</s>Released under the Joint F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 USC-217 Note) Case(N/W) 982 Date: 03-18-20/2/2 The Senate Select Committee (SSC) letter of July 14, 1975, to K. William O'Connor, Esq ., requested a response to Item #3. Item #3 is set forth as follows: "All meranda and any other materials which relate to or reflect discussions about the Ku Klux Klan at the Executive Conference held on October 1, 1958, and all memoranda andany other materials such relate to or reflect recommendations, proposals, and decisions made either prior to or following said conference." A diligent, extensive, exhaustive search was conducted in an effort to obtain a copy of the minutes of the Executive Conferences held on October 1, 1959. However, this search disclosed no memorandum reflecting an Executive Conference being held onOctober 1, 1938. Executive Conference memorandum for the year 1958 were reviewed. This review did not disclose any memorandum reviewed. which related to discussions about this Ku Klux Klan. NW 88608 Docd: 329969629 Page 1

Summary  
The documents detail FBI counterintelligence operations targeting hate groups such as the Ku Klux Klan (KKK), American Nazi Party (ANP), National States Rights Party (NSRP), and others during 1964. These efforts focused on monitoring KKK chapters in Mississippi, Arkansas, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee, including the White Knights of the KKK, United Klans of America (UKA), Texarkana Klavern, Pine Bluff Klavern, and regional klaverns. The FBI employed informants, surveillance, raids, media manipulation, and anonymous communications to disrupt Klan activities, including anti-Civil Rights efforts, recruitment, and potential violence. References to President John F. Kennedy’s assassination (1963) appear in the context of past FBI investigations into Klan members’ alleged involvement, such as the Texarkana Klavern discussing the assassination during a meeting on October 1, 1964. The Bureau also addressed Klan use of two-way radios, internal conflicts, and financial schemes, while coordinating with local law enforcement to deter violence. Strategies included press releases, anonymous letters, and legal actions against Klan premises.  

Key People  
- **Samuel Bowers**: Imperial Wizard of White Knights of the KKK in Mississippi.  
- **Julius Harper**: Grand Grand Dragon of White Knights of the KKK.  
- **Norman D. Young**: Chief of Police in Pine Bluff, Arkansas; monitored Klan activities and issued warnings against violence.  
- **Robert Shelton**: Former Grand Dragon of Birmingham Klan post, removed in 1950.  
- **George Lincoln Rockwell**: Leader of American Nazi Party (ANP); filed a $550 million lawsuit against NSRP leaders.  
- **J.H. Gale**: FBI official involved in reassignment of racial intelligence responsibilities.  
- **William C. Sullivan**: FBI official discussing informant development strategies.  
- **Robert Lee Davidson Jr.**: Racial informant for Atlanta FBI Office; former Imperial Wizard of U.S. Klans.  
- **James Craig**: Grand Dragon of United Klans of America (UKA) in Georgia; targeted by rival factions.  

Key Locations  
- **Laurel, Mississippi**: Location of Samuel Bowers’ operations.  
- **Jackson, Mississippi**: FBI SAC office monitoring KKK activities.  
- **Pine Bluff, Arkansas**: Center of KKK activity; home to the Buttermcountry Club and John Birch Society chapter.  
- **Texarkana, Texas**: Site of Texarkana Klavern meetings discussing JFK assassination (October 1, 1964).  
- **Birmingham, Alabama**: Focus of Klan leadership meetings and FBI investigations.  
- **Sebastian, Florida**: Mentioned in context of KKK activity.  
- **West Palm Beach, Florida**: Site of FBI counterintelligence operations against hate groups.  

Key Events  
- **FBI surveillance of KKK chapters** in Mississippi, Arkansas, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina, including monitoring meetings, recruitment, and financial schemes.  
- **Texarkana Klavern’s discussion of JFK assassination** during a meeting on October 1, 1964.  
- **Use of informants** to infiltrate KKK leadership and disrupt operations, including Robert Lee Davidson Jr. and others.  
- **Proposed counterintelligence actions**: Anonymous letters, media campaigns, raids, and legal pressure against Klan premises (e.g., ANP headquarters).  
- **Internal FBI debates** over transferring responsibilities for hate group investigations between Domestic Intelligence Division (DID) and General Investigative Division (GID).  
- **Coordination with local law enforcement** to deter Klan violence, such as Norman D. Young’s efforts in Pine Bluff.  
- **Investigations into Klan financial activities**, including the Burram Country Club (white-only pool) and leaflet distribution against integrated businesses.  

Key Organizations  
- **Ku Klux Klan (KKK)**: Target of FBI counterintelligence, with regional chapters like White Knights of the KKK, UKA, and Pine Bluff Klavern.  
- **United Klans of America (UKA)**: Merged with other Klan groups in 1961; central to FBI operations in Birmingham, Alabama.  
- **American Nazi Party (ANP)**: Monitored for potential violence and financial activities; George Lincoln Rockwell was its leader.  
- **National States Rights Party (NSRP)**: Investigated by FBI for conflicts with ASRP and ties to right-wing extremism.  
- **John Birch Society**: Linked to Pine Bluff Klavern’s political activities and targeted in FBI counterintelligence efforts.  
- **Domestic Intelligence Division (DID)**: Handled hate group monitoring, informant development, and racial intelligence operations.  
- **General Investigative Division (GID)**: Oversaw civil rights enforcement and federal crimes, with responsibilities shifted to DID for Klan investigations.

Summary:  
The document outlines historical interactions between U.S. intelligence agencies, primarily focusing on coordination mechanisms, jurisdictional disputes, and operational responsibilities among the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Department of State, and National Security Council (NSC). It details directives such as NSCID No. 1 and NSCID No. 2, which define intelligence roles and mandate interagency collaboration. The Dulles Committee (1949) and Hoover Commission reports (1948–1955) are referenced for evaluating CIA efficiency and recommending structural reforms to enhance coordination with the FBI and other agencies. Key discussions include technical surveillance of foreign entities in countries like Egypt, Dominican Republic, and Cuba, as well as conflicts over domestic intelligence operations between the FBI and CIA. The text also references proposals for expanding FBI involvement in foreign intelligence collection, administrative reorganization, and training programs for personnel.  

Key People:  
- Allen Dulles (CIA Director, involved in 1949 Dulles Committee and 1954 Doolittle Committee activities)  
- J. Edgar Hoover (FBI Director, referenced in inter-agency coordination disputes)  
- James Doolittle (Lieutenant General, chaired the 1954 Doolittle Committee)  
- Lyman B. Kirkpatrick (Inspector General, CIA, led the 1960 Joint Study Group)  
- John McCone (CIA Director, 1961–1963, discussed in FBI-CIA coordination discussions)  
- Robert Murphy (Department of State official, engaged in technical surveillance discussions)  
- Jack E. Dunlap (Soviet espionage agent, reviewed by PFIAB)  

Key Locations:  
- United States (domestic intelligence operations, FBI offices in New York City, Santo Domingo)  
- Egypt (technical surveillance of foreign establishments)  
- Dominican Republic (FBI office established in February 1965)  
- Cuba, Soviet bloc countries, and other international locations (targeted for diplomatic and intelligence monitoring)  

Key Events:  
- Issuance of NSCID No. 1 (12/24/47) and NSCID No. 2 (1/13/48) defining intelligence roles  
- Formation of the Dulles Committee (February 3, 1948) to review CIA operations  
- Hoover Commission surveys (1947–1955) assessing CIA’s efficiency and interagency coordination  
- 1954 Doolittle Committee review of CIA covert operations, including technical surveillance and jurisdictional disputes  
- 1960 Joint Study Group report addressing inter-agency coordination and USIB restructuring  
- Technical surveillance activities targeting foreign entities (e.g., Egyptian establishments, Dominican Republic)  
- FBI-CIA tensions over domestic counterintelligence responsibilities and operational oversight  
- PFIAB recommendations on counterintelligence and espionage exchanges  

Key Organizations:  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)  
- United States Intelligence Board (USIB)  
- President's Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board (PFIAB)  
- National Security Council (NSC)  
- Department of State  
- Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS)  
- Domestic Contact Service (DCS)  
- Domestic Operations Division (DOD)  
- National Security Agency (NSA)

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