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Two copies each of letterhead are furnished the other listed offices inasmuch as they have interest in KKK matters in their respective areas. The information in this memorandum was furnished by confidential source by mail 4/9/63 to Ss y 3 - Bureau (157- 7-801 zne, 8 2 - Atlanta (157-60) (Enc. 2 & | 2 - Birmingham (105-469) (Enc. 2) (RM) | 2 = Gharlotte (157-193) (Enc. 2) (RM) % | 2 ~ Jacksonvitie (157-39) (Ene. 2 (RUSS & 2 ~- Knoxville (157-117) Enc. 2) (RM) g | 2 - Little Rock (157-128) (Enc. 2) (RM) | 2 - Memphis (157-32) (Enc. 2) (RM! PEELS tes yg, ame a se = Mobile ne r 2 - Tampa (157-72) (Ene. Fa) % { 2 - Savannah fb) 7 2 mm) eo 4 - New Orleans (2 - 157-188) (1 - 105-1114) (1 - 157-35) pag/sad 29 re erage 62MAY 12 1952 D6 mere bIDIn Reply, Please Refer to File No. New Orleans, Louisiana May i, 1963 NATIONAL KU KLUX KAN ey i anCLASSIED NATIONAL MEETING DATEL APR, BILOXI, MISSISSIPPI A confidential source, who has furnished reliable -Anformation in the past, advised as follows on April 9, 1963: wrist Beye Meetings were held at the Riviera Hotél,\ Biloxi, ssippi, on April 6-7, 1963. First meeting was called der at’7:45 p.m., the first day, with[ persons eryone was introduced and made @ : of Biloxi was in charge. (FNU} WAS -POSted aE the door. He is also from Biloxi, and formerly operated a pressing shop. us Some of those present were: Jacksonville, Florida. This man had a taped 45-minute MIS~. talk on the Ku Klux Klan, but was not run. had another Klansman with him, unidentified. The meeting was held until midnight, and a decision talks the next morntng, A man name| Bloomingale, Georgia, ed from thé floor his Klan had never been recognized. and his partner Misc, protested his acceptance but—a COMMIttee, appointed to learn the qualifications, approved acceptance and he was allowed to attend. ; Atlanta, | Georgta,[— sre present. . A man name was present from Gulfport, Misslesipp: Bald he was from Houston, Texas. He said he hated the FBI and they followed him everywhere. ATIENOEE Mer tiseNATIONAL KU_KLUX KLAN He had been tf TOT ore BIIOXT; ‘anamen. ae ATE? shereveport, Louisiana. This \ 48 the man whé/was Jailed for writing "KKK" on walls wy). near Shreveport. The next meeting of this group is supposed to be at Shreveport; they will have a fish 7 dinner, Atlanta, Georgia, He is e Ku Klux Klan and has MISS» pg for the ee cool Jacks Alle Florida. were okay, fil after which they were invited to the Biloxi meeting. (FNU! 10 information as to where he came from. 4 (FNU)Pfenable, a lawyer, who has a home near Stone Mountain, "Georgia, where National or Southern meetings will be held the first Saturday before Labor |< | Day, in September. Venable is to be a leader. There will be no rough stuff and no one is to be hurt. Venable is to try to organize all Ku Klux Klan groups into. one \_ and will call a meeting of all top men from different states, It was decided there were too many different Ku Klux Klans and they should all be under one head or one leader. The morning meeting on Sunday ended just after noon and they all had lunch at the Greyhound Bus Station.NATIONAL KU_KLUX KLAN Many attending the meetings were of the impression they were being followed and that perhaps their phones were tapped. They all cussed the Kennedys. ‘This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI, It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. 3*reese FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to File No, New Orleans, Louisiana May 1, 1963 NATIONAL KU KLUX KLAN NATIONAL MEETING BILOXI; MISSISSIPPI Character RACIAL MATTERS Reference New Orleans memorandum dated May 1, 1963, captioned as above. All sources (except any listed below) used in referenced communication have furnished reliable information in the past. ‘This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI, It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.jonmATiON CONTAINED NATIONAL BO RUBE KLAN, AKA, EMT YucLASSFED pp ICTAL maTTSER’ aeons apache ing Bureau autherity te isterview authority ip granted tes it interview of - [| pro 4 tion Orleans bé6 mae an intersiee, ‘The. should be conéseted by tvo msture time te Boop intoraest \specers as. or: J to be geod tastroe! in Maneal of 107 and 1008, gould be closely tel: be ‘The Bureanchould be informed of the reseits of this interview, FHF :taB77y (> (4) NOTE : 2 MAY 13 1963 ‘New Orleans Office requested authority to interview to ascertain his affiliation with klan type ofgamization, current attitude on matters of interest to FBI and ascertain extent of pissible co-operation with Bureau. Information set fprth in requesting, letter not sufficient to indicatg an intelligent interview be conducted at th@& time. New. Ordéans Office was requested to condact appropriate’ inquiry to ascertain additional background and other pertinent information afd to resubmit its request for interview. —New Orleans Mas resubmitted its request together with appropriate background {nformation which would indicate an.interview fe | 7 Con _-nied sun S Staras @verooenr 6 DIRECTOR, FBI (157-168) DATE: §/9/63 SAC, NEW ORLEANS (157-188) Qaarrowan xv Kou KLAN, aka, RM i cour ED 00: Savannah a HOE RYE coed Re Bureau airtel 4/16/63. reported on January 17, 1963, there were approximately_| Persons present at the Klan type meeting at Atlanta, Georgia, on January 12-13, 1963, at wi itwas ) * alloged| was present witi t/ would appear that if as. designated aS Cee all those present at that meeting would be aware of the appointment. b2 bé The following investigation was conducted by SA b7c t Gulfport, Mississippi: : b7D VTE Xe ‘The 1962 Gulfport City Directory reflects tha Credit Bureau of Harrison County, advised on March 13, 1963, thi ained no reference to anyone identifiable with advised on March 1, 1963, that he has been acquainted for a number of vears wittl lwho resides at aqvised that so far as he “Enows, has a good reputation, has never been arrested, and_haf——— Who is currently employed advised that he has never _known| OBS engaged IT any activity involving violence or—povemtrar violence, adding an citizen. [____] Ong and would be in a position to furnish background information. —— won BZ B¢/97 4 - New Orleans (2; 157-188) Ey (1: 105-1114) (1: 157-35) "JJ ‘12 MAY 9 1963 | HWT:mam a — —_ (8) N 7NO 157-188 HWY: mam \dvised that sot ks ago, exact date not recalled, he heard tha had made stated that he did not believe| would assocTate Wimself in any manner with any group oF organization advocating violence or aggressive acts against the Government of the United States and stated that if consideration should be given to interviewin, he would in all probalility be truthful and cooperative. eee, on Warch 11, 1963, furnished subst ‘The sane Information as that’ previously furnished by jaavised a Is generally highly regarded In the community although they are relatively poor fjmancialls and as regards to a formal education. He stated tha the Jat Gulfport, is particularly well Is Tever= > and would not tolerate any member of his family being involved in any acts of violence or potential violence. All of the individuals named above were contacted on a most discreet basis, and the information furnished by them was furnished on a strictly confidential basis with the under- Standing that their identities would be kept confidential. All 4NO 157-188 HWT:mam ‘ravrseo re —1as—Ent that he has never authorities. He advised on Mar pasides atl ownl been in any troub. stated he consider: ch 5, 1963, tha to the residence o: nd knows personally po ficulty with the to es tion- able loyalty as an American citizen, never been his opinion. adding tha: as in any acts of violence and stating that in does not have any potential for violence, enerally mild-mannered individual, He advised that education is limited, and that he might be susceptible to being led or d ssissippi, incidental to the registration of was gonerally high tn th stated he heard In this connection, [ advised that during the recent violence Ci ly SSissippi Gulf feeling Coast area, ay the fact that| luped by someone. e Mi mention on occasion of Mississippi at the time, jnowever, that this statement was no different from Statements of a similar nature made throughout the whole State advised that sey ears ago, eft the Gulfport, Mississippi, area ti in the Grenada, Mississippi, and Longview, Texas, areaS; however, he has been back in Gulfport for at least the pas years and has not left the area since that time for any extended time. le s: seemed hat some si hs as the identity of the person or persons accompanying if any, were unknown to him, advised that| ‘oTiowing aS and he identified the fNO 157-188 HWT:mam Jaescribe a white male, about| |yearS-oId, 5'11", and 180 pounds. advised ju. ort, and in this capacity has for a advised that he has known| oe and he personally considers He advised the entir family is well regarded, adding that none of them, to his knowledge, have ever been arrested or involved in any acts of violence. He stated he did not believe any of they potential for violence, He stated in his opinion, is of unquestionable honesty and loyalty as an American citizen, He recalled that during the recent violence at the iniversity of Mississippi, incidental to the registration of lexpressed indignation over the fact thal was attempting to integrate the university and due to the intervention of Federal troops in the matter. He stated, however, that| never made any state- ment indicating that he would advocate any violence against the Government or agains. bnd stated that the statements attributed ti ere only typical to those heard anywhere else in the Staté OF Mississippi. on : Se n\ Zs \NO 157-188 HW?: mam of them had been contacted previously in matters involving | eau's interest, with the who was contacted after wised that L—__]was a clos: and would thus be in a position to furnish background infor- mation, New Orleans tinue efforts to obtain a b7c suitable photograph off Police files at Gulfport, b7D Mississippi, do not contain a photograph of New Orleans still desires to interview ]and feels that the status of }s such that the interview will be productive. 5*FBI Date: 5/10/63 Transmit the following in PLAIN TEXT (Type in plain text oF code) 1 AIRTEL AIRMAIL (REGISTERED MAIL) ' (Priority oF Method of Wailing) TO: DIRECTOR, FBI. (157-168) / SACS, BIRMINGHAM (105-469) CHARLOTTE (157-193) / JACKSONVILLE (157-39 KNOXVILLE (157-117) forw. LITTLE ROCK (157-128) , MEMPHIS (157-32) ~pbifen MIAMI (157-263 MOBILE (157-13 NEW ORIBANS (157-188) aut inrnamy TAMPA (157-72) ‘HEREIN Js SAVANNAH (157-210) sate, av Sf SAC, ATLANTA (157-60) REC- 19 & eB bf ' RE: O warronaL xu KUUK KLAN, aka RACIAL MATTERS ea (00: Savannah) 4 3 31963 Enclosed herewith for the Bureau are eight copies of a letterhead memorandum concerning a meeting scheduled for Atlanta, Ga., 5/25-26/63. Two copies of the letterhead memorandum are en- closed herewith for the information of Birmingham, Charlotte, Jacksonville, Knoxville, Little Rock, Memphis, Miami, Mobile, New Orleans, Savannah and Tampa. ‘The informant furnishing the information in ove De letterhead memorandum was| b CLO! Q: Bureau (ane, BERGH (ran) 2 - Miami (Enc. 2) (AM - Birmingham (Enc. 2) (AM) - Mobile (Enc, 2) (AM) (RM 2 - Charlotte (Enc. 2) (AM) (RM. New Orleans (Enc.2) (AM 2 - Jacksonville (Enc, 2) (AM) (RM) Savannah (Enc, 2) (AM) (1 2 - Knoxville (Enc. 2) (AM) (RM - Tampa (Enc. 2) (AM) (RM) 2 - Little Rock (Enc. 2) (AM) (RM) 2 - Memphis (Enc. 2) (AM) (RM) cEC:mef (27) mmmva, STATES DEPARTMENT or Morice FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Atlanta, Georgia May 10, 1963 NATIONAL KY KLUX KLAN, aka., Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, Inc, National Grand Council of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klen, National Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, Majority Citizens Leagu On May 10, 1963, confidential 4 advised that a letter has been sent to the of every Klan group know ¢; This letter which is dated "A Resolution was unanimously adopted at Biloxi, Apr. 6-7, 1963 to rededicate and re-form a Ku Klux Klan in it's entirety and have only ONE National Klan, under one head, as a militant organi- zation, The one big objective is to go back to the old Klan, as it was promulgated by the great Colonel Simmons. “The Hon. James R/\Wenable was chosen as Chairman of a three-man’ Committee to effect this adoption, Each bona fide Klan is to send three delegates (voting) to this nationwide meeting, which delegations may or may not include the actual head of the Klan, at his pleasure. "I am therefore calling this solemn meeting at the Dinkler Plaza Hotel, in Atlanta, Sat. & Sun. - May 25-26, 1963. I ask that each Klan head advise Me a8 Soon as possible, just who are the persons chosen to be your representatives, and who will elect a National Board. "This is the greatest step forward in many a year for the Order. Instead of competing against each other, af rivals in rival territories, we will unite to impose our combined strength on the enemies of America, and of the Klan. "Every dgchelon within the territories of eachs NATIONAL KU KLAN Klan will remain as heretofore. Whatever actions are decided at the coming meeting will be carried back with you for adoption, or rejection. “Faithfully and fraternally yours, "James R, Venable, Chairman." This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions. of the FBI, It is the property of the FBI and is loaned’ to your ageney; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.STATES DEPARTMENT or Qerice FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to Fil No. Atlanta, Georgia May 10, 1963 NATIONAL KU KLUX KLAN, aka., Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, Inc., National Grand Council of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, National Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, Majority Citizens League Character Reference Memorandum dated May 10, 1963, at Atlanta, Georgia, in above- captioned matter. All sources (except any listed below) whose identities are concealed in referenced*communication have furnished reliable information in the past. This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI, It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to’ your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.FBI @ rid Date: 5/31/68 (Type in plain text or code] ATRMAIL Treen the following in (Priority oF Method of Wailing] DIRECTOR, FBI (157-168) SACS, BIRMINGHAM (105-469 CHARLOTTE (157-193) JACKSONVILLE (157-39) 3 - F- ENOXVELLE (157-117) Pe|Forw. 6. nk. LITTLE ROCK (157-128) 1, 5, Acs. MEMPHIS (157-32) ay, ; MIAMI (157-263) . ‘hyl, MOBILE (157-13) 2 Of Wijie ‘NEW ORLEANS (157-188) Weel TAMPA (157-72) i SAVANNAH (157-210) 5 i SAC, ATLANTA (157-60) aun a eae NATIONAL KY KLUX ELAN, aka | MOOGUSOY yd RACIAL MATTERS i { (00; Savannah) Enclesed herewith for the Bureau are eight copies of a letterhead memorandum concerning the lack of participa- tion on the part of United Klans of America, Inc., Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, in a meeting held by captioned organization in Atlanta, Ga., 5/25-26/63. Bureau (enc, PENH @RPRE Birmingham (Enc, 2) (AM) (RM) Charlotte (Enc. 2) (AM) (RM) Jacksonville (Enc. 2) (AM) (RM) Knoxville (Enc. 2) (AM) (RM) Little Rock (Enc.2) (AM) (RM) { inc.2) (AM) (RM) b2 ( = 2) CAM) (RM) wt ; Mobile (Enc. 2) (AM) (RM) a ' —fJre New Orleans (Enc, 2) (aM) (RM) Ic Savannah (Enc.2) (AM) (Ri) “Lg t Tampa (EI 2) (aM) (RM) 3 JUN 3 Atlant: —————E CE sp | Special Agent in Charge 5 JUN 12 1963mo var 157-60 ® e a ° Two copies of the letterhead memo are enclosed herewith for the information of Birmingham, Charlotte, Jacksonville, Knoxville, Little Rock, Memphis, Miami, Mobile, New Orleans, Tampa and Savannah, The informant furnishing information in the : letterhead memo wa: >un STATES DEPARTMENT or srice FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to Fite No. Atlanta, Georgia May 31, 1963 ALL IMFORSEAYIOW CowTAy att HED, RESIN IS UNCLASSIFIED OAT B78. OE amacagepale NATIONAL KU KLUX KLAN, KNIGHTS OF THE KU KLUX KLAN Confidential informant advised on May 31, b7D 1963, that captioned organization held a meeting in . Room 370 of the Dinkler Plaza Hotel, Atlanta, Georgia, on May 25-26, 1963. Informant stated that the purpose of this meeting was to unify, if possible, all Klan groups under one leader. Informant advised that United Klans of America, Inc.,\ Knights of the Ki the meeting even thougi was in Atlanta, Georgia, at the Informant stated that Séd participation in the meeting with other ‘of United Klans of America, Inc., and it was de- cided not tomrticipate. [—]helisves that he 411 be placed under a Federal court injunction in connection with the entrance of a Negro to the University of Alabama on June 10, 1963. He indicated that he did not want to participate in the National Ku, Klux Klan meeting because if he did then the expected injunction would extend to all the Klan groups participating. This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.on. STATES DEPARTMENT OF S@STICE YEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refr to Fue No Atlanta, Georgia May 31, 1963 NATIONAL KU KLUX KLAN KNIGHTS OF THE KU KLUX KLAN i Character RACIAL MATTERS Reference Letterhead memorandum dated May 31, 1963, at Atlanta, Georgia All sources (except any listed below) whose identities are concealed in referenced communication have furnished reliable information in the past. This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI, It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.FBI Date: following ia __ = TH pe Ts pla tant + AIRMAIL Piri oF Wr RECT y ALL INFORMATION CONTAINER Bac ara, {i37- 268) HEREIN 1$ UNCLASSIFIED SAC, BIRMINGHAM{ 105-465) Ont. B/2 38. AVS SAC, CHARLOTTE (157-193) SAC, JACKSONVILLE (157-39) Bt Beers [ltl sac, SAC, MEMPHIS (gr 32) Agency G- SAC, MIAMI 157-263) SAC, MOBILE (157-13) Date Forw.. SAC, NEW ORLEANS (157-188) SAC, TAMPA (157-72) How Forw. SAC, SAVANNAH (157-210) + RATIONAL KU_KLUK KLAN, aka. RACIAL MATTERS (00 - Savannah) Enclosed herewith for the Bureau are eight copies of a Letterhead Memorandum concerning 2 committee Resting of captioned organization, held in Atlanta, Georgia, 5/25-26/63 for the purpose of attempting merger. of all tian organizations in the Unteg States into one large National Klan gro Klan group, i wxcLosos® Bureau (nos. Atlanta {Enes. 2 Be aL §6 Birmingham (Enes. 2) (RM! OEY Charlotte (eee 2 we LSM ef, Jacksonville(Enes.2 Knoxville Encs. 2 B JUN 4 1963 Little Rock(Enes, 2: Memphis nes. 2! Miami ‘nes. 2 Nubile ‘Ens. 2: New Orleans(Enes. 2 eens) geeugze2 Sav: cno/rap, Approved:sv. 157-210 Two copies of this Letterhead Meorandun enclesed herewith for the informatim of the other offices 1 above in view of their interest in Racial Matvers auc Wan activities in the Southeast. ‘The informant furnishing the mation in the letterhead Memorandum wase UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 1 Rep, Pe afro 1 Rey, Pla Ref Savannah, Georgia June 3, 1963 ALL INFORMATION CONTANGER HEREIN IS. Dee IE, RB: FH OLA NATIONAL KU KLUX KLAN, aka.» Knights ef the Ku Klux Kian, Inc. National Grand Council of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, National Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, Majority Citizens leag PLANS FOR CONSOLIDATION OF ALL KLAN ORGANIZA- TIONS UNDER NATIONAL IMPERIAL CONCILIUM OF THE KNIGHTS OF THE KU KLUX KLAN. On April 11, 1963,| advised that a resolution was unanimously adopted at the National Meeting of the Ku Klux Klan at Biloxi, Mississippi, on April 6-7, 1963, to re-dedicate and re-form a Ku Klux Klan in its entirety and have only ONE National Klan, under one head, as a militant organization. The new Klan would be based on the original constitution and Kloran ofthe Ku Klux Klan as it was promulgated by Colone1/Sinmons. James R, Venable, Attorney, Atlanta, Georgia, was chosen as Chairman of this committee. b2 On May 1, 1963, this informant advised that ou James R. Venable had calied a committee meeting at the Dinkler Plaza Hotel, Atlanta, Georgia, Saturday and Sunday, May 25-26, 196: This “é¢cument contains neither recommendations nor conctusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and -its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.NATIONAL KU KLUX KLAN Each Klan is entitled to three delegates to this committee and it may or may not include the leader of each Kian, at his discretion. Jadvised on May 28, 1963, that this committee met at the Dinkler Plaza Hotel, Room 370, beginning at 7:30 PM, on May 25, 1963. Representatives from only four Klans were in attendance at this committee meeting. The meeting on the evening of May 25, 1963, consisted merely of an exchange in discussion of ideas among various delegates -. #8 to the manner in which the consolidation of all of the Klans might be accomplished. The committee was again called to order at 9:00 AM, Sunday, May 26, 1963, in the same room at the Dinkler Plaza Hotel. The delegates in attendance at this committee meeting were:e NATIONAL KU KLUX KLAN ASSOCIATION, UNITED FLORADA KU KLUX KLAN. Four motions were made | and passed by the committee as follows: 1. The new organization shall be named the National Imperial Concilium of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan. The Concilium will be made up of three permanent representatives from each Klan that becomes a member of the Concilium. These representatives will be appointed by their own organization to serve for a period of one year. 2. A letter shall be sent to the heads of all Klan organizations which are members of the National Ku Klux Klan giving them a rough outline of what took part in the names of the four Klan groups that laid the groundwork’: and each Klan shall report back to James R. Venable as to whether they will accept or reject this plan, and whether they will send representatives to the next meeting of this committee to be held on July 28-29, 1963, in Atlanta. aoNATIONAL KU KLUX KLAN All regular meetings at the National Imperial Concilium will be held in Atlanta, Georgia, except that special meetings of the Concilium may be held in other cities at the discretion of the Chairman. Atlanta, Georgia, will be the permanent headquarters of the Concilium. The constitution and by-laws of the new group will be set upand a permanent chairman ofthe Concilium will be appotnted for a term of gne year at the next nesting on July 28-29, 1963. All Klans having representatives present at this committee meeting and all Klans to be advised by letter of the proposed formation of the National Imperial Concilium, will have thirty days in which to advise James R. Venable as to whether ‘they will accept or reject the proposed merger. If the proposed national organization is accepted, those Klans desiring to join the proposed merger, will be invited to send their permanent representatives to the next meeting on July 28-29, 1963, at Atlanta,Georgia, to partici- pate in setting up the constitution and by-laws an selecting @ permanent Chairman of the Concilium. ‘This entire plan, the identities of the individuals members, and member-Klans, and the activities are to be "Top Secret". If all goes well and the merger plans are accepted, the next meeting of the National Ku Klux Klan, which has been in existence for three years and reportedly has accomplished nothing in that period, to be held at Shreveport, Louisiana, will be the last meeting and James 'R. Venable will give his final report at that meeting.