BIRMINGHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY
Department of Archives and Manuscripts
Birmingham, Ala. Police Department
Surveillance Files, 1947-1980
Background:
These files were transferred to the Archives Department in 1990 from the custody of the
Birmingham Police Department Vice Unit. The Birmingham Police Department compiled these
files but it is not known if other units of the department had maintained the files previously or if
this collection constitutes one distinct set of files or a combination of various earlier sets of files.
Scope and Content:
The Birmingham, Alabama Police Department Surveillance Files contain memoranda,
correspondence, photographs, newspaper clippings, interviews, and other material relating to a
variety of individuals, organizations, and events. Individuals and organizations represented in the
files include civil rights activists, white supremacists, anti-war protestors, and individuals
involved in criminal activities. Events represented in the files include Birmingham area
bombings and protests.
The files are arranged alphabetically under the subject headings assigned by the
Birmingham Police Department. In some cases material relating to an event or individual will be
contained in different files under different headings. For this reason the researcher is advised to
scan the entire guide to the collection.
Subject Areas:
Bombing investigation – Alabama – Birmingham.
Bombings – Alabama – Birmingham.
Civil rights movements – Alabama – Birmingham.
Civil rights workers – Alabama – Birmingham.
Crime – Alabama – Birmingham.
Ku Klux Klan (1915- ) – Alabama – Birmingham.
White supremacy movements – Alabama – Birmingham.
Size: 14 reels microfilm
Source: Birmingham, Ala. Police Department
Restrictions: Standard preservation and copyright restrictions.
Access restricted to microfilm copy (except photographs and audio tapes).
Guide Prepared by: Caryl Johnston, Gigi Gowdy, and Jim Baggett
File Number:
Description:
Microfilm Reel One
1125.1.1
A.A.C.D. (Accidental Assemblies of Cosmic Dust), December 9,
1966 to November 25, 1968 (114 pages).
Miscellaneous literature of this anti-war group, including
flyers, posters and copies of a publication entitled The Fuse.
Two memos, 1968, including transcript of anti-war
speeches by Hosea Williams and others.
1125.1.2
Abernathy, Ralph David, April 10, 1969 to July 6, 1972
(19 pages).
Includes two press releases on goals and objectives of
S.C.L.C., statement, “Declaring war against repression,” and
assorted news clippings relating to S.C.L.C., Abernathy, and the
Poor People’s Campaign.
1125.1.3
African Peoples Survival Committee, Inc. August 5, 1973 to
January 7, 1975 and undated (114 pages).
An organization advocating prison reform and improved
social services and health care for blacks.
Includes a police summary log relating to demonstration in
Kelly Ingram Park in support of “Atmore-Holman Bros” (Inmates
for Action) from Sgt. McDonald.
Typed reports on Atmore Prison conditions.
Letter from Chief of Police to Mayor George Siebels about
the arrest of apparent leader of A.P.S.C., January 7, 1975.
Misc. press releases, budget report for A.T.O. (Assistance
to Offenders) parking permit, job description for A.T.O. director,
membership applications for A.T.O..
Questionnaires regarding health care and social services
in black neighborhoods.
1125.1.4
Afro-American National Liberation, undated (21 pages).
Essay entitled “Toward Victorious Afro-American National
Liberation by a Stalinist Workers Group for Afro-American
National Liberation and a New Communist International."
1125.1.5
Airport (Birmingham, Alabama), March 30, 1974 to December 18,
1974 (102 pages).
Birmingham Police Department incidence reports detailing
security system violations or weapons detection at airport.
1125.1.6
Alabama A & M University, October 13, 1974 to October 14,
1974 (2 pages).
Two newspaper clippings relating to student protest of
the university's R.O.T.C. program.
1125.1.7
Alabama Black Community News Service, September 27, 1971
(12 pages).
Memo relating to a rally hosted by various political groups
advocating the freeing of political prisoners (among them Angela
Davis.) Copies of literature distributed at rally, including a flyer
supporting Richard C. Bryan's candidacy for the Birmingham
City Council.
1125.1.8
Alabama Black Liberation Front, June 25, 1970 to October 19,
1972 and undated (148 pages).
This file also contains references to a local Black Panther
group.
Police intelligence reports and inter-office communications
relating to activities of the groups.
Material calling for release of political prisoners, including
Angela Davis.
Material relating to incidents at Lovemans Village housing
project resulting from an attempt to evict a resident and protests
calling for more hiring of black police officers.
"Rules and Regulations Pertaining to [Police Officers]
Carrying Personal Weapons on Duty.”
1125.1.9
Alabama Black Liberation League, Sept 21, 1970-Nov 2, 1972
(25 pages).
Memos, inter-office communications, news clippings and
Recorder’s court file letter relating to the arrest of Joshua Louis
Stephens, a suspected Black Panther Party member.
1125.1.10
Alabama Christian Movement for Human Rights, November 11,
1968 to November 6, 1972 and undated (27 pages).
News clippings, memos and other material on biracial
police force, Democratic party candidates, conditions at Fairview
Nursing Home, fact vs. rumor in allegations of police brutality,
parade permit.
1125.1.11
Alabama Committee for Freedom and Peace, March 27, 1967 to
November 14, 1968 and undated (25 pages).
Flyers, notes, and what appear to be intelligence reports
relating to anti-war and anti-military draft activities.
1125.1.12
Alabama Constitutional Revision Committee, December 22, [?],
(1 page).
One newspaper clipping relating to talk given by Ann
Findley Shores of the League of Women Voters discussing the
need to reform the Alabama state constitution.
1125.1.13
Alabama Council on Human Relations, December 1970 to
December 21, 1972 (42 pages).
Includes one issue of the Alabama Council Newsletter.
Letters, announcements and handwritten summaries of
meetings.
Material relating to Ku Klux Klan harassment.
1125.1.14
Alabama Economic Action Committee, March 13, 1972 to
October 6, 1972 (80 pages).
News clippings and memos relating to charges of police
brutality.
Also material relating to the activities and arrest of
A.E.A.C. president Robert McKinney.
1125.1.15
Alabama Educational Association and Alabama State Teachers
Association, August 2, 1969 (2 pages).
Two newspaper clippings relating to the merger of the
predominately white A.E.A. and the predominately black
A.S.T.A.
1125.1.16
Alabama Independent Newspaper Feb. 27, 1970 (1 page).
Memo reporting the renewed publication of this
newspaper and the fact that A. C. [Asa?] Carter, associated
with the newspaper, is a candidate for governor and has been
reported at Ku Klux Klan meetings.
1125.1.17
Alabama Legislative Commission to Preserve the Peace,
April 30, 1964 to May 1, 1964 (7 items).
Report and cover letter from representatives of the
Alabama legislature to state, county and city officials discussing
upcoming civil rights activities by the Southern Christian
Leadership Conference, the Student Non-Violent Coordinating
Committee, and the Congress of Racial Equality. The report
warns of Communist infiltration of these groups.
Letter from Birmingham mayor Albert Boutwell pledges
cooperation with the Commission.
1125.1.18
Alabama Oxygen Plant, July 14, 1951 to July 19, 1951 (4 pages).
Birmingham police department report relating to an attempt
by someone to cause an explosion at the Alabama Oxygen Plant on
Vanderbilt Road by turning on a natural gas valve.
1125.1.19
Alabama Public Schools, June 19, 1970 to September 1, 1970
(38 pages).
Newspapers clippings relating to public school
desegregation in Alabama.
1125.1.20
Alabama State Council of Churches, November 1, 1971 to
November 18, 1971 (11 pages).
Contains letter and other material soliciting contributions
to assist poor blacks in Birmingham.
An intelligence report questions the validity of the
organization.
File also contains an unsigned petition calling for a pay
increase for Birmingham police officers.
1125.1.21
University of Alabama, February 15, 1968 to April 21, 1972
(66 pages).
Includes letters, memos, clippings, and other material
relating to campus protests at the University's Tuscaloosa and
Birmingham campuses.
Copies of letters to the editor of the Birmingham News
by University of Alabama law student or faculty member Richard
Singer.
Information on the alternative "New Alabama
Experimental College."
Also material relating to drug use, anti-war rallies, and
plans to protest a visit by California Governor Ronald Reagan.
1125.1.22
Alabama Welfare Rights Organization, January 20, 1972 to
September 20, 1972 (2 pages).
Contains newspaper clippings and an intelligence report
on a meeting of the organization.
Clippings also relate to the appointment of Bernard
Kincaid to direct a program to attract minority young people
into the health professions.
1125.1.23
Alabama Women’s Political Caucus Newsletter, November 1972
(4 pages).
1125.1.24
State of Alabama Department of Public Safety, October 1, 1963
to April 6, 1965 and undated (72 pages).
Contains copies of interviews and police reports with
members of the Ku Klux Klan, the States Rights Party, and
witnesses relating to the bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist
Church. Many of these interviews were conducted at the
Birmingham City jail.
These copies are of poor quality and difficult to read.
1125.1.25
Defenders of the American Constitution, Inc., October 2, 1967
(1 page).
Florida based organization headed by retired military
officers.
File contains one flyer entitled “ALERT” that warns of
upcoming riots planned for American cities.
1125.1.26
Alibis, September 14, 1963 to October 16, 1963 and
August 17, 1977 to September 23, 1977 (10 pages).
Police reports of interviews with suspects and associates of
suspects in the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing. Those
interviewed include Robert E. Chambliss, Herman Cash,
Thomas Blanton, and Bobby Frank Cherry.
1125.1.27
Alinsky, Saul, October 16, 1968 to November 5, 1968
(4 pages).
Report and flyer relating to a talk given in Dallas, Texas
by Alinsky, reported to be a trainer and organizer for protests.
Also contains one copy of the publication Dallas Notes.
1125.1.28
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America, November 5, 1974
to November 13, 1974 (7 pages).
Flyers, newspaper clippings, and other material relating to
a demonstration protesting the importation of foreign made
clothing.
1125.1.29
American Cast Iron Pipe Company (ACIPCO), October 1969
(1 page).
One clipping from the Birmingham News entitled "Negroes
say Acipco rule bars them."
1125.1.30
American Association of University Professors, October 7, 1968 to
October 8, 1968 (12 pages).
Three flyers, 2 newspaper clippings, and a police
report on a talk at the University of Alabama at Birmingham by
Stewart Meacham of the American Friends Service Committee.
Meacham's talk was entitled “Is a Korea Solution Possible
in Vietnam?” The police report lists the names of people
attending the talk.
1125.1.31
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), January 1969
to January 26, 1973 and undated (197 pages, 1 booklet).
Fundraising appeals, newsletters, news clippings, and
memos relating to police brutality, the Equal Rights Amendment,
the Socialists Workers Party, and other issues.
1125.1.32
American Friends Service Committee, February 1, 1967 and
January 9, 1973 and undated (5 pages).
Includes copy of a letter from Winifred Green of AFSC to
Joseph Ellwanger of the Birmingham Council on Human
Relations discussing school integration and a police report
regarding an anti-war candlelight vigil to be held in Birmingham's
Magnolia Park.
1125.1.33
American Institute of Religion, undated (1 page).
Police report detailing unsuccessful attempt to
gather information on this Massachusetts organization.
1125.1.34
American Liberty Crusader, February 7, 1968 to October 21,
1968 (41 pages, 2 booklets).
Booklets, newsletters and article reprints with cover letters
promoting this organization, calling for reform of the United States
constitution, and warning of a coming civil war to be instigated by
black civil rights activists. At least two of these items were mailed
to the Birmingham police chief.
1125.1.35
American Nazi Party, undated (2 pages).
Two index cards listing George Lincoln Rockwell and
other members of the organization.
Microfilm Reel Two:
1125.1.36
American Opinion Booklets, 1928 and 1963 (3 booklets).
Booklets entitled “Color, Communism and Common
Sense,” by Manning Johnson, “The Invasion of the Mississippi,”
by Earl Lively, Jr., and “American Negro Problems,” by John
Pepper.
The publisher American Opinion was operated by the
John Birch Society. The booklets argue for a connection between
black civil rights activities and Communism.
1125.1.37
American States Rights Party, May 4, 1966 and undated (10
pages).
On copy of the newsletter “Party Progress,” two index
cards containing membership lists, two leaflets, and one police
report. The printed matter argues for a connection between Jews,
Communists, and black civil rights activists.
1125.1.38
Armstrong, Jack and Lonzo Thomas Foster, October 29, 1963 to
November 6, 1963 (8 pages).
FBI reports on the Ku Klux Klan activities of these two
individuals. Both individuals deny involvement in Birmingham
area bombings but do report attendance at Klan meetings.
1125.1.39
Arrests, February 21, 1961 to March 11, 1977 (109 pages).
Contains criminal arrest reports, memos, and mug shots.
This is a miscellany file, and the offenses documented include
public intoxication, domestic violence, sexual misconduct, assault,
and shoplifting.
1125.1.40
Arrington, Richard, Jr., circa October 1971 to January 1, 1973 and
undated (19 pages).
Newspaper clippings, two flyers relating to the arrest of
Walter Collins, an African American, for draft evasion, and
material relating to a celebration of the anniversary of the
Emancipation Proclamation at Sixteenth Street Baptist Church.
1125.1.41
Atlanta Police, July 1, 1974 (2 pages).
Article, “Community Protests Murder of Brandon
Gibson,” from The Great Speckled Bird (newspaper) July 1, 1974.
1125.1.42
Auburn University, undated.
One copy of “The Deserted Village,” a student publication.
Contains article protesting university refusal of forum to Yale
chaplain William Sloan Coffin.
1125.1.43
Bains, Jim 1968-73 (24 pages).
Memo notes on A.A.C.D. founder and left-wing activist.
Includes copy of article by Bains for Daily World (Dec. 30, 1972)
about Stockham Valve and Fittings Co. With folder marked
“Photos” which was found empty.
1125.1.44
Beldin, (Mrs.) Roberta Faye, April 23, 1979 (6 pages).
Interview relating to Gary Thomas Rowe and a page of
address notes.
1125.1.45
Bessemer Cut-Off Area, August 2, 1969 (1 page).
News clipping, “Court rules jury must add Negroes,”
Birmingham News,
1125.1.46
Bethel Baptist Church, June 29, 1958 and Dec. 14, 1962
(13 pages).
Contains material on Church bombing, memos, FBI
interviews, composite sketches of suspects and car. A manila
envelope containing pieces of shrapnel from the bomb has been
removed from this file and is boxed separately.
Material on Church bombing of
Contains information on suspects and BPD Complaint Clerk
statement.
1125.1.47
Beth-El (synagogue) Bombing, April 28, 1958 (about 200 pages).
Summarizing report, July 17, 1958, “Leaders of KKK
Movement” and FBI records.
Contains transcripts of investigation reports, FBI
interviews, news clippings, memo by Commissioner Connor of
his contacts with an informer; material relating to J.B. Stoner,
chief suspect.
Investigations of Atlas Powder Co.; transcripts memos,
correspondence with other police depts.
Transcripts, memos, material on J.B. Stoner. Misc.
items, including transcript of interview w/unidentified person.
With telegram (xerox) and inter-office communication
about Sixteenth St. Church bombing.
1125.2.1
Billups, (Rev.) Charles, dates, (12 pages).
Death of former Birmingham minister and aide to Dr. King
in Chicago. News clippings, police reports and memos.
1125.2.2
Birmingham Dec. 3, 1965
Magazine article, “Birmingham Two Years Later,” by Paul
Good from The Report.
1125.2.3
Birmingham Coalition Against War, Racism and Oppression, 1970
(29 pages).
Contains statement of purpose, memo notes from meetings,
newsprint poster advertising rally; flyers; news clipping.
1125.2.4
Birmingham Confidential Magazine, October, 1969 (75 pages).
2 issues, w/copies of articles from same including memo
notes
1125.2.5
Birmingham Demonstrations: February and March 1967
(141 pages).
Contains police reports on meetings, marches and
demonstrations dealing with police brutality; economic boycotts.
Much of the material concerns Rev. F.L. Shuttlesworth.
1125.2.6
Birmingham Independent (newspaper), Dec 1 and 8, 1965
(16 pages).
2 issues and note.
1125.2.7
Birmingham Housing Authority August 13, 1969 (1 page).
Newspaper clipping
1125.2.8
Birmingham Moratorium Committee, September 14, 1969
(6 pages).
March permit, memo notes, 2 news clippings
1125.2.9
Birmingham Neighborhood Service Center, Oct 17, 1956-July 21,
1969 (17 pages).
Request for more police protection in the Collegeville
community. Includes copies of member profiles.
Microfilm Reel Three:
1125.2.10
Birmingham Newspaper Articles, Dec. 14, 1959-Feb. 22, 1973
(194 pages).
Miscellaneous clippings, mostly from late 1960’s.
Includes report on Food Stamp Picket Protests and racial
tensions.
1125.2.11
Birmingham Swimming Pools, Aug 1969-June 1970
(6 pages).
News clipping concerning pool openings
1125.2.12
Birmingham Urban League, Oct/Nov 1966-March 1969
(195 pages).
Contains brochures, printed material, flyers, etc.
Programs and BPD memo notes on formal inauguration, with
assorted form letters, clippings, announcements, etc.
1125.2.13
Black Guard, undated (97 pages).
“Black Guard’s Organizers Manual.” w/additional copy.
1125.2.14
Black Liberation Army, undated (79 pages).
Contains Police report, “B.L.A. Modus Operandi,” 3
copies; (undated.) Article, “Target Blue,” from New York
Magazine, by Robert Daley (1973?) Plus 2 news clippings, misc.
notes, intelligence reports, FBI bulletins and mug shots.
1125.2.15
Black Liberation Front, various dates from 1963-1970
(244 pages).
Contains mostly pamphlets and publications, as follows:
1 issue, The Liberator
1 issue, Freedom Now .
Pamphlet, “Importance of Arms, Ammunition and
Implements of War,” IRS. Publication
Printed book, Kim Il Sun ; 2 copies, 2 different publishing
houses
Brochure, “Black Panther Party -- 10 point platform and
program,” BPP, Bronx, N.Y. undated.
Brochure, “On the Ideology of the BPP,” by Eldridge
Cleaver (BPP, San Francisco)
Petition, “Open Letter on the Case of Members of the
A.B.L.F. Unjustly Imprisoned in the County Jail,” w/signatures on
back; undated.
Poster, “Free the King Spirit of Justice,” 2 copies; undated
by George Williams, Jr. appealing for prison release of George
Williams III; 2 cards.
1125.2.16
Black Muslims, various dates between 1967 and 1974.
(125 pages).
Contains memos, summary log data, mug shots, FBI and
police bulletins of militant Muslim activities. Packet of about 20
news clippings relating to land purchase in St. Clair County by
Muslims
1125.2.17
Black Nationalists, undated (52 pages).
Contains a copy of a diary w/typed note, “The following
documents were contained in a separate notebook and the
notebook was in the possession of Dr. Wayland Bryant at the
time of his arrest.” It contains literate reflections on revolution,
tasks of the revolutionary, quotes from Mao, etc.; lists, notes,
exhortations to revolutionary zeal. With news clipping and 3
questionnaires.
Microfilm Reel Four:
1125.2.18
Black Panthers, various dates from Dec. 1944-May 1973
(613 pages).
Miscellaneous correspondence, memos, investigation
reports, news clippings,
FBI investigation reports with mug shots.
Article, “Panthers Vs. Police -- Where They Stand Today,”
Los Angeles Times, With miscellaneous notes, correspondence,
clippings and series of memos on BPP activities in Birmingham.
Includes memo by J. Edgar Hoover and biographical notes on
sisters Angela and Fania Davis;
News clippings, assorted literature and memos, with
printed material or articles as follows: Facts about Black
Panthers,” 2 pages, with note, “On Radio,” Sept.
3, 1970. Article, “Angela Davis,” Time, Aug. 31, 1970. Article,
“Black Power in Turmoil,” by Ray Rogers. From Los Angeles
Times (reprint) Feb. 16, 1969. Newspaper, “Towards a New
Constitution,” by Huey P. Newton. Includes manifesto, “Message
to America,” by BPP, June 19, 1970; and article by Eldridge
Cleaver, “On the Constitution,” newsprint circular.
Tabloid, “Minimanual of the Urban Guerilla,” by Carlos
Marighello,
FBI records, news clippings, mug shots, memos;
About misc. memos, FBI reports, literature from the Alabama
Black Community News Service and Alabama Black Liberation
Front.
1125.2.19
Black Power, September 11, 1966-July 23, 1970 (9 pages).
Material on “National Conference on Black Power in
Newark, NJ.
1125.2.20
Black Quartet, August 6, 1969 (1 page).
News clipping,
1125.2.21
Black Youth Caucus, January 24, 1972 to May 2, 1972
(44 pages).
News clippings, memos and voter registration appeals
1125.2.22
Blanton, Thomas Edwin, Jr., September 16, 1963-December 29,
1965 (138 pages).
FBI interview reports, incident reports, and other material
on suspect in 1963 church bombing. Includes some material on
suspect’s father.
1125.2.23
Block Party, 1968 (75 pages).
Memos, circulars, contributors’ lists, war literature, posters,
etc. re student organization.
1125.3.1
Bombings, August 12, 1963-April 1, 1965 (252 pages).
Sketch maps of attempted bombing areas, list of auto
license numbers and registrations, arrest reports by BPD Chief to
Chicago Police Chief regarding a suspect. Also 3 x 6 notebook
with notes, “Interview list dynamite cases Center St. area.” With
misc, bombing lists.
Notes and records, including mug shots and fingerprint
files, of bombing suspects.
Request for information from BPD Chief to Ga. Dept. of
Public Safety,.
Information in reference to 2 attempted bombings, March
21, 1965, and “Photograph Copies of Timeing (sic) Devices,’
Memos, interviews, statements.
Reports, summaries, memos,
Material about Arthur Shores residence bombing, Aug. 20
and Sept 4, 1963.
1125.3.2
Bombings: Sept-Dec., 1963 and March-June 1965
(332 pages).
Memos, reports and summaries in reference to attempted
bombings March 21, 22 and Apr 1, l965.
Memos, reports, summaries on bombings or attempted
bombings of “Crowell , Nina (Miglionico) and Mayor Boutwell
Microfilm Reel Five:
1125.3.3
Bombings: Sixteenth Street Baptist Church, various dates between
September 15, 1963 and November 10, 1977 (409 pages).
Summary of investigation with essay, date given is date of
actual bombing. With 4-page, “Witnesses at Scene.”
Misc, memos and reports, notes
“Summary of investigation,” 3-page report Bombing:
Sixteenth St. Baptist Church (cont’d) signed by Chief Parsons
(undated) With additional copies of interviews and statements of
suspects and/or witnesses.
FBI interview reports.
1125.3.4
Bombings, March 30, 1976-April 20, 1976 (78 pages).
Transcripts of statements and interviews
1125.3.5
Bombing Suspects, 1963-1965 (125 pages).
Contains police records, notes, photos, etc. of Richard
Bowling, Gary Thomas Rowe, Albert DeShazo, J.B. Stoner,
Edward Fields, Curtis Doles, Jerry Dutton. Other misc, photos
placed in Photographs section.
Polygraph reports on numerous KKK-affiliated individuals
1125.3.6
Bombing: Sixteenth Street Baptist Church, Sept 16, 1963, Sept.
27-28, 1977, November 18, 1977 (15 pieces).
News articles: 5 articles or sections of paper on day of blast
or shortly after; 1 article about the conviction of Robert
Chambliss.
1125.3.7
Bombing Reports, April 13, 1948-April 22, 1950 (41 pages).
Offense and investigation reports of bombings. Set of
photos moved to Photographs section, end of Box 10.
1125.3.8
Boutwell, (Mayor) Albert, October 23, 1967 (3 pages).
Crank postcard addressed to Mayor Boutwell, Oct. 28,
1967.
2-page transcript of Mayor’s statement in reference to1965
attempted bombings.
1125.3.9
B.R.A.I.N. July 25, 1963 and October 31, 1963 (4 pages).
Literature of “Birmingham Regional Association for
Information Needs”(a racist organization).
1125.3.10
Brown, H. Rap, Sept 14-15, 1967, March 9, 1970 (3 pages).
3 news clippings
1125.3.11
Brown, (Mrs.) Julia, December, 1968 (3 pages).
2 articles from “Alabama Independent,” flyer announcing
her lecture.
1125.3.12
Buddhism, May 6, 1970 (10 pages, 9 booklets).
Form letter w/envelope, with instructive pamphlets,
brochures and booklets about Buddhism.
1125.3.13
Cagle, Charles Arnie, Sept. 26, 1963-July 9, 1964, Sept. 4, 1973
(68 pages).
FBI interview reports and statements about Klan member
Cagle and other bombing suspects.
1125.3.14
“Campus Life” (publication), Feb. 28, 1970-April 22, 1970
(8 pages, 2 pamphlets).
Memos; newspaper of local youth group
1125.3.15
Carmichael, Stokely Memos, 1968-71 (7 pages).
Memo notes
1125.3.16
Cash, Herman F. Sept 17, 1963-April 30, 1965, Dec. 31, 1975
(51 pages).
FBI interview reports on bombing suspect Cash and other
Klan-affiliated individuals. File also contains FBI interview report
with Robert Shelton, Imperial Wizard of the United Klans of
America, who describes his attempts to transform the Klan into a
political organization and control or get rid of undesirable,
violence-prone members. (See also item 9.7, Robert Shelton).
1125.3.17
Cash, William H. “Jack,” Sept 25-Nov. 12, 1963, April 26, 1976
(35 pages).
Brother of Herman, (above). 4 copies of informant’s report
on Cash’s actions Fri Sept. 13, 1963. Other assorted FBI reports; 2
news clippings showing his arrest at Ramsey High School.
1125.3.18
Center Street South, Sept.15, 1963-Dec.12, 1963, Dec.10, 1973
(94 pages).
Misc. FBI interview reports, notes, memos, etc. in
reference to bombing episodes; 1963-65. Also FBI reports of
interviews between law officials and Klan leaders Robert Creel
and Robert Shelton. (See also item 7.22, Philip Thomas Mabry.)
1125.3.19
Chamber of Commerce, Sept. 19, 1962 (1 page, 1 item).
Letters from R.A. Puryear of Senior Citizen’s Committee
to Chamber of Commerce.
1125.3.20
Chambliss, Robert E. inclusive dates Sept. 14, 1963-Dec. 8, 1965
Nov 17, 1968, and March 11, 1976-Dec 11, 1978
(279 pages).
Klan suspect in bombing of Sixteenth St. Church, he was
finally convicted of the crime.
FBI interview reports, with a few photocopies. A very
great number of interviews with Chambliss and others in his circle
of family and acquaintances.
Misc, material: mug shot, notes, jury list, employment
records, correspondence, transcripts of interviews (Kilby Prison,
Oct. 12, 1978; also available on cassette) memos, transcripts of
phone conversations, etc.
1125.4.1
Cherry, Bobby Frank, Sept 13, 1963-April 2, 1963, April 22,
1976-Aug 12, 1977, and Dec 30, 1980 (52 pages).
FBI interview reports, polygraph exam results, transcripts
of Grand Jury investigations, etc. on bombing suspect and
Klansman.
1125.4.2
Churches, Jan and May, 1964, Feb and April, 1968, April and Dec
1969-Feb 1970, and Jan 1973 (49 pages, 2 booklets).
Misc, material on area churches: BPD Memo on “One
World Church,” Article, “Trialog on Race and Religion,” from
issue of unidentified magazine. Includes article, “Who Is to
Blame?” by Charles Morgan, Jr.
4 news clippings about the Presbyterian Church & the
National Council of Churches.
Memo on police brutality,
Memo on Rev. David Singleton,
Assorted materials on Unitarian Church, including 1969
membership list. Programs, members lists, (undated). “List of
Baptist Ministers in Birmingham and Jefferson County.”
Photos (Placed in Photographs section, end of Box 10):
“Revelation Baptist Church” (F.L. Shuttlesworth, Pastor) and 5
photos of ministers protesting on behalf of hiring Negroes at
Loveman’s.
Microfilm Reel Six:
1125.4.3
Chile Solidarity Committee, May 1-3, 1974 (6 pages).
Memo and summary log.
1125.4.4
Citizens for Action Committee, February 12, 1970 (1page).
News clipping,
1125.4.5
Citizens for a Better Norwood Committee, August 6, 1969 and
December 7, 1969 (5 pages).
News clipping and articles about Norwood from “In
Dixieland” (magazine).
1125.4.6
Citizen Rights, November 3, 1872 (1 page).
Letter to the editor: citizen complaint of BPD car towing
practices.
1125.4.7
City Council, September 6 and 11, 1967 (3 pages).
Letter to editor, news clipping and memo on Inez Harville,
candidate for City Council.
1125.4.8
Citizen’s Councils, September 7 and November 5, 1963, March
25, 1964 (14 pages).
Memo on meetings.
Memo about meeting of Alabama Conference for Human
Rights.
Bombing memo.
1125.4.9
City Hall, January 7, 1964-December 23, 1975 (32 pages).
6 issues of “Birmingham Truth,” mimeo publication devoted
to exposing “facts about the goings-on at City Hall.”
Also Agenda of City Council, with envelope addressed to
William Burkett signed “KKK” (in red) w/message: “First
Warning.”
1125.4.10
Civil Disturbances, 1964-1965 (214 pages).
Dossier/mug shot book of individuals active in civil
disturbances but earlier arrests, if any, were noted. In 3 vols.
Folders (a), (b) and (c).
1125.4.11
Civil Liberties Union, April 4 and 24, 1974 (7 pages).
Concerning arrest of Kenaston Kakshumi, member of CLU.
Inter-office communication, mug shot, arrest report.
1125.4.12
Civil Rights, August, 1964-January 30, 1965 (38 pages, 16
booklets).
Misc, brochures and pamphlets: “The Truth -- The Civil
Rights Bill of 1963,” published by Montgomery Chamber of
Commerce. 2 copies “Civil Rights Digest.” Summary of U.S.
Commission on Civil Rights. 2 copies Xerox, “The Voting Rights
Act of 1964.” NAACP published Pamphlet,
“Communities in Action.” OEO pub, 1965; with notes on back.
Several 1965 U.S. Commission reports: “Civil Rights Under
Federal Programs; ‘ “Equal Opportunity in Hospitals;” and “The
Voting Rights Act of 1965.” Speech, “Of Human Rights,” by
LeRoy Collins. Printed brochure of ACHR, with notes on the
back. Partial list of Federal regulations on equal opportunity
Article (reprint) “From Protest to Politics: The Future of the Civil
Rights Movement,” by Bayard Rustin. 1965 article from
Commentary reprinted by League for Industrial Democracy.
With other assorted material on fair hiring practices, etc.
1125.4.13
Clark, Ramsey, June 12, 1972 (10 pages).
About the Law Students Civil Rights Research Council.
1125.4.14
Clergy and Laity Concerned, Jan. 20, 1973 (1 page).
News clipping
1125.4.14
[Cobbs] Elizabeth H. Hood, October 12, 1963 (3 pages).
FBI interview report with niece of Robert Chambliss.
With notes on back.
1125.4.16
Cochran, Philip, Dec 15, 1970-Dec 15, 1971 (45 pages,
2 notebooks).
Narcotics arrest. Misc. notes, papers, search warrants,
toxicology reports, etc.
1125.4.17
Collegeville, Aug 8-11, 1969 and June 2-Aug 3, 1970
(7 pages).
News clippings
1125.4.18
Committee for Economic Opportunity, May 23, 1968 and
October 9, 1969 (3 pages).
Letters from David Singleton of JCCEO to William
Silsbee of Operation New Birmingham, plus news clipping.
1125.4.19
Committee for the Formation of a New Party, Sept 16-24,
1968 (6 pages).
Press release, memo, list of delegates and state
coordinators.
1125.4.20
“Committee for LBJ,” undated (3 pages).
Satirical tribute to Lyndon Johnson. With 2 other pieces
ridiculing freedom marchers.
1125.4.21
Committee Opposing Racism and Bigotry (COBRA), Nov 5-17,
1971. (5 pages).
Two memos and news clippings, see also audio reels, items
12.1 and 12.2.
1125.4.22
Communist Party, August 10, 1957-January 11, 1973
(74 pages).
On infiltration of Communists in USA, especially the
Civil rights movement.
Essay, “Pre-Hearing Statement of Manning Johnson,”
Aug.
Essay, “Communist goals as they apply to present racial
strife,”
“Alert,” published by Roll Call Newsletter about threats to
Constitutional government. With “Affidavit” by Karl Prussian,
FBI counterspy.
Mimeo published by Ala. Communist Party about Lt.
William Calley.
News clipping on Communist Party gains in USA.
Misc. memos.
1125.4.23
Concerned Citizens for Justice, July 1, 1971-Sept 2, 1971 and
February 23, 1972-March 3, 1972 (56 pages).
Materials on CCJ, Ala. Black Liberation Front, arrests of
Wayland Bryant and Ronnie Williams, prison conditions.
1125.4.24
Council on Human Relations, Oct 15, 1967-April 9, 1971
(79 pages, 2 pamphlets).
Memos, bulletins, progress reports, membership
applications.
1125.4.25
Congress: U.S., undated (2 pages).
Voter solicitation letters from Jim Martin (U.S.) and Don
Collins (Ala.)
1125.4.26
Connor, Eugene “Bull,” October 4, 1967 (1 page).
News clipping, Oct. 1967, The Birmingham News. “Connor
defends use of dogs in riot.”
1125.4.27
Constitution: U.S. (23 pages).
Typed copy.
1125.4.28
Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), June 23, 1969 (5 pages).
Four cards with membership names and one article from
U.S. News & World Report about CORE and other black groups
and leaders.
1125.4.29
Coroner, September 16, 1963-1965 (17 pages).
Accident reports, death certificates, reports.
1125.4.30
Cox, Harvey, undated (2 pages).
Biographical sketch
1125.4.31
Crime Control Digest, January 3, 1968 (10 pages).
Newsletter with accompanying note and subscription form.
1125.4.32
Croker, Robert, Sept 15, 1963-Nov 6, 1963 and April 26, 1966July 8, 1966 (87 pages).
Arrest of ex-convict for illegal possession of explosives.
Memos, news clippings, detectives’ reports, sworn statement with
4 photos.
Includes memo on bombing of Sixteenth St. Baptist and
Croker’s possible connection.
1125.4.33
Cross, (Rev.) John H., undated
File empty.
1125.4.34
Cross Burning, November 6, 1974 (5 pages).
Photograph of Gene Crutcher, Bookseller, behind a
burned cross, undated. Incident report of cross-burning at home of
Councilwoman Nina Miglionico with notes to Police Chief.
1125.4.35
Cunniffe, June, Oct. 3, 1963 and March 9, 1978 (3 pages).
Her witness statement to FBI about Robert
Chambliss, with police report on statement.
1125.4.36
Cunningham, Dallas 0. Felton, Aug 20, 1963, Mar 26, 1965,
Dec 12, 1976-March 21, 1977 (16 pages).
FBI report of Sixteenth St. Church bombing witness. Also
includes misc. materials on Gary Thomas Rowe, including legal
pad with notes and questions.
1125.4.37
Daily World (newspaper), Sept 12, 1967, Jan 22, 1969, Aug 15,
1972-Jan 30, 1973 (16 pages).
2 memos, misc. material: newsletter, pre-publication offers,
advertisement to free political prisoners.
1125.4.38
Davis, Angela, December 4, 1970-January 12, 1971 (35 pages).
Article, source unidentified, “The Competition for Angela’s
Soul,” undated. With 2 other clippings about Glide Memorial
Methodist Church. Also sheaf of letters and BPD correspondence
on claim of eccentric individual that Angela Davis has his social
security number.
1125.4.39
De Mau Mau Organization, February 20, 1975 (1 page).
Carbon copy concerning militant group.
1125.4.40
Demonstrations: 1964, May 14, 1963-June 6, 1964 (65 pages).
Memos on demonstrations at Lovemans, City Hall, and
Pizitz’s. Detailed police notes: mention is made of Martin Luther
King, F. L. Shuttlesworth, William Bradford Huie, Andrew
Young, and others. With editorial, “Two moods in South today,”
by Evans & Novak.
1125.4.41
Demonstrations: 1966, January 11-21, 1966 (209 pages).
Pickets, demonstrations, church meetings, etc. for voter
registration drive. Police reports and memos. Includes report,
“Demonstrations: Birmingham, Alabama,” by W.C. Hamilton.
Microfilm Reel Seven:
1125.4.42
Demonstrations: 1966, January 28, 1966 (164 pages).
More material about voter registration drives. Mostly
church meeting reports, speeches or interviews with Dr. King and
other leaders. File also contains temporary injunction and
restraining order against S.C.L.C. and a memo to A.G. Gaston by
a group of black community leaders.
1125.4.43
Demonstrations: Kahleç’ Plaza Hotel, May 20-August 12, 1974
(19 pages).
About demonstration by United Mine Workers to protest
importation of Rhodesian coal. Memos, parade permit and news
clippings.
1125.5.1
Devil’s Disciples, Nov 20, 1973-Nov 24, 1974 and April 1, 1972October 9, 1974 (227 pages).
Material on motorcycle gang. Mug files, memos, arrest
records, membership lists, manila envelope with D.D.’s “calling
cards.”
Photos moved to Photographs fi1e 7.
Memo notes, field interview cards, news clippings, phone
bills, vehicle descriptions, etc.
1125.5.2
Draft Dodgers, August 10, 1969 (2 pages).
News clipping, “Leftists step up efforts to fan anti-war
dissent,” Birmingham News, with “ABC’s of draft
dodging,” copied from unidentified publication, undated.
1125.5.3
“Drag Track” (publication), Sept 24, 1969-Oct 9, 1969 (12 pages).
Screed protesting high school tracking system and Vietnam
war. Mimeo sheets, with misc. memos.
1125.5.4
Edmundson, Lee, July 20, 1968-Nov 13, 1968 (9 pages).
Misc, material on local boy arrested in Chicago
(Democratic National Convention, 1968) with Jerry Rubin and
others. News clipping and mug shot.
1125.5.5
Education, May 30, 1964-August 29, 1969 (20 pages).
Misc., mostly news clippings on school desegregation in;
school appointments, parade permits, etc
1125.5.6
Employment, August 6, 1969-October 1, 1969 (8 pages).
News clipping criticizing Concentrated Employment
Program (CEP) plus misc. material on job discrimination.
1125.5.7
Emprise, Mar 4, 1970-September 18, 1973 (201 pages).
Material dealing with business conglomerate with links to
organized crime, sporting events, business and government.
Printed material, mostly copies of news articles from the
Dayton (Ohio) Daily News.
News articles, congressional records, correspondence and
memo notes.
News clippings, correspondence, etc. dealing with
concessionaire ‘s contract at the Birmingham Airport.
1125.5.8
Ensley Teen-Age Community Relations Council, August 13, 1969
(1 page)
News clipping
1125.5.9
Families for Action, March 22, 1974 (2 pages).
Bulletin and BPD memo
1125.5.10
.
Federal Employees for a Democratic Society, August 11, 1969
(1 page).
News clipping
1125.5.11
Fellowship of Concerned University Students (FOCUS).
Aug. 7, 1969 (1 page).
News clipping,
1125.5.12
Fields, Edward, Dec 4, 1954-Nov 6, 1963 (48 pages).
Head of Birmingham’s National States Rights Party. FBI
interview report. Includes memo with correspondence to other
police departments and miscellaneous flyers.
Photos moved to Photographs section and end of Box 10.
1125.5.13
Firearms, August 7,1965-October 1970 (16 pages).
Pamphlet, “Explosives in Agriculture,” published by the
Institute of Makers of Explosives, 1931.
2 news clippings and miscellaneous memos on information
about or persons arrested for illegal possession of explosives.
1125.5.14
Fonda, Jane, February 11, 1971-August 8, 1972 (9 pages).
News clipping and memo of her talk in Tuscaloosa.
1125.5.15
Forest Manor Apartments, May 31, 1963 (3 pages).
Memos on bomb blast.
1125.5.16
Free Speech Movement, June 4, 1964 (11 pages).
Printed articles from unidentified source about FSM and
radical campus groups, undated.
Memo on Frances Elaine Howard, Birmingham visitor
described as a “Free Thinker.”
1125.5.17
Freedom House, June 24, 1970-January 1, 1971 (51 pages).
Community center to combat drug use.
News clipping, information sheets, memos and report on
director, Lee Badham, one photograph.
1125.5.18
Freedom Riders (4 folders), Trailways Bus Station, April 30, 1961December 11, 1975, March 1, 1955-May 14, 1965, May 14,
1961-June 26, 1961 (271 pages).
Transcript of master radio recording.
Review of events of Mother’s Day based on Senate testimony
of Gary Thomas Rowe.
Commanding officers daily absentee reports with additional
officers’ lists.
2 news editorials
Letters to BPD Chief to Mayor David Vann
“An Open Message to the People of Birmingham,”
mimeographed sheet about the hiring of black policemen.
Work lists; BPD organizational chart; commanding
officers daily absentee reports.
Photo (Xerox copy) of bus station beatings (2 copies);
notes about officers on duty; misc. copies of news articles,
Notes, “Arrests on and after May 14, 1961” with additional
records and transcripts of statements of persons arrested, witnesses,
or beating victim. Including 15 victim reports (w/copies).
Microfilm Reel Eight:
1125.5.19
Freedom Ride Movement, (585 pages).
Report issued by the Alabama Department of Public Safety.
A large, 556-page document examining in detail the influence of
Communist ideals or groups on the civil rights movement. It
contains summary biographies of individual Freedom Riders, a
history of S.C.L.C., an essay on nonviolence, a history of
S.N.C.C., the National Student Association, Highlander Folk
School; essay on Pete Seeger, folksinger; the Emergency Civil
Liberties Committee; S.C.E.F. (Southern Conference Educational
Fund) plus many other notes on persons, organizations and
publications. Book is distributed over six folders, (a), (b), (c), (d),
(e), (f). Including index of individuals, organizations, educational
institutions. Title page seems to be missing; Montgomery, Ala.,
1961.
1125.5.20
Garrett, Floyd, October 9, 1963 (5 pages).
FBI interview reports with nephew of Robert Chambliss.
1125.5.21
Gaston Motel Bombing [May 11, 1963], May 13, 1963-May 2,
1977 (270 pages).
FBI reports of witnesses and suspects on Gaston Motel
bombing case.
FBI reports, list “Automobiles seen at Gaston Motel Night
of Bombing.” Includes memo from Ala. Attorney General
concerning knowledge or participation of Gary Thomas Rowe in
bombing.
With BPD memos on Gaston Motel bombing, also,
interview with William Holt about Rowe.
FBI interview reports and duplicates.
1125.5.22
General Hershey Bar, May 26, 1969 (4 pages).
Satirical pieces of anti-war literature.
1125.6.1
Giles, John Clifford, January 9, 1963-November 4, 1969
(16 pages).
Re: Bethel Baptist Church
4 memos and note on Giles, who possessed information on
bombing suspects with Communist affiliations.
1125.6.2
Glenn, (Mrs.)Kirthus S., Sept 3, 1963-Oct 25, 1963 (6 pages).
Major witness in Chambliss conviction. FBI interview
report.
1125.6.3
Gray, Hilda Mae, April 1, 1976 (2 pages).
Note concerning interview with ex-wife of Klan member;
w/xerox copy.
1125.6.4
Green, (Bishop) S. L. [Bombing March 24, 1949], March 25August 23, 1949 (84 pages, 1 map).
Contains statements of witnesses, suspects or informers in
bombing of Bishop Green’s dwelling.
3 Offense reports.
Printed flyer of mass meeting published by liberal
community groups; notes front and back.
Letter w/envelope and enclosure from Emory Jackson of
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity to BPD Chief and a resolution opposing
B’ham’ s racial zoning law.
Copy of B’ham’s racial zoning law, with note, “Passed by
Commissioners Green, Morgan, Connor 8/9/49.”
With accompanying editorial from The Birmingham World
condemning the residential zoning law.
Report to Chief Eddins on bombing investigation, May 21,
1949. About the manipulation of people and situations for sake of
“created incident.” with accompanying photostats of article from
“The Worker.”
Street plans of North Smithfield area.
Letter from W.B. Strickland, Pullman Conductor, to “Hon.
Eugene Connor,” about Bishop Green, traveler on his train and
suspicious activity.
Photographs moved to Photos file, end of Box 10.
1125.6.5
Greene County, August 14, 1969 (6 pages).
News clippings about first election of Negroes to county
offices
1125.6.6
Griswold, (Rev.) Ferrell, Aug 17, 1963, Feb 2-Apr 12, 1964, and
Oct 1, 1967 (8 pages, 14 pamphlets).
Memo with anti-Communist tracts by Griswold:
“Communism Killed Kennedy,” (5 copies) “The Communist
Threat,” “There Goes Your Freedom in the Name of Civil Rights,”
“Communism -- A Conspiracy Against God,” Griswold,
(Rev.) Ferrell “States Rights -- A Safeguard Against Communism”
(multiple copies of these).
With two other tracts and news clipping about
Bayard Rustin.
1125.6.7
Groussard, Serge, October 2, 1963 (2 pages).
Memo about a French reporter.
1125.6.8
Hall, Gus, November 20, 1967 (2 pages).
Arbo Halberg, Secretary of U.S. Communist Party.
Notes with a copy of the speech he gave at the Kremlin.
1125.6.9
Hall, John Wesley, Sept 15-Oct 23, 1963 and Dec 18-31, 1975
(41 pages).
FBI interview reports with Klan member. Polygraph test
results, sworn statement concerning Freedom Riders incident and
affidavit. In this document he states there had been an agreement
between the Klan and the BPD of a 15-min. delay of arrival of
police to Trailways Station.
1125.6.10
Hanes, Art, October 23, 1967 (1 page).
Letter w/handwritten note reporting telephone conversation
between Chief Jamie Moore and Art Hanes concerning Philip
Thomas Mabry. (See also “Philip Thomas Mabry” and “Center
St. South” folders.)
1125.6.11
Hassan, Hashim Javir, June 24, 1967 (1 page).
Memo
1125.6.12
Hell’s Angels, September 8, 1967 (4 pages).
Memos
1125.6.13
Henderson Residence bombing, Aug 13, 1949 and Apr 28-May 1,
1950 (50 pages).
Offense and investigation reports.
1125.6.14
Heroin, August 14, 1969 (1 page).
News clipping
1125.6.15
Hersey, John, September 26, 1964 (6 pages).
Article on voting rights from Look magazine.
1125.6.16
Highlander Folk School, April, 1965 (11 pages, 4 pamphlets).
Integrated adult education center in Monteagle, Tenn.
Newsletters, brochures, and leaflets, with newspaper published by
Georgia Dept. of Education adducing evidence of subversion.
1125.6.17
Hippies, September 3, 1967-October 29, 1970 (82 pages).
Memos
News clippings: concerning “Love-Ins” and rock festivals
(Byron, Ga., 1970) and article, “Intellectual Gypsies or Just
Bums?” News.
Photos moved to Photographs section, end of Box 10.
1125.6.18
Holt, William A., Feb 5, 1961-Apr 16, 1964 and Jan 29, 1966 and
May 10, 1977 (61 pages).
FBI interview reports with Klan member. Includes local
police report on Klan activities.
Microfilm Reel Nine:
1125.6.19
Homosexuals, undated (1 page).
Handwritten letter.
1125.6.20
Hospital Strikes, Sept 20-Oct 24, 1972 and Feb 28-Nov 29, 1974
(138 pages).
Memos, property damage reports, incident reports,
newsletters of hospital workers union; profiles of strikers; news
clippings.
Photos moved to Photographs section.
1125.6.21
Hoover, J. Edgar, May 20, 1968, Dec 14, 1970, and Feb 18, 1980
(5 pages).
News article, “Hoover blocked bomb probe, files show,”
Post-Herald about delays in the conviction of Chambliss for
Sixteenth St. Church bombing.
Article, “Hoover warns of New Left subversion,” PostHerald.
Excerpts from Time Magazine interview.
1125.6.22
Horse Racing, June 1973 (1 pamphlet).
Pamphlet, “Organized Criminal Influence in Horse
Racing.” U.S. Government Printing Office
1125.6.23
House, (Captain) Maurice, Feb 9, 1963, Nov 30, 1964, and Mar 9May 21, 1965 (335 pages).
Memos, surveillance reports on J.B. Stoner and other
bombing suspects; reports of investigations on bombings or
attempt bombings; one photograph. Divided into folders (a) and
(b).
1125.6.24
Housewives League, undated (1 page).
Flyer
1125.6.25
Hudson, Terry Lee, Feb 19, 1969, Dec 27, 1977 and May 25,
1977. (12 pages)
Interview notes in long hand with Klan member. Justice
Department records and additional records, fingerprint files, etc.
1125.6.26
Ingram, Troy, September 25, 1963-December 15, 1964
(46 pages).
FBI interview reports with Klan member.
With 2 cancelled checks, set (8) index cards with handwritten lists of names; 4 photographs.
1125.6.27
Intelligence, Dec 31, 1959, Mar 2, 1965-July 31, 1969, Oct
4-Nov 2, 1972 and March 1973-June 1974 (60 pages).
Misc, memos on local groups, events, persons;
correspondence; flyer published by Vietnam Veterans Against the
War.
1125.6.28
Inter-Citizens Committee, September 18, 1963 (2 pages,
1 pamphlet).
Pamphlet (undated) concerning shooting of Negro youths
Letter from Rev. Herbert Oliver of ICC to Councilman
George Siebels.
1125.6.29
Israel, September 9, 1963-October 27, 1969 (76 pages,
2 pamphlets).
Correspondence between Justin Finger of the AntiDefamation League of B’nai B’rith with Detective Marcus Jones
of BPD. Misc. news clippings, memos, articles, brochures, etc.
dealing with Ku Klux Klan, John Birch Society, Arab-Israeli
relations, radical groups of left and right.
1125.6.30
Legal Evaluation and Action Project (LEAP), Aug 5, 1967 and
June 21-September 9, 1974 (21 pages).
Brochure, news clipping, incident reports, memos, mugshot
1125.6.31
Jackson, William L., Oct 1-27, 1963 and Feb 8-Nov 12, 1964 and
Sept 10, 196 and March 29, 1976 (75 pages).
FBI interview reports with Klan sympathizer, sworn
statement.
1125.6.32
Jacksonville, Florida, undated (1 booklet).
Legal pad with notes to be related to J.B. Stoner and 1958
attempt bombing of Jewish Temple. Mostly names and phone
numbers
1125.6.33
Jefferson County Commission for Economic Opportunity (JCCEO)
May 26-Dec 5, 1969 and July 23-Sept 30, 1970 and
Apr 10-July 20, 1974 (22 pages).
2 crimes against property reports, 18 news clippings.
1125.6.34
Jefferson County Republican Committee, Aug 2, 1969
(1 page).
Letter to editor
1125.6.35
Jefferson State Junior College, Feb 14, 1969 and Sept 26-28, 1970
(5 pages).
News clipping with 2 memos.
1125.6.36
John Birch Society, June 30, 1964-January 24, 1973
(34 pages, 17 pamphlets).
Memo notes, brochures, pamphlets, programs, membership
information. Includes article reprint, “The Oxford Disaster Price
of Defiance,” by Rep. Karl Wiesenburg, 1962. Also, magazine
article (badly torn) “The Violent Death of John Birch,” Saga,
With misc. news clippings.
1125.6.37
Johnson, Mordecai, undated (3 pages).
Biographical note on distinguished Negro educator;
undated.
1125.6.38
Jones, LeRoi, Novenber 27, 1968 (1 page).
News clipping.
1125.6.39
Jones, (Detective) Marcus, April 29, 1962 and Sept 24-24, 1963
(32 pages).
Article reprint, “Negro Youths’ New March on Dixie,”
Saturday Evening Post, undated.
Article, “The South’s War Against Negro Votes,” Look, March 30,
1963.
Articles accompanying flyer of S.N.C.C., with copy of
S.N.C.C. Constitution, misc typed notes on S.N.C.C. and States
Rights groups.
Photographs: moved to Photos file.
1125.6.40
Jones Valley High School, November 11-15, 1961 (19 pages).
Materials relating to arson case, with memos, news
clippings and legal brief.
1125.6.41
Justice Department, July 14-November 9, 1978 (12 pages).
Correspondence concerning possible participation of FBI
informer Gary Thomas Rowe in criminal violence.
1125.6.42
Kahler Plaza Demonstration, August 12, 1974 (2 pages).
Protestation of Rhodesian coal imports with memo.
1125.6.43
The Kaleidoscope, February 16-March 4, 1971 (2 pages).
UAB newspaper, memo and letter to editor.
1125.6.44
Keith, William Ross, Sept 16-Nov 4, 1963, Apr 16, 1974 and
April 1, 1976 (33 pages)
FBI interview reports with Klan member and his girl friend.
1125.6.45
Keyserling, Leon, undated (1 page).
Biographical sketch and photograph; undated.
Microfilm Reel Ten:
1125.6.46
King, A.D. , May 14-25, 1963 (59 pages).
Misc, memo notes on bombing of Rev. A.D. King’s
residence with 1 (possibly unrelated?) photograph.
1125.7.1
King, Martin Luther, Jr. (2 folders), July 3, 1957-April 5, 1972
(267 pages).
Memos of Dr. King’s visits to Birmingham
“An Open Letter to Martin Luther King,” by Sam Douglas,
undated.
Letter (xerox copy) from Birmingham Jail by M.L.K. Apr
16, 1963.
Notice, programs and memo on King Memorial Service,
Apr 8, 1968.
Contempt of court citation on King and others, Apr 26,
1963.
Biographical sketch of M.L.K.
Mostly printed materials: editorials, etc.
Article, “My Man, Be Sure to Sing ‘Precious Lord’ Tonight
and Sing It Well,” National Observer, Apr 8, 1968.
Article, “We Had a Dream,” by Coretta Scott King, 1969;
pub. Not identified.
Interview with M.L.K. in Playboy, Jan. 1965.
Misc. folders, flyers, brochures, etc. of S.C.L.C. and its
conferences, conventions and purposes.
Magazine: The True Selma Story by Albert Persons, 1965.
A critique of civil rights movement; with note by Persons to
“Chief.”
Article, “Crooked A.M.E. Bishops Protected . . .“ Lee
Publication, June 19, 1964.
Post card, “M.L.K. at Communist Training School,”
w/envelope addressed to Det. Marcus Jones.
1125.7.2
Ku Klux Klan, Sept 25, 1963-March 30, 1979 (80 pages).
FBI investigation reports; posters, memos, news clippings.
1125.7.3
Ku Klux Klan, May 14, 1961- December 5, 1975 (50 pages).
Concerning the KKK attack on Freedom Riders at the
Birmingham Trailways bus station, May 14, 1961.
Multiple copies of “Transcript of the Master Radio
recording,” with attached list of officers assigned to shift.
Handwritten summaries of KKK and participation of members in
bus station incident, Dec. 5, 1975.
1125.7.4
Labor Disputes, March 3, 1950-October 30, 1974 (23 pages).
News clipping and memo notes about Hyatt House
demonstration.
State of Ala. investigation report on labor trouble at
Thomas Jefferson Hotel.
1125.7.5
Laborers International Union (2 folders), 1970-1974
(174 pages).
Official records, assets and liabilities, disbursements, etc.
News clippings, memo notes, biography of Eddie Sanders,
Jr. and others; list of “People at Last Meeting;” offense report;
poster.
1125.7.6
Lake, Richard, 1959-1974 (82 pages).
Black Panther Party member; also arrested for rape and
burglary. Offense and incident reports; memos on political
involvement with “Atmore Brothers” prison project and “Inmates
for Action;” also Revolutionary Union.
1125.7.7
Law Enforcement, undated (5 pages).
Law,”
1125.7.8
“Statement of Policy on Police Methods to Enforce the
Law Enforcement Photography, Sept 17, 1962-Mar 11, 1978
(84 pages).
Memos, brochures, photographic instruction manual and
correspondence; includes essay, “Photography of Riots and
Demonstrations.”
1125.7.9
Las Vegas Gambling Junkets, Aug 21-Nov 8, 1974 (3 pages).
Memo with 2 small pages and handwritten notes
1125.7.10
Lay, (Captain) Jim, Sept 15, 1963-March 17, 1976
(11 pages).
Memo notes and crime scene reports on bombing of
Sixteenth St. Baptist Church.
1125.7.11
Leary, Timothy, December 14, 1966-November 8, 1968
(26 pages).
Memo notes on narcotics raid, Feb. 1968; 6 news clippings;
misc, material on “Church of the Awakening,” “New Boo Hoos,”
“Divine Toad Sweat,” Richard Alpert, etc., with links to Timothy
Leary.
1125.7.12
Lee, John Alvin, January 6-December 28, 1964 (30 pages).
FBI interview reports, police folder with attached notes.
1125.7.13
Lee, Wayne Stacy, October 4, 1963-December 3, 1965
(51 pages).
FBI interview reports on Lee and other KKK followers,
with handwritten note.
1125.7.14
LeGrand, (Captain) Jack, May 14, 1961- Oct 4, 1978
(37 pages).
Clippings on indictment and extradition fight of Gary
Thomas Rowe (9 items, 1978) and other misc, papers, mostly
notes on Freedom Riders incident, including injury reports and
arrest files.
1125.7.15
Legislative Commission to Preserve the Peace, Jan 12, 1969
(1 page).
News clipping, “Don’t recognize militants, colleges
advised.” News.
1125.7.16
Liberty House, undated (2 pages, 1 booklet).
Arts and crafts co-operative, Jackson, Miss. Information
flyer, brochure, order forms.
1125.7.17
Life Line, June 1-28, 1975 (84 pages).
Transcripts of radio commentaries of Melvin Munn
(Dallas); newsletters; ordering information.
1125.7.18
Liuzzo, (Mrs.) Viola Gregg, January 19-20, 1981 (9 pages).
Photostat of newspaper article denouncing slain civil rights
worker as a “troublemaker” (source not identified, undated)
Subpoena to Jack Warren, Police Chief, to produce all documents
relating to Gary Thomas Rowe and Mrs. Liuzzo.
1125.7.19
Love, Samuel Warren, September 18, 1963 (5 pages).
Sworn statement taken concerning bombing of Sixteenth
St. Baptist Church.
1125.7.20
Loveman’s Department Store, August-October 1963
(48 pages).
News clipping, memos, typed report and correspondence
concerning bombing of store with tear-gas; with 5 photos and 1
mug shot.
1125.7.21
Luna, Don, March 23, 1964 (4 pages).
FBI interview reports with Klan member.
1125.7.22
Mabry, Philip Thomas, Oct 27-30, 1967 (23 pages).
FBI interview report with former clerical employee of
NSRP (National States Rights Party) and UKA (United Klans of
America).
1125.7.23
Mafia, undated (5 pages).
Article, “The Mafia: How It Bleeds New England,” by Bill
Davidson; Saturday Evening Post.
1125.7.24
Matthews Dwelling Bombing, August 20-September, 1947
(25 pages).
News clipping; police file.
1125.7.25
Meacham, Stewart, October 8, 1968 (3 pages).
Peace Education secretary of American Friends Service
Committee.
Memo
1125.7.26
McKinney, (Rev.) Robert, Jan 1, 1961-Mar 27, 1974
(43 pages).
President, Ala. Economic Action Committee.
Memos, news clippings, arrest records.
Microfilm Reel Eleven:
1125.7.27
McNair, Chris, Sept 16, 1968 and Jan 17, 1973 (2 pages).
News clippings.
1125.7.28
Memos: Miscellaneous, Sept 15, 1967-May 3, 1973 (25 pages).
File contains lists of names, numbers, resumes and
biographical data on several individuals; mimeographed screed
against world government; memo on burglary threat.
1125.7.29
Memphis, Tenn. Garbage Workers Strike, May 3, 1972 (4 pages).
Deals with events in Nashville prior to and just after the
King assassination.
Memo
1125.7.30
Miles College, Aug 11, 1969-May 26, 1970 (24 pages).
Memos and news clippings, flyers, bulletins, and
correspondence on student anti-war demonstrations and protests of
police treatment of blacks.
1125.7.31
Militants, June 22, 1972-Sept 5, 1974 (31 pages).
Misc, intelligence reports and memos on narcotics dealers,
militants, members of Revolutionary Union and United Mine
Workers. 11 photos moved to Photos section.
1125.7.32
Minutemen, July 29, 1966-July 14, 1969 (10 pages).
Memos and mimeo information essay on Patriotic Party
(Minutemen). With news clipping and letters from Irwin Shulman
of Anti-Defamation League to Det. Marcus Jones.
1125.7.33
Missing Persons, May 17-July 15, 1971 (14 pages).
Misc, file on missing person, news clipping about 2 other
missing persons.
1125.7.34
“Mobile Fats” (Perry Carlisle), October 5, 1972 (2 pages).
Memo
1125.7.35
Monk Dwelling Bombing, January 10-13, 1951 (53 pages).
Investigation report with binding and 6 flexograph discs.
1125.7.36
Montgomery Shoot-Out, 1974, Oct 12-Dec 11, 1974 (8 pages).
News clippings about gun battle between police and former
members of a Black Muslim group in Montgomery.
1125.7.37
Moore, (Chief) Jamie, Feb 3, 1965-June 7, 1974 (20 pages).
Copy of City Ordinance on Handguns (6 pages); “Summary
of Facts -- Robbery of Birmingham Police Officers.” Including
correspondence to Moore from Sgt. Painter. Also, 2 letters on
deaths of policemen in line of duty; copy of state statute on
handguns; misc, unopened letters, uncashed checks, notes, etc.
1125.7.38
Morgan, Charles Jr., September 20, 1963 (15 pages).
ACLU lawyer and author of A Time to Speak (1964).
News clipping, “All of us are guilty, Morgan declares,” PostHerald. Contains essay, “In Reply to Charles Morgan,” by Mrs.
Paul Lasakow. Also, article “Who is to blame?” by Morgan, in
Feb. 1964 issue of unidentified publication.
1125.7.39
Morris, John David, November 6, 1963-September 27, 1978
(41 pages).
Contains transcript of interview taken with inmate about
bombing of Sixteenth St. Baptist Church. With additional
correspondence about inmate Morris; memo on an unreported
bombing and FBI interview notes on bombing suspects.
1125.7.40
Mothers Crusade for Victory over Communism, May 24-Sept 10,
1966 (7 pages).
Parade permit, informational typescript and memo notes.
1125.7.41
Motley, Constance Baker, undated (7 pages).
Biographical sketch,
1125.7.42
Move-to-Mydamerica, Inc., Jan 3-Feb 6, 1969 (4 pages).
Satirical letters addressed to prominent heads of state.
1125.7.43
Music Festival, Nov 29, 1968-July 7, 1970 (11 pages).
Rock concert in Byron, Ga. News clipping and memo
notes. With another, apparently unrelated, letter by Robert
Roberts to the editor of the News about Sacred Music Festival.
1125.7.44
National Association for Advancement of Colored People
(NAACP), 1969-1971 (28 pages).
Misc. news clippings; activities of Revolutionary Action
Movement against NAACP and others; pamphlet, “The Ugly Truth
about the NAACP,” pub. Citizen’s Council of Greenwood, Miss.;
misc. notes including 2-page memo on Dr. Martin Luther King
birthday celebration.
1125.7.45
NACIREMA, undated (3 pages).
Article, “New Bombing Terrorists of the South call
themselves NACIREMA . . . American Spelled Backward,” by
George McMillan. Publisher not identified.
1125.7.46
National Mobilization to End the War, Sept 27-Oct 25, 1968
(13 pages).
Rally announcement and accompanying BPD memos, issue
of “The Mobilizer,” with assorted anti-war flyers; 2 news
clippings.
1125.7.47
National Socialists White Peoples Party, Sept 9, 1971-?
Memos and multiples copies of sheriff’s report on Nazi
Party member Alexander DeFields.
1125.7.48
National States Rights Party, Dec 3, 1961- Dec 1965 (75 pages).
Memos, notes, correspondence, rally announcement, arrest
file records with mug shots, search warrant, statement of assault
victim. With excerpt from “The Thunderbolt,” (NSRP publication)
and copy of article on NACIREMA (See item 7.45).
Includes a 3-p. memo on meeting with Dr. Edward R.
Fields (head of NSRP) in Birmingham, Dec.
With photostats of assorted NSRP literature.
1125.7.49
National Welfare Rights Organization, June 23-30, 1969
(29 pages).
Memos on planned NWRO demonstrations in Birmingham,
With article, “Welfare Union Steps Up Its Demands,” from
U.S.News & World Report.
With memo to all Sears, Roebuck employees from
company regarding NWRO.
1125.7.50
Negro leaders vs. Nixon Administration, December 13, 1968
(1 page).
Article, Birmingham-News.
1125.7.51
New Left, Sept 8, 1966-Aug 11, 1967 (8 pages).
Article, “The Age of Innocents: (book review of 2 books
about the New Left) by Andrew Greeley, from The Reporter,
Sept. 8, 1966. Includes a note from Irwin Shulman of ADL to
Marcus Jones.
Also, 2 other articles: “They Call Themselves Patriots,” TV
Guide, April 15, 1967; and 1 issue of The Herald of Freedom
dealing with New Left (Zarephath, NJ; Aug, 1967)
1125.7.52
Newspaper Clippings, Oct 30-Nov 28, 1974 (7 pages).
5 clippings dealing with crime events.
1125.8.1
Nineteen Sixty-Five (1965), March 31, 1965-March 8, 1966
(82 pages).
Misc, memos, inter-office communications, records of
messages, etc. on bomb threats.
1125.8.2
Nineteen Sixty-Five (1965), April 1, 1965-April 17, 1966
(70 pages).
Bomb threats.
1125.8.3
Nineteen Sixty-Five (1965), May 3-June 30, 1965 (30 pages).
Misc. notes, memos, etc. mostly relating to bomb threats in
May-June, 1965. Also, notes on Klan members and civil rights
workers. Includes news clipping about leadership in Methodist
Church, [Memphis] Commercial-Appeal.
1125.8.4
Nineteen Sixty-Five (1965), July 15-August 23, 1965 (46 pages).
Memos on school desegregation; meetings of S.C.L.C. and
the Alabama Christian Movement for Human Rights; notes on
individuals. Includes editorial from the Birmingham World
criticizing written tests for police jobs and another from the
Birmingham News on Judge Frank Johnson’s ruling regarding
civil disobedience under the guise of civil rights.”
1125.8.5
Nineteen Sixty-Five (1965) October – December, 1965 (34 pages).
Memos on S.C.L.C., voter registration drive. Includes letter
from Alabama Christian Movement for Human Rights about
activities of F.L. Shuttlesworth as Birmingham leader of the civil
rights movement. With a statement by Shuttlesworth from
Cincinnati (Revelation Baptist Church) where he was then
employed.
1125.8.6
Nineteen Sixty-Six (1966), January 6-18, 1966 (199 pages).
Contains memos on marches, demonstrations, meetings and
arrests. Mostly of S.C.L.C. voter registration workers recruiting
high school students. Includes S.C.L.C. press releases.
1125.8.7
Nineteen Sixty-Six (1966), January 10-31, 1966 (162 pages).
Memos, notes, offense reports. Includes copy of restraining
order and complaint against S.C.L.C. for interfering with education
of public school students.
1125.8.8
Nineteen Sixty-Six (1966), January 13-February 14, 1966
(140 pages).
Memos on S.C.L.C. and voter registration drive; includes
memo on Dr. Martin Luther King’s speech of Jan. 31, 1966, at
St. James Baptist Church.
1125.8.9
Norris, Sylvester Lee, September 18, 1963-October 21, 1977
(7 pages).
Interview about the bombing of Sixteenth St. Baptist
Church; with notes and 2 pages of file notes.
1125.8.10
Odle, (Mrs.) Helen, June 1963-July 1978 (8 pages).
Transcript of telephone interview with former girlfriend of
Gary Thomas Rowe (June 16, 1977). With fragment of an
interview from unidentified source and notes, including orig.
police folder.
1125.8.11
Office of Economic Activity (OEO), Mar 22-Oct 16, 1968
(2 pages).
3 news clippings
1125.8.12
Operation New Birmingham, Jan 2, 1969-Feb 3, 1970
(16 pages).
News clippings with article reprint, “The Change in
Birmingham,” from Newsweek, Dec. 8, 1969. With letter by
Marjorie Bennett in rebuttal of Birmingham’s “Progress Report”
(Jan. 10, 1970). With accompanying BPD memo; also includes
letter and resume to ONB from job applicant Eddie J. Sanders.
1125.8.13
Pacer Network, May 1975 (1 page).
“Police Associated Citizens Emergency Radio”
Newsletter
1125.8.14
Page, Hubert Allen, Apr 21, 1961-Mar 23, 1976
(42 pages).
Interview with Hubert Page including FBI interview
reports, interview with Gary Thomas Rowe, notes on Page,
polygraph exam report on Page, etc. Page was a former KKK
member and thought to have knowledge of local bombings.
1125.8.15
Panel of American Women, Oct 9, 1968-May 9, 1969 (13 pages).
Memo with article from “In Dixieland,” and news
clippings.
1125.8.16
“Parade” (magazine), January 5, 1980 (4 pages).
Article, “How soon can we change the human race?”
1125.8.17
“Peace Party” (magazine), April 23, 1973 (5 pages).
Memo, (multiples copies)
Microfilm Reel Twelve:
1125.8.18
Pickle, George Lee, Oct 8, 1963-Jan 25, 1965 (50 pages).
FBI interview reports with Klansman.
1125.8.19
Pizitz Department Store, April 20-22, 1964 (15 pages).
Letter from Capt. George Wall to Chief Jamie Moore
about incident at Pizitz Dept. With accompanying statement of
Shelby Gene Clark; handwritten note.
1125.8.20
Protestants and Other Americans United for Separation Of Church
and State (POAU), July 27-November 15, 1963 (9 pages).
Summary-expose of organization and individuals
connected by Rev. O’Gorman. Also contains 3 clippings. This
group is mainly considered anti-Catholic.
1125.8.21
Police Equipment, July 7, 1960- April 13, 1965 (56 pages).
Letter from Sheriff of Dade Co., Florida, to Chief Jamie
Moore, w/enclosures: Bomb Procedure Manual, reports, copies of
explosion tests, photos of bomb truck, magazine article, etc.
Includes 9 photographs.
1125.8.22
Police Officers, January 21, 1960-September 14, 1965 (14 pages).
Lists of bombings; interview with Officer Hurst about
Sixteenth St. Baptist Church bombing.
1125.8.23
Poor Appeal Minority Enterprises, Inc., May 8, 1973 (4 pages).
Memo and arrest report (with copy).
1125.8.24
Powell, Arnold, October 2, 1967 (1 page).
News clipping on playwright award, Birmingham News.
1125.8.25
Quaker Action Group, February 7, 1969 (1 page).
News clipping, Post-Herald.
1125.8.26
Racial File, April 21-22, 1969 (17 pages).
Contains officers’ statements and interviews in reference to
incidents during a march. Also 2 flyers from white supremacy
group, undated.
1125.8.27
“Ramparts” (magazine), September 28, 1968 (35 pages).
Article, “The Yippies Are Coming,” about student tactics
during Democratic National Convention in Chicago; with memo
on Lee Edmundson, local boy arrested with “Chicago 7.”
1125.8.28
Rap Sheets, January 13, 1961-January 24, 1973 (80 pages).
FBI and police identification reports; mug shots.
1125.8.29
Rap Sheets, July 23, 1954-January 24, 1973 (67 pages).
Misc. memos, arrest files, rap sheets, mug shots.
1125.8.30
Ray, James Earl, September 10, 1963-March 24, 1969
(17pages).
Convicted for assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
with memos and biographical data. Ray is also mentioned in item
9.26, J.B. Stoner file.
1125.8.31
Reeb, James J., March 18-19, 1965 (2 pages).
Civil rights worker slain in Selma, 1965. Editorial from
Jackson (Miss.) Daily News. With another piece (mock telegram?)
connecting deaths of Reeb and Mrs. Viola Liuzzo.
1125.8.32
Reeves, Herbert Eugene, January 3, 1963-May 10, 1977
(22 pages).
FBI interview reports with Klansman and associates.
1125.8.33
Republic of New Africa, December 5, 1969 (1 page).
News clipping,
1125.8.34
Reports Attacking our Police System, July 23, 1969-August 13,
1970 (13 pages).
11 news clippings,
1125.8.35
Requests for More and Better Police Protection, Aug 2-, 1969Sept 22, 1970 (8 pages).
8 news clippings,
1125.8.36
“Revelations” (Book of), 1961-1965 (12 pages).
Essays of interpretations of the Book of Revelations in the
Holy Bible; published by Christian Federation of Labor.
1125.8.37
Revolutionary Union, August 12, 1974 (8 pages).
Memos concerning the demonstration against import of
Rhodesian coal. See also “Turning Point Publications,” “Kahler
Plaza,” “United Mine Workers.”
1125.8.38
Riddle, Fred, October 27, 1965 (3 pages).
Interview about Rowe; with note.
1125.8.39
Robinson, George H., July 1-October 7, 1974 (20 pages).
Intelligence reports and summary log; 5 photos and mug
shot. About owners of “Our Bakery Delicatessen,” suspected of
being militants.
1125.8.40
Robinson, Johnny, Sept 15-20, 1963 (54 pages).
Fatal shooting incident including memos and statements
1125.8.41
Roebuck Community Center, December 28, 1961 (8 pages).
Memo
1125.8.42
Roll Call Newsletter, September 28, 1963-February 29, 1964
(4 pages).
"Alert" issued by RCN with "Affidavit" by Karl Prussian,
FBI counterspy. Group warning of dangerous increases in Federal
power due to civil rights legislation.
1125.8.43
Rosecrans, William, August 21, 1963-March 11, 1964 (15 pages).
Memo on Jacksonville, Fla. bombing suspect, with 2 news
clippings. Handwritten notes.
1125.8.44
Roughton, William Emory, undated
Folder empty.
1125.9.1
Rowe, Gary Thomas, February 8, 1962-March 2, 1980
(518 pages).
FBI informer on the Ku Klux Klan, 1959-65.
Testimony of Gary Thomas Rowe before Senate Select
Committee to study government operations of intelligence
activities. (in Washington, DC).
Also, excerpt, probably from testimony just cited of FBI
officials.
"Deposition of Gary Thomas Rowe.” Recorded in
California.
"Rowe's File.” Daily reports on activities of Rowe and
Klansmen -- Reeves, Holt, Thomas, Keith, Chambliss, Page and
others. With notes on Rowe's reports to his handler.
"Interview with Gary Thomas Rowe, Jr. Capitol Hill
Quality Inn, Washington, D.C. Dec. 1, 1975"; with
additional 3-p., "Rowe -- California.” A list of
questions from Capt. Jack LeGrand.
"Gary Thomas Rowe, Jr. Capt. Jack LeGrand. Sept. 12,
1977."
Material relating to Rowe's civil suit against Klan lawyer
Matt Murphy, copies of FBI teletypes and memos. Also, excerpts
from misc. testimonies of Rowe.
Material on Thomas Lyman incident, a shooting alleged
by Rowe. Memos, assault reports, criminal record files,
correspondence; set of negatives and 3 photos.
Robert Chambliss Interview, Kilby Prison, Oct. 12, 1978.
Interview transcribed from cassette which is also available in
collection (13.1, 13.2, 13.3) Chambliss blames Rowe and says he
was the “head leader in all the bombings in and around
Birmingham.” And, he says, “I was framed by my own lawyers
worse than James Earl Ray and Melba Till Allen.”
Correspondence relating to polygraph exam of GTR.
News clippings; various dates.
Interview material, memos. Miscellaneous; some
duplicates.
Letter from Atty-General Griffin Bell to Ralph
Hornblower about the Task Force on criminal activities of Rowe.
Article, “FBI cover-up seen in 60’s Klan attacks,” New
York Times.
In addition, 3 letters from Attorney John Edmond Mays.
In the first, to the Hon. George C. Wallace, Oct. 31, 1978, he
pleads for restoration of civil and political rights for Eugene
Thomas (convicted in 1965 slaying of Mrs. Liuzzo).
In the second and third, Mays writes to Michael Shaheen,
Jr. of the U.S. Justice Dept. and to a Mr. Webster of the FBI,
respectively. In these he complains that his client, Robert Shelton,
Imperial Wizard, UKA, has been harassed by the FBI (1978).
Interview material, memos, correspondence, notes,
criminal records.
1125.9.2
Rustin, Bayard, (2 pages).
Biographical sketch with photograph. See also item 6.6,
”Ferrell Grisworld’ and 4.12, “Civil Rights.”
1125.9.3
Rutherford, LeRoy, March 21-May 12, 1965 and July 15, 1978
(7 pages).
FBI interview report, note and 3 pages of arrest reports.
1125.9.4
Science and Technology, (2 pages).
Biographical sketch of Alice Mary Hilton, cybernetics and
automation consultant and a photograph.
1125.9.5
Seals, Bobby, March 8, 1972 (4 pages).
Black Panther Party leader. Memo
1125.9.6
Selma Project, undated (3 pages).
Gulfcoast Pulpwood Assn. Information letter, names of
officers, contribution form.
1125.9.7
Shelton, Robert, Sept 18, 1963, Aug 7-21, 1964, and Sept 10-14,
1967. (17 pages).
Imperial Wizard, United Klans of America.
FBI interview report about his knowledge of bombings in
Birmingham; also, his efforts to transform the Klan into a political
organization.
With FBI interview report with Robert Creel.
Also: memo notes and excerpts from printed work, “The
Seven Symbols of the Klan.” Said to be “Imperial Instructions.”
1125.9.8
Sensible Approach to Negro Efforts (SANE), undated
(3 pages)
2 letters and mimeo letter criticizing integration as a
“money-raising racket” and Southern Negroes as pawns of
Northern politicians.
1125.9.9
Shootings, April 7, August 1, 1974 (52 pages).
News clippings about shootings, crime events, violent
incidents, etc
Microfilm Reel Thirteen:
1125.9.10
Shores, Arthur, Aug 5-Oct 10, 1963; May 4, 1964; Dec 6-10,
1968; and Nov 3, 1977 (127 pages).
Memos, summary reports, notes, etc. re bombing of home
of Arthur Shores. Photos have been moved to Photographs file.
Also, news clipping about Shores’ appointment to City
Council, Post Herald
News clippings concerning Shores home bombing,
school desegregation, and activities of National States Rights
Party.
News clippings concerning school desegregation of West
End High School, Ramsey High School and Graymont School.
Note: there are numerous photographs on this subject; See
item 11.28.
File also contains material about A.G. Gaston home
bombing.
1 issue, Post-Herald, Wed. Bombing of Shores residence.
1125.9.11
Shuttlesworth, Fred L., Oct 16-22, 1963 and Feb 17, 1971
(11 pages).
Arrest records, 2 articles from Daily World and Daily
Worker respectively taped to sheet of paper with a typed rebuttal.
See also, “Demonstrations, 1964” (item 4.40),
Nineteen Sixty-Five (1965) (item 8.5 and the following) and
“Southern Conference Education Fund,” (item 9.17)
1125.9.12
Sixteenth Street Baptist Church, May 11, 1963-Dec 22, 1965;
Oct 30-Nov 24, 1967; April 30, 1968; June 27-Ocy 28,
1977; Feb 22-March 10. 1980 (254 pages).
Church program from Sunday, Sept. 15, 1963. Misc.
memos; church restoration fundraising appeals.
Memo from Mayor Arrington inquiring on status report of
the new investigation. Includes a reply by Capt. LeGrand and
others. With article, “Federal Report says Hoover Barred Trial for
Klansmen in ‘63 Bombing,” New York Times, Feb. 18, 1980.
With notes, typed and handwritten, signed E.H. Cantrell and Jack
LeGrand.
Evidence reports on church bombing, 1963.
Subpoena returns, witness lists, interview reports with
witnesses, correspondence, FBI interview reports and legal pad
with notes, “Trial Witness List 16th St. Church.”
Grand Jury summaries. Suspects’ names and
attached questions to be asked of them.
Witness file and misc, memos.
1125.9.13
Socialist Labor Party, March 7, 1969 (3 pages).
Letters from Robert Simmons to John (?): re proposed
advertising of SLP. With reduced statistics and layout of ad.
1125.9.14
“Society’s Child” (Coffeehouse), Oct 16-29, 1968 (8 pages).
2 news clippings and story plug,
1125.9.15
Sixth Avenue Baptist Church, September 18, 1963 (1 pamphlet).
Memo with program: Memorial service for bomb victims.
1125.9.16
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (S.C.L.C.),
August, 1965-November 21, 1974 (134 pages).
Memos, news clippings, flyers, newsletters
Memos, news clippings, posters, parade permits
Photos moved to Photographs section, end of Box 10:
pictures of S.C.L.C. demonstrators against Baptist Medical Center.
1125.9.17
Southern Conference Educational Fund (S.C.E.F.)
Oct, 1961; Sept, 1964; Aug 18-19, 1965; and Feb 16, 1972
(15 pages).
Pamphlet, “Crackdown in Florida,” pub. by Junta of
Militant Organizations in conj. with S.C.E.F.
2 news clippings re Shuttlesworth’s career at the Revelation
Baptist Church in Cincinnati.
Summary of activities of Shuttlesworth in Ala. Christian
Movement for Human Rights, S.C.L.C., S.C.E.F.,-- signing
petitions, participating in marches, etc. This information
probably compiled by “Circuit Riders,” an organization in
Cincinnati. Also released by “Circuit Riders” was a petition to
remove James A. Zellner from S.C.E.F.; printed on back is
Judiciary Committee’s hearing on subversive activities in S.C.E.F.
With another copy of same, and on the back there is a reproduction
of fundraising letter for S.C.E.F. from F.L. Shuttlesworth.
Also: Identification sheet, finger print file and mug shot of
Dr. James A. Doinbrowski, director of S.C.E.F. and 2-page
confidential memo from “Ned Touchstone, the Councilor,” about
Dombrowski’s link with the New Orleans Communists and links
of Clifford and Virginia Durr with Dombrowski’s organization.
1125.9.18
The Southern Courier, December 12, 1965 (3 pages).
Special issue: “Ten years after the bus boycott.”
Commemoration of Montgomery bus boycott, Rosa Parks, Dr.
King, etc.
1125.9.19
Southern Poverty Law Center, Apr 5-May 26, 1972 (32 pages,
2 pamphlets).
Memos
Information and fund-raising letter from Julian Bond,
president; flyer, contribution envelope, etc.
1125.9.20
Southern Student Organizing Committee, Oct, 1966 (26 pages)
Newsletter with additional brochures, flyers, membership
forms and subscription form for “World Marxist Review.”
1125.9.21
The Southerners, September 29, 1972 (4 pages).
A white supremacy group. Memo with flyer.
1125.9.22
The Southerner, February 23-26, 1971. (12 pages, 1 pamphlet).
Student newspaper, Birmingham-Southern College. 1 issue,
memo notes and misc, flyer about Gerald Lefcourt, who spoke at
the college. Lefcourt was Jerry Rubin’s attorney at the “Chicago
7” trial with handwritten notes.
1125.9.23
Stallworth, Clark, October 24, 1968 (1 page).
Birmingham-News writer-reporter. Memo to him from
Peggy Roberson.
1125.9.24
Stephens, James Thomas, October 13, 1963 (5 pages).
FBI fingerprint file identification, with copy of sworn
statement of Bobby Frank Cherry.
1125.9.25
Stillman College, February 20-24, 1969 (2 pages).
2 news clippings concerning a student boycott.
1125.9.26
Stoner, Jessie Benjamin, Mar 1-Sept 24, 1963; Oct 27, 1967Nov 17, 1970; June 29, 1977-June 3, 1979 (60 pages).
White supremacist lawyer, bombing suspect and one-time
political candidate.
Copy of indictment against Stoner and others for
conspiracy and obstruction of justice.
News clipping announcing Stoner’s defense of James Earl
Ray in libel suits. Attached is memo about Stoner’s contract with
Ray to handle his lawsuits against newspapers; mention is made of
William Bradford Huie, George McMillan and others writing
about Ray.
3 other news clippings dealing with Stoner’s extradition
fight and his ties to the Ray brothers.
File also includes FBI interview report with Philip Thomas
Mabry who was employed by Stoner and NSRP. Also, interview
with William Hugh Morris.
2 memos on Stoner’s whereabouts
Newspaper interview with Stoner, “ . . . An adamant man,”
Birmingham News, Feb. 27, 1979. Also, magazine article excerpts
on Stoner, Look, Nov. 17, 1970.
Finally, Copies of book chapters: “The Recalcitrant
Dragon,” about Stoner, and “The Sound of the Thunderbolt,” about
Fields and NSRP. The book is not identified.
1125.9.27
Stubbs, Cecil, March 23, 1965 (24 pages).
Copy of proposed bill on vending machine theft, given to
BPD by Stubbs, a security officer with Southern Bell. Also
includes a letter from Chief Moore to City Attorney J.M.
Breckinridge.
1125.9.28
Students for Democratic society (S.D.S.), 1965; Jan 1, 1967-Dec
29, 1970 (78 pages).
Flyers, newsletters, membership card, memo notes. Article,
“Weatherman goes for weapons,” Combat, Feb. 1, 1970. With 4
photos of unidentified persons.
News clippings on S.D.S., Weathermen, Columbia
University student occupation of 1968.
Notes from George Pleasance to Chief Moore, enclosing
ad-editorial from Wall Street Journal, “Whose Riot?” Sponsored
by Interested Citizens of Chicago on behalf of Walker Report.
Article, “S.D.S. Engineers of Campus Chaos,” Reader’s
Digest.
Memo from M.G. Lowman concerning a fundraising
appeal. With enclosures exposing affiliations and aims of S.D.S.
1125.9.29
Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (S.N.C.C.)
Apr 29, 1962-May 16, 1964; Oct, 1966- July 23, 1969
(97 pages, 3 pamphlets).
Memos and news clippings
Misc. material and flyers; copy of S.N.C.C. Constitution
and “Plan for hitting Ala. colleges;” newsletters and conference
schedules; magazine articles, including reprint of Oct. 26, 1963
article from New Republic, “Registration in Alabama,” about voter
registration drive in Dallas County.
1125.9.30
The Swinger, September, 1969 (2 pages).
Newsletter of JCCEO, published by Neighborhood Youth
Corps. (1 issue)
1125.9.31
Symbionese Liberation Army (S.L.A.), Mar 12-Oct 25, 1974
(97 pages, 3 pamphlets).
Pamphlet, “A study of the S.L.A. . . .“ by Committee on
Internal Security. (with copy)
Article, “S.L.A. -- Berkeley views effect of terrorist
group,” Los Angeles Times, July 1, 1974.
Misc. news clippings
Resume of “Field Marshall Cinque,” (Donald David
DeFreeze) with handwritten notes.
FBI bulletins on S.L.A., “Fugitives Wanted” posters; “The
Seven Principles of the S.L.A.;” misc, material about the Black
workers Congress and the Venceremos Organization.
1125.10.1
Thomas, Eugene, Jan 23, 1964-Mar 26, 1965 (73 pages).
Klansman arrested in Viola Liuzzo slaying.
FBI interview report and interview conducted by AttyGeneral’s office, undated. Newspaper articles, notes from Rowe
file; notes.
1125.10.2
Thomas, Robert Sidney, April 21, 1961-March 25, 1976
(72 pages).
Klansman. FBI interview reports. Interview conducted by
BPD and Atty. General’s office.
1125.10.3
Thompson, Walter Earl, Nov 17, 1960- Feb 22, 1975
(22 pages).
Klansman. FBI interview reports. Notes from Rowe file,
reckless driving citation.
1125.10.4
Threats to Police Officers, Nov 19, 1973-Sept 21, 1974
(58 pages).
News clippings, incident reports, crime against person
reports, summary logs, mug shots, statements.
1125.10.5
Telephone Bomb Threats, Jan 5, 1971-Feb 19, 1972
(50 pages).
Memos, inter-office communications, and correspondence
Microfilm Reel Fourteen:
1125.10.6
Television, October 1, 1972 (1 page).
Editorial, “We can’t tolerate government control of TV,"
Indianapolis Star (reprint).
1125.10.7
Terry Dwelling Bombing, Apr 28-May 11, 1951 (39 pages).
Investigation report, 3 photos, 3 flexograph discs, bound.
1125.10.8
Tidwell, Ronald J., Oct 5, 1963-Mar 24, 1976 (37 pages).
Former Klansman. FBI interview reports; arrest records.
1125.10.9
Tipton, Billy Neil, Jan 20, 1964-Jan 31, 1965 (4 pages).
FBI interview report with Tipton and associates.
1125.10.10
Todd Case, March 10-11, 1973 (17 pages).
Shooting at Redmont Hotel
News clipping, narrative of events; two inter-office
communications; photographs.
1125.10.11
Turning Point Publications, April 5, 1973-November 6, 1974
(113 pages, 1 book).
(See also “Kahler Plaza,” “Revolutionary Union,” and “United
Mine Workers.”)
Memos, inter-office communications, correspondence,
finger print file, mug shots, intelligence reports.
1 issue, “Turning Point” (Magazine) April, 1973; published
by Worker’s Press,
“CPSB Newsletter,” Nov. 1974. Published by Committee
for Prisoner Support. With poster: “Support for Ala. Prisoners
March.”
Photographs of march removed to “Photographs” section,
end of Box 10.
Pamphlet: “America’s Maoists: The Revolutionary Union;
The Venceremos Organization.” Committee on Internal Security.
1125.10.12
Tuskegee Institute Community Education Program (TICEP)
January 22, 1968 (4 pages).
Information bulletins.
1125.10.13
Union: City Employees, March 2-Oct 21, 1972 (47 pages).
Memos and news clippings on garbage workers strike,
unionization efforts, etc.
1125.10.14
United Americans for Conservative Government, 1962-1964
(22 pages)
Information leaflets, membership forms, rally notices,
flyers, literature in favor of restoration of City Commission form
of government.
1125.10.15
United Mine Workers, August 12- November 16, 1974
(43 pages).
Demonstration against Rhodesian coal imports, coal
miners’ strikes, 1974. Also contains news clippings,
correspondence, flyers; transcript of text of speech. Photos moved
to “Photographs” section, end of Box 10.
1125.10.16
United States Senate, Jan 31-Feb 1975 (55 pages).
2 U.S. Printing Office reports:
“Report . . . to investigate Administration Of the Internal
Security Act . . .”
“State Dept. Bombing by Weathermen Underground.”
1125.10.17
University of Alabama - Birmingham (UAB), March 18, 1969
(1 page).
News clipping about Urban Institute, Birmingham PostHerald.
1125.10.18
University Police – UAB, 1971-1973 (14 pages).
Memo on “suspicious circumstances,” including arrest file
of suspect and mug shot. Additional memos on rape cases.
1125.10.19
University Police: Kent State University, March 10-June 23, 1971
(22 pages).
Case report, mug shot, and intelligence report concerning
telephone threat to burn campus buildings from man with links to
Birmingham.
1125.10.20
Vann, David, Sept 15, 1963-Nov 30, 1977 (23 pages).
Letter from James Parsons, Chief of Police, to Vann,
enclosing 2 pages, “Summary of Investigation of 16th St. Church
Bombing.”
3 news clippings on Vann’ s investigation of police actions
in early 60’s and his request of FBI for release of their files, 1975.
With letter by Vann, “Statement... relative to the testimony of
Gary Thomas Rowe...”
Letters by Vann to Capt. LeGrand commending his
efforts at bringing conviction in Sixteenth St. Church bombing
case; enclosed a letter of commendation to LeGrand and others
from Birmingham City Council.
2 news clippings: Vann’s condemnation of Gov. Wallace.
1125.10.21
Vietnam, August, 1968- November 11, 1969 (32 pages).
Memo notes on anti-war demonstrations.
With news clipping, 2 letters to editor, and copy of
Vietnam GI (publication).
1125.10.22
Violence: Miscellaneous, June0November, 1970 (55 pages).
Newspaper clippings about violent incidents all over the
country.
1125.10.23
Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA), February 17, 1970
(7 pages).
Memo with information flyer about Vista’s volunteer
reading program.
1125.10.24
Walker, Harry Eugene, Sept 30, 1963-June 14, 1977
(16 pages).
Married to niece of Robert Chambliss. FBI interview
report. With notes from Rowe file and additional notes.
1125.10.25
Wallace, George C., March, 1969 (4 pages).
One issue of the “George C. Wallace Newsletter."
1125.10.26
War Resisters League, undated (3 pages).
Two posters, one with notes
1125.10.27
Weightman, Philip, undated (5 pages).
Biographical sketch, photograph.
1125.10.28
Weinberg, Sidney, undated (16 pages).
Pamphlet, “The Most Powerful Jew in America.”
Photostatic reproduction of portion of handbook published by the
Christian Nationalist Crusade.
1125.10.29
White, Paul D., September 24, 1963 (10 pages).
FBI interview reports. White lived next door to Sixteenth
St. Baptist Church.
1125.10.30
White, Arthur Howard “Sister,” June 1, 1963-Dec 31, 1975
(49 pages).
FBI interview report. With excerpts from Rowe file,
polygraph exam reports, and affidavit from White regarding Klan
membership and Freedom Riders beating.
1125.10.31
Wilder Case, February 10-12, 1968 (10 pages).
Homicide correspondence with photocopied pictures of
stolen object.
1125.10.32
Williams, Hosea, Jan 25, 1966-Sept 18, 1972 (16 pages).
Program director of S.C.L.C.
News clippings, memos and correspondence.
1125.10.33
Woods, Calvin, March 30-September 5, 1968 (7 pages).
Memo notes, with news clipping from Birmingham World.
1125.10.34
The Worker, August 1, 1966-February 22, 1968
(33 pages).
Also known as The Daily Worker. 3 memos, with article,
“On the way,” by Abner Berry.
With additional materials relating to Rosemarie Schade,
local student with possible links to The Worker memo,
correspondence, photos (2).
1125.10.35
Wounded Knee, S.D., March 11-13, 1973 (5 pages).
6 news clippings
1125.10.36
Wrenn, Thomas Edward, 1964-1967 (48 pages).
Black candidate for City Council, chairman, Equal Job
Opportunity: Member Ala. Christian Movement for Human Rights.
Campaign literature, platform notes, sample ballot; misc, arrest
records and appearance bonds. 2 photos
1125.10.37
Yarbrough, Levi Sidney, “Quick Draw,” Oct 3-Nov 5, 1963
(29 pages).
Klansman, FBI interview reports.
1125.10.38
Young Americans for Freedom, undated (8 pages).
Information and fundraising letter, leaflet.
1125.10.39
Young Workers Liberation League, February, 1976
(2 pages).
Fundraising appeal letter.
1125.10.40
Youth International Party (YIPPIES), Sept 14-Nov 3, 1968
(9 pages).
7 news clippings
1125.10.41
Youth Opportunity Center, May 16-Oct 9, 1969 (8 pages).
Memo notes, with news clipping and notes.
Photographs
1125.01.37a
National States' Rights Party - Bill Andrews
1125.01.37b
National States' Rights Party - Noah Jeff Carden
1125.01.37c
National States' Rights Party - Noah Jeff Carden
1125.01.37d
National States' Rights Party - Bob Smith
1125.01.47C-3
Stoner, J.B.
1125.03.05A-1
Bombing Suspects - Levi S. Yarbrough
1125.03.05A-2
Bombing Suspects - Andrew M. Galyean
1125.03.05A-3
Bombing Suspects - National States Rights Party Headquarters
1125.03.05A-4
Bombing Suspects - National States Rights Party Headquarters
1125.03.05A-5
Bombing Suspects - Bob Smith
1125.03.05B-1
Bombing Suspects - Oren Patilo, John Crommelin and J.B. Stoner
1125.03.05B-2
Bombing Suspects - Richard Bowling
1125.03.05B-3
Bombing Suspects - Noah Jeff Carden
1125.03.06A
Birmingham News, September 16, 1963, page 7
1125.03.06B
Birmingham Post-Herald, September 16, 1963, page 1
1125.03.07A
Bombing Reports
1125.03.07C
Bombing Reports
1125.03.07E
Bombing Reports
1125.03.07F
Bombing Reports
1125.03.07G
Bombing Reports
1125.03.07H
Bombing Reports
1125.03.20A
Chambliss, Robert E.-mug shot
1125.03.20B
Chambliss, Robert E.-mug shot
1125.04.02A
Churches
1125.04.02B
Churches
1125.04.02C
Churches
1125.04.02E
Churches
1125.04.02F
Churches
1125.04.32A
Shelton, John Michael
1125.04.32C
Croker, Robert
1125.04.34
Cross burned in front of Gene Crutcher's house
1125.04.40B-1
Demonstrations
1125.04.40B-2
Demonstrations
1125.05.21C-1
Blanton, Thomas Edwin
1125.05.21C-2
Bombing - William Arthur Holt
1125.06.04A-1
Bombing-Green, S.L. house
1125.06.04A-2
Bombings
1125.06.04A-3
Bombing-Green, S.L. house
1125.06.04A-5
Bombings
1125.06.04B-1
Bombing-Green, S.L. house
1125.06.04B-2
Bombings
1125.06.04B-3
Bombings
1125.06.04B-4
Bombing-Green, S.L. house
1125.06.04B-5
Bombings
1125.06.04B-6
Bombing-Green, S.L. house
1125.06.23A
Demonstrations
1125.06.26-1
Carden, Noah Jeff
1125.06.26-2
Dutton, Jerry
1125.06.46
Bombings-Eugene Connor at a bombing location in the 1700 block
of Sixth Avenue, North, April 7, 1963
1125.07.01B
King, Martin Luther Jr.-at “Communist school”
1125.07.20-1
Bombing (Tear gas)-Loveman's Department Store
1125.07.20-2
Bombing (Tear gas)-Loveman's Department Store
1125.07.20-3
Bombing (Tear gas)-Loveman's Department Store
1125.09.10A-1
Bombing-Shores, Arthur house
1125.09.10A-2
Bombing-Shores, Arthur house
1125.09.10A-3
Bombing-Shores, Arthur house
1125.09.10B-1
Bombing-Shores, Arthur house
1125.09.10B-2
Bombing-Shores, Arthur house
1125.10.36-1
Wrenn, Thomas Edward
1125.10.36-2
Wrenn, Thomas Edward
1125.10.36-3
Wrenn, Thomas Edward
1125.11.1
Anti-war Rally, 1967 (60 photographs).
1125.11.2
Anti-war Rally, 1967 (144 photographs).
1125.11.3
Anti-war Rally, 1968 (76 photographs).
1125.11.4
Atmore-Holman Brothers, “Inmates for Action” protest,
November 6, 1974 (18 photographs).
1125.11.05A-1
1125.11.05A-2
Demonstrations - March on Easter Sunday, April 14, 1963
Demonstrations - March on Palm Sunday, April 7, 1963
1125.11.05B-1
Demonstrations - Kelly Ingram Park on Saturday, May 4, 1963
1125.11.05B-2
Demonstrations - Kelly Ingram Park on Saturday, May 4, 1963
1125.11.05B-3
Demonstrations
1125.11.05B-4
Demonstrations
1125.11.6
File empty.
1125.11.7
Cashin, John (1 photograph).
1125.11.8
Center Street and 16th Avenue South bombing scene,
September 1963 (35 photographs).
1125.11.9
Dallas County, Alabama police officer addressing children
(1 photograph).
1125.11.10
Demonstration, 1966 (89 color photographs).
1125.11.11
Demonstration, January 17, 1966 (79 color and black and white
photographs).
1125.11.12
Demonstration, Stanley’s Café, 1966 (46 photographs).
1125.11.12C-1
Demonstrations
1125.11.13
DeShazo, Albert with wife (2 photographs).
1125.11.14
Edmundson, Lee.
1125.11.15
Ellwagner, Joseph.
1125.11.15
Ellwanger, Joseph (Rev.) of St. Paul Lutheran Church
1125.11.15
Explosives (48 photographs).
1125.11.17
Food Stamp protest, April 25, 1969 (9 photographs).
1125.11.18
Helstein, Ralph (1 photograph and typed resume).
1125.11.19
House, Maurice, Birmingham police Captain, April 22, 1972
and undated (31 photographs).
1125.11.20A-1
Fred Shuttlesworth, Ralph Abernathy and Martin King, march on
Good Friday, April 12, 1963
1125.11.20A-2
Ralph Abernathy and Martin King at Gaston Motel
1125.11.20B-1
King, Martin L., Jr., photographed on a television screen
1125.11.21A-1
March on Washington
1125.11.21A-2
March on Washington
1125.11.21A-3
March on Washington
1125.11.21B-1
March on Washington
1125.11.21B-2
March on Washington
1125.11.21B-3
March on Washington
1125.11.21B-4
March on Washington
1125.11.21C-1
March on Washington
1125.11.21C-2
March on Washington
1125.11.21E-1
March on Washington
1125.11.21E-2
March on Washington
1125.11.21E-3
March on Washington
1125.11.21E-4
March on Washington
1125.11.21H-1
March on Washington
1125.11.21H-2
March on Washington
1125.11.21H-3
March on Washington
1125.11.21H-4
March on Washington
1125.11.21L-1
March on Washington
1125.11.21L-2
March on Washington
1125.11.21M-1
March on Washington
1125.11.22
Mug Shots (50 photographs with notes).
1125.11.23C-1
National States' Rights Party- Julian Clarence Harper
1125.11.23C-2
National States' Rights Party-Johnson, Horace Ray
1125.11.23C-3
National States' Rights Party-Kelley, R.B.
1125.11.23C-4
National States' Rights Party-Robertson, James
1125.11.23E-1
National States' Rights Party-Burke, Emory
1125.11.23E-2
National States' Rights Party-Bragg, Wilson
1125.11.23E-3
National States' Rights Party-Britt, Raymond C.
1125.11.23E-4
National States' Rights Party-Dunlap, Donald
1125.11.24A
Norris, Ann (5 photographs).
1125.11.24B
Parks, Rosa
1125.11.25
Police brutality protest, April 13, 1972 (5 photographs).
1125.11.26
Rashes, Eugene Donald (4 photographs).
1125.11.27
Selma to Montgomery March-Sunshine and Leroy Collins
1125.11.28A-1
School Desegregation-West End High School
1125.11.28B-1
School Desegregation-West End High School
1125.11.28C-1
School Desegregation-West End High School
1125.11.28C-2
School Desegregation-West End High School
1125.11.28E-1
School Desegregation-West End High School
1125.11.28E-2
School Desegregation-West End High School
1125.11.28E-3
School Desegregation-West End High School
1125.11.28I-1
School Desegregation-West End High School
1125.11.28I-2
School Desegregation-West End High School
1125.11.28K-1
School Desegregation-West End High School
1125.11.28K-2
School Desegregation-West End High School
1125.11.28K-3
School Desegregation-West End High School
1125.11.28K-4
School Desegregation-West End High School
1125.11.28L-1
School Desegregation-West End High School
1125.11.28L-2
School Desegregation-West End High School
1125.11.28L-3
School Desegregation-West End High School
1125.11.28M-1
School Desegregation-Ramsey High School
1125.11.28M-2
School Desegregation-Ramsey High School
1125.11.28M-3
School Desegregation-Ramsey High School
1125.11.28N-1
School Desegregation-Phillips High School
1125.11.28N-2
School Desegregation-Phillips High School
1125.11.28N-3
School Desegregation-Phillips High School
1125.11.28N-4
School Desegregation-Phillips High School
1125.11.28O-1
School Desegregation-Woodlawn High School
1125.11.28O-2
School Desegregation-Woodlawn High School
1125.11.28O-3
School Desegregation-Woodlawn High School
1125.11.28P-1
School Desegregation-Banks High School
1125.11.28P-2
School Desegregation-Banks High School
1125.11.28P-3
School Desegregation-Banks High School
1125.11.28P-4
School Desegregation-Graymont Elementary School
1125.11.28P-5
School Desegregation-Graymont Elementary School
1125.11.28Q-1
School Desegregation - September 11, 1963
1125.11.28R-1
School Desegregation - September 9, 1963 (although this looks
very much like 1125.11.28 Q-1)
1125.11.28R-2
School Desegregation - September 10, 1963
1125.11.28R-3
School Desegregation - September 10, 1963
1125.11.29
Shuttlesworth, Fred L.
1125.11.30
Snow residence (6 photographs).
1125.11.31
Spotswood, Lyn (and possibly Bob Bailey; 1 photograph).
1125.11.32
Stillman College speakers rostrum with unidentified speakers
(1 photograph).
1125.11.33A-2
Voter Registration
1125.11.33AC-1
Voter Registration
1125.11.33AC-2
Voter Registration
1125.11.33AG-1
Voter Registration
1125.11.33AG-2
Voter Registration
1125.11.33AG-3
Voter Registration
1125.11.33B-1
Voter Registration
1125.11.33B-2
Voter Registration
1125.11.33E-1
Voter Registration
1125.11.33U-1
Voter Registration
1125.11.33U-2
Voter Registration
1125.11.33V-1
Voter Registration
1125.11.33V-2
Voter Registration
1125.11.33W-1
Voter Registration
1125.11.33W-2
Voter Registration
1125.11.33W-3
Voter Registration
1125.11.33W-4
Voter Registration
1125.11.33X-1
Voter Registration
1125.11.34
“Volunteer Militia” (14 photographs).
1125.11.35
Walker, James (3 photographs).
1125.11.36
Young Workers Liberation League (15 photographs, poor
condition).
1125.11.37
Zylman, Jack, March 2, 1968 (1 photograph).
1125.11.56
Demonstrators