</s>File #: 682-116898 Serial Scope: 231 THRELL 2385 236 THReLL 1ST NR 237 1ST NR 283, 239 1STNR 283,239 2241,242 2244,245 8447 8449, 1ST NC.249 - 253 THReL 254 255 THReUL 260 262 THReEL 265 NW 88614 Docd: 3289606 Page 1

Summary:  
The documents detail FBI surveillance activities targeting civil rights figures such as Martin Luther King Jr., the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), and Stanley Levison during the 1960s. These operations included telephone wiretaps on King’s residence and SCLC headquarters, with surveillance discontinued after his family relocated. The Bureau investigated potential Communist Party (CP) affiliations of individuals associated with these groups but found no evidence of such connections. Testimonies from retired FBI agents like Alan G. Sentinella describe internal policies on surreptitious entries, COINTELPRO, and interactions with other agencies. References to J. Edgar Hoover’s concerns about King’s allegations against the Bureau in 1963 are noted but not linked directly to the initiation of surveillance. The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (SSC) requested declassified materials related to these operations, including status reports, field office records, and legal documentation. Separate documents address FBI-CIA coordination issues, such as the disappearance of Thomas Rhea in 1970 and the investigation into Thomas Riha’s 1958 disappearance, which involved both agencies. The Black Panther Party (BPP) is referenced in FBI counterintelligence efforts, including its militant tactics, organizational structure, and internal conflicts from 1967 to 1971. These materials also include administrative records on mail surveillance, electronic coverage, and requests for information related to the Intelligence Evaluation Committee (IEC) and IRS operations.  

Key People:  
- **Alan G. Sentinella** (retired FBI Special Agent; testified before SSC about MLK surveillance)  
- **Martin Luther King Jr.** (subject of FBI surveillance and investigations)  
- **Stanley Levison** (SCLC associate investigated for CP ties)  
- **J. Edgar Hoover** (FBI Director; referenced in context of concerns about King’s allegations)  
- **Lester B. Seidel** (SSC Staff Member; involved in COINTELPRO inquiries)  
- **Richard Helms** (CIA Director; coordinated with FBI on Riha case)  
- **Michael Todorovovich** (FBI informant; faced administrative action for violating inter-agency protocols)  
- **Huey Newton, Bobby Seale** (Black Panther Party founders; subject of FBI counterintelligence efforts)  
- **James McKevitt** (Denver District Attorney; led investigation into Thomas Riha’s disappearance)  
- **Dr. Joseph Smiley** (University president involved in Riha case and CIA communications)  

Key Locations:  
- **Atlanta, Georgia** (MLK residence and SCLC headquarters; site of FBI surveillance)  
- **Washington, D.C.** (FBI headquarters, Senate Select Committee offices, CIA Headquarters)  
- **Oakland, California** (Black Panther Party headquarters; site of Officer Frey’s death)  
- **San Francisco, California** (Panther community programs and operations)  
- **Langley, Virginia** (CIA Headquarters; involved in FBI-CIA coordination)  
- **New York, Boston, Detroit, Los Angeles, Seattle, San Francisco** (sites of mail surveillance and electronic coverage activities)  

Key Events:  
- **1960s–1970s**: FBI COINTELPRO operations targeting MLK, SCLC, and Black Panther Party, including wiretaps, informant networks, and disruption tactics.  
- **1967**: Panthers entered Sacramento legislature with weapons during a protest; Officer Frederick Frey killed by Huey Newton in Oakland.  
- **1968–1970**: Expansion of the Black Panther Party to national chapters; establishment of the National Committee to Combat Fascism and International Section in Algiers.  
- **1970**: Panthers kidnapped and murdered Superior Court Judge Harold Haley in San Rafael, California.  
- **1975**: FBI-CIA coordination issues over Thomas Rhea’s disappearance and Thomas Riha’s 1958 case; Senate Select Committee requested declassified materials on COINTELPRO activities.  
- **1960s–present**: Requests for records on mail surveillance, electronic coverage, and IRS Intelligence Gathering and Retrieval System (IGRS) operations.  

Key Organizations:  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)** (conducted surveillance, counterintelligence, and COINTELPRO operations)  
- **Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)** (coordinated with FBI on Riha case and other intelligence matters)  
- **Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (SSC)** (requested declassified materials on FBI activities)  
- **Black Panther Party (BPP)** (subject of FBI counterintelligence efforts; engaged in militant tactics and community programs)  
- **Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)** (targeted by FBI surveillance and investigations)  
- **Intelligence Evaluation Committee (IEC)** (reviewed FBI operations and documentation)  
- **Internal Revenue Service (IRS)** (involved in mail surveillance and audit procedures)

Summary:  
The documents detail interactions between federal agencies (CIA, FBI) and congressional committees (Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Activities, House Select Committee) regarding investigative procedures, security clearances, and coordination for intelligence-related inquiries. Key topics include protocols for handling sensitive information, clearance processes for committee staff, and interactions with former agency employees. References to specific individuals involve Stanley Rawson Sloan (former CIA employee), Martin Luther King, and Stanley David Levinson. Discussions also address legal frameworks, such as Attorney General Order 501-73, and the need for mutual agreements between committees and agencies to manage witness interviews and information sharing.  

Key People:  
- William A. Kolar (convened IGRS study group)  
- Commissioner Alexander (IRS official referenced in press releases)  
- Senator Frank Church (D-Idaho), Senator Gary Hart (D-Colo.), Senator Richard Schweiker (R-Pa.)  
- Congressman Robert Giambanco (D-Conn.), Congressman Robert Kasten (R-Wis.)  
- Legal Counsel, Special Counsel to Deputy Attorney General (K. William O'Connor), Chief Counsel of the Committee (F. A. O. Swartz)  
- Henry B. Montague (former Chief Postal Inspector)  
- Ron J. Jackson (FBI Assistant Chief Inspector)  
- Ronald V. Dellums (Congressman, 8th District of California)  
- James B. Adams (FBI Director’s Office)  
- Clarence M. Kelley (FBI Director)  
- Don Jones (Senior Resident Agent, FBI Berkeley Office)  
- Senator Church (Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Activities)  
- Congressman Nedzi (House Select Committee Chair)  
- Mr. Adams (legal counsel/representative)  
- Mr. Miller (staff director, Senate Committee)  
- Mr. Mintz (committee staff member)  
- Former SA Robert Nichols (interviewed by committee)  
- Stanley Rawson Sloan (former CIA employee)  
- Martin Luther King (subject of inquiry)  
- Stanley David Levinson (subject of inquiry)  

Key Locations:  
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) district offices  
- Capitol Police Department (Capitol and Senate Office Buildings)  
- Russell Senate Office Building (Room 245), Longworth House Office Building (Room 1113), Rayburn Building (Room 2265)  
- San Francisco, California (FBI SAC office)  
- Berkeley, California (FBI Resident Agency)  
- Washington, D.C. (Senate Select Committee offices, FBI/CIA headquarters)  
- Toronto (mentioned in a detached document reference)  

Key Events:  
- Creation and review of IGRS (1973–1975)  
- Suspension of IRS operations pending internal audit (January 22, 1975)  
- Security checks on Senate and House Committee offices by Capitol Police Department (June 1975)  
- Requests for documentation on IRS participation in Organized Crime Strike Forces  
- Internal reviews of IRS intelligence procedures, including electronic surveillance and mail monitoring  
- Scheduled testimony of Henry B. Montague before the Senate Select Committee on June 7, 1975  
- Congressman Ronald V. Dellums’ inquiry into FBI operations in Berkeley, California, including agent demographics and surveillance activities  
- Development of procedures for determining eligibility for access to classified information by intelligence committees, involving coordination with the CIA and FBI  
- Coordination between Senate and House Committees on investigative procedures and clearance protocols  
- Discussions regarding security clearances for committee staff and former agency employees  
- Planning for interviews with witnesses (e.g., Robert Nichols) and handling of sensitive information  
- Development of guidelines for witness interviews, including notice requirements and confidentiality measures  

Key Organizations:  
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS)  
- Special Service Staff (SSS)  
- Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Activities (SSC)  
- House Select Committee on Intelligence Activities  
- Capitol Police Department  
- Federal agencies (including Justice Department, White House, and others)  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- United States Postal Service  
- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)  
- Office of Legal Analysis (involved in interview protocols)  
- Attorney General’s Office (Order 501-73 regarding information confidentiality)

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