/64.
was a member of Eastview
Klrvcrn #13, Unite Klans of America, Incorpo::zted, Knights
of the Ku Klux Klan (UKA-=K) for 12 years and mcst !ecently
was considere4 a leader of Eastview Klavarn #13. ,However,
in approximately August of this year, be was ex elled from
the UKA-KKKK for "conduct unbeconing a Klansmar." His
circle of acquaintances are all rmonb23 of the Klan or
United Americans for Conservative Government (UAC)' and are
ardcnt segregationists.l:ius !-.e desires to aclive
scegregation by peaoful =aeas, but it' !wcn to c-rry n .20
ctlibcr pictol and offered to sh'cot en -'
he was schedul3d to visit Dirminhan 1
has also been a ne _bor of the UA-K KKK
a well S- ar.- r of the UACG. Hovever, he was expelled
fren the Ujk-IZ7-= rit for "conc'e!:ct. vrb,'.on n7 a n71sa
You arc requested to rovict your files ano mane any
dicreot inquiries to dotermino the bacl:.rorundz o. and
with enphasis upon the facts conrrning the r e:mulsion
-n the S~A-EKK that nay bo capitll.za upon to discrcdit
and disrupt organizcd Elan activities. hereafter, submit
your recommendations for specific cc::tc-:;ntclligenc acticn.
", .s. e 3 ay. Circunstan'cCS csLfV this arrest should
be developed for possible cou ntcritcilioncomcluo.
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Letter to Birningham
RE: COT TERINTELIGENCE PIOGrIAML
157-9-4
-- Do not initiate any countorintelligonce activity,
without Bureau authority. Afrord this matter your propnt-, e " .
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UNITED STATES G' MI.
Memoraum
To : Director, FBI (157-9-4) DATE: 10/13/64
FROM AC, Birmingham (157-835)(P)
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suJEctr: COUTER!INTELLIGENCE. PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY.- "
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS , ;.
Re Bule' to Atlanta 9/2/64, 9/18/64, and 10/7/64.
The Klan-type and hate organizations operating in .
Birmingham territory and which are potential objects of a i'
counterintelligence program are the United Klans of
America, Inc., Knights of the Ku Klux Klan and the National
States Rights Party.
lan activity in Mississippi
noe t the story could not have been prepared without
FBI cooperation. He was impressed with this and has indicated
a strong interest in similar material for the
He promised to protect the Bureau;s interesiti
any such endeavor. He is a well known civic leader in
Birmingham. A review of the files in the Birmingham Office
is being made for suitable information in this connection.
Bureau instructed in referenced letter that
specific mention be made of "Action Groups" in Klan
organizations. At the present time the weekly-meatings of
Eastview Klavern No. 13, which has been the leading Klavern in
United Klans of America, Inc., in-this terrtoDry, have been
poorly attended. The principal members of the "Action Group"
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i Eforts are being made to
b secure information suitable for disruption purposes in
connection with this group.
Investigatic u is being conducted concerning
_ _ROBERT MARVIN SHELTON. The Atlanta Office has been
requested to ascertain why E. L. EDWARDS, now deceased,
ousted SHELTON from his then position of Grand Dragon of
the U. S. Klans. A copy of the article appearing in
the "Birmingham News" for April 30, 1960, entitled "SHELTON
ousted fro.i Klan Post," has been obtained. The article did
not disclose the exact nature of the charges against
SHELTON. Records of the Alabama Secretary of State reflect
that SHELTON was dropped as the Klan's authorized agent
and was replaced by Rev; ALVIN HO2rN of Talladega, Alabama.-
E. L. EDWARDS, Imperial Wizard, U. S. Klans, Knights of
the Ku Klux Klan, was quoted as saying "We had to have
a grand dragon in Alabama and we didn't have one in
ROBERT M. SHELTON." He told reporters that SHELTON was
replaced as grard dragon and agent of the "Klan" in
Alabama "for conduct unbecoming a Klansman and attempting
to use the organization for selfish purposes." The
article said EDWARDS did not elaborate on what is considered
conduct unbecoming a Klansman.
Informants are being contactcd for any information
of a derogatory nature concerning SHELTCN. Discreet inquirieS"
are being made in Tuscaloosa concernins h:.s financial status.
In view of recent information from the Bureau no request is
being made for a nail cov-r on SheIton or the United Klans.
The information on
01i will be afforded prompt attent .
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As the Bureau is aware, some few months ago several
-individuals, who had been active officials and/or dedicated
members of the'National States Rights Party (NSRP), left
the NSP. They are trying to form and make a going party
of the 'America" States Rights Party (ASRP) with its head-
I quarters in Birmingham.,
Since the group pulled out of the NSRP, both
the ASRP and NSRP leaders have been belittling, berating
and making extremely derogatory remarks concerning each -
other. Both groups are using the same mailing list,
(the KSRP.'s list), which the ASRP group obtained before
pulling out of the NSRP, and they disseminate their
derogatory remarks in the literature they distribute.
The Bureau his also been advised that GEORGE
LINCOLN ROCKWELL,1 American Nazi Party (AI'P) leader has
recently filed a $550,000.00 libel suit in the U. S.
District Court, Birmingham, Alabamna, against Dr. EDWARD R.
FIELDS, Information Director of the NSR, and others
connected with the NSRP.
Birmingham contemplates furnishing certain items,
on a confidential basis to a few trusted, reliable newsmen
(established SAC contacts), concerning the NSRP, the ASRP
and the ANP for the purpose of possibly causing further
disruption'of any unified actions or worhing arrangements
between these groups. Such newsmen may be used to contact
the leaders of one group to inquiif about or confirm something of.
a derogatory nature reportedly made by some leader of one of
the other groups.
Birmingham also contemplates working closely
with other law enforcement agencies to see that any
activity of such groups are known, covered and where
considered desirable, the group will be made cognizant
that their activity is known.
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Birmingham also is considering having some racial -
informants drop remarks to or for the benefit of the leaders
of the NSRP, etc., that will tend to cause the leaders of
one group to retaliate in like manner against the other
groups.
If the Bureau has any material on disruptive
" tactics or results of efforts, which is not already in
all field offices, Birmingham would be glad to receive
it.
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SAC, Biminham (157-S35) October 29,'1064
(17D4 x~ 1 -Mr. GrayDirector, M 15794)1 2 -Sr. Ryan
CO:"lTfl 1IELfLhGfl?'CE PflGrfAI? A
DI!^.flU1ION CF WATE GROUP r3
Reflflt 10/13/C4.
Tho Bureau dccircd you afford ccvntcrintcllgenco
attention to capitalize upon tbc bic!:criuz between leaders of
---the National States- flghts Party (ITS=1) end t~iw Anvcricen Ftco
flights Tarty (ASV) i~aich rocently oplit: from the3 forzicr
Orvaniizatiac. Consider such Cisruftivc tCeb~ntquc3 nz anonymous,
-tclcphone calls, circulation of anonrraouz lotters =1 dct~OpUts,
furnishing inlforzation to cooperativc: ns~rs nedia sourcc3, etc.
:nzurc you obtain Bureau auth-rity tcooro initiating any
eonterin~tolligonco notion.
2 r t .9 tio Wutn tac.roiJaticz tGs tho: 'jzri-,-
AZ p, you! nus. ob3tain Buronta autbor~t7 .Lccqusfcr this typ:c
of tetion must contain ac'surancstbo in_%ividual. to bo furniscC
-/ dz"ta wtll not row'ca the Bureau's irThrcst or botray tVie Burc':.U'z
con! icazn. Pita it ui'l be nce:zsar; _cr yoi to iurninb to. tIe
Kr Ts~ureau a cbtailcd au~nary of tl~c lnirznttvon you cicst: r tc
* ±urnisit to no=s media cources.
:ccp the 13ureau cdvised oz all parti.3cnt i:Sorifl lti~a
:ltigto tin QC5-OC M321 si1Lt c-l'I-, in tre, Tht $d Stntoz
Ihi_-trlct Cou~rt, frai1[t:i, by AIr Icrior :-Corz-oLicl okc1
n ;ainst i"T." r.ard r" _7 s13,, zn-orYnt1'n 0 Direcetr, 473', sne
otiv~r3 c3:floctcd with the it':. I tt~ud n' .car tbIq disruto aet'c
t'tw lca~crao: to hzrtc orazarao .i11 a":?cri unicru,
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UNITED STIATFS () NMEN I
Memorandum
Director, FBI (157-9-4) DATE: 10/21/64
FROM. SAC, Birmingham (157-835)
suBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
? DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
/ n orrants have advised recently that
SNITED KLANS OF AMERICA/INC.
(UK(A), was overheard to speak out against ROBERT- LTON
.Prial Wizard of UKA at the Alnbama State Fair.
as never
S been nown:to criticize s en quick
to come to SHELTON's defense. In the past there has been
some discontent about SHELTON's n11lred innctivitv and
reluctance to db anything.
there-is -some jealousy toward ELTO on the prt o
Bureau authority is requested to prepare an anony-
mous communication to SHELTON exploiting this situation.
A suggested letter is as follows:
"Birmingham, Alabama
"Dear Klansman Shelton: -
"I am not in a position-to become involved
between Klansmen, but I hate to see anyone knifed.
in the back. You may think s your
friend, but he is far fromi .c is ou to get
you if he can. He wants your job, that's what's
eating on him.
"I .T.S.V.B."
, I;- Bureau -Ri
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SAC, Dirnan'h=z (157-335) 11/2/84
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DISflyflII or ILTh WP3P
k. flc3Ilc 10/21/Gd.
floortAuthority iz Granted to anon;-ncuzly tail a la=tter to
bdG n~v__t citon, Impcrinl riznrd of tL'^- " ;tr !"'- r cz~
scottiz forth ±r~ornmtion inCctetnUnited *Mans of kL:orica in CIIna ori " toUtz;w.n.
_ individual, in t13 nmr, cot cut in rolet.
c~nnotThko the uzual prccaut~ors to ircuro yo-z.r Ei11fl%
otationcry anc-ranil the latte'r in to rc rof r; flbcst Crlc:1'oactivity.
Advisco t:ao Bureau'3 o, any trnz"I.-hoC: rntz c~ y':r bcctcn an-1 bCo~r to trtrx'.Ut dc°_Aot-=Sn 3'roznz =z~
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UNITED STATES GO MENT
Memora7lum 1
TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (157-9-4) DATE: 10-29-64
FRO4I SAC, BIRMINGHAM (157-835)
punJ ar: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
S... DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
Re Aulets 9-2-64; 9-18-64; and 10-17-64. " A
0 information
or knowledge that ROBERT M. SHELTON uses into icatint /
beverages in any degree. no
tion that SHELTON has engage in any immora activities.
TON does not engage in sports
of any type anSHELTON spends most of
his time engaged in an wor a s office.
The Birmingham News for April 30, 1960, carried an
article entitled '"HELTON OuSted From Klan Post". The Atlanta
.Office was requested to contact informants concerning this
matter. On 10-19-64, the Atlanta Office furnished the
following information:
;et with 'an oliic. i
SI irr:inI Alallr.a. Durin this meetinT ROBERT SHELTON asked
ia no xnow il reason fo1 h r' l The true reason for
SHELTON's remova was SHELTON's failure
to send in quarterly reports to the Imperial Office in Atlanta
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and also the fact that Klan attendance in Alabama had fallen <
off almost 50 percent. Another factor in SHELTON'S removal,;--
was that he had allegedly give the run-zround in a
Scoditions in Alab ._.
SHELON had y-tiscd to get things straightened out in
Alabama but that Le had not kept his promise and had not kept
<.the Imperial Wizard informed of events occurring within the
Klan in Alabama. At that tim stated .that if SHELTON;
did not get the Alabama Klan straightened out soon, he
was going to make a press release to the effect that a i
charters of U. S. .lans, Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, in
Alabama would be cancelled and that SHELTON would be banished
from the Klan and removed As Grand Dragon. Atlanta further
advised that their files do not reflect any particular weakness
* or misconduct on the part of SHELTON which caused him to be
released in addition to the information set out above.
suLLT .ifcod ,orz. charzcter
who does not use rntoxicating beverages in an v a Legages
in no criminal activity as far aitnow. had
never heard anything derogatory zlong this line concering
SHELTON.
The St. Louis Office was asked on 107-64 to review
SHELTON's record in the United States Air Force %itb particular
reference to any derogatory information which might appear
therein. St. Louis has not furnished this information as yet.
It is noted that a photostat of SHELTON's Army discharge on
file in the probate Office at Tuscaloosa,' Alabama, reflects
that he received an honorable discharge on July 19, 1951, and
also that be received a medal for the rerlin Airlift Service
and the good conduct medal.
ROBERT M. LTON does not drink and d ocs not spcau a great
deal of time on recreation . stated he spends most of his
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ti in fact, practically all of his time in connection with
his work with the UKA, INC., KKKK. this is a
full-time job for SHELTON and he trav 7egre- deal in
connection with his position as Imperial Wizard f this roup.
has been known to "stretch the truth he
is not completely truthful or reliable, that
although the members are aware of this side of SIELTON's
personality, he continues to maintain his positton as the
Imperial Wizard of this organization. TON,
although he travels a great deal, generally returns o his
home the same night.
Further discreet inquiries will be made concerning
SHELTON's personal activities, etc. Particular emphasis
will be placed upon attempting tosecure informntion that in
SHELTON could be stealing money from the UKA and visppropriating
it or that SHELTON's character is not good and that he is not
a moral man.
has atte.id the last two meetings oi i :.svlew
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S Klavern #13 and has a.arently been reinstated in the Klavern<.
I / was expelled for "conduct unbecoming
a ansaa as rying to rejoin Klavern #13, but several of .the
-Klavern members are opposing this. Further investigation is t...
being conducted concerning to secure information
of counterintelligence value.
In contacts with ROBERT SHELTON in the past, he
has mentioned that he receives copies of Communist publications.
,It is not specifically known that he is on the mailing list
of these publications. It is also noted that.the UKA publicly
states it is fighting Communism. The Bureau is requested to
give consideration to subscribing to 'The Worker" in the name
of ROBERT M. SHELTON and have it mailed to Headquarters of the
UKA in the Alson Building at Tuscaloosa.
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SAC, Dirmingham (157-835) 11/9/64
Dtrector, FBI(5- 1 -r.
-COUTrEEINTLIGECE PBOGSAM
I FTEIAL- SECU2IT7
DISUPTIO' OF HATE GROUPS
( CI-E3ERT SHI TOI)
ReB3let 10/29/04.; -:
The Bureau doss not believe the etecringlof a 4
subscription to "The Worker" in the r e of Eno3rt \hoitoa,
to be railod to him at the offices of the United ewns of
Ameoric., in itself would tend to compromise or embarrss-z
.9- Sheltoi. It is believed this action if combin:d rith other
counterintelligenco techniques could imnlicate Sheltcn as
toing in sympathy with the connunistn. Before authorizing
a subscription in the name of Shelton, the Bureau desires
you develop a plan whereby Shelton nc Lc prorozssivei1
-.ociated with or identified ts in sympathy it th
comunists.
Continua to afford attention to ossible coutcr-
intelligence action calculated to discredit or ncutraliz
Shelton.
1 -Dirmingham (105-500)
Shelton is the Imperial Vizrrd of the United Klats
4- -of Amo.-ica, Inc., and is probzbly the mcst uell-knor .Klansman
in America. We have been considering a vrriety of .procches
calculat.d to neutralize Sheltons .rctivities. Oae technique
under consideration is to imply asnod tiol or synpatLy with the
communists on the part of Shelton.
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-UITED STATES G : MENT:
Memorandum
ro Director, FBI (157-9-4) DATE: 11-7-64
TO
FoR : SAC Birmingham (157-835)
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siBJECT: :COUhNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
""INTERNAL SECURITY
-DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
The Bureau is requested to consider securing
copies of income tax returns for the UNITED KLANS OF
AMERICA, INC., KNIGHTS OF THE KU KLUX KLAN; ROBERT MARVIN
SHELTON, 1708 -15th Street, East, Tuscaloosa, Ala., or
the ALABAMA RESCUE SERVICE, a name by which the UKA is
sometimes known.
an N is paid probaby $8,000 per year for
his work as Imperial Wizard. This money is sent in monthly
to UKA headquarters in Tuscaloosa by the individual Klaverns
and presumably put in some bank.
An examination of pertinent income tax returns
might furnish information concerning the financial standing
of SHELTON and UKA which .could be used in this program.
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U-NIIE) STATES C , N.1EINT
A emorandum
_ _TO Director, FBI (157-9-4) DATE: -11-7-64
FRROM : C, Birmingham (157-835)
saUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
ReBule. 11-2-64.
fY F The anonymous letter has been mailed to ROBERT M.SSHELTON, Imperial Wizard of the UNITED KLANS OF AMIERICA,
ry, "in accordance with instructions set forth in reBulet.
Bureau will be advised of any tangible results of this
action.
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UNITED STATES GIPU NMENT - -ueo
Memorandum --
TO :Mr. V .Sullivan, , DATE: 11/18/64 G" -
oet t .O
FRoM" F." J. Baumgardnef/ 1 -Mr. Sullivan. -...
6/- .!f -- 1 -Mr. Baumgardner
1 -Mr. Gray
SUBJECT COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM 1 -Liaison
INTERNAL SECURITY -Mr. Ryan I
9DISRUPTION OFP ATE .GROUPS.- :
(ROBERT M. SHELTON)
(UNITED KLAN. OF AMERICA, INC.)
Robert Marvin*Shelton is a full-time paid employee of the
United Klans of America, Incorporated (UKA), Knights of the Ku Klux
Klan with the title Imperial Wizard, Be. is probably the most
influential and well-known Klansman in the United States. We are
endeavoring as a counterintelligence technique to develop information
discrediting Shelton or embarrassing to the UKA.
Through analysis of the income tax returns we may be able
to determine secret sources of Shelton's income or depository used by
him for the Klan organization. There is a possibility that he is
misappropriating funds. We also have information Shelton has been on
the payroll of a Mobile, Alabama, engineering firm as a public relations i
man.
In the event we determine such informationwe will consider
exposing Shelton within the Klan organization, publicly or by furnishing
information to the Internal Revenue Service.
RECOMMENDATIOIT: / .
It is recommended the Liaison Section cbtain from the Internal
Revenue Service two uncertified copies each of the' Federal tax returns
filed by Shelton and the UKA for the past five years. Attached is a i
memorandum for the use of the Liaison Section. I
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RODERT MARVIN SHLTOI 1 -Mr. Baumgardner
.1 -Mr. Gray
. UNITED EL fS OF A LMCA, INC. 1 -Liaison 2
KUIGITS OF TIE KU KLUX KLA 1 a Kr. Ryan
Pobert Marvin Sholton, born June 12, 102D, married,
two children, nsides at 1708-15th Street, East, Tuscaloosa,
Alabama. He is presently employed with the title Imperial
r'Wizard by the United Klaus of America, Inc., Inights of the
Ku Klux Elan, Suite 401, Alston Brildinz, Tuscaloosa, Alabama,
at a reported annual salary of el=ht thousand dollars. The
United Klans of America, Inc., is sometimes Mnown as the
Alaboma Roscue Service.
It is requested two uncertified copies each of the
Federal tn areturns filed by Shelton and the United Klans of
America, Inc., for the past five years ba made available.
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Memorandum
SDirector, FBI (157-9-4) . DATE: 12/17/64
FROM SAC, Birmingham (157-835)(P)
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SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
Re Bureau letters dated 10/7/64 and 11/2/64.
-.Since the mailing of the anonymous letter to ROBERT--M.-MSHELTON, Imperial Wizard, United Klans of America, Inc,Kni s o6f the Ku Klux Klan, concerning the possibility that
wUKA, KKKK, was endeavoring toasition
is some sentiment to remove from his position
of Grand Dragon due to the fact that he has been favoringSthe northern Alabama klaverns over the other klav s in theV state. ROBERT SHELTON is in fav. o 4,' .
prominently mentioned as a candidate for the position of
I for the State of Alabama.
With reference to Bureau letter of 10/7/64, inverftiationthus far concerni- thr
has aled to reflect the circumstances surrounding thi arrest.
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such as a check of thecurrent City Directory, Credit Bureau, etc., have failedJ thus far to locate this individual.
*' ( It should be. noted that racial inforriants of theS Birmin'ham Office have advised that1066i anre-eiternd Eastview Klavern #13, UKA, KKK, inBirmingham and has been attending meetings recently.has not been readmitted to this Klavern or any otherklavern of the UKA in Alabama, as far as can .be determined.Consideration is being given as to how this situation mayfit in with the Counterintelligence Program.
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Memorandum
TO : Director, FBI (157-9-4) DATE: 12-'-6*4 .
FROM AC, Birmingham (157-835)(P)
.SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS .
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ReEalet to Atlanta, 9-2-64. \ \
Followinp is status letter coverin'p nrevious
three-months' period:
1. Potential Counterintellirence Action . .
This office has been trying to lay-the pround-work for this program Several thinps have been done which
- will be set forth hereinafter. Potential counterintelliienei. -action is the disruption of the Klan and hate grouns in this,'Iterritory which has been started. One snecific Dotential is"qs'the anonymous mailing of documents, leaflets, etc., to thesegroups which is bein; studied at this time for ideas.
2. Pendinq Counterintellinence Action
Files are bein reviewed for information to in-:""corporate into an article which would tend to disrunt the IUNITED-.KLANS OF AMERICA, INC., KKKK, and which would be ofs'uch nature that a newsnaner would he willinp to nublish it.
Investipation is beinr conducted i-n order to !necure information concerning ROBERT K. SHELTON which could be used in 'a disruptive fashion
Bureau has been reouested to secure conies ofincome tax returns of ROBERT M. SHELTON or the UNA, KKKK,for use in this program.
Bureau approval is being soupht to send cur
anonymously copies of a cartoon l indicates that the FBIhas ~nfiltrated the various Klan-4.5. -9-- -
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On 11-7-64, an anonymous letter was mailed toROBERT M. SHELTON, Imperial Wizard , UKA, KKKK, tellir.n himthat is tryinp to usurn SHELTON'sauthor n. no rmation was thereafter received from a racialinformant t',- sentiment was developinp to remove fromhis job; however, at a recent election despite this sentiment" was reelected .
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TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (157-9-4)
FROM SAC, BIIGHAM (157-835) (P)
SUBJEc ~ COUNFRINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF 'HATE GROUPS
Enclosed to the Bureau is a Zerox copy of a cartoon
which-appeared in the BIRMINGHAM NEVS on 12/8/64, concerninlg
infiltration of the KKK by the FBI. The coriginl cartoon
has been obtained, has been a~pgt..g rh -y the.
UaF -oonT -- ill -be forwarded to the Director in the next i'
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It is uggested that thd original of this cartoon
be photographed hen it is received at the Bureauand con-
sideration be given for the FBI Laboratory to priit possibly
i1000copies or more Of thiscartoon on throwaway leaflet size
paper and these copies furnished all offices involved in
instant counterintellig6ence program. Consideration should
be iven to deleting the name o the cartoonist and thed
BaIRMINGHAM NEWS from the bottom of- the cartoon before thei
prints are made, if this proposal is adopted. It ism believed
these copies can be anonymously mailed or given to membser
of Klan groups as a disruptive tactic.
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SMemorandum
TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (157-.9-4) DATE: 1/8/65
SFRo.,i SAC, BIRMINGHAM (57-835) (p)
SUBJECT: COUNTER INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
Issue No. 63 of'The Thunderbolt" the official
publication of the National States Rights Party (NSIP)
dated December -January 1965, on page seven carries a
caption "NSRP Elects New Officers". The article under-this caption stated that the NSRP held its convention in
Mobile, Alabama, on November 28,(1964), and a slate of ,
officers were elected to serve for four years. This
article stated that the NSRP National E::ocutive Committee
had as one df its members "CARL W,.\RIDOUT. Trea~-1 .v '
DR. EDWARD B "FIELDS Directoro-. C7T, nC.^L - ,CT1
c company is acoendent Neg pa't; onage for a very
substantial portion of its business.
Bureau authority is requested to prepare an
anonymous communication to some Negro groups in Birmingham,Alabama, or elsev:here such as the Southern Christian
Leadership Conference (SCLC) or to the Anti-Defamation League.
Atlanta, Georgia, in order to exploit this situation.
A sug:gested letter is as follows:
"Pirmin-ham, Alabama,
(Or some other city)
"To whom it may concern:
"Issue No. 63 of "The Thundellc,-' which desc:'ibes
itself as the official White Racial O- 'r cf the National
States Rights Party (NSRP) dated D3cembc: -January 1965,
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on page seven shows a heading "NSRP Elects New Officers",.The article on that page states the NSRP held a conventionin Mobile, Alabama, on November 28, (19C4), at which a sliteof officers were elected for four years. The article saidthe NSRP Nati .mal Executive Committee had as two of its
members "CARL W. RIDOUT, Treasurer; DR. EDWABD R. FIELS3,Director".
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or a vce-y substantial portion cf its businesF. Is theNSRP or CARL RIDOUT, its Treasurer, interested in the
-; betterment, the health, or the general ,:elfare of Negroes?
"J. D. "
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REC-jQ
Director, FBI (157-9-4)-- 1 1 -Mr. Gray
1 -Mr. Ryan
COITERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
IETEP.AL SECURITY
DIRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
(NATIONAL STATES RIGHTS PARTY)
S-h RetHlet 1/8/65.
Authority is granted to direct copies of the
anonymous letter set out in relet to h~ero groups or active
antisegregation groups (including Negro churches in
-Birmi t n rn effort to expose th- f^  hrt C
Rout i-a
member o the hat ons ecu ve Cnomitteo of i:tn InT.rn
Strt^s Rights Party (NMP). It is noted tlheWis dependent upon Negro patrone fccr a substantial
po on of its business.
S -Copies of this anonymous letter should be preparod
on ccnercially purchased stationery tn if a typevritcr is
used, it should be of the nmnual type. Include a representative
nunlar of typographical art/or spelling arrors in ycur letters.
There is no objection to your preparing :arbcn copies of the
letters for this mnailing. Taae the ucunl precautions to insure
his mailing cannot be assccisted with the FDI.
E . Advise the Bureau of any t:ngible results and be
-.lert to recommend follow-up countcrin-Elligence action.
-NOTE:
The jublication of the SSEP, a basic hato group,ideutific- Ridout as Tre surer end a ',0:bcr of the Esecotive
coupars dependent upcn .eg r3 l.r ronr.go.
By directing anonymous letten to !Tegro and antisegregjtion groups
in the Birmingham area the result_ of economic pressure nay force
Ridout to curtail his hate activitiespr nay cause enbarrassnont
to theNSF.P. a";
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UNITED STATES .ENT .
Memorandum
To : DIRECTOR, FBI (157-9-4) DATE: 1/8/65
,fo; SAC; BIRMINGHAM (157-835) (P)
SUBJECTr: CCO1ITERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
;. i9s the ureau is aware d:jrin the early part of
196, who were then
offi.cials in the National States Rights Party (NSRP), in
Birmingham, Alabama, left the NSRP because of-disagreements
and friction between them and -rYY r.'R, FIELDS, Information
Director of the NERP. and a few others hava.
been attempting tc form a similar hate type group under the
name of American States Rights Pa-t .1 ith its heod-
qus.-ters in Eirmingham, Alabama.
Bureau authority c 4r .,i-sted to prepare an
anonymous communication toa an attempt to
.xn1oit th:s situation or t,- r co ,t n the mind of
A suggested letter is a follows:
"Birmingham, Alabma,
"Dear
"I wish I was in a position to nctual'.v tlk .f!t *
you aboutl what T have heard concrnla
I hate t.) see :. otoop 10. I..
-us u take advantage of a friend who
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AMemorandum
TO : DIRECTOR, rBI (157-9-4) DATE: 1/8/65
o AC, BIRMINGHAM (157-835)(P)
SUBJEcr: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
rntional States Rights art,
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employment of the NSRP an and a few others have been-,
Li engaged in attermpting to form a group with headquarters in
Birmingham called the American States Rights Party (ASRP).
stated that FIELDS was "on his way out" and that
-I LLDS is the Information Director of the 'S'P v.ith head- --1
quarters in Birmingham. Accordin!g 4o
Lo, : cated r h1-- 1s s
that there is a great deal of enmity bet1ve:: arn
DR. FIELDS.
Bureau authority is'requested to prepare an
anonymous communication to NED'DUPES, National Chairman
of the NSRP, who resides in Knoiville, Tennessee, and al'e
a similar communication to G ORGE-LINCOL N\ROCKWELL, head of
'the American Nazi Party, of Arlington, Virglgnia, who at
present has a ]i-el suit liled against DR. EDIWArD R. FIELDS
and other officials of the NSRnP and this suit is pending in
the U. S. District Court in Dirmningham, Alatama. It i,. felt
that this situation may l-c exploited s.nd:ing such a comm.unication
to -hese above mentioned individuals and possibly certain otLhrs
and/or soe organizations such as the Anti-Dofzmation Len"gue.
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A suggested letter is as follows:
"Pirmingham, Alabama,
(a_ some other city)
- "Dear Mr. DUPES:
(Or som-.e other person)
"I am not in the position.to openly become involved
betwaen ycu and DR. EDWARD FIELDS but I hate to see you or
anyone else so dedicated to your cause being mislei or bhvinr
the like bi Dr FTELO tae ndv,tn-e of ,ou.
AL. -ca u:ea on cosan into ;nc -x.zor such prs-onal
e::pcnses.
"J. P. T."

S SAC, Birninham- (157-83Z) 1/22/65
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Director, FBI (157-9 - 1 -Mr. Gray "
-1302 -Mr. Ryan
CUT l INTELLIGZNCU PUOGA
INTEIG.l.L SECUrITY
DISRUPTION O ATE GBO'JPS
.'(MLrCiN STATES EIGITS PATY)
RctRo~Th ' 35,- on reltinc to an-anonflous, letter
Sto be sent t , and the second to besent to the lTton --~i a -an o the flational States flightsParty and to George Lincoln Rockwell of the atic:rican ?aziL/ Party for the purpose of coqmourding antagonis2 arnonz those
S loaders of hate-type grous for disruptive purposes.
The aDuroau hrs affor6cd careful conzideration toyour recoanendations and it has booeen decided in this instance
it will not be feasible to initiate the action reco~rended.
Your interest in forwardinZ this suzg-,r sci is appreciated.
NOTE:
a. cr official of the National States
Rights Party (RP and also for.:rly of ti;he NSRP h
are endeavoring to form a ~siula: cyp3_ hate rcu under the nane
of fterice.n States P.irhts Pnrt
Dirmingbham recomcnuoea ai anonyztous letter to capifl o upCn
.these runor~Z r 0 oe of causing £riction and distrust
betw ocigi I iland Srustrating efforts to organize
the Aerican itates Rights Party.
Dr. Edrrd R. ri n~cr:tion Director of the
Blirminzham desired to Cirect an anonymous 2ornuLcat-on
o NIR headquarters in order to discredit Fields and thereby
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RE: COUlI ERINYELLIGENCE PROGRAl -
157-9-4
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wealten the organization of this hate group. Recommendations
were also made to send this anonynous letter to Rocwell, of the
American Nazi Party, who is known to be antagonistic with Fields
in anticipatirn the action would compound the conflict between
the NSRP and the ANP..
It has been decided neither of these actions would be
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Diroctor, FDI (157-9-4) 1 -Mr. Gray
2 -Mr. Ryan
INTEI ilAL SECURITY
DI.UPTIO:. OrF IATE GOUPS vS
(UiTEirD x-Sis oW AScIcATi c.) $1)
T..(AlERT uIAVij; .s=LTdi)
rIet 11/7/64.
Attnceod are Xoro ccpice of Fcderal incoe tor
rcturns filed by Robert U. and Detty Lou I'Elton for the
years 19590-6 inclusive. Also attchid arc. Zero:: copies of 1
Unitc Statos-corporation tax rcturrs filc by lobort Ui.
Slhlton as a corporate officcr of tioe Uiited la-s of Auiri.,
Inc. (UKA), for the years 191G (ycar cnins /30/62) and IC"
(1^ Cr cnding 0/30/04) as roll as a st-atent of no tnx
/, .- lichility for the year cndi G/3~/G. Informntion set forth
SI in thc!; tax returns is for lend p:rpoeos only and chould not
beo set f rth in the dctails of any Ine.rcntiantive renort.
SThe followin comments and invostigntive instructions-
are noted in connection with these ta= returns:
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Page(s) withheld entirely at this location in the file. One or more of the following statements, where
I.dicated, explain this deletion.
P Deleted under exemption(s) b .C with no segregable
material available for release to you.
[ Information pertained only to a third party with no reference to you or the subject of your request.
D Information pertained only to a third party. Your name is listed in the title only.
-Document(s) originating with the following government agency(ies)
was/were forwarded to them for direct response to you.
Page(s) referred for consultation to the following government agency(ies);
as the information originated with them. You will
be advised of availability upon return of the material to the FBI.
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.Letter to Birminghnm
RE: CoLAERITStLLIG~ErE PROGRAM
157-90 -4.
This investigation should be nffordo pro:p and
continuin attention and the Bureau rust be advised of all
portinent developnonts.
.hen all possible lcnds hav boon dovoloeod a blind
ncnoranCum should be prepared ctting forth Shclton's back-
ground and current poSition -ith the aln and all d3ta probat!:
Cra possible violation of Internal Revonue 1ws. The Bureu
will make this infornation availnble to approprito Internal
E venue Scrvice officials at the S-ot of Govcrmont.
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Memorandum
TO : -Director, FBI (157-9-4) DATE: 2/19/65 §
FROM " SAC, Birmingham (157-835)(P)
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SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
ReBulet, 1/'21/65, and.Birmingham letter, 1/8/65.
ReBulet authorized the sending of an anonymous letter
to Negro groups or active anti-segregation groups (including
Negro churches-in Birmingham) in an effort to expose the fact
.' that CARL RIDOUT is a member of the National Executive
-y Committee of the National States Rights Party (NSRP). RIDOUT
was
Copies of the above-mentioned anonymous letter were
prepared. On 1/27/65, copies were sent to 15 Negro churches
and/or anti-segregation groups in Birmingham. Five letters
were mailed at each of three corner,U. S. Mail Boxes in
.. different sections of Birmingham.
Information has been received in early February, 1965, .q.
and the information verified, to the effect that CARLU RIDOUT it
ices reportedly have the same ownersh ip.
In view of the above, Bureau authority is requested
for Birmingham to prepare a follow-up anonymous communication l,
to the same Negro groups (15) to whom the original letter was
sent.. A suggested letter is as follows:
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"Birmingham, Alabama"
"To Whom It May Concern:
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You are to be thanked if you helped get Carl
Ridout transferred and maybe you can use your
influence .concerning his present job. It hurts
to know he can manage a company which is dependent
on Negro patronage for a very substantial portion
of its business and also serve as Treasurer of the
National Executive Committee of the National States
Rights Party.
Hope you can spread the'word."
"J. D."
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Memorandum
o : Director, FBI (157-9-4) DATE: 3/24/635
FRO9MI/J>- SAC, Birmingham (157-835)(P)
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SUBJECT: 'COUNERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
DISUPTION OF-'HATE GROUPS i
Rebulet 10-29-64.:
Referenced letter pointed out .the need to
.capi'talize upon the bickerin; between leaders of the
hNational States Rights Party (NSRP) and the"American
.States Rights Party (ASRP), which split from the NSRP
during 198_.
Recently, the ASRPn publisl:ed the March, 1955,issue of its monthly newspaper, "The Wlhite American."
This issue was dated March, 1965, and on page 4 carried>
an article captioned "With Deep Regret." This article
also carried a sub-caption, "The Secret Wife of Dr.
Fields."
Enclosed herewith are two copies of the article
above-mentioned, including the two captions as set out.
These have been mounted on a sheet of paper.
Bureau authority isherewith requested for
the Eirmingham Office to be allowed .to Xerox copies of
the enclosed heading and article, as mountd, andto
send anonymous mailings of these Xerox copies to various
persons, organizations and individuals in an effort to
disrupt or cause further disagreement in the ASR? and
NSRP. If the Bureau should authorize such an anonymous
mailing, the copies will be placed on commercial paper
which cannot be identified with the FBI or the United
States Government in any maln'.
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R is with deep regret that we
refrced-toprint.the facts con- and Fields romped together in:
tained in this article;-WV' have Louisville, Dolores Fields gave
searched our mtids and hearts birth to Dr. Fields' first child, TV. which belorced to James
ta know if what we do is right. Allan. Later Fields fled the K. Warner, then ssed to ames
We cannot live with our guilt gossip of Louisville to the haven for of the Thunderbolt, Dr.
:i we did not let the wonderful of Birmingham. As Ruth in the Fields paid Mr Warner r
people who have supported the Bible, Mildred followed Dr. Fields the used hiraer l forthe used sat he gave ldredNSRP and Dr. Fields know the to Birmingham where she ob- in exchange for the new one,
true story behind the April 2, tained a Job as a registerednurse In March of 1964 dred onelds
split in the ranks of the NSaRP. in the West End Baptist Hospital left West End Baptist Hostal
To date fve top national party in Birmingham. This isthesamo and Birmingham for Mobile, Aa-ta
leaders have resigned from the profession she maintained in bama where she Is employed as
NSRP as well as eight state Louisville, Ky. She rented a du- a registered nurse a the Mobile
leaders which comprise the only plex apartment at 1334 Prince- Infirmary. She left Birmingham
active units in the NSRP. Today ton Ave.; about a mile from Dr. in the white, 1959 Ford which
the NSRP is steadily crumbling Fields and Dolores' home on once belonge? to Dr. Edward
under the welcht of the truth.The Mims St R. Fields and is reproduced onIsAon for this is the draining By this time Mildred had al- this page. Also reproduced n
of party funds by Dr. Fields for ready had a child whom she this page is the telephone listng
his personal interests. These!. called arty. ByMildred Felds' for Mildred Fields takenfrom the i
funds are sent in by the average own admission the child is thatof Birmingham Telephone Direc-
Whi-dte American, the dollars Dr. Edward R. Fields. Dr. Fields, tory, page m .Dolores Fields
represent sacraflce and dedica- we know helped pay suspport of is a goode 3clean, Do estern F ds
tion from the persons who send Marty. Later Dr. Fields' first m and, clean midwer no ro-
them. Yet they are not all family was expecting an addition. .y this expose of Dr. Fields.
cently Dr. Fields sent out a Dolores Fields was in the hos- of Mldre d F ields, known to her
family portrait of himseli his ptal bearing Dr. Fieldshis second as Mildred Hinso, but we are
beautiful and devoted wife Do. son, Dr. Fields was out on the that she son, but we are
tores, and their two sons, Al- town with Milly, as he perferred pect that Milshe does not even suher
Ian and Keith. The purpose of to call her. For Christmas of pet that Mildred faollowed her
the photograph was to build the 1963 Dr. Fields bought Mildred tha Mildred claims that Dr
family-man image ofhimselfwith Fields a Television Set with a qlis Is _lso maried to her.
the people o f the NSRP, The 'party check with party funds. The We dely reret the hardshipWe deeply regret the hardshipspicture he failed to send out was purchase was made at National which te ublicaton of this ar-
a picture of himself, his other Discount Sale Co. of Birming- ticlo will brin tonte in-ocen t I
wife, Mildred and their daughter ham; The record of the pur- victims of this sordid affair. ButMarty. DR. FIELDS HAS TWO chase is filed with the Clerk of with a burdened heart and a coe- I
FAMILIES.. Mildred Fields is the the U.S. House of Representatives corn for the good of thed a coa
mysterious woman who dis- in Washington, D.C. Dr. Fields we d eem e good or the catuse
ineared from Louisville, Ken- .paid $25.00 for a doll for Mrty. the truth. print
tucky when Dr. Fields and the The T.V. was later taken to
NSRP was based in Louisville. NSRP H.Q. on Bessemer Rd.
She disappeared when rumorcir- when the FBI threatened to in-
culated that she was pregnant vestigate the NSRP books. In ex-
with Fields' child. Little is change for the new Television,
known of Mildred Fields except Dr. Fields gave Mildred a used
that she is a slender, dark-
hatred, mild mannered,. rather
°ttractive woman. While she
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COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INITERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
RoBulet 10/29/64,; Bilet 3/24/65 and S3airtel.
S4/6/65.
SAuthority is,granted to anonymously mail Xerox
-copies of the-article entitled "YWith Deep Regret" which
appeared in the 3/65 edition of "The White Americt " as set
out in reBlet,
Your office is instructed to prepare the Xerox
copies on inexpensive commercially purchased stationery.
The letters should be posted in an area that will not make
the Iureau suspect. All other precautionary measurds should
be t "ken:to insure the Bureau cannot be nssociatoed with
this-mailing.
S Advise the Bureau of any tangible results and be
alez; to recommend follow-up countcrintelligence actions.
NOTE. -
S"' "The White America " is the monthly publication of theAmerican States Rights Party (ASPP). The ASIIP split from theNational States Rights Party /NSRP) in 1064 and they have been
in disagreement since that time, The article deals vith the
im: orality of Dr, Edward R. Fields, Information Director of tte
NSRP. We are authorizinz the anonyrous mailing of this articlebecauseit appeared in the publication of the ASR and will therefore
cause further disagreement between these two groups, It is noted
Xerox copies are being authorized inasmuch as these nlachines
are being used by large industries and are available to !much of
the general public for a nominal fee for each copy,
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Re Birmingham airtel, 12/22/64, and Bulet, 1/13/65.,,:,
Enclosed is a Xerox copy of a cartoon which reported appeared in some issue of the Afro-Arnerican newspaper. Thisr cartoon appears satirical of Klan and hate groups.
Referenced airtel submitted a cartoon under similar -5, -circumstances. Referelced Bulet advised that the Bureau wasconsidering preparing an original cartoon depicting the saime theme for anonymous mailing by all pertinent offices to Klanmembers in areas presenting the most potential for disruption.:
It is requested that theenclosed cartoon be given the same consideration as the cartoon mentioned in referenced coaunications and that appropriate wording be placed in the . cartoon...
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SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM ? I '
INTERNAL SECURITY --
DISRUPTION OF' HATE GROUPS.., 4. -
Re Bureau letter to Atlanta, 9/2/64; and
Birmingham letter to Bureau, 12/24/64.
Following is status letter covering previous three
months' period:
1. Potential Counterintelligence Action
This office has been trying to lay the ground-
work for this program. Several things :ave been done which
will be set forth hereinafter. Potential counterintelligence
action is the disruption of the Klan and hate groups in this
territory which has been started. One specific potential is
the anonymous mailing of documents, leaflets, etc., to these
.groups which is being studied at this time for ideas.
2. Pending Counterintelligence Action
Investigation is presently being conducted by
the Birmingham Office in order to secure details coheerning
the actual sources of and income of ROBERT M. 'HELTON,
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Imperial Wizard of the United Klans of America, Inc., Knightsof the Ku Klux Klan (UKA), and the sources of all income of .the UKA itself. Copies of the income tax returns of ROBERTU. SIHELTON and returns filed by him as a corporate officerof the UIA are being used in the above mentioned investiga-
tion. These t.pies were furnished the Birmingham Officeby the Bureau, under date of February 23, 1965.
By letter dated March 5, 1935, the Bureau autho-
rized the mailing of anonymous letters by the EirmingharOffice in an effort to exuose the fact that CARL\RIDEOTT-
'irfinghara, Aaoama, was a member oj vhc .,axinal Exec.itive :Comnittee of the ational States Rights Par.ty (NSRP).
On March 12, 1965, fifteen c. these ancnymous letters
were mailed to fifteen Negro churches and/or anti-segregation
groups in Birmingham.
By letter dated March 24, 195, Bureau authoritywas requested or th- Eiru::ingham Officc to be allowed to\rail Xerox copies of an article published.by the American
k.'L_.- tates Rights Party (ASRP), in its March, 1965, issue of
its monthly newspaper, "The White American,' to various
persons and organizations, in an effort to disrupt'the
NSF-P. The article concerned Dr. EDWA''D R. FIELDS, Director
of the NSRP, and reportedly gave an account of certain
-extramarital activities of FIELDS, including the nzmring
of a person described as the second wife of Dr. FIELDS.
By letter dated March 25, 1965, a Xerox copy of
a cartoon satirizing the Klan and hate groups was furnished
the Bureau for its consideration in recard to the prepnring
of an original cartoon satirizing the Klan and such other
hate-type organizations.
-3. Tangible Results
Bureau authority was grantee', under date ofJanuary 21, 1965, for the Birmingham Office to send out
anonymous letters concerning CARL RlID&CUT, and fifteen ofsuch anonymous letters were mailed ty the Birmingham Office
on January 27, 1965.
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A few days thereafter, a. info iar t of thic.Bir'inghm Office advised -C l : lt,] f CAP' .
, .On April 2, 1£65, an informant of t1h3 Lirming.-,am Ofi ce also aCvised that on :arch 31, 195. C!? .TPSremrtediy had been "fired" b I:hle
Ao -iiicli he had been the...
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Reulet, 4t/15/65.
_: 8-Rfercncee letter entlosec. five. nlrTber~d Thvro: copies-~ of ratgh sketched cartoons.
Birninghati has revicv~ tVo abowe.-:: antinvou ca recas directVs. It is felt thtoei' : t:u± pL "a_.es o
ih=sco such cart«oons vv~ ut: ir'rt n/rh1 the various Zlan or hate groups. It i ucu2itttin'i:of th: recent charges Pfretcident JCI anCI t ie et tha ' s iotelevisio, and also the nayct=: .sl.ta-iz t!~.1
and other bate croups by local r s r-2~ ar ns ..o-h
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q< ~ z'ntl c:. id 2rtccak , at. the pns' : 00fne.A irlo ca. rcv= acts of vin cncc.
In ;tiew a: the a1ny, it ler no: twit 4ythat ai an~onymious nul;n of a.ny of timrq° M2'>cc,2 d o~in tWe best intarest of the flw'nv at t' ..n ane that r'.4
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So:-:SAC, BIRS.IAGa:, (157-&35) (p)
' -I-E,.: COUNITEP INTELL:GNCE PrOGRA ,IN-TERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTIC OF ATE GROULPS
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RODulet to Birming:ar: dated 2/'3/65.
With reference to paragrapi: nuuberaed .on page 2Lrd pararaph numberc 6 on page 2, appropriate laeds h- sbc:z! sct forth for the .emphis Office tc- conducc inve. -gation at Nashrville, Tennessee, as to o:ar iC- r "-,a
- A simi-ar lead has bern st -.:. Ir the-Di ..:-ion to conduct investigation coI. .. .t-
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Page(s) withheld entirely at this location in the file. One or more of the following statements, where
indicated, explain this deletion.
Deletedunder exemption(s) 6 1 I 7.. b A with no segregable
material available for release to you. '
2 Infornation pertained only to a third party with no reference to you or the subject of your request.
; Information pertained only to a third party. Your name is listed in the title only.
a. C] Document(s) originating with the following government agency(ies)
, was/were forwarded to them for direct response to you.
Page(s) referred for consultation to the following government agency(ies);
as the information originated with them. You will
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iW I± be conta.d ana payments to SHELTON
verified.
The Bureau is requested to advise as to whether
or not efforts should be made to secure a subpoena ducestecum to be issued to the First National Bank of Tuskaloosato produce for examination the personal account of RO3ERT M.SHELTON and that of the Alabama Rescue Service for exanination.
Upon completion of this investigation, pertinentportions of the above information will be appropriately setforth as instructed in a blind memorandum, setting forthSHELTON's background and current position with the Klanand all data indicative of a possible violation of InternalRevenue laws.
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1 -Mr. BaumgardnerAirtol 1 -Mr. Gray .
2 -Mr. Walsh
To: BAC-, Birmingham (157-835)
Mcnrmhis (157-570)
.Mobil 2j157-582),
From: Director, vBI (157-9-4),a
COTERITflE LI GNCE PROWfA
IN H'IAL SECUr.TY
DISEUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
(UNITED LAN3 OF AMWRICA, INC.,
Jare:T OF TEL LU KLU AN)
S(r1D.T AIIAIIN cSF LTON) -
'EI341ct 4/29/05 advised tlhe Luron.t lcaOs have been sc?out 9 L 'c ppita and Mobile to conduct investigation rel3ting toincomo recoived tby robcrt 11. Sh ltort, ITn:erial Tlizrd, Unitcdlana;of .Acrica., ZInc,, as tas irdictcd oa !his incomo ta: returnc that.- wre ccnfdlJcntially £urniched to LChe farau by the Xrtorrl
ecvo1uo SorIvico.
i p Ina-rzuch as Sholton's i.come tax roturs wore receivedon n cxtcre4oly confidential Lais, theo rarau does not de3ircthat .ny inquirie. be nmd, of individXals or tilms tvhe wIoreindicatced by Stolton as employor3 or soursco of innome. Suchirquirics very likely could revcnl that the aBuroau bs nzcess tocopics of Slolton's Incorne tax rctttrns epccially if the sourcesof 7uncom~ wrre only listed on tVe rcturne by Shelton to ccr-ntro incmro reccivod by hin from the rLmin.
Dirinham, MZemhis and obilc shoald c:-oditiouslyfurnibh the Durcau naMes, adlrQcrE cnd any b--ckgroun Lnfor a'terappcarint in tlcir respective filoe rclating to the sou:rccs of -income listed by 2holton on his ir:c:e t-.: reta:c.
Dirnini.ham chould iall:e o no f.urhe- attc'mt atTusc.no, Altabama, to rcvic:w t:-. pcrsc:n21 t2 n:;: acc.,nt oShelton or tho account in ,t e,.nr-~ of. th Alnbrnma ic-, S-rvic,
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Airtel to SACs, Birmingham et alRe: COUrTERI1ELIGECE PROGRA .157-9-4
the title lrobably being used by the United Klans of America.The Bureau does not desire, at this time, to issue a subpoena -deces tecum to the First National Bank of Tuscaloosa, Alabama,to produce for examination these records.
"ron receipt from Eirmingham, Memphis and Mobile ofthe complete id ntities of individuals and firms reported.: Shelton as sources of incone, the Bureau will make furtherinquiries of the Internal Revenue Service at the Seat ofGovernment to determine if tax records of these individualsand firms substantiate Shelton's claimed employrnnts.
NOTE:
Shelton is reported by our informants to beemployed full time by the United Klans of America, Inc.His income tax returns and the returns of the United Klansof America dq not indicate he has received, or has been paidany funds by the Klan. It is probable he is using a number of firms and individuals listed on his returns as em:loyers, toconceal his Klan salary. We are not .aking direct inquiries witrhis alleged employers because of the possibility theywill alert Shelton and thereby reveal that we haveaccess to his tax returns.
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DIRECTOR, FBI (157-9-4) DATE: 6/5/65
FEMPHIS (157-576) (RUC) -
suBJEr: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS(UNITED KLANS OF AMERICA, INC.,KNIGHTS O' THE KU KLUX KLAN)(ROBERT MARVIIi SHELTON)
Re Birmingham letter to Memphis (interoffice)5/4/65 and Bureau airtel to Birming ham, Memphis, and Mobile 5/14/65. gm ph
The only known source of income for ROBERT M.. Nfrom any Tennessee firms wa
Memphis interprets instructions in reBuairtelas precluding interviews with anyone at the above WrestlingEnterprise.
A review of all references to SHELTON fails toindicate any other possible sources of Tennessee originatedincome for SHELTON.
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DISE-JPTIO N Op HATE GROUPS(nonr .MELVIN SHELTNr)
Rc .LL et 6/5/05 advis! r- tlt "emhis w cnr.ductinSries a lie ±ton the
Slisted by robort LI. Shelton, Impcrial Wizard of theUnited Klans of America, Inc., as a source of income.
Although the Durcau does not desire inquiries tobe made at the firm relating to its euploymont of Sholton,LEpChis should advise if individuals associtcd vith the fLinhnve had any previous association with the Klan. Inacauchas Shelton admits cmploymont by the firr in the past, pcrtincntS iquiris should be made by prctort if nocessnry, and publicrecords should be rcvicwed to dotornine tec tackCround andioentities of individuvls assoziated with tihe irm.
INOTE:
Although Penhts vs instructed not to make anyinquiries at the becaue such might-reveal the fact urcau has access to Shelton's tax returns,Memphis was instructed to determine the identities and background of individuals associated with the firm. Va are endeavoringto determine if Shelton is using firms as a cover for hisincome from the Klan and Klan activity.
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Memorandum .
To : , Director, FBI. (157-9-4) : 6/26/65
M. -SAC, Birmingham (157-835) (P) .,
SUBECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY.
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
(" TfE FIERY CROSS")
ReBirmingham letter to Bureau dated 6/16/65.
The information being set forth in this letter issubmitted in order to supplement the data set out inreferenced communication..
On 6/22/651 who has furnished reliableinformation in the past, advised that single copies of"The Fiery Cross" could be ordered. The orders for copiesor subscriptions should be addressed to United Klans of
The price for a one-year subscription to "The Fiery Cross"is $3.00. stated he did not know of any instancein which a subscription for a three-month or six-monthperiod had been requested or obtained and did not know thespecific price for a single issue of the Klan paper.
" stated he did not know of any particularlanguage iiich should be used in requestingpcopies of theKlan paper so long as the terminology was that of natri.ot"who was interested in the cause of segregation. 
also stated that on occasion copies of the Klan paper -a.:been stapled at the time they were nailed and on otheroccasions the a had been sent as third-class mail inK wrapper ltated it was his understanding that iChe Klan ha its own printing press in Tuscaloosa or in theTuscaloosa, Alabama, area and that when the paper is publishediand mailed, it is mailed from Tuscaloosa and/or Holt, Alabama,:which is adjacent to Tuscaloosa. :
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in regard to e nexthe did not have any information
in regard uen e next issue of "The Fiery Cross" wouldbe published.
Birmingham is continuing its efforts to get amore current list of subscribers to "The Fiery Cross" thanthe list as ntioned in referenced letter.
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Date: 6/15/65 "
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TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (157-9-4)
FROM: S.1C, BIR9,MJiNGAM,,.157-835) (P)
SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE" PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY 7 DISRUPTION OF -HATE GROUPS
Enclosed is a Xerox copy of a cartoon wi ch reportedlyappeared in some newspaper; however, the name of the cartoonisthas bee blocked out and the names of Dr. EDWARD R.,FIELDS andR.OBERTd.. REEL have been typed in hn the cartoon. .:
F LDS is Director of theNational 1States Rights Earty--(NSRP) and CREEL is Grand Dragon of Alabama for theUnited. Klans of..America,..Inc.. (UKA).
Bureau authority is requested to anonymously mail Xerox copies of the enclosed cartoon to various NSRP and UIAleaders and other individuals as a disruptive tactic. Shouldthe Bureau authorize such an anonymous mailing, the cartoonswill be prepared on inexpensive commercially purchased stationery
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COUNTEEINTELLIGENCE PlOGnrAMXINTEPrL SECURITy
DISnRUP'ION OF HATE GrOUPS
(CARTOO NS AND CARICATUREs)
.ReBHairtel of 6/15/65.
Authority is granted you to anonymously mail-Xeroal copies the caroon submitted .ith rele to various
N ational States andots rt and United Klans of America,nc., leaders and other indiviLals as a disruptive technique.
It is suggested that for added impact the titlesof both men be typed along vith their nesi.e. titlesDr. edward R. Fields, irector, National States fRihts Partyand Robert II. reel, Alabaa Grand Dragon, United Klans of ~ Anerica, Inc.
The cartoons should be prepared or inczpcnlvecommercially purchased stationery. T e the 'uai precans tionsto insure that the mailins cannot be traced to the FDI.Advise the Bureau of any tanible rto th lts
NOTE:
The original cartoon depicts to individuals one dressed as a beatnik carrying a sign which readsuPeace: Sotherhood:Ban the Bombn" the other dressed in Klan hood and robe carryinga fiery cross, unexpectedly meeting each other and one exclairning to the other as they exhibit their credentials 1"ell, I'll Be Damned! I'm With the FBI Myself!" The Lirmingham Office hassuggested utilizing the cartoon as a isrmptive counterii telliencrtechh~tue by typing the names of the inrividuals (Fields and Creel) beside-: the respective figures. It is felt we can add to the,, impact by also showing their titles. This is a good technique=- as it shows that the FBI has infiltrat both o aniztions
S other.f which already has shown considerable aninocity toward the
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SUBJECT: COU1fERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM (For SOG eINTERNAL-y- SE onlu
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5 3. If valid reason exists for not submitting report at this time, state reason specifically and when report wilIbe submitted
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TO: .DIRECTOR, FBI (157-9-4)
FROM: SAC, BIRMINGHAM (157-835) (p)
' COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
Re Birmingham letter to Bureau, 4-6-65.
The following is a status lettercoveringthe previous three months' period:
1. .Potential Counterintelligence Action
This office is presently considering thedistribution of Bureau-approved cartoons satirizingthe Klan and hate groups. The anonymous mailing of
copies of the newspaper of the Inited Klans .of America, t j .Inc., Knights.of the Ku Klux Klan (UKA), -to certainselected persons, is being considerea. The sending ..of "change of address" cards regarding Klan and/orother hate type subscriptions is also being considered.The anonymous mailing of various documents, leaflets,as well as the making of anonymous telephone calls,etc., to these groups is being studied at this time.
2. Pending Counterintelligence Action
By letter dated May 25, 1965, a Xerox copyof a cartoon satirizing the Klan and hate-type groupswas furnished the Bureau for its consideration in iregard to the preparing of an original cartoon satirizing "
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the Klan and also other hate-type organizations.
By letter dated 4-15-65, the Bureau madeavailable to the Birmingham Office five cartoons forconsideration under this program. Birmingham selectedtwo of these cartoons and requested 25 copies of eachcartoon. Under date of 5-11-65, the Bureau furnishedthe Birmingham Office with 25 copies of each of thetwocartoons.which are now being held for possiblefuture anonymous mailing at an appropriate time.
Birmingham is still ittempting to obtain;information regarding sources of income, actions of.misconduct, immorality, etc., of ROBERT M. SHELTON,_ Imperial Wizard, UKA, and similar data regarding otherofficials of hate-type organizations, as well as thesources of income of these hate-type organizations.
In accordance with instruction set out inBureau letter of 5-13-65, Birmingham mailed out Xeroxcopies of an article entitled "With Deep Regret",which concerns Dr. EDWARD R. FIELDS, Director of theNational States Rights Party (NSRP) and which appearedin the March, 1965 edition of "The'White American",the American States Rights Party" (ASRP) publications.Copies of this article were mailed to 13 individualswhom it was believed would be most directly affected
by or concerned with the information contained in thearticle.
In accordance with the instructions set out'in Bureau letter of 6-24-65, Biraingham mailed a Xeroxcopy of a cartoon lampooning Dr. EDWARD R. FIELDS,above described, and ROBERT M. CREEL, Grand Dragonof Alabama, UKA. These copies of the cartoon weremailed to 19 individuals believed to be most interestedin this situation and most likely to be in a position.to take action which would disrupt any cooperationbetween NSRP and the UKA.
By letter dated 6-30-65,the Birmingham Officerequested Bureau authority to send out Xerox copies of
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letter stated-that-DRr-DWARDR FIELDS was a Catholic..
and it also pointed out that theleaders of the UKA ," : :
reportedly stated that all Catholics owe their allegiance
tothe "Pope", and for that reason a Catholic would not
be taken into the UKA. Bureau authority was requested
to send this anonymous letter to various UKA leaders as
a disruptive tactic, in order to prevent any cooperation
or joint acti:-ity between the UKA and the NSRP.leaders.
.3. Tangiblef.Results
Referenced letter set forth information concerning
apparent results of anonymous letters sent out regarding
CARL4RIDOUT, JR., National Treasurer, NSRP.
This is to advise that CARL RIDOUT, JR.,
reportedly remains at the NSRP National Headquarters
in Birmingham, Alabama, during the regular daylight
hours from Monday through Friday and apparently has
no outside emplbyment. It is believed that the disruptive
tactics taken concerning RIDOUT, 'as above mentioned,
resulted in his being transferred from one job to
another and then being "fired" as previously pointed
out to the Bureau. It is also believed that his
employment at the NSRP Headquartcrs probably is
due to the fact that he was unable to obtain other
suitable employment and/or the NSRP had been unable
to recruit or obtain office help necessary to carry -
on their regular office functions at NSRP headquarters -
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Memorandum
TO : Diector, FBI (157-9-4) DATE: 7/9/65
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SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM .INTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION. OF HATE GROUPS
(ROBERT MARVIN SHELTON)
Re Bureau letter to Birmingham, 5/27/65, referring-to the Tuscaloosa News edition of September 12, 1964, page 4,containing an article indicating SHELTON was on the payrollof a Mobile engineering firm as a public relations man..
The Bureau instructed that efforts should be madethrough inquiries at the 'uscaloosa "Nows" tl.ou.;h confi--dent:- l sources if possible to determine wh!leccr the publica-
tion had knowledge of the identity of the "engineering firm"mentioned in the September 12, 1964, editorial.
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If the Bureau desires further discreet inquirymade concerning SHELTON's relationship with the Dixie
Engineering Company at Mobile, Alabama, it is requestedthat the Bureau so instruct the Mobile Division to makethis inquiry )I to SHELTON's association with that companyin 1963. It is again pointed out that the U. S. IndividualIncome-Tax Return for 1963 for ROBERT V. and BETTY L. SHE
With reference to Bureau letter to Atlanta, datedApril 29, 1965, investigation by the Birmingham Division hasfailed to disclose any information as to immoral acts on thepart of ROBERT M. SHELTON.
- The Bureau will be advised as to any informaticn
developed as to the immorality, dishon.ty, or devious tactics
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FROM: -SAC. ILRMOjLmsERa .57-835)(p)
SUBJECT -/COUNTERINTELLIGENCE.PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF .ATE GROUPS
Enclosed is a Xerox copy of an undated and unsignedI •three paragraph letter. This letter states Dr. EDV'ARD I. FIELDS.' is a Catholic. The leaders of the United Klans of America; .Inc. (UKA) reportedly state that all Catholics owe theirallegiance to the "Pope" and that for that reason a CatholicJ will not be taken into the UKA.
Bureau authority is requested to anonyzously mailXerox copies of the enclosed letter to various UKA leaders as a disruptive tactic. Should the Bureau authorize such ananonymous mailing, the letters -ill be prepared on inexpensive,commercially purchased stationery.
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In lay of 19(,5 FIELDS was a speaker at a public rally sponsored by the United Klans of America, Inc. (UIA), inAnniston, Ala. Several UKA Leaders also spoke at thisrally. Fields has been seen at other UKA public affairs.
Sincw Fields is a Catholic, why do the UA leaders associate with him or allow him to take part in suchaffairs?m
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1 -Mr. Martin4Airtel 1 -Mr. Walsh
To: SAC, Birmingham (157-835)
REC 4From: Director, FBI (157-9-4) O
a COUNTERINTELLIGLN. PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUP..
(DR. EDWARD R. FIELDS)
ReBHairtel 6/30/65.-
Re airtel requested authority to nnonymously mail Xeroxcopies of a letter regarding Fields to various United Klans cf Americaleaders.as disruptive technique. Authority is denied.
Bufiles have been reviewed, and they do not contain anyinformatin that shows Fields to be a practicing Cntholic. It appears
that Fields is probably not a practicing Catholic, and this fact trybe well-known in which event a letter such as you proposed would havelittle effect as a counterintelligence technique.
It is suggested that you give further consid-ration to thisin an effort t.) develop a more'sophisticated iecchniqoe, which would
-have greater potential value as a disruptive measure regarding FielCs..
If you presently have or can produce any specific informatimwhich would show that Fields is actually a prncticing Catholic(attending church, etc.) you should pubmit saue to the Eureau forconsideration in connection with Countorintelligence Program.
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Memorandum
To .Director, FBI (157-9-4) DATE: 7/19/65
FRo SAC, Birmingaim (157-835)(P) .-
suBjaCr: OUITERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAMI
INTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
ReBulet, 5/11/65, and mylet, 4/20/65.
Bureau authority is requested to anonymously mail the cartoons furnished by the Bureau as enclosures to referencedBureau letter.
ofIearouthoriedo dso, Birmingham will send copics of the cartoons to various 'ITED KIANS OF AMERICA, I'C.,KNIGHT OF THE KU KLUX KLAN, 'leaders, and other individualsupon whom the cartoons may have a disruptive effect or servea similar purpose. .
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DISRUPTIO? OF IHATE GROUPS
(CARTOO;:S A!. CARICATURES)
ReBHflct 7/19/65 and Bulet 5/13/65.
Authority is zrantued for you to anronym.oulymail copies of the cartoons to ar-iouz United Klar.s ofAmrica leaders and members for disruptivL purpses.
Take precaution3 to insure the ailinecannot bc connected with the FBI. Advise the Bureauof any tangile results and be alert to sulm.it follow-,p countcrintelligencc action.
NOTE:
Icmorandum Baumgardner to Sullivan, dated 1/19/65,was approved authorizing the Document Section of the Laboratoryto prepare cartoons depicting the theme that the FBI hasheavily penetrated the Klan and that this paradox portrays theKlan organization and members as ridiculous. We were alsoauthorized to make these cartoons available to the field for.±heir anonymous dissemination in areas w'cere ridicule willbe most demoralizing and disruptive.
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SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM I -INTERNAL SECIURITY
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
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Referenced Birmingham airtel requested authorityfor the Birmingham Office to anonymously mail Xerox copies~ of a letter regarding FIELDS to various Uiitcd Klans ofAmerica leaders as a disruptive technique. This anonymous letter would contain a statement to the effect tiat FIELDSwas a Catholic. Referenced Bureau airtel denied authorityfor the mailing of such an anonymous letter.
Referenced Bureau airtel pointed out that Bureau files do not show that FIELDS is a practicing Catholic.
It was also stated that it appeared that fIELDS wasprobably not a practicing Catholic and this fact might-be well known in which event a letter such as the BirtzinghamOffice proposed would have little effect as a counterirtelli-gence technique.
It is requested that the Bureau give considerationto the request of the Birmingham Offico to mail such ananonymous letter based on the additional informationset forth hereinafter. As a matter of interest, the
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Birmingham Agent suggesting the possibility of such ananonymous letter is a practicing Catholic. The Agentto whom captioned case is assigned is a Methodist byprofession. These two Agents are of the opinion thatthe mere fact that the Klansmer. think there is a possibilitythat FIELDS is a Catholic would bring about the desiredresults. It I:, also to be noted that the Klan reportedlydoes not allow Klan membership of any person of the Catholicfaith. It is also believed that the mere thought or rumorthat FIELDS is a Catholic or comes from a Catholic familywould serve in this situation as a disruptive force.
Referenced Bureau airtel also suggests that amore sophisticated techdique would have greater potentialvalue as a disruptive measure regarding FIELDS. It isfurther pointed out that almost no members of the NSRPor the UKA could be termed "sophisticated" and it isbelieved that such a blunt approach, as mentioned inthe above situation and as expressed in referencedBirmingham airtcl, might be on a sufficicntly low levelto 'ing about the desired results.
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1 -Mr. Walsh
To: SAC, Birmingham (15 t835)
From: Director, PBI (11-9-4)'B3
COUNTERINTELLIGE' E PROGRAI
-INTRNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
(DP. EDArD R. FIELDS)
ReBIlairtel 6/30/65, Buairtel 7/15/05 and Birmingham-. airtel 7/22/65.
It is apparent from reBHairtol 7/22/65 that insofaras the use of the term "more sophisticated technique" in
rei3uairtel is concerned, you have completely missed the point.The Bureau is well aware that almost none of the menbcrs of theNational States Rights Party or the United Elans of Americacould be considered "sophisticated."
h.at the Bureau had in. mind whc~ your originalrequest was denied and the use of a more .ophisticated techniquewas suggested, hich would have greater potential value as a
disruptive measure regarding Fields, was something whic.: couldgive an added impact to the anonymous letter. In this regar',you are requested to adviteCwhether you have considcred thepossibility of superimposing a photograph of Fields on a-photograph of some local Catholic Church, in order to zhovr himleaving such a church.
If such a composite photograph v.s prepared and adicG
to an anonymous letter, the results .uld be much more disastrous-.and disruptive, as it would lend authcnticity to the allegation
in the anonymous letter.
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This is only one type of approach that you might
consider. It is intended to Jog your thinking. You are
encouraged to give full rein to your imagination in order to
come up with a hard-bitting disruptive counterintelligence
technique.
NOTE:
Birmingham by airtel 6/30/65 requested authority toanonymously mail Xerox copies of a letter to United Klans ofAmerica leaders regarding Dr. Edward R. Fields, Director of theI National States Rights Party. The m nd letter stated that.Fields is a Catholic, lives a Birmingham,Alabama,and in May, 1965, was a spcer a a pulic rally sponsoredby the United Klauns of America in Anniston, Alabama, and that hehas been seen at other United Klans of America public affairs.The letter asked the question -- Since Fields is a Catholic, why
do the United Klans of America leaders associate with him or
allow him to take part in such affairs? By airtel 7/15/65, wedenied the request on the basis that Bufiles do not contain any
information which shows Fields to be a practicing Catholic. It
appears that Fields is probably not a practicing Catholic and this
fact may be well known in which event a letter such as Birmingham
proposed would have little effect'as a counterintelligence technique
It was suggested to Birmingham that they should give further
consideration in an effort to develop a more sophisticated techniququ?
which would have greater potential value as a disruptive measure
regarding Fields, such as producing specific information which :ould
show that Fieldsis actually a practicing Catholic (attending
church, etc.). Birmingham by airtel 7/22/65 requested the Bureau
to reconsider its denial of their request. It stated in effect
that the reas.on for this second request was that two Agents in the
Birmingham Office, one a Catholic and the other a Methodfst, felt
that the letter as originally subnittcd would suffice.
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Racial Informants have advised in April, 1965, that a meeting of the United Klans of America, Inc.,Knights of the Ku Klux Klan (UKA), was held in Bessemer,.Alabama, and this was a state meeting. One Birminghaminformant advised tha one of the three defen- dants to be triad on tm ;rur ci arge in Hayneville,
Alabama was present at this meeting. It was announcedthat had received a letter addressed to him at Bessemer,Alabama USA?), from Chicago, Illinois, and this letter was signed Mafia." There was a black glove cut out of construc-tion paper, with the words "Mafia," and "Vendetta," on it.Reportedly, this letter stated that all the Klan was markedfor death, and if anything happened to the Negro boy who - was riding with 3Mrs. LIUZZO when she was shot, then theMafia would cut up family, piece by piece, before killing them. Reportey, the letter had been postmarkedat Chicago, Illinois. It.was also reported by Birmingham= informants that the receipt of the above dbscribed letterbit not only placed him in ,a state of fear andSgreat concern, concerning the situation, but caused quitea number of the other Klansmen to be'similarly concerned andin sonewhat of a fearful state of mind. 5  j
Bureau authorit is requ rdete o prepare an anonyxous comunication to rid other kI;nown Klansmen and/or Sofficials of the :;a, i an attempt to c:;:loit this situation.The Jureau is herewith requested to give consideration to preparing an original cartoon or drawin! settin; out a black glove with the wording "Mafia" and "Vendatta," appropriatelyarranged in or on the drawing of the bl1c': glove. Eitherabove the drawing and lettering, as jus? mentiod, a .letter could be set out to indicate that the letter had teen prpareprand sent from some city, such as Detroit t.I ichi. n.
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A suggested letter is as follows:
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"You know what happened to Mrs. Viola Liuzzo.
The Mafia knows what you have been doing and whatyou are doing now. Your so called 'non-violence'
will receive proper action soon."
Should the Bureau decide to authorize the prepara-tion of the above mentioned anonymous letter it is suggestedthat the letter be plact happened top part of the paper andthat the black glove and wording be placed underneath theletter. Birmingham will also send the necessary instructionsto the Detroit Office concerning the proper preparation of
such a letter on unwatermarked stationery, if the Bureaushould so desire. If the Bureuau decide to authorizes such a letter
and desires to do so, the Bureau.could sehd the DetroitOffice the necessary information, and the anonymous letter
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Roeurlot 645 s!!rtesting a counterlntelligece
q operation agai and other known Klansmen andof icials of the dTt lans of Aerica, Inc., Knights ofthe, Ku Klux Klan, ii-th form of anonymous letters.
While the Dureau appreciates the thought and effortthat went into this suggested counterintelligence operation,it has been decided not to put it into effect.
You are urged, however, to continue to afford thisprogram your continuins attention and to submit additional
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Memorandum
Director, FBI (157-9-4) DATE: 9/8/65
FRO ": . SAC, Birmingham (157-835)(p) -.
suBaJcr: ""COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAMINTERNAL SECURITY '
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
ReBulrt, 5/13/65; Buairtel, 7/28/65; and Bulets.(O-1 Forms), 9/3/65.
The following data is set forth for the informa-tion of the Bureau in answer to Bulets dated 9/3/65.
In accordance with instructions set out in Buletof 5/13/65, Xerox copies of the article entitled "With DeepRegret" were mailed to 18 individuals in May, 1965. The i exact results of the above mentioned railidg is not knownhowever, during July, 1965, Dr. EDWARD R. FIELDS, Directorof the NATIONAL STATES RIGHTS PARTY (NSRP), moved his.residenc nlwav from Birinitr., Ala. FIELDS moved inr iand moved the NSRP 11aQ- " ." irmingham to teMarion Building, Augusta, Ga.
In regard to Buairtel of 7/28/65, Birmingham hasconsidered the possibility of superimposing a photographof FIELDS on a photograph of some local Catholic Church in order to show him leaving such a church.,
Birtingham is continuing to give. considerationto such a photograph of FIELDS, but a request is not beingmade for such authority since it is bclieved that such Aaction could result in possible damage to the church in- !, volved.
Birmingham will continue to devote time to the above possibilities and other means of taking advantage ofvarious disruptive tactics concerning all Hate Groups.
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Date: October 1, 1965 I
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L?,TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (157-9-4)
F' ROM: SAC, PIRMINGHAM (157-835) (P)
COUNT ERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY -- ADISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
.ReBHairtel to Bureau dated 7/1/65. .
The following is a status letter covering the\-,/ previous threemonths period:
(1) Potential Counterintelligence Action
At the present time the Birmingham office is givingconsideration t dthe anonymous mailing of copies of thenewspaper of the -nited_Klans of America, Inc., Knights ofthe .Ku Klux Klan (UKA) to certain selected Klan members. ,The papers, if sent, would be mailed in such a mannerthat any person handling the mail could recognize the ,paper as a Klan paper,and of course, could see to whomthe paper was to be delivered. The sending of "Change ofAddress" cards regarding Klan and/or other hate-typesubscriptions is also being considered at the presenttime. Birmingham is considering the making of anonymoustelephone calls to certain selected Klan officials and/ormembers and also officials and members of other hate-typeorganizations. The anonymous mailing of various leaflets,cartoons, and documents is being considered. Birminghamis presently making preparations concerning the distribu-tion-of Bureau-approved cartoons satirizing the Klan
(2) Pending Counterintelligence Action
During September,1965, Birmingham mailed copieso cartoon furnished by the Bureau. This cartoon was mailedS3-Bureau (AM-RU) .' . -.,
MLE:rte 
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to twenty USA leaders and/or members, hate group members and/or leaders and/or other individuals in a position tobe concerued with same. This cartoon was the one furnished by the Bureau,an on the bottom of this cartoon was the, wording "FBI Infiltrates Klan."
Birmingham is now making preparations to sendout the copies of the other cartoon furnished by the Bureau at the same time the above-mentioned cartooncopies were furnished to the Birmingham office.
(3) Tangible Results
In accordance with instructions set out in Buletof May 13, 1965, Birmingham mailed out Xerox copies of an article entitled, "With Deep Regret," which concernedI. EDWARD ,FIELDS, Director of the National States Z Rights Party (NSRP). In accordance with the instructionsset out in BUlet of June 24, 1965, Birmingham mailed a Xerox copy of a cartoon lampooning Dr. EDWARD R. FIELDS,above-described, and ROBERT M. CREEL, Grand Dragon of Alabama, UKA. The exact results of the above-mentionedmailings,as described in the two-preceding paragraphs, is not known, however, during July of 1965, Sr. EDWARD R. FIELDS, Director of the NSRP, moved his residence away from Birmingham, Alabama. FIELDS also moved the NSRP Headquartersfrom Birmingham, Alabama, to the Marion Building, Augusta, Gecrgia.
It is also to be noted that ROBERT U. CREEL, above-described, has also moved from Bessemer, Alabama, to Linden, Alabama.
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UNITED STATrVIES Gco\ MENT
Memorandum
TO Director, FBI (157-9-4) DATE: 10/26/63
FRo ° / .SAC, Birmingham (157-835)(P)
SUBJECT: -COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
ReBulet to Atlanta, copy to Birmingham, dated 8/9/65;enclosing cartoons; Bulet (0-1 Form) dated 10/21/65.
Birmingham feels that approximately twenty copies ofthe cartoon attached to referenced Bureau letter can be usedto advantage.
In view of the above, the Bureau is requested tofurnish Birmingham with 20 copies of the above-mentionedcartoon.
(2'- Bureau (RIM)
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(CARTOONS ANID CAMRICATURES)
enclosing sx indvidually umbe-ed Xerox copies of cartoons;SABot 10/2/Bir 65.in (157..35) 0//6
ReDHlat requestcd 20 copies of one of the above-mentioned cartoons but d not sciiclly s of hichDXSIUPftl 01? U&T! GROOfwiS
ca:toon you desired the copies made.
You are roquested to advise of -which cartoon youdesire the copies made, upon the receipt of which they will be made and will be forvrdcd to your office. B
NOTE:
Memorandum F.J. Baumgardner to Mr. W.C. Sullivan,1/19/65, was approved authorizing us to prepare and makeavailable to the field cartoons of the above type to disruptthe Klan.
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.x;Memorandum
TO : Director, FBI. (157-9-4) DATE: 11/3/65
"n" "-SA-C, Birmingham (157-835) -p
SUBJECT: "COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
'-,SRUPTTON.OE- ATE .GROUPS
,(ARTOONS AND CARICATURES)
ReBulet to Atlanta, 8/9/65, enclosing six.individually numbered Xerox of cartoons; Bulet dated10/28/65.
Birmingham requests 20 copies cartoon #1and 20 copies of cartoon #6,
Birmingham also requests Bureau authorityto anonymously mail these cartoons to certain selectedLInc... K. members and/or other persons upon whom\ artoons may have a disruptive effect or serve a\similar purpose.
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SAC, Birringham (157-835) 11/15/65
110 _Director, 157-9-4) 1 -Mr. Rosack'
2 -Mr. Walsh
COUNTER INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
(CARTOONS .?mD CARICATURES)
-ReEHlet 11/3/35.
Enclosed for your use are 20 Xerox copies each of
the two cartoons requested in relet.
Authority is granted for ycu to anonymously cnil
these cartoons to selected United Klans of America, In-.,Knights of the Ku Klux Klan members. In the ovent you desireto anonymously mail the cartoon to additional individuals notaffiliated with the Klan, you should request prior ureauauthority.
STake all precautions to insure those mailing.' carnotbe associated with the -DI and be alert to reconmend follow-up counterintelligence action. Your interest in this natter is
appreciated.
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NOTE:
The use of cartoons in the Counterintelligence Program
directed against the Ku Klux Klan was previously approved bymemorandum F.J..Baumgardner to Mr. W.C. Sullivan, dated 1/19/65.
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TO: "'RECTOR, FBI (157-9-37)
FROM: SAC, BIRMINGHAM ' (157-835) (P)
SUBJECT: QOUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM ,
INTERNAL ECURITY I
DISRUPTIOA OF HATE GROUPS
ReBuairtel dated 11/22/65, and Philadelpia
r airtel dated 11/1/65.
Birmingham considers the proposals set out
inreferenced Bureau airtel to be feasible. Birming-
ham is now making efforts to obtain samples of ROBERT..
HELTON's handwriting in order to comply with Bureau
aquirements as mentioned in referenced Bureau .airtel.
Birmingham is of the opinion that the
Eureau's planned anonymous first and second letters,
as generally outlined in the last paragraph on Page
One, and Paragraphs one and two of Page two of
reBuairtel, should be very effective. The other
suggestions in regard to Philadelphia contacting
certain officials of the "Philadelphia Inquirer" should
certainly be carried out and appear to have great
possibilities.
I3 -Bureau (RM)
1-- Atlanta (157-826) (Tnfo.) (R.M,) -.
I -Philadelphia (100-42492) (Info.) (
2 -Birmingham
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In regard to the third letter mentioned in
Paragraph Three of Page Two of reBuairtel, Birmingham
feels that such a letter should be sent. This letter
should go to certain .Klan officials and certain
leaders of other "Hate Type" organizations. The letter
from SrHELTON could be worded to indicate that SHELTON
was well a are o connections with the Anti-
Defamation League (.DDL as an informant, and that they
". (SHELTON and g would have to be most careful to
avoid having their scheme reve led. The .letter could
stress the fact that shouldd connections with
the ADL. be.exposed, their goose that laid the golden
egg would be killed and they would have to to back to
working for a living.
Birmingham offers the follo.:ing named UKA
,% and other Hate-Type organization leaders as possible
recipients of the above mentioned anonymous letters:
Dr. .DiDARD R. FIELDS, Director
National StatesRights Party
P.O. Box 184
Augusta, Georgia
JAMES ROBER MC DANIEL; JR., Chairman
American States Rights Party
P. O. Box'8299
Birmingham, Alabama
GEORGE .LINCOLEROCKW\ELL, Commander
American Nazi Marty
P. O. Box 5505,\
Arlington, Virginia
UlKA, Inc.
133 South 4th Street,
Reading, Pa.
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Date: 1/3/66 I
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Via ,AIRTEL AIRNAIL -REGISTERED.
- (Priority)
TOi Director/bTO .Director, FBI (157-9-4) /
RO SAC, Birmingham (157-835) () '
SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
- INTEJRNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS pi
Re Birmingham airtel to Burcu, dated 10/1/65.V
The following is a status letter covering the
previous three months period:
(1) Potential. Counterj ntellw:ence Action
At present, the Birmingham Office is givingcon.;idcration to the making of anonymous telephone callsto certain selected United Klans of An2rica, Inc.a, Kniglts
of tne Ku Klux Klan (UKA) officials, ard to certain otihe ,
officials of other hate groups operating in the area of
the Birmingham Division of the iSI. Consideration is ulsc
-i being give to the anonymous mai-ing o .arious cartoons,leaflets, and documents which nV have a disruptive effect
upon the recipients of such mailing:. ec sending of"Change or Address" cards regarding n and/or other
hat, -type subscriptions Ito selectd -dual:-; s nls:
being|T gi'.'on consideration -t the ptrec;"r: t c. .; rmin r n .r
is .till in possession o! some copies-cl tiercan-,py-:-mcartoons satirizing the Klan, and is nr .in pc:nratic
to nuonymously nail these cartorn.s to :r lIn ,al c[:C
officials of the Klan.
3-Bureau (AM-RM) - -
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(2) Pending Counterintelligence Action
i In accordance with Bureau instructions set fcrth
in Bureau letter dated 7/26/65, ucrin- present reorting
, period, Eirn. Thom mailed Xerox copies of the tureau-arpproved
cartoon mentioner in referenced Birmingham airtel, in Para-
g raph 2 of Page 2. This set of cartcus was the set .:iiv'h
was furnished by the Bureau at tho sa::; time as the set .f
iI cartoons can which was set forth the wording, "FDI Infiltrates
Kl an."
Sn accordance ,ith Bureau i-.Ftructions and urecau
auorit' set oj in Bura2 lcttcr o : '5/65, Birminl-iam
:i Ianonymously naiieo cartoons as afprov( Le Bureau to certain
r Klan membrs andx',r officials, and cthc' h-te group members.
At present , Bi;:inghan still has o:::e copies of Dureu-approv-'
cartoons vhich the Birning.-m Office intc ds to mail out to
certlail, selectec indivicdial in the near 'tuLre.
At the nrescrt tine, D.-'i. a:: is in the pvoce s.
i " Ct collect nw knzjwn han3;:yr itins ;;. " -o u.iT .. .OC-T '
ipial- ,Wizard r.f the 15114, in accora v.th Turc.u i;-
strictiolis.
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-.. cfer:cnced .irmin.h.r: lct i .the .t ra
of Page 2, pointed out that 'OB .. .. de
o' Alaba,. UK, had :ovc:" L sc- I y i st
A :.4 1 7raa. It iF to be noted( th.t &,. .::e:14k 1-:0 s S' i C
o: : .,fer nced cor:uunicatin , _ . b .. -
1. U.1\ that nal.thourhI he inend tc a mh;i,:11' . ! 11o
UK*, he ',a. too iteresteoo ii, S "  'in -( t a
i Dfragou or hlalaz:a of the UKA. It is n!.r" t g nio' t:at
an eleclicn was held ad c i. .s leC('d a: Giana.
Dragon oi the U. in Alabn:.m.
It s cif Eurther inte c . -c r u: the-:
present reportin' nperio: , Pr. T ' , r etr
of the National States iight 1-::t (rSR. , W.i,-< zrercntv
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has its National IHeadquarters in Augusta, Georgia, called
a closed meeting: or rally of certain NSfP officials,
selected members, and sympathizers. This rally was held
at the Tho-s Jefferson Fotel in Birainugham, Alabama; however,
according to a.rmrngham informants, the NSIP rally was almost
a complete flop, and there was a total of approximatel.; 30
persons in attendance at this rally, although uite a number
had.been invited to attend.
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Date: 1-3-66
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(Priority)-------------------- ---IT -------i -Tq: DIRECTOR, FBI (157-9-HAI)
M: SAC., BIPMINGHAM (157-835)
O24 TERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM I I
ItiTTRNfLrSECURITn -------- . I-
DISRUPTION .OF HATE.GROUPS
(REVEREND CHARLES CONLEY LYNCH, aka)
ReBUAirtel December 17, 1955.
concernnp te fact that COU.LLYDCL.is oneratinr a ii4-dillac without havinp a current valid driv r's lic2ne.
hat he is a!.are that LY CH
A S on occaEilonf s.et consicerable ti.-r in the vicintr of-1.-nniston and does drive a Cadillac automcbile bearino Ca-ifornia
t-cense plates.
Wi said that he would not disclose thesource of the information concerning LY:C"'s' failure to have avrld driver's license. He said that he :ould alert the -trol -n
c- the Alabama HiFhwav Patrol in the Anniton area to .be on thelookout for LYCH, and should he return to that area he wuould
:" arrested for driving without a valid license.
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LUNT-LD STA ES G( \ VMENT
Memorandum
to DIlECTOR, FBI (157-9- ) DATz: 1/5/66
FOM SAC, BIR:INGHAM (157-835)(P)
SUBJECT: COUNTER iNTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY.
DISRUPTIOn' O" Th\ Z GROUPS o
.ELD ,D: /. -3
Sj ReBulet, 12/22/65.
In accordance with reulat, Birningham is herew ith
cnclosin six (3) picture postcards each of vhich bears
sznmples of thclnndwriting of ROCERT I. SHiLTON, Imperial.4ard of th- United l2ans of Anorica, Inc. These
postcards xerc made available to t;ic i:.'r:i.n.r. Office
i the FBI on 1/2/6" r ! i.
rcuested cc .m rt to obtai suc .i:a:riting sampls.
It is also to be noted thrt thts postcards bear
5- -LTO"'s photo3rap and printtcd as cl!l as i ndx, rittun
;r ctings from SiELTCN.
Birmingham is continui-.- c r'.ts to secure
a .?ditional know::ni handvriting sar.plcs of SIL LTON.
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SAC, Birmingham 2/4/66
Director, FBI I -Mr. Ry
1 -Mr. Murphy
1 -Mr. Martini,
COUlrERIn LLIGENCE ROGRAM
INTERNALSECURITY
DISRUPTION-Or RATE GROUPS
(ROBERT SHELTON)
The Dureau is cont6mplating increasing its counter-
intelligence efforts against Robert Shelton, Imperial izard,
United Klans of America, Knightsof the Ku Klux Klan.. In
order to have necessary information, the Birmingham Ofiice
is requested to review its files for specific background
'data on Robert Shelton. Conduct any adlitional investigrtion
necessary-to round-out available data.
Wile it is realized that reports hzve been submitted
on Shelton, a special sunnmmary of all pertinent Lcfground data,
expecially names of relatives and ancestors, is needed.
In addition, the Bureonu desires a rucwnary of information
concernint Shelton's close associates, likes and dislikes,
drinking Anbits, and social habits. Not only should specific.
factual information be obtained, but in addition, Birmingham
-- should report information concerning gossip about Shelton
,7 1n Klan circles. For example, include any information
, concerninz Shelton's relantionship with his uife, any other
'-females or mtles, any unusual behavior patterns and genernl
1 4 Klan talk concerning his use or misuse ofKlrn funds, ;hat
j_ motivates him, etc.
The reason for this information is to begin the planning
of a "Rochell Report," put out by George Lincoln rockh:tvell ofthe Amcrican Nazi Party, "exposing" so:.oe infcrmation aboutShelton which would tend to discredit him.
Thilo it is not necessary that the information on
Shelton should be accurate, the factc surrounding this infornation
should be as accurate as possible.
2 -Richmond
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Letter to SAC, Birmingham
RE: COUNITERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
-For example, if Rockwell printed a report that Shelton
has some Negro ancestors, it would be necessary for us to ..
kno the.names of certain ancestors who could, perhaps, have ::'i
been an illegitimate child related to Shelton. .:: ,
As another example, if so were to show that Shelton
hbad some abnormal sexual tendencies, it would be necessary to
give specific information az to whether he was asociated .with
any persons who would have these tendencies.
Richmond should begin the format of a Rockwell Report
"upon receipt of this background data from Birmingham.
Birmingham and Richmond are requested to submit any
recommendations they may desire concerning this project.
-NOTE:
re are requesting background and recommendations from
Birntingham and Richmond to begin planning a counterintelligence
measure aimed at Robert Shelton, Imperial Wizard, United Klans
of America. This effort is in the initirl stages and upon
receipt of the information requested of Eirningham and Richmond,
appropriate recommendations will be made as to what steps
will be taken with regard to Shelton. At this time, this is
merely in the planning stages.
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SAC, Philadelphia 05-193) 2/1/6 6
Diector 1DI (157-9-37) 1 -Mr. Mcuwire
cOUiNaIThIz1flEE PR1lOGl
Zausn, sccunri,
muSIzTL- r 1 nrt'zo
EATlet dated 1/14/05 captioned as above and
Atlanta letter 1/25/G0 captioned ' untrittelligece Progzrs,
Internal Secritc ? DLaraVptioT of 11ste GrTupsV"C tad PztlroaIlphs
airtal 1/V/63 t afing dal caption "tnited Ela-s of kcoU1a.0
-inc.; Enights o2 the Ea. Itl l ian" crd "inutemnz, Inormation
Concenina.".
The Ptiladelphia and Atlata OtfLLce3 ha7e prxtizipted
Eo ~r thlton, IeZtsrial arz , UI, in thie inforat ctivity
of
I oforened Pvailadelphia atrtel 1/24/CS revAlsh that
ba boon "kickd a cut' oI to MrI qz he is consticre
Information has il" heen devoiopo by the Piladelthi
tffice indicatiPg that 1 o Is to appear bfore
the Hyose Corittee o3 U Psic n. Ativiteso he will bc a
tdllin; witness.
In vier of t tovo*etiO1Wd deveootn2at., [Lirema
authority is not gr to fnurther nutent the cuggstcd
anonymoas lettor. * I
* Atlnanta nd Phildclphin a tire ncozr.,?d to continue
the saxaission of Desiti vand ph1tiznted CnatcrintolliGntc
proposals 0 a c3ntinued bvsis.
2 -Atlvntm (157-825)
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RE: COUTERINTELIGNCE PBOGRAM157-9-37
A. Inasmuch as Philr.dalbia v id that
sugges ea- ac: ymous letter does no ave any presen counter-intelligence value.
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.UNITED STATES GG-. .NMENT
Memorandum
S To , DITXCTOR, FBI (157-9-4) DATE: 2/22/66 ;4
FROM SAC, BIRMINGHAM (157-835) (P)
SUBEC: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
7-DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
(RODER.T SHELTON)
ReBulet to Birmingham, ccpies to Rich:tond, d2ted2/4/66.
In accordance with Bureau instructions set forth
in relet, Birmingham is submitting the following backgrundinformation concerning ROBERT SFELTON, Imperia. Wizard,U UITED '!.LANS OF AMERICA, INC., KNIG-TS Or THE KU KLUX KLAN
(UKA). This letter contains pertinent backg-round data thatis available to the Birmingham Office concerning SHEL2ON and :'contains information believed to be of a nature, concer;in "SEE LTON which would tend to discredit bim.
RO3ERT MARVIN SKELTON is a white :,alc; born 6/12/2'
in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. He is about 5' IC", 170 pounds,* fair complexion, has reddish-brown hair a::d blue eyes. He wasgraduated from Holt High School, Holt, Alabana, in 1945. He
attended the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, for
approximately three quarters of the ye;-r 1947. He served in
the U. S. Air Force from 6/18/48 to 7/9/51, at which time he
received an honorable discharge.
2 -Bureau (P-'!) Ri n (R q/
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SHELTON and his wife and children now reside at
#18 Lake Sherwood Drive, Northport, Alabama. For several
years, they resided at 1708 East 15th Street, Tuscaloosa,
.4Alabama, with his parents. He has been a resident of
7Tuscaloosa, Alabama, area all of his life.
SSHELTON does not drink intoxicating beverages and
dislikes anyone who does. He is a chain cigarette smoker
T nd usually smokes Pall ralls. He dislies grits.
z SHELTON's clo2est dnoc toc
of the UKA and is he'tB

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While in Washington, D. C., attending the ICUA
hearings, he remained in his r ,Ie Conrre3sional Hotel
Si ELTON is known to hnve brag-ed that in earliy 1965
he had 38 television interviews. It iv known that he has i*fl
to various cities and places oter a great section of the
United States to speak at public rallies or other UKA functions
and/or to appear on radio or televisicn programs. It i:- also
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known that in early 1960, he was driving a 1957 or 195S white
Cadillac. In August, 1960, he was driving a dark blue
Cadillac. In 1962, he was driving a 1958 green Cadillac.
4 1 In 1963, he was driving a 1963 white Grand Prix Pontiac.
In 1964,. he was driving a 1961 black Cadillac.
He reportedly wears a .38 caliber pistol and on
occasion has carried a carbine rifle in a gun case in his
car, and on some occasions has been reported as carrying
as many as two guns in the trunk of his car.
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In October of 1965, ROBERT 1. CRZEL, whovs then
" the Grand Dragon,. State of Alabama, UKA, stated that the
various members and officers of the U'A were very disappointed
that SHELTON had taken the Fifth Amen .ent and had placed
himsef like communists in that regard.
It is believed that SHELTON and his activities
are the most vulnerable from the standpoint of his handlingor mishandling of UKA funds and possibly the use of rumors
or figures alleging income tax evasicn. It is known that
SIHELTON has been employed during a great part of his adult
-" life as a tire builder. In early 1959, ho was employed as a
tire builder at the B. F. Goodrich Plant at Tuscaloosa,
Alabama, and resigned from this position in crder to take
the: job as sales manager over all the B. F. Goodrich Stores
thpughout the State of Alabama. It v.as rum:ored that he
obttined this position by promising certain officials of the
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the entire tire business of the State of Alabama, which was
then worth about one million dollars a year, for four years.
: !He, according to a newspaper article appearing in the 10/11/59
1 issue of the Birmingham News, obtained a 1.6 million dollar
tire contract for the B. F. Goodrich Company from the State
i of Alabama. It was alleged in this article that this tire
contract was a "yolitical debt is paid at last by PATTERSON,"
and the article goes on to indicate that Alabama Governor
JOHN M./PATTERSON was indebted to SHELTON for services
rendered by SHELTON and the UKA to him in his race for
: Governor of the State of Alabama.
F In November, 1959, SiHELTON reportedly had been
called into the Birmingham office of E. S. Goodrich Company
during that month and had been advised that he was beingSfired due to a reduction in the sales force of the company.
SHELTON reportedly remarked that the company at Birmingh2m
was being compelled by a few "Negroes" and "Jews" to fire
him.
The Birmingham News for 4/30/60O cauried an article
entitled "SHELTON Ousted from Klan Post." The article quoted
E.L.//EDWARDS, a Klansman from Atlanta, Georgia, as stating
that SKELTON was released as Grand Dragon, an agent of the
Klan in Alabama, "for conduct unbecoming a Klansman," and
S"attempting to use the organization for selfish purposes
Records of the Alabama Office of the Secretary of State
reflect that SHELTON had been replaced by Rev. ALVIN lOrN
of Talladega. The article went on to state that a check had
. been made with Mlr. EDWAFRDS, who was then the Imperial Wizard
of the UNITED KLANS OF AMERICA, KNIG'dS OF TIE KU KLUX KLAN,
Iat Atlanta, and he had stated "We had to have a Grand Dragon4 in Alabama, and we did not have one in ROBLRT M. SHELTON."* EDWARDS did not elaborate on what he considered conduct
unbecoming a Klansman, as above mentioned. It is to be noted
I that on numerous contacts with SIELTON, onnore than one
A occasion he has mentioned that no receives copies of communist
SI publications. It is possible that this information may be
Sused to show him up in a bad light.
t In 1960, unverified information was received con-
cerning an $8,000 gambling debt won by "a" ROBERT SHELTON in
1960.
In 1963, it was reported that S!ELTON was e awavor-
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their margin of profit under the division of commission set-up
in the State of Alabama from Governor-elect WALLACE, as he
supposedly had received money in this fashion under Governor
JOHN PATTERSON's administration.
SIr -arly 1964, SHELTO'. and nf another
individual had formed the in
Alabama and were prosperin , .u .ace--s. his insurance
company was supposed to have been incorporated at Tuscaloosa,Alabama, and various UKA members were acting .s 2"ents and
selling insurance. It was stated that a
Birmingham attorney, was handling the leg a ils or this;
I ,G. insurance comnan .In July, 1964, it was stated that the
Shad folde d..:. :fter the Klan
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Sr o e rrw .e upset with ROBERT S1ELTON as
SHELTON was not explaining what he did with tha money which
had been donated by some citizens of Tuscaloosa, Alabama,
Sduring the recent activity concerning the insurance company
in Tuscaloosa. It was also stated by one of the UK, members
that since ROBERT SHELTON's wife worked in his office and
was in charge of the wives of theaemboer of Tuscaloosa TKav-rn
#5 of the UKA, it was difficult to determine what was ,oing
on in SHELTTON's office at that time.
t - The Tuscaloosa N.ws on page o:-;e of its 9/11/64
edition carried a caption "Road Probe Labeled Political by
WALLACE." The article indicated that an investigation was
$ being conducted into alleged "wrongdoing" found in the handling
of engineering contracts in Federal-aid highway projects in
• Alabama. The article went on to state that a lengthy report
had been prepared in regard to the situation, and the report
identified ROBERT SHELTON, Imperial Wizard of the Ku Flux
Klan, as an employee of one of the engineering concerts in-
volved, namely, Dixie Engineering, Inc., of Mobile.
" The Tuscaloosa News on pane three of its 10/3/64
edition contained an article reflecting: that ROBERT SHELTO.:
had been awarded the sum of $4,200 as a plaintiff in the civil.
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damage suit against Dixie Air, Inc., in a settlement verdict
entered in the Circuit Court at Tuscaloosa, Alabama, recently.
It was stated that this suit grew out of an airolane crash
in South Carolina in August of 1963 in which of
Tuscaloosa, had been killed and ROBERT SHELTO --ana one other
companion hat been injured.
' -- It is to be noted that the U. S. Indlivi(3al Income
It is known that about September, 1965, ST-{LTON
moved into his new brick home next door to in
the Lake Sherwood Development near Tuscalocsa, .; mentioned
above. It is also known that about that same time, SHELTON
was observed to be in possession of a large roll of $20 bills.
It was also reported that in May of 1965, SHELTON in a dis-
cussion with other Klansmen at a hotel in Natchez, Mississippi,
had claimed that he had lived on $2,700 from the Klan as his
~y salary during the past year. He then stated that that was
all he got from the Klan. At abocut the same time, SHELTON
is also supposed to have stated that in a two-week period
after the murder of the white woman in the Selma, Alabama,
march, $5,000 had been received by the UEA and was used as
retainer fees for the f r: omin trial. He also stated that
now deceased Attorney of Dirmirghan, who ha.d been
the UKA lawyer, had sper- 6,0OC or $7,000 of his own personal
money in connection with the three Klansmen being tried for
the murder of the ite woman in the Selma march. In October,
1965, Grand Dragon of the UKA in Ohio,
commeoe na ERT SIELTON, Imperial Wizard, UKA, received
50 cents each month from each UKA member.
In October, 1965,. reportedly had
charo of ho UKA Defense F u:na rt aJi out lots of money
tolAttorney fjor t JKA at t41-t time. It was
Diin e Un on ore day in
r e r7I, 195. It is to be noted that they, SIELTON and
also were living as next-door neighbors in new homes
a a ut that time.
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In October, 1965, the Bureau instructed the
Birmingham Office to discreetly attempt to ascertain whether
about $600 had been paid by SHELTON by check to Lorch's
SJewelry Store at Tusc a Al er
or radio equi ment.
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During 1965, at one time it .-s stated within the
UKA that ROBERT M. CREEL, then Grand Dragon, State of
Alabama, UKA, was short $1,000, and i w.as also stated that
funds were coming into the UKA at the rate of about $2,000
per week. It was also stated that on- 12/2/65 checks in the
amount of $1,373 and cash in the amou:.n of $1S9 were received
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" -by SKELTON as Im erial Wizard. It was also stated that on
S: \.ias r er sta ea nat
the UKA in North Carolina had collected $14,000 in two days
to support the expense of Klansmen in the HCUA hearings
being condu:t3d in Washington, D. C.
As above mentioned, it is believed by the BirminghamOffice that SHELTON's vulnerability wil probably exist in
the manner in which he has failed to account for misused
funds coning into the UKA and/or his failure to. report funds
obtained by him and used by him personally as income.
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SUBJECT: COUNTEINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM -KLANRACIAL MATTERS (KLAN)
Re Buairtel dated 3-7-66,
In accordance with referenced communication,Birm.ingham herewith advises that there are about 500 menwithin its division who have been ide ntified as Klansmenand for whom the office has a business cr residence address.
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TO:- DIRECTOR, FBI (157-9-4)
FROM: SAC, BIRMINGHAM (157-835) (P)
'COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
N -• Re Birmingham airtel to Bureau, dated 1-3-66. ::
The following is a status letter covering the /
previous three months period:
(1) Potential Counterintelligence Action
One important area of potential action in
the Birmingham Division continues to be the anonymous
mailing of untraceable cards, leaflets, cartoons, etc.,
to known Klansmen. Birmningham still contemplate
sending "Change of Address" cards to se!ected individuals
in regard to their hate-type subscriptions. The proper
-use of anonymous telephone calls to selected hate-group /
leaders, and/or members, is still under consideration. .
(2) Pending Counterintelligence Action
Dlirink late Dctbcb r,1
was furnished information to t, e
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LYNCH was then operating a 1958 Cadillac without a
current valid driver's license. LYNCH is a rabid
segregationist and leader of the National States
.Rights Party (NSRP), and.has on occasion spent
considerable time in the Anniston,Alabama area.
_indicated that he was
aware of LY: H's past activity in racial matters
.47 i~n the Anniston -rea, and that LYNCH had been driving
a Cadillac automobile bearing California license
plates advised he would alert the patrolmen
of the 'rea e to be alert for
LYNCH's return and siou d e do so, he would be
arrested for driving without-a valid license.
Under date of'2-22-66, Birmingham furnished
the Bureau a 9-page compilation of information
coreerning ROBERT M. SHELTON, Imperial Wizard of
the UKA, which information was obtained from Eirmingham
informants and a review of Eir.ingham files. This
information was furnished on specific Bureau instructions
and included pertinent background data concering REELTON
as well as rumors and other data indicating possible
use or misuse of UKA funds by SHILTON and other
questionable activity on his part.
During March 1966, Birmingham mailed copies
of a cartoon furnished by the Bureau to 15 UKA leaders
and/or members who were thought to be the ones most
likely to be influenced by its receipt. This cartoon
..was the one furnished by the Bureau,and on the top
of this cartoon was the wording "KU-KLUXERS KOLORING
KOICS".
(3) Tangible Results
During the current reporting period, Birmingham is
i.rnable to state specific examples of. tangible results
of the counterintelligence action taken. However, it
is t6 be noted and is considered significant by Birmingham
that although there were numerous instances of racial
demonstrations by pro-integration groups in the Birmingham
Division, neither the UKA, the NSRP, the American States
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.Rights Party (ASRP) nor any other group caused anytrouble or disturbinces in these demonstrations.
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.UNITED STATES GO' lENT
Memorandum
TO Director, FBI (157-9-4) . DATE: 4/5/66
r 1 SAC; Birmingham (157-835) (P)
SUBJET:- COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
ISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
ARTOONS AND CARICATURES)
Re Bureau letter, 4/15/65.
S" Referenced letter enclosed five numbered Xerox copiesr'- -of rough sketched cartoons. Birmingham has previously requested.and been furnished 25 copies of each of the cartoons numbered "
"4" -and "5."
Birmingham herewith requests the Bureau to furnishBirmingham with 25 copies of the cartoon numbered "2", if suchcopies are still available.
S- If the above requested copies are furnished Birmingham,Bureau authority is also desired for Birmingham to mail themanonymously in unmarked envelopes to;United Klans of America,Inc., Knights of the Ku Klux Klan,leaders and/or members whoprobably will be most greatly influenced by receiving same.
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COUNTEIkflITELLGENCE PROGRPA
rITERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTIOIN Or ATE GROUPS
as above. Et Ttirtel 4-1-66 and BILiet 4-5-66, both captioned
Your suggestion, set forth in resirtel, conccrningthe prepzration of a cartoon of a gener-al nature concerningthe Elan,ilv bdt returncd for further study. Although the* cartoon conctpt which you have suibmitted is of generalinterest, you are requested to give further consideration tothe creation of a cartoon concept which tould be a med Idirectly, and personally at key Klan lcndrs in yourterritory.
With reference to reBIlet, the EBureau is prcparing25 ccpiez of the cartoon requested, and stmae ill be for.warded to you under separate caption whicn cc":leted.
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NOTE: Birmingham request for preparation of cartoon returned T"rfurthcr study as we desire cartoons with local flavor, andimpact. Other cartoon requested by Birmingham presently being'prepared by Exhibit Section.
APR 28 1966
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UNITED STATES GC IENT
Memorandum
TO : Director, FBI (157-9-8Y DATE: 4/22/66
:SAC, Birmingham (157-835)(P) :.
COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS /
(UKA CHARTER)
ReBulet, 4/8/66, and Atlanta airtel to Bureau
dated 8/17/61, captioned "United Klans of America, Inc.,
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan; Racial Matters," Bufile
100-7801, Atlanta 157-193, Charlotte 100-8334.
ReATairtel enclosed a letter.iead memorandum re-
flecting that "UNITED KLANS OF AMERICA, INC., KNIGHTS OF THE
KU-KLUX KLAN" was the new name of the organization formerly
known as the UNITED KLANS, KNIGHTS OF TIHE KU KLUX KLAN OF
AMERICA, INC. It was stated that the name was changed by a
resolution adopted at the National Klonvocation held on July 8,
1961, at Indian Springs, Georgia, and that the new name was then
being used on official documents issued by the Imperial Office
of this group, which is located in Suite 401, Alston Building,
Tuscaloosa, Ala.
It is also to be noted that "THE ALABAMA KNIGHTS,
KNIGHTS OF THE KU KLUX KLAN, INC.," also merged into the new
organization at the same Klonvocation and its incorporation
papers are recorded in Corporate Record Book 17, commencing
..on Page 391, of Probate Office of Tuscaloosa County, Ala.
In view of the above, it appears that the legality
of the UKA corporation probably rests upon the legality of
the Georgia corporation as originally formed and as amended.
Prior to Birmingham submitting a specific pro-
posal to the Bureau concerning contacts with established
sources, it is felt that Atlanta's evaluation of the cor-
porate validity of the UKA should be furnished the Bureau
and"Birmingham. It is believed that much of the success of
counterintelligence activity in Alabama in regard to the
legality of the UKA will rest upon the results of Atlanta's
findings. RE 795. -r
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TMeorandum
ro I Director, FBI (157-9-4) DATE:. 4/28/66 : 'i
a !,y; A C, Birmingham (157-835) -P - '-
SUBJECT: " COUNTER INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
An informant of the-Birmingham Office ha vised
that a member of Confederate Klavern KKA,Inc., Birmingham, Ala., hasrecently carried on an affair
with some woman and for a time left his family. He was also
accused of doing a lot of drinking and not properly caring for
his family.
S- -Bureau authority is requested to prebare an anonymous.letter to with a copy for ROBERT'SHELTON, Imperial
Wizard, UKA, exploiting this situation.
A suggested letter is as follows:
"Birmingham, Alabama ,,. 9
I know what sorry things you have been doing
lately and how you have neglected and mistreated your family..
You and I are sworn to put an end to just such lowdbwn and
sorry carrying on as you have been doing.
.' I have put up with it as long as I'm going to.
I'm letting the Imperial Wizard know about you. If he don't
do something, or you don't straighten up and act right, me
, _.and some or your buddies are going to learn you a lesson.
A fellow Klansman"
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Memorandum
rO .Director, FBI (157-9-4) DAT: 4/28/66
tRom SAC, Birmingham (157-835) -P- -
SUBJEr: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
Racial Informants of the Birmingham Division have
:recently expressed the opinion that WILLIAM BRASSELL, Alabama
Grand Dragon, UKA, who resides in the Mobile Division, is not
compelent to handle the position of Alabama Grand Dragon.
There is also some indication that certain other UKA officials
in Alabama resent BRASSELL's position of authority and make
remarks against him and his actions.
Bureau authority is requested to prepare an anonymous
letter to SHELTON exploiting this situation.
A suggested letter is as follows:
"Birmingham, Ala. ,
Dear Imperial Wizard.
I have been a klansman for a long, long t me and
I know you have to. But it concerns me that you would let
.WILLIAM BRASSELL hold the office of Ala. Grand Dragon.
I have heard him speak and I have heard him try to
handle discussions at meetings. He just can't get anything
done right and can't seem to make up his mind about nothing.
He also has got a lot of good, faithful men upset at him and
they don't want to work for him.
I hope you will look into this and do something
,about it for the klan is to good to fold tn bccause of sorry
leadorsk
A fellow Klansman
3 -Bureau (REGISTERED)
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2 -Birmingham
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COUNTflERINTE LL GENCE Pr.OGRAM
INTE'NAL SECURITY ,
DISRUPTION OF I ,TE GrOUPS
ReBlet 4/29/66 captioned as above.
I Authority is granted to anonymously mail your
propos d lotter from an unidonti. ed Klansran to
Robert Shelton, Imperial Wizard, United Klans of America,
Inc., nights of the Ku Klux Klan. (i ,i
The anonymous letter should te prepared oa
commercially purchased paper or paper which may be obtained
gratis from any motel or hotel in the Birminghaz area.
This particul=r anonymous letter chould be
bandprirnted in pencil and composed with a.propriate
misspellings so as to lend authenticity. Inrur that tlhe
FBI interest in this matter i given riazi-r. p-otection.
and the Bureau advised of any taitbl' results notc6.
NOTE:
Birmingham advises thtt racial informants are of.
" ._the opinion that William Brassell, Grznd Dragon, UKA, IKK,
Alabama, is not competent to handle the position of Grand
Dragon. Birminham has prepared an anonymous lotter to
point out Brassell's deficiencies to the Imperial Wizard
with the hope that such action rill cnuse disruption.
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TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (157-9)
FROM: SAC, BIRMINGHAM (157-835)(P) X
SUBJECT: COUBjRINRTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS .U
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SRe Mobile airtel to Bureau, 4-20-66.
Reairtel requested Birmingham make known its
observation concerning Mobile's Counterintelligence proposal
as set out in reairtel.
This is to advise that home telephone
number is unlisted and it would be e ocdingy difficult to
obtain and explain knowledge of his phone number through official
channels or otherwise.
On several occasions during the past several years,
W w has spoken with various Special Agents of the FBI. On
several occasions he has said he would cooperate -xth the FBI
in trying to solve the various Birmingham bombings. He has
thus far furnished no specific information as to who committed
any of the bombings.
Birmingham is also of the opinion that
testimony before the HCUA in early 19GG6 in Washington. C.,
and the publicity resulting therefrom may have placed him in
a position where he is no longer welcome in Klan circles. Above
for information.
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Memorandum
"o : Director, FBI (157-9-4) DAT: 5-3-66
-Ml ' SAC, Birmingham (157-835) (P)
:BJECT: L COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
, .DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
Recently Birmingham racial informants have
-reported several instances where some officials and/or
members of the United Klans of America, Inc., (UKA) have
reportedly been drinking heavily, running around with
women other than their wives, and not supporting their
families as they should.
It is believed that such situations probably
exist in regard to UKA Klaverns wherever the UKA is
operating. It is also believed that such situations may
be utilized in regard to instant program.
Birmingham suggests that the Bureau may desire
to remind certain offices to take advantage of any such
situations known to exist in their respective areas by i
the mailing of anonymous letters or the making of anonymous
telephone calls.
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TO:. / DIRECTOR, FBI (157-9-4) .
a.i. SAC, BIRMINGHA! (157-835) (P) I
COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM..
INTERNAL SECURITY
DISIUPTION- OF HATE GROUPS
SAs the Bureau knows, ridicule and fear can
* 1 be devastating weapons.
In view of the above, Birmingham recommends
.that the Bureau prepare an original cartoon taking
advantage of this weapon. Birninghl:m ..u:gests that
the cartoon depict a robed klaniman on a road lcnding
5 to a building mr.rked "Kl2an Hall". On the road
between the hall and the klansman shculd be drav.n
a black cat, narked "13", proceeding across in front
.of the klansman. The klansman could also be shown
"bchind ar eight ball? The cartoon could also
include a "subpocna server" waiting rt the Klan Hall
with a paper in his hand.I - If such a cartoon is prepatr d _y the Eureau,
i Bir:aingham will anonymously irail th:i as soon as
authorized by and received from the Bureau.
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SAC, Birminghm (Your file 157-R.5 DATE: /23/66
FRO157-9-4-51 D Post in fle and
Ro :Director, FBI (Bufile and Serial 157-9-4- deroy
Room No. 910 9 D :, SoG :
SU COUNh RINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
SUBJECT :C ITY
DISitUVEIOP OF -ATr GROUPS ....
o 1. B les indicate tWa case is delinquent. Give specific reason for delinquency.siive
_eBulet 5/13/66 regardlng_ ommentfohervltonS-an-v
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,C 2. DATE O report will be submitted
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Reporting employee
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Chz-RU. I OLoGiPS"'s v:ille ' " -St. Louis " ta i n -.
ehtMer ntr s -Salt Lake C :ty exic". C.
Car.c~nnot E MianI rt Son Antonio M Ottawa
r C!e,lni jli.woukee - Son Dieco , Prts
3 Dol:. Manr.eopclls Son Francisco Rome
E ]Denver e Mobile P Son Juan C Rpo de Jonetr.
Detrot tC 1 Newar k En Savannah I Sant1 lominoq
El P.s: Ne. Haen ) Seattle Takyo
Honolulu I 3 ew Orleans Springfield
Date 6/23/66
RE: COUNTIN'fLIGENCE PRiOGUMAI
INTERNAL SECUn l
DISTUF'ION OF RATE GROUPS -*
Retention For appropriote
For Irntornation. optlonol a rtirn Surop, by
The enclosed is er yoi nrotrm o.to:. If used in a future report, l concec .
all surces, E parop.Trase contents.
-trised ar. rcrrected pages from riport of SA -
ReBu 0 -1 form, 6/23/66, requesting BH to
su'rtit comments, obrervations and postivo
recondications regarding the possible
revocation to UKA Charter as requested by .
Dulct 5/13/66.
-. C. j> ... 4-
-fEH noted "Soo rlairtel dated 5/20/66 fr above."
The Bureau can find no record of this nkitcl
under-the Countrintelligence Prgran caption.
II submit a Xerox copy or advise under
nhat caption the airtel was submitted.
-En-. ,i . . .et 157-9-4
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Memorandum
o : Director, FBI (157-9-4) DATE: 5-3-66
: .SAC, Birmingham (157-835) :rlacrt
suaJET: COUNTERP.INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM /r. lilmne-
INTERNAL SECURITY -
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS -
Racial informants have advised recently that the
drinking and running around with women other than their ownwives by some members of the United Klans of America, Inc.,(UKA) was going to do more harm to the Klan than the efforts
of the U. S. Government, etc. One of the UKA members. a ou 6mhom the statement was- P..r 2 s
Bureau authority is requested for Birmingham toIprepare an anonymous communication to SHELTON exploiting
this situation.
A suggested letter is as follows:
"Dear Mr. Shelton:
* -- i"I have read and heard many times that' you-don't believe in any misconduct by members of
your klan. I hope you mean what you say.
" f you haven't hea-d about it.
Rhas
oCCn stayin. 'unt an awl o.t o 1o m .Ile
stays away from home for days at a time shacking up
with some woman who I won't name. He just drinks up
what pay he gets when he works and his family goes-
3 -hungry.
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1 -Mr. Herington
1 -Mr. McGuire
BAC,.Birmingham (157-835) 5/13/66
Director, FBIZ (157-9-4)
COUNTERINTELLI GENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECUrITY
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
ReBHlets 4/28/66 and 5/3/66 captioned as above.
;- The interest which prompted you to submit the
counterintelligence proposals set forth in relets is
appreciated.
The Bureau notes, hoever, that the Dig ingham
Office has recently submitted several rnonywous letters
to be directed to the attention of Robert Karvin Sheltcn, I":'
Imperial Wizard, United Klans of Arerica, Inc. ft is
believed that the use of anonymous comunicatios in
counterintelligonce is most effective lh n utilized on
a liirited basis. The oventuality to avoid, is the
bcbardmen-t of Shelton with anonymous communications.
In view of the above, authority is denied, at
.this time for ov to :or -it, suggested letters.at regarding You should
" O consider tre rc'Umission of thecscan:.-..;c:us comnications
at respectable i>torvals. -No L. 1 -
Birmingham observations regarding immoral activity
of Klan nembnbrs is significant, and has 'een a prime
consideration in counterintelligence since its inception.
Birmingham, as tee office of orin in the
investigation of the United Klans of Amcrica, Inc., is
expected to submit counterintelligence proposals directed
at te hetrt of the United Klans of An-rica, Inc., activity.
" In this vein, your comments, otsorvations and
positive recom ndcations regarding the pssiblc revocation
._----_of the United I:lans of Anerica charter r _uestod in Bulet ,
,-t~ 4/8/GS shculd.be the product of your c::prieunce and knovledge.rB_ office of origin :in the UIA investiGation. Your response
-- to that request should reach the Bureau by 5/22/6 .
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AIRTEL AIRMAIL *I
Via
(Priority)
1.-------------------------------------------------- r-------
TO: DIRECTOr, FBI (157-9-)
FROM: SAc. lIBMINGHAM (157-835)(P)
SUBJECT: COUNTE" I'T LLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECLIRITY
.DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
Re Birmingham airtel, 4-1-66,. and Bulet, 5-2-66.
SBirmingham has noted Bureau's comments concerning
Birmingham's suggestion of a cartoon as outlined in re
Birmingham airtel. This is to advise that Birmingham's I
suggested cartoon was general in detail with the thought in,
mind that the Bureau might prepare a cartoon for use by
several offices.
The thinking of Eirminghan it that even though
Birmingham is office of origin of the UXA, Inc., KKKK,other offices might use the same cartoon. If the Bureau
should see fit to prepare a cartoon as suggested in re
Birmingham airtel, each cartoon could be aimed directly
and personally at key Klan leaders in any territory merely
by typing a certain leaders name at an appropriate place
on the cartoon.
.2' If such a cartoon is prepared by the Bureau,
Birmingham will use a manual typewriter to insert a Klan
leader's name. Thereafter, Birmingham will anonymously
mail then as soon as authorized by and received from the
Bureau.
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-AIRTEL AIRMAIL
ViaVia .. ... . Priority) .... .
1* TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (157-9) ,
FROM: -*SAC, BIRMINGHAM (1s7-835)(P)
SUBJECT: COUNTER INTELLIGENCE PROGRAMITENALSCURIr~. Y -
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
IUKWCiiARTERF
Re Mobile airtel, 4-20-66; Birmingham airtel,
4-27-66 and Buairtel, 5-2-66.
In accordance with Bureau instructions set forth
in reBuairtel, Birmingham submits the following recommend-li ations."" ._, /
Birmingham recommends that
utilized in regard to Mobile's suggestic as rAootioned in a
re Mobile airtel.
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PAc, Birminghan (157-35) 5/19/60
1 -V:. HeringtonDirector, 11-I (157-9-.4) 1 -Mr. ?McGuire
' COUTERTRRnxELsIGE!'CE PROG2PCI1
IlTETNAL SECURITY
DISRUJ ION OF EATE C-fRCTPS
P.ourlet 5/2/06 and lirmingha.. airtl 5/7/GG.
Enclooed herein for the Dir--Aingha~ Office are
25 copies of a cartoon reproduced per yocur roquest.
Yo'i Pre tuthorircd to anc-nrcusl-y rail tb:e
enlocd ca.rtoon copnies to Celected !.1.r;-on in your
,- territory over a OD:-day period.
Insure that sane are mailec in comacrcially
purchaned cnvelopes, and tkat thb Io I interrct in thisrmtter is afforded rr-.i:mt.: protection.
Eop th'e ~reau =1vicEd c t: :,:ile s lts notr'd.
Concerning your cnrtoon concept discused in
reiirtel, the Bureau is nct implenenting:;,.a: su;r: tion Lt
this tiro.
The interest vhich bar prcrptd yo t-, ubmit
your sugyestion in Fapprcciited, and you rec urged to continue
your hl1c1f.rtcd participrtcon i. t'-e Countorintclligonce
--EncloCUrea -25 * ..... ..,3
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Biririgh requcsted 25 ccpier of a crrtoon cCr-
: _- ~erning a frightened klarsv-an ror:ding nersp.p2r hOnlcr1ino
, _._ lan Infiltrated by. rBI.' This cartoon was originally
furnished by the Burdau to Birr.ingha .n other offices by .
.... letter 4/15/65. Birmingham also submitted a general cartoon
concept; however, Bureau does not desire to utilize sarn
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LtiUil ICATIONS SClt-
JUN 2 1956 ar. we
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FBI WASH DC
.2-' .Miss G dy
FBI BIRMGHAM
12a48 PM -CST RGENT 6-2-66 WKP
TO: DyECTOR, JACKSON, MIAMI, TAMPA, AND JACKSONVILLE
FROM: BIRMINGHAM (157-835) 2P :
T)UNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM, IS, DISRUPTIOI 3F HAT- GROUPS,
PROPOSED ILAN RALLY AND VISIT TO IMPERIAL WIZARD ROBERT M.
SHELTON, FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, JUNE FOUR, NEXT.
REBUTEL MAY THIRTYONE, LAST.
AS DIRECTED IN REFERENCtD COMMUNICATION, BIRMI NGHAM
SUBMITS FOLLOWING INFORMATION CONCERNING ROBERT SHELTON,
IMPERIAL WIZARD, AN UNITED
.ANS OF AMERICA, 19C. EXI04 REC.
SHELTON HAD OBTAINED ANt M DASH t'F rTEEN -
U. S, ARMY MODEL RIFLE MANUFACTURED BY H AND R RIFLE COMPANY
AND HE HAD MOUNTED PN THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF HIS PERSONAL AUTO- ,/
MIL.E A kAlND- HELD CRBINE RIFLE- PITOL COM0 ON
PITO CMOAIO4~L:C;X
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ABOVE FOR INFORMATION OF ALL OFFICES SINCE SHELTON
AND POSSIBLY IN FLORIDA AT PRESENT. JACKSON REQUESTED
TO ADVISE WHETHER ABOVE SITUATION CAN BE IDENTIFIED.
END
CORRECTION LAST WORD PAGE ONE SHOULD READ COMBINATION
OTHER OFFICES ALSO ADVISED
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Date: 6-3-66
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AIRT~L AIR?.ILVia(Priorit))
TO: / D.r CTOR, FBI (157-9-6. .-
: .-l I JNGJAM (157-835)(P)
S/ C Ts: CO::T'X*!T N TI,T.TC~c~ !'1ROC A' , ,
I72 !AL SECITY )I)ISR!"TION OF IL7T GCRO(.'S
Refurairtel, 6-2-66, and lobile Airtel, 5-23-66.
As instructed in referenced !ure~,nl !-irtel, Birmingh m
recommends that nhbile's suggested !r.n Ps outlined in referenced
T!obile airtel he ?noroved.
-- ' rni- t r ' 1".. -' " t .ith '70obile's rM an to
'include the n im f l r tie book. Birrinqh.n
does not know of any reaso-n u-h. nile shol nnt be
included in the notebook.
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Date: 6/24/66 -
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Via AIRTBL AIRMAIL-REGISTERED
(Priority)
TO: \, DIRECTOR, FBI (157-9-4)
FROM:' fAC,. BIRMINGHAM (157-835)(P)
SSUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
.-INTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
ReBulet (0-1 Form) dated 6/23/66.
In accordance with referenced communication, this
is to advise that local radio and TV stations in Birmingham,
Alabama, included the story of WILLIAM-BRASSELL's ouster as
Alabama Grand Dragon of the UKA. This was done on several
Sspot broadcasts on 5/23/66, by the Birmingham stations.
BRASSELL's ouster was also disseminated by the
Birmingham FBI Office to local military intelligence agencies
and Secret Service, Birmingham.
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UNITD STATES GO NMENTMemorandum
S AC, Birmingham (Your file 157-835) DATE: 6/23.6
no : irector, FBI (Bufile and Serial 157-9-4- ) in file and
Room No. 91_ L destroy 0-1
(For SOG use
-su lr r: COUNTER INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM only)
INTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF ATE GROUPS
i.
Ol 1. Bufiles indicate this case is delinquent. Give specifc reason for delinquency.
ReBulet 5/9/66 and MOairtel 5/25/63. BE requested toSadvise 3u concernig, nature and extent of -aypublicity regarding
] airtel [] letterhead memo E submitted2 B 2. DATE .0 report
E letter E] 90-day progress letter :E- will be submitted .
Reporting employee
-3. If valid reason exists for not submitting report at this time, state reason spcifically andwhen report will be submitted
5 4. Status of ] Appeal E Inquiry O Investigation 5 Prosecution
.airtel 5 letterhead memo0 5. Submit ] report
C letter ] 90-dhy progress let:er by .
(Plac reply hreon and return to Bureau. Note receipt and acknot: ledqcnt on top serial in case file.)
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Dote: 7/1/66
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Via AIRTEL AIRMAIL -REGISTERED
(Priority)
TO: f'\ Director, FBI (157-9-4)
FROM: 4JAC, -irminghm (157-835) (P)
.1 SUBJEC . FUNTEER LLIGENCE PROGRAzM .0
INTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS .
S' Re Birmingham airtel to Bureau, 4/1/66.
The following is a status letter, covering the
previous three months period:
(1) POTENTIAL COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ACTIO T
As in the past, one important trea of potential
action in the Birmingham Division continues to be the
anonymous mailing of untraceable cartoons, leaflets, cards,etc., to known Klansmen. The proper use of anonymous
telephone calls to selected hate-group leaders and/ormembers is still under consideration. Birmingham also -
contemplates sending "Change of Address" cards to selected
individuals, in regard to their hate-type subscriptions.
At present, the Birmingham Office, at Tuscalcosa,
Alabama, is gathering information concerning the value of
the residences of PO0? 1. n Tp ON, Imperial Wizard, and
oth of the United Klans
o America, Inc., Knights i0 ic u Klux Klan, clong with
suitable photographs of their residences. It is believed
that information concerning their residences, and possibly
the photographs of their residences,may be used by the
Birmingham Office and/or other Bureau offices such as
Charlotte, in regard to captioned program:. 0.
3 Bureau (AM-RM)
2-Birmingham 1JLi'
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BH- 157-835
(2) PENDING COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ACTION
\ Copies of the letterhead or letter captioned "The_
National Committee for Domestic Tranquility," (NCDT), as
furnished the Birmingham Office by the Bureau each month,-
\is being anonymously mailed to certain selected UKA officials
in the Birmingham Division.
In April, 1966, and also in May, 1966, Birmingham
has anonymously mailed numerous copies of the postal cards
made available to the Birmingha. Office by the Bureau, under
date of April 28, 1966. The first mailing dealt with postal
cards indicating that the identity of the recipient of the
card was known. The next mailing dealt with the postal card
pointing out that some of the UKA officials were probably
spending the recipient's money wich he had turned in to the
Klan.
In May, 1966, the Birmingham Office also ancnyrous:-
mailed a letter to ROBERT ". SHELTON, I:lperial Wizard. UKA,
Tuscaloosa, Alaba5ma. This letter icdic2ied that it was being
submitted by an unidentified I:lans:rn, r:i:o w as issatis:ied
with the manner in which W'ILLIA.M BRASSTLL, then the Alab-ma
Grand Dragon of the UKA, was handling hi position as the
Alabama Grand Dragon.
By airtel dated May 20, 19CG, with copies for Mobile
and other offices, Birmingham submitted recommendations aimed
at bringing about the possible revocation of the UKA charter.
During the latter part of May, 1965, Birmingham also
mailed comies of the letter and mcnmbership cards enclosed with
Bureau airtel, dated May 27, 1966. These copies were mailed
to selected UKA members who had received the first issue of
the letter.
On May 27, 1966, Birmingham also mailed copies of
the cartoon furnished with Bureau letter dated .May 19, 1963.
Copies of the cartoon were mailed to cert'in selected LUA
members believed the most susceptible to the receipt of same.
2

BH 157-835
3) TANGIBLE RESULTS .
During the current reporting period, Birmingham is
unable to state specific examples of tangible results of the
counterintelligence action taken. However, it is to be noted
and is considered quite significant by Birmingham that the
inefficiency of WILLIAM BRASSELL, Alabama Grand Dragon, UKA,
was anonymously made known to ROBERT SHELTON above described,
in late April, 196G, and that in late May, 1966, BRASSELL was
-ousted as Alabama Grand Dragon .of the UKA. It is also considered
significant by Birmingham that there has been almost no trouble
or disturbance by the UKA or any hate group in Birmingham area
during the past three months.
It has also been reported to the Birmingham Office,
by several of its informahnts, that some of the UKA members
and/or officials who have received or have knowledge of the
fink post cards anonymously mailed think the Jewish Anti-
defamation League is responsible for the mailing of these cards.
Other UKA members think the White Citizens Council may be in-
volved, and still other UKA members and/or officials have
expressed themselves as believing that the FBI may be responsible
It is known that all who have received or had knowledge of the
cards are concerned by the receipt of the cards.
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AC Dirming.ham (157-8S5) 7/14/G6 .
1. -Mr. Martin"
fDirector, FBI (157-0-4) 1 -Mr. McGuire
C- COUnTEr INTE LLICZ !Czr I.OCLrAS
INTELP.NAL ETCU ITY
DISUrTION C- HATE GROUP~s
E=oATlot 6/24/6C and Blairtol 7/0/6G.
Atlanta has tdviccd that Ellis Arnall, former
Governor, State of G:orgic, is a front running car.ndidate
again in the G:orgi= a gubernat3rial race. You vill recall
that Arnall did, during the 10409 order the tttorney
General of Gcorzio to nove on the Klan, Ceich action
resulted in the revocation of the then exictin Klan charter.
Cur counterintelligoncc study of ways and icans to
cause the revocation of the United Klr.hn of Arzrica, Inc.,
(UtMA,Inc.) charter on file in Georgia vn. irnstitutcd for
the purpose of revokinz tLhrt charter, nd! tLen higghliihtin-
tho illCzal corporcte ir:age of the U.KA ;~ t::"t state and
Fcdcrel revenuo authoritioc woul! clcecly ezrmrin the
fizncial ztructurc of tLhe UA.
The lgcality og thLe ian chabrtcr in Niortb Carolin-a
is presently a political irssue in t.htt £tatc, an is
S being closely followed by the Cihrlotte Officc.
i; nThe Internal Lcvcnuc zrvlce is conductini .n
investig.ticn concernifJ the convcrioni of U A funds to
privnate use by lobert : I.rvin E'cclton and othler Kla'n lezdcrs.
- We now feel thlt if rllic Arr;!:ll it elected
' Governor of GeCorgi, a scccful revocctifon o this Klon
n crter can b achieved. Thcfore, .-t this timz, intovictr
-with vriour lcbrScn and Georgin officinis previously
cu,gis tcd by Dirnin ham and t.tlhnta ar-, tnt dc-ired.
2 -Atlrt: (1C7-2G) ... ~ 9
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Letter to SAC, Birmingham
RE: COUNTERINTELLIG"ENCE PROGRAH
157-9-4
Recipient offices are to closely follow the -
corporate status of the UXA throigh e3tablished sources,
and in the event a counterintellig nce proposal against
the UKA charter is indicated, prior to th- reuding Georgia
elections, submit same to the Bureau for approval.
Atlanta reopen this study for further Bureau
consideration, if Arnall is elected.
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W AIRTEL AIRMAIL -REGISTERED
(Priorit )
TO: Director, FBI (157-9-4)
FROM: " SAC,' Birmingham (157-835) (P)
SUBJECT:' ZiOUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF HATEGROUPS
Re Birmingham airtel, dated 5/20/66.
As requested by the Bureau, Birmingham is. herewith
enclosing one copy of referenced airtel.
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tjccti, dutcc s//, ccptioned 't!'173 KTilr C7 r7r.I;A*
ir .nTc-ur o? rU iCU nnAj-,t: UVi-177 t, rnr ll*r r
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co:,ic of D:rC~I Ictter, LC e.'' , ir-t'- '/ 0,t~cr
Itcr ez.tcd 3/5-/06, nre &'isiglu- .? ':K:11c Ci~
at thtc i!."~.-
:te rcnC.co FL3ren lattzr crt*-'k /r/$, rey~oic-dtJ
irrlngh.az to E.. c tc.,. .--c.C . t
th'l baz: C, tt A QA t A ' c O cz tc,
ubzcs~r-rzUcn, tmnt. rlOztlve rCt~r:~~'r.c he fir rirrItn
v! nrdl -g- Vi yrr;PhlC rav(cncrit ion o i eb. rrt~t , P' -
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As centioned in referonced Birminlzghm letter doted
-4/20/S it still njpecra to the Dirm.nham Cfiee that tkht:'
Aciaity of the 1::A corpration pretably re.ts upon the Ilalt
of the Ge:rcgi corportion, as oricinlly formed snC n; on
Diringhbm# in thi&s saa lcttcr, pointe C cut tLat "The AlabarmA
Kni40tc , Fngts of the E =i IX Ktn, Inc.," Dctually W!3 in-
ecrpuorated in t. :tate o A1.3txm, arn t,! irerrorntion paere
Pre recordcd11 C0rot to : cCt 17, ccmaenting on .ane 3r01
of ie Pro!ate t?.7c of Tucaloor.a Ccnnty, labran.
' tCIV c idies .o rsl tht t$ cIrpZr3te paprs Ca'.had
trcn filet ty tVc UXUL in Tuszczal's Cetntt: , Aan-R, t ty tie.
In vicv of tbeO-ZmtOv ctr te intr.t. tion act frthf
iis rotercreCd comu!icutsation LSrmin;hrI roores that 2ile
conttact tMr. M. Pro:P Attornty 62neral of the Ftote
SUt £10bzan s ' om dogf iMsttnt natcr. 't is teloved tat
7v0cE S ul:: n thelo Tgcal pjg ce tc c.t.tsct in CrC-ne
r n i Vt e r." Vt te UA .l: w' i ,1th
the Sttt: c.: fltm23* in, Cin ro : to. d Ui' or o eate s :iti
tho Cttte :t A .::'"-'. it%:iZccL pla :74.rir vcit Co
tt Ci01 :f1lr:1a a a toreiln corprtict, 1r tht iA ic nct
prorcrly Inrtcr.rd in Alabama, tXn 1h2 crolCe c3so 37tZic to to
tt:'ther c.r Lct thez no *crI Cii ItqirmeZV-±incts -if c ha:ve
or hat 1:rt tcu cn:t by the n irti rcgen to It- cPrating
within the-- -tate of Alabxr,, incluely Exethr te rany
r!ht. prvntiiotr of the 1817 t V: tTi' VA tC C- A1Ztu:,n t:Vat nigh1t
bare i-ccn violt-td bs vficcrf I of t M U 1 Arbna.
Sfle tI.:C1 Clice is reGrt.' t bA4t its Chr2Vt-
tion.S cT... 22cOura:n)(-tiWZns In rCzie t:: t Cotnct wit:h kJC'-'-
:. r.*:rtnic;: [z Fn :*a .in e 7 p'rflirn r)rr..r.f
tr rentr'zt FLOtC G,~ 2fl r,. coed:+c rhour ,'unic! tthe :YoVie V2ice
re:t.7ons the : l :-; : c::wtact rret Et znc.: .t 71.0 ..
Thce ELA'rd.:r ('ttice :al o L7.'teve *;trt. on .2 the
cost vulurzlc poino-r o: tU:1 encomi c:i a)te operaion
of varic:tr U letadrec t!hrcrinut thr "'Thted V!tatas In te
manner it. ::tich the; <;-:MJai la', and ttlu; raisern , l
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to properly racor4 or account for suich funds, either at
* crpoante Lunds or zs salaries of DLA4 officlals: Tt it
:a vgrctz2 by the Liratnahan Office tht t he Blureau catact
ec::40 hi.Zh rvjti;ng oi°icinl of tiwv U." tvparto~at c, Internal
raevnue &-v icc i ±r. Wthigton, F. C., in order to pct the
Zalt~rm1 :n'evnue cvervice to cotrert--ate its efftrte ca the
vpteraticn ot y'ie MWA and its top lenders, nz it k4 felt
tVnt if tto lTC vre to really d~i m v?:e ocrations and
-fincen of tho U~t and it: c:Xtitilc, it v.c:. be a mat;
woccerysful df-'"-tivo. ttic, frek tLhz ttacpoitt of tbc:
U. P. Covorwicat and the i.
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Date: 8/6/66
Transmit the follcwing in
(Type in plaintes or code) -:I
Via ATRTEL AIRMAIL -REGISTERED
'Priority)
TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (157-9-4)
FROM: SAU, BIYMINGHAM (157-835)(P)
C-SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM.- KLAN
RACIAL MATTERS (KLAN)
Enclosed for the Bureau are two copies of the
-latest issue of "The Fiery Cross," official publication
of the United Klans of America, Inc., Knights of the Ku
Klux Klan. The enclosed copies were made availr.ble to
the Birmingham Office of.the FBI on 8/5/66,
For the information of offices receiving copies
of instant comnunication, the copies of the publication
enclosed to the Bureap carry an article on page one 1:
captioned "Is The Justice Department & Anti-Defamation
League of B'nai B'rith Conspiring Against White Patriots?".
The article set forth under the above-mentioned caption,
in part, read,s as follows:
"Klansmen pay no attention to the snoopers
of the SO called Justice Department and after
non-members have bmg3perience of meeting them
6'- Bureau (Enc. MAM-RM) 1 -Mobile (Info.)(RM)
1 -Atlanta (Info.)(RM) 1 -New Orleans (Info.)(RM)
1 -Baltimore (Info.)(RM) 1 -Norfolk (Info.)(UM)
1 -Charlotte (Info,).(RM) 1 -Richmond (Info.)(RM)
1 -Cincinnati (Info.)(RM) 1 -Savannah (Info.)(RM)
.1 -Cleveland (Info.)(RM) 1 .- Tampa (Info.)(RM)
1 -Columbia (Info.)(RM) 4 -Birmingham ::4
1 -Dallas (Info.)(RM) (2 -157-835)
1 -Houston (Info.)(RM) (1 - 1
1 -Jacksonville (Info.)(RM) (1
1 -Knoxville (Info.)(RM) M!.: swb
1 -Little Rock (Info.)(RM)RE G.A (26) /17- .9-
1 -Memphis (Info.)(RM) 3.
1 -Miami (Info.)(RM) I
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in this manner they to have nothing but contempt
for a once highly regarded organization. These
:'. are the men of the F.B.I.
"Now let us examine what happens from the
night the F.B.I. takes down license numbers and
snaps their picture. Joe Smith who was in
attendance at the Klan Speaking and who has not
yet joiuzJ the organization or maybe he has no
desire to join starts receiving letters, post
card cartoons from non-existent organizations
making claims against Klan leaders, post cards
with a cartoon on the back side for everyone to
see saying "KLANSMAN- trying .to hide your identity
behind your sheet? You received this -someone
KNOWS who you are!" Many times they will be
sent to the place of employment instead of the .
mans home. Their purpose for this naturally is\'
to bring about economic pressure. Bring about \
the fear to a man of his job being taken away
from him and no money to buy food and clothing
for the family and you can control his activities
and his belief.
"A week later he receives through the mail
a letter from a FAKE organization called The
National Committee For Domestic Tranquility.
The letter is signed by a non-existant persop
by the name of Harmon Blennerhasset.
"Since the F.B.I. is guilty of taking pictures
and getting license numbers from cars that are in
attendance at the Klan speakings and then days
later these people start receiving the hate
literature on the Klan, we ask this question.
If it is not the F.B.I. who could in turn be
receiving this information to harass the WHITE
CHRISTIAN CITIZENS? ARE THEY ALLOWING OTHER
ORGANIZATIONS TO USE THIS IhTFORMTION? These
things do not just happen, they are planned.
"COULD THERE BE AGENTS FROM THE ANTI-DEFAMATION
LEAGUE who have infiltrated the F.B.I.? WHAT IS THE
ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE OF BINAI B'R1TH?"
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The attention of the Bureau and offices receiving..
this communication is called to an article set forth on
page three of the above-described copies of "The Fiery
Cross." This article under a caption "Fake Organization
Non Exsistantant." Below this caption is set forth a
masthead on which there is an outline of the United States
at the left on which is printed the letters NCDT and to
the right is the heading "The National Committee for
Domestic Tra.:uility." Also, below the heading appears
a letter purported to have been written by one HARMON
" BLENNERHASSET, Executive Director of that organization.
The above is being set forth for the information
of the Bureau and interested offices.
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UNITED STATES <. irNT, Memorandum
TO DIRECTOR, FBI (157-9-4) DA^: 8/25/66
SAC BIRMINGRAM (157-835)(P)
SUBjECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM--
INTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
An infurmant of the Birmingham Office has ndvised
that a member of Confederate Klavern UKA,
Inc., Birminghiam, Ala., has recently carried on an affair
with some woman and for a time left his family. He was also
accused of doing a lot of drinking and not properly caring for
his family.
rat.r" authority is requested to pr are an anonymous
letter to with a copy for P.OBERT ELTON, Imperial
Wizard, UKA, exploiting this situation.
A suggested letter is as follows: -
"Birmingham, Alabama
I know what sorry things you have been doing
lately and how you have neglected and mistreated your family.
You and I are sworn to put an end to just such lo\down and
sorry carrying on as you have been doing.
I have put up with it as long as I'm going to.
I'm letting the Imperial Wizard knor about you. If he don't
do something, or you don't straighten up and act right, me
and some of your buddies are going to learn you a lesson.
A fellow Klanmnan"
S- Bureau (RM)
1 -Birmingham AUG 2'
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SAC; Birmingham (157-835) 9/9/66 .
D1rctor, 1-4 1 -Mr. Ryan
COUNT RINTZLLIGENCE PROGP.AI
INTERNAL SECURIT '
DIS.UPTION OF RATE GIOUPS
ReBHlet dated 8/25/66, reco;nmending as a disruptive
counterintelligence technique that an anonymous letter be
directed tof a member of the United Klans of
America at ir:iLnSga.m, pointing cut. th.t follow klansmcn
-are aware of hi: immoral activity and are advising Imperial
Wizard Robert Shelton.
Authority granted for you to rrepare the letter
1C proposed in rolet and to forward a cartan copy to Shelton.
' The letter should be prepared with a manu.l typucriter on
co-mnercially pu'rchased stationery and shuld contain a
representative number of gra m-.tlc. el and typing errors.
Post the letters in the are.o. f lnn activity and tate
all the usual procautions to ins'urc they cannot be associated
r-ith the Bureau.
Advise the Dureau of any positive results and be
alert to recommend appropriate follow-u_ countcri telligence
action.
DR:rwf:djff
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UNITED STATES GO\ NWMENT
Memorandum
O DATE: B/29/66
o : DIRECTOR, FBI (157-9-54) DAT: 8/29/66
FOM j C, BIRMINGHAM (157-835) (P)
suBJcrT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
.INTERNAL SECURITY
~SRUPTION .OF .HATE .GROUPS
(iATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR DOMESTIC TRANQUILITY)
ReBulet, 8/10/66.
In accordance with Bureau instructions set
forth in reairtel, two regular post cards and three
picture post cards were prepared. Three of the post
cards were sent to Birmingham Resident Agencies to be
mailed. All five cards were sent to P. O. Box 2369,
Tuscaloosa, Alabama prior to 8/24/66.
2- Bureau (RM)
1 -Birmingham
SMM:jam
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-FBI
Date: 8/29/66 I
Transmit the following Ir
(Type in plainsext or code) .
Vi AIRTEL AIRMAIL -REGISTERED I
(Priority)
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TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (157-9-4) V '
FROM: .C, BIRMINGHAM (157-835) (P) -
-SUBJECT: OUNTERI~NTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECU I fl'--_ I
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
._ As is known to the Bureau, ROBERT-JM..
H ELTON Imperial Wizard of the UKA, IHC-ias held
his top position for several years. He is the /
controlling officer in the UKA and has almost com-
pletely controlled the plans, finances, and opera-
tions of the UCA, especially on the nrtional level.
There are indications that SHELTON's manner .
of operating the UKA, its finances, and his stand -. r
concerning non-violence has antagonized many UKA
inembers.
Birmingham proposes that the Rirenu give
consideration to authorizing informants in various
otrices to raise questions as to why SHELTON fails
.to call a National Klonvocation of the UKA. It
might be hinted in the conversations that SHELTON may
fear he will be ousted. It is felt that any such
hints, conversations and/or ramors should be handled
in private conversations rather than in open UKA
meetings. The statements should not be made so open-
ly as to put the informant on the spot and may be
handled in various manners by different offices and
different informants.
(3- Bureau (AM-RM)
1 -Birmingham A-,f
RME:jam -
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88 157-835
S.7 Birmingham is of the opinion that such
,"'rumors and questions should at least have a dis-
ruptive effect by raising doubts in the minds of
some UKA members even if SHELTON is not pressured into
calling a National Klonvocation of the UIA.
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Ai:rtel 1-.- Nei+1- Mrr. J. Martin
To: SAC, Birmingham (157-835)
From: Directo, A (157-9-4) --b
COULER 9n$ALIWGrNC PROGRAM
-'INTEPLNAU rCURITY
DISRUPTION OF RATE GROUPS
S- B (UKA, E)
Reurairtel 8/29/66.
The Bureau appreciates your suggestion as sot forth
in referenced airtel and while your roco'mrnndation has significant
merit, the Bureau feels thr.t an operation of this type carried out
at this time would be untimely.
As you rll knov, Robart Shelton is scheduled to stand
trial for Contempt of Congroes thi3 month. Upon co;plction of
this trial, you are urged to resubmit y'c:: recomnmendation and
appropriate consideration will be given to it by the Bureau.
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NOTE:' Birmingham submitted a suggestion requesting authority
.T--Eave informanto put pressure on Robert Shelton to call a
Gational Klonvocation. Such an operation at this time would to
untimely due to Shelton's upcorning trial for Contempt of Congres.
.Consideration will be given to this suggostion upon completion
of the legal proceedings against Sholton.
- SEP 2- 1966
COMM-FBI
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FBI ..
Date: 8-25-66
Transmit the folhowing in IAIRTEL(Type in plaintext or codel I
AIRTEL AIR MAIL -REGISTERED t
(Priority)
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TO Director, FBI (157-9-4)
FROM : St. Birmingham (157-835) (P)
S ..UBJECT: OUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
* :INTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF RATE GROUPS , .
( "TXKKK)
-Re Mobile airtel 8-16-66. j A
Reference is made 'to Mobile's proposal concerning
the sending of disruptive tactic telegrams to certain UKA
Grand Dragons. The proposed telegrams are to be sent in
the event a National Klonvocation of the UKA is scheduled
this fall.
Birmingham feels that this proposal is well-worth
consideration. If suitable security can be afforded the
sending of such telegrams, Birmingham feels that the receipt
of such communications would probably serve to disrupt the
holding of such a klonvocation at the scheduled tme.
" /
Bureau (AM-RH)
1 -Mobile (157-582) (info) (AM-RM) )
1 -Birmingham
MME:ral
(5) ,
Approved: , Sent -Per
Speci- Agent in Charge
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'Sr -I- -Mr. Her ing tonh4-_ @ ®~tzt.
Dir ector, FD.157-0-41 -Mr. Deakin
S COU N=EI IN T ELL G E NC E PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
(UNITED KLAN OF AEERICA, KNIGH
OF T=E KU KLL ELAN)
ReM..airtel 8/16/66 and BTairtel 8/25/66.
Mobile suggestion that tclograms be sent immediately
prior to an Imperial Klonvocation of the United Klans of
Anorica (UKA), postponing the Klouvocation has definite
nerit.
Since the date of the Klonvocation has not yetbeen set, Mobile should submit specific recormendations
as soon as the Klonvocation Is actually r ted.uled. The
specific reco-uendations should includc -ersons to whom the
telegrams will to sent, text of the tologent, and yourrococndations cocernin method of diptchin a telegran.
If you feel a Klonvocation may be callcq on veryshort notice, you should submit thes3 specific reco-cndations
immediately so the Bureau will have enough time to consider
the entire operation. In addition, you should very discreetly,'nnd under suitable pretext, deternin thelocal restern Union
policy on accepting tolograms over th tetolcphone nnd billing
thpu, to a person as well known as R oert .Shelton,
uo I~perial Wi=ard, UA.
No counterintelligence action shiould tbe initiatedS. bi thout prior Dureau authority. Your int-_rcst-in sutitting
m O this suggestion is very much appecia-tcd by the Bureu.
1 -irminham (157-835)
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NOTE: MO has outlinedga plan to disrupt a proposeda
-IIy eavocation in general terms inasmuch as the Klouvocation has
-not yet been scheduled. We are askin for specific recom-nendaticn
.,- eto implenent this idea which has definite merit. We are rtunstin,
---in addition, MO discreetly determine Western Union policy o in
opayrent for telegrams. r
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Date: 8/16/6 --
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AIRTEL AIR :14IL " .-'-,Via
Via __ __ ___ __ __ ___ __ __ ___ __ __ ___ __ __ ___ __ __ _ ___ _ _(Priority)
To: DIRECTOR, 'Pl (157-9-4)
FR1: .SAC, 'JILE (157-582)(P)
SUBJECT: dCOUTERINTELLIGEIUC EPROG(M RAMI
-INTErNAL SECURITY
SRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS i -
I.- .7UNITrED. ri S ..Op)TR ICA icK) : A .
M, bile submits the followin p-opoDsal for consIderationof the rrn : Office anid the Eureau for I.ts possible use inconnection with captioned program.
Informiation recently developed by a Birn;ingham irnformantindicates tLat ROBERT M. SI-ELTON, UICK Imperial I ;:rd, intends to
convene an Irperia Yonvocation of the 0,1 in Tscaloosa, Ala.,
so.etilme following his crial in USDC, \Iz,~: ,iton, .C. T trial
is now scheduled to e.gin 9/12/66 and if r:c;h Klcnvocation issericusl> contemplated by SHELTONI i. .:. ;_, sc:~euledcu 1 2r so;me
tire within tae r.ext few: .u:onths.
Once a definIt e v;eckend is sc,,edu:ed, a.. th: Wtd
passed to all Kiaverns, no doubt a substantial_ nurir o- Klanofficers and members would plan to attend from, various parts of
the United States. As a dicruptive tacticftelegra:ns vere sent to
the. Grand Draons of each State one day prier to their sciheduled
aIriVal in 2lsca osa, Ala., infor..ii t e: that the 1n>,vocation
t :-s nbcin' pstrcned on- week (for sor.:e fititi.c:s reason) thid,
mT  ai uv effectl±y .~ ri the entire 2.lnvoction andc furr d.4..-" credt In the eyes of all lan ofeicxs ardi leaders. /
F .exarpl if ta'e I lunvcao:; was scieduiled f'cr tae
tec:e;nd of October 21, 22 and 23 at Tccsczoa, Ala.,.* co-: '
:., s tle;,ran-ts sent to thle y ::ce:s ,:;:-:and .01-..:,,s a.t r:et d as fo3 Ll:13t"-:eet n- poto.d until 9 / Wie s ciou il /
- ,DERT". -' 9
--The tele;ramls coul oc se. vi .e-o0rn Union i Ts-
.calooa Ala., eitiher by calling tho,, ini to iU: noni iooset; U ,iL -,. * I-7 " q/ t P -• .,: V..
a-Bureau . .z.
2-laobile ttSJu/lri. (7) .Approved , " - Sent -._ _ M"
C~ - Spe -cI Arnt in Charce -
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or by a personal visit by a Bureau Agent to the a,-stern Union, :
Office in. Tuscaloosa under circumstances insurin- the complete
security to the Bureau's interests.
It is noted of course that as of tie preseht date, n
such klonvocation has been scheduled by :L LTONI and there is a
possibility that the klonvocation night never come off.
The- T;eau is requested to consider this proposal as
outlined in genera terms above and advise Bir:ainghan and
44obile whether or not.it warrants further consideration, and :f
so, the Bureau's recommendations and instructions for its ir:ple-
-entation.
Bi- nrin am is requested to -promptly make knowrn its
opinion as to the feasibility of the above tactic, its possible
effects, favorable and otherwise, so that the Bureaau :l have
the benefit of your thorughts prior to making any decision.
Noting the completely indefinite status as of now
insofar as any date being set for an Imperial Klonvocation,
Mobile and Bir;J:-.a.a will both ,;a "ntain close cnt-act :ith
Kian infor iants on this point and Vill promptly advise the
nure:au if and whcr any such date is set together wlth the place,
time, etc., of ay- such ki lovocatio n.
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FBI
Date: 8/25/66 .
Tronsmit the followinq ir, ,
m. 9  (Type in plainsext or coded I
Via AIRTEL AIRMAIL -REGISTERED
(Piority)
TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (157-9-4)
: l
FROM:ti SAC, BIRMINGHAM (157-835)(P) V
/SUBJECT: COUNTE INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM .
' ' INTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS i' r "
Various ifnrmnts of the Birmingham Office haveadvised thaT a member of the Confederate
Klavern #14, U., i:., _jl'1txngham, Alabama, docs a lot of
bragging and loud talking at Klan meetings. is
also reported to have on more than one cccasiot mauo remarks
indicating that he believed in action on the part of the UKA:" " "and that ::e could be counted on as a zmvn of action.
S. Bureau authority is requested for Birmingham to
make anonymous telephoe calls to one or more logical
*' ' mer.bers or officers of,Confederate Klavern #i4, UYA, . r/
insinuating there is:a good possibility that is
'" a "fink," During the call it will be pointed ou tar:tit
sems that sure.acts and talks a lot li e '
+ A= the Bureau is aware
' Ast ?member of
.Confederate Klavernu #14 of the UAtestified in the trial of three UKA m.erbetrs Lor; tie murder
of Mrs. VIOLA LIUZZO in Lowndes County, Alabama, in 1965.
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Special Aaent in Charge
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*r RG1 -Mr. HeringtonDirector, FBI (157-9-4)- 1 -Mr. Deakin
EX-104
COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY LC-V DI S toIN OF HATE GROUPS
ReBRairtel 8/25/06.
Birmingham is authorized to make anonymous telephone
calls to a few logical members or.officers of Confederate
Klavorn 34 United Klans of America (U.A), insinuating
that , a member of this klavern, is a "fink."
Insure that the Bureau's interest is completely
protected in making these anonymous telephone calls and
advise of any tangible results. You should be alert for
any necessary or logical follow-up ccti:' if theses calls
produce results. Suggestions for follo:=-up action should
be submitted to Bureau for approval.
Your interest in this important phase of the
SBureau's responsibilities is appreciated.
TJD:jes :
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NOTE:
BH recommends we attempt to infer that
is r informant because of his habits of bragging an loud
talking at Klan meetings. .5l feels thct anonymous telephonecalls to a few persons in ,nvrn wnould plant
nowse anonymaous calls will compare
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Director, F2I (157-9-4) •1 -Mr. McGuire
COUITTERITTELLCGflCE PROGAtI
IITMPEEL SISCUflITY
DIS,UPTICN Of HAITE GIrouPS
(nATI ONA" C. fJIT LEFOR
LOFESTIC -TZANQULITY)
Your attention is directed to the artichich
appeared in tbo Dirnin-hn "Fost-Herald," issue of 9/2/63,ontitlod '"Mothors To Liarch Against Co=.unris."
The articlo indicatcu that a Vtotior's Crusade
for Victory was to be hlid on C/10/CC at Dirningham, Alabanr,in order to attract attention to ccnrniist treason within
and out of Azorica and to urge citizens to dedicate their
support to our fighting forcca in Viotn:z.
As you are aware the !ttienai Conmitto for
D zestic Tran-uility (iCDT is a :rT controlled anti -ilan
ozgnniLz:icn vlhosec objectives are sizil.a to thcse of thel:re's Cr'uzaCo for Victory nentoiod ab vce.
Advise the Darcau withocut cCnductirg apy activoinvestiratioa if the Hot: .r'c C:usedoe for Victory is.ssocited with the Ku flux .lIn. Also advi e if gcr
'--ind.ices contir. nny i:anfo:.tien ror^drint
In the event that the IMoth r's Cruc 'e for
Victory has no stron afLfiliation with the Il-.n, consideation
will be given to the issuance oe an .SIT t-_llotin demonntratitztint the spirit of the .NCDT h: inspi-aC the Ecther's Crusnde
£0. -Victory inu irningham, Alaen, an~nay provo:e sEmilar
cc-sndlz ry A-norican mothe're tlirouhC~o.t t!?c United Sttces.
-- This typ of action will give _'rther authcnticity to the CD'
..__ _ which is now provo:ing significant c: .rterintclligonce ac.~iirty
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Letter to SAC, Birmingham
BRe: COUKTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
157-9-4
NOTE:
The main policy of the Bureau-controlled NCDT is
to preserve domestic tranquility and "QCuit the. Klan and back
our boys in".'!3than." Our objectives seem to be similar to
those of the Mother's Crusade for Victory, recently held in
Alabama, and if we can indicate that we were responsible for
the crusade, then we can logically convince the Klan that the
NCDT is growing in power in the South.
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Memorandum
To : Director, FBI (157-9-4) DATE: 9/27/66
ROM : 'SAC, Birmingham (157-835) (P)
SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
(NATIONAL CO.MITTEE FOR
DOMESTIC TT 'Y.QUILITY)
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ReBulet, 9/22/66.
In accordance with instructions set forth in
referenced Bulet, the- following ihformation is being
set out: ,
ThyIother's Crusade For Victory, mentioned in
relet, halno known connection with the Ku Klux Klan.
Birmin ham. indices contain no identifiable
references to
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TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (157-9-4)
SAC, BIRMINGHAM (157-835)(P) V
S CTCOUNTERITELLIGENCE PROGRAM -
INTERNAL-BECURI TY ,: ',. ,
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
As the Bureau is well aware, ridicule and "open
disclosure of Klan membership" can be devastating weapons in
". numerous instances. -
Enclosed herewith is a sticker which was taken from
a recent issue of "MAD" magazine. This sticker has a dark blue
backgroun 4and bright yellow letters reading "SUPPORT MENTAL
ILLNESS." \Then, immediately below that appears in smaller letters
"Join The hPu Klux Klan!" .l
In view of above, Birmingham recommends that the
Bureau prepare postcards to be mailed to Klansmen. This
anonymous mailing can be participated in by all FBI Offices
which may desire to take such action, regardless of the actual
klan group involved.
By the same token, cards'can be prepared directing. ,
the recipient to "Join The National White Americans Party'
.2 .and/or any other hate .group in a similar manner to that racntiond
above.
Birmingham believes that the mailing of open postcards
:o hate group members will serve a useful purpFose. Birr.ingham
also.suggests the Bureau might give consideration to anonyr,:ously
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mailing large bundles of cards tc the Southern Christian
Leadership Conference (SCLC) at tlan , Georgia, or to
the National Headquarters of the NAACP, with a suggestion
that they might want to distribu e them.
If such postcards are prepared by the Bureau,
Birminghar; .,ill desire 200 postcards and Bureau authority
to mail them.
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COCUNTERIMTELLIGENE PROGRAMI .
-. IITERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
/- RoBHairtel 9/23/GG.
'Your suggestion that we utilize a sticker with
the wvording thereon "SUPPORT MENTAL ILLTESS -JOIN THE
KU KLUX KLAS!" as a counterintelligence measure has been
previously submitted by other offices. We are giving
consideration to this proposal in our overall counterintelligence .
program; however, do not desire to utilize this measure at
this time.
You have also suggested that toe above-mentioned
sticker be utilized in connection with a mass mailing of
postcards to known hate group members. In the counter-
intelligence program we recognize the value of cuch mailings,
however, we are utilizing this technique on a highly
selective basis so as not to saturate our targets with
pnonymous communications and thereby detract from the imp.ct
of same when utilized.
Tha interest being displayed by the Birmingham
Office in the counterintolligenco progran is most helpful,
and you are encouraged to continue the cubmission of counter-
intelligence proposals, especially those rhich are on a
.91 long-range sophisticated matter which can logically produce
S i. factionalism and disorder within organized Klan activities.
r._NOTE:
The smr=tm furnished by BH apeared in a recent
-:."" of postcards to Klansmen bearing the suggested sticker might
-- woll be construed by the ignorant Klan sympathizers and nembers to
mean that the Klan is actually suportina a charitable ne3d,
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1 -Mr. cGuitre -
Director, FBI (157-9-4)
COUNTERINTELLIGEC PROGRA
lTIERNAL -SECURITY,
DIEUPTION OF T GP.OPS
i ' ReP ep 8/31/66 captioned
P.RACAL MATTERS (nI ).",)
Rerep states thn
rrited Kn S of t-s I ii Ct e 1 a als Of Greenbriar,
You are requested to carefully review available
ST information cncerninS in order to determine if there
is nopremsently cncerninr en-e activity hich right be
\Iv taken aganst order to enc
of developin
Give this matter your close attention and submit
your proposals to the Bureau at an early date.
Take no counterintolligernce action in this matter
without prior Bureau authority.
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TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (157-9-4)
SAC, BIRMINGHAM (157-835) (P)
c eOUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS \ (
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Re Birmingham airtel to Bureau, 7/1/66.
The following is a status letter, covering the
previous three-month period:
, V.(1) POTENTIAL COUNTERIN"rELLIGENCE ACTION
Birmingham, as in the past, continues to consider
the anonymous mailing of untraceable cards, cartoons, leaflets,
etc. to known Klansmen and/or.other hate-group members, as a
very important area of potential action. Proper use of anony-
mous phone calls to certain selected Klan leader and/or
members has been made by the Birmingham Office, and further
use of such calls in appropriate situations is still under
.Consideration. Birmingham continues to contemplate the
sending of "Change of Address" cards to certain individuals
in regard to their hate-type subscriptions.
As previously mentioned in referenced communication,
the Birmingham Office is continuing to gather information con-
Sceiring the resier -of POB2RT M. SIELTON, Imperial Wizard,
and both of the UNITED KLANS
-OF R,2, -r e 1 nU "D LUX KLAN (UKA). It is
believed that such information concerning their residences
.... ,, and/or financial transactions at the appropriate time may
possibly be used in captioned matter by the Birmingham Officeand/or other. Bureau offices..-
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(2) PENDING COUNTERIhNTELLIGENCE ACTION
: During July, 1966, the B'mingham Office anony-
mously mailed postcards captioned 'Invisible Government,"
which cards were furnished to Bi ingham by the Bureau.
The postca: 'r were mailed to qui e a number of UKA members.and were mailed in accordance with the specific instructions
--given by the Bureauconcerning their mailing.
During August, 1966, the Birmingham Office, in -
accordance with Bureau instructions, anonymiously mailed
postcards to".quite a number oi UI , members in the Birmingham
Divsion. Th4se ostcards dealt with the theme and contained
the wording 'fTrying to Hide," and the postcards were mailed
to some of the UKA members at their residences and/or places
of employment'. These postcards were alsomade avail.ble to
the Birminghah Office by the Bureau.
On 8/17/66, as instructed by tie Bureau in its
letter dated 8/10/66, Birmingham mailed three picture post-
cards and two regular postcards to the !National Office.of
"The Fiery Cross," P. 0. Box 2369, Tuschloosa, Al bama.
These postcars were mailed in connectibn with th4 National
Committee for. Democratic Tranquility (INCDT).
By airtel dated 8/25(66, Birmingham requestaed
Bd-reau authority to make anonygous telehone calls to a fewlogical nrembers' or of -' Confe!erate Klpvern #14,insinuating htt
was a fink. By. lece-r 'ated 9/2i % bua~un y
granted for the making Of such anonymous telephone calls, -
and these calls 'ere made to certzin IKA members and/ort officials in Birmingnam on 9/16/66.
In August, 1966, Bureau authority was requested
for B h to -c .rr an anonympus letter to be mailed
to abo e-mentioned Confed.rate
Klaverl 14i wi a copy for 9OBERTSHEWLTON, Imperial. Wizard,
UKA. By letter dated 9/9/66, the Bureau granted authority
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f or the sending of such a letter accusing of carryingon an affair with a woman other than his w1o and of doing
a lot of drinking and not properly caring for his family.
On 9/13/66 the above-mention?2 :nnnymous letterwas sent by the Birmingham Office to with acopy to RCSEki, SF LTON, Imperial Wizaru, AA.
By letter dated 8/29/66, Birmingham proposed tothe Bureau that certain informants in various offices shouldbe authorized to raise questions as to wh- ROBERT SELTON,Imperial WizLrd of the UKA, failed to call a NationalKlonvocation of the UKA. It was pointe out that it 3iigt-be Linted in the conversation that SIELTON might fear hewould be ousted. By airtel dated 9/2/66 the Bureauacknowledged receipt of this suggestion, but pointed outthat ROBERT SHELTON was scheduled to stand trial for Contemptof Court during September, 1966. The Bureau requested thatupon completion of this trial, BirminghW,. should resubmit
its recommendation to the Bureau. By airtel dated 9/20/63,Birraingham resubmitted the suggestion concerning ROBETSILTON's failure to call -National Klo:uvccation of the UK.
During September, 1966, Birmi:ngham enclosed to theBureau a sticker which had been taken from a recent issue of
"MAD" Magazine. This sticker contained in large letters"Support Mental Illness" hnd below that in smalle letterswas "Join the Ku Klux Klan!" Birrmingham requested the Sureauto give consideration to preparing postcards to be anonymously
-mailed to Klansmen. By so doing,the mailing of suchi pustcaruswould ridicule the Klansmen and would also serve to openly
disclose Klan membership on the part of the recipients of
these postcards. Birmingh.m also pointed out that such post-cards could be used by any FBI Office having any Klan-typeorganizatien operating in its territory and/or any other hate-type group merely by changing the name of the organizationreportedly sending the postcards and requesting the recirientto join its organization.
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.7(3) NIBLE RESULTS-
During the current reporting period, Birminghamhas received information from various informants in different Klaverns of the Uy operating in the Birmingham Division con- cerning the neeipt of the above-mentioned pink postcards, ..uch as the one dealing ith. "Invisible Government,," and
informants have made known that several of the UA members
receiving these postcards have become exceedingly disturbed
by the receipt of the anonymous postcerd, and soe if theUKA members have expressed great concern anA have been ex-
S Birmingham UKi. informant stated that ROBERT SLTON, Imparial'Wizard UKA, had stateduring the current reporAnti-ng peramatiod, Bireming hamDLhad received meinformation from various informants in different
Baverns of the Udated 8/6/66, the Eirmingham Dffice on-
Cross," the official publt of the UA.abovementioned Thepink postcards,such as ere one dealing labledurith erly ugst, 193, by aone dealing wi thte UKA concern over the receipt of copies ofUA
informantticles writthave made known that several of the UCross"A membersthatreceiving these postcards have becomrs were gexceedingly disturbed er
by the receipt of such letters and postcr ad sor of themakingUevery effort to determinessed go reat concern aniz:io have been ex-or
organizations were sending such literaturng of thes. cards to harass
mebers. t hns staten poin that SLTrthe sBirinOfie, Birming ham feels that it is veay significnt AL.t there has been almost to reveaoubl icly its souranceof i:frmaton.
Byor any other haitel dated 8/6/6,groups in the Eirnmin i Office .n- thclosed to thee mnths.Bureau two copies of an issuhe of "The Fiery, toCross," the official publicatione theresult of andthe UatA. Thesriuabe to the:
Bicounterintellam inforceant, and sctivity of the Burentire publicatiosn was
FB ffartices written in this issue of "The Firy Cross" socd
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Memorandum
To :._DIRECTOR, FBI (157-9-4) DATE: 10/10/66 ."
SSAC, BIRMINGHAM (157-835)(P)
sujtzcr: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY '
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
(UNITED KLANS OF AMERICA
NATIONAL LL^NVOCATION)
Re Atlanta letter dated 9/30/66.
Referenced letter suggests the Bureau and Birminghamconsider that should a National Klonvocation be held, someinformants on the Imperial Board might be replaced.
The above-mentioned possibility has been under
consideration by Birmingham for several weeks. For Atlanta'sinformation, it is known that ROBERT SHELTON, for severalmonths, has contemplated calling a National Klonvocationbut has not done so. He gives various reasons for notdoing so.
* Birmingham feels certain SHELTON will not bepressured into calling a National Klonvocation. He willdo so if and when he gets ready. Although Birmingham hasno such information, SHELTON may already have definiteI plans for a National Klonvocation at a specifig time.
.. Birmingham feels that the proposed disruptive
activity under consideration is well worth pursuing aspreviously outlined in Bulet to Birmingham dated 9/27/66.
S-Bureau (RH) / 7 .1 -Atlanta (157-826)(Info)(RM) ,
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*Memorandum "
TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (157-9-4) DATE: October 12, 1966
-SAC, BIRMINGHAM (157-835) (P) .
taJyC r: --!OUNTERINTE LLIGENCE PROGRAM
NTERNAL SECURITY
DSRUPTION OF HATE GEOUPS
(,NITED KLANS OF AMERICA
K;.TIONAL YLONVOCATION) i
.ReBUlet 9/27/66.
In accordance with instructions set forth
in referenced Bureau letter, Birmingham makes the following
recommendations in regard to the above-named objective
under consideration.
(1) It is recommended that Birmingham, and
possibly other field offices, be authorized to
make anonymous teleph
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