Category Archives: Robert F. Williams

FBI File: FBI COINTELPRO surveillance files for July-September 1968 covering Ralph Abernathy, Eldridge Cleaver, Ron Karenga, Robert F. Williams, Stokely Carmichael, Albert B. Cleage Jr., James Forman and H. “Rap” Brown, and the Poor People’s Campaign, 1968

House and Senate Reports: Report of the Subcom on Internal Security, citing Robert F. Williams for contempt of the Senate for failing to testify after having been subpoenaed., 1971

Congressional Hearing: Continuation of hearings before the Subcom on Internal Security to question Robert F. Williams on his activities and views, including: Knowledge of and connection with militant organizations including the Revolutionary Action Movement and the Republic of New Africa (p. 78-85); impressions of revolutionary leaders met in Cuba, China, and North Vietnam (p. 93-98); itinerary, experiences, and acquaintances made in exile (p. 106-142)., 1970

Congressional Hearing: Continuation of hearings before the Subcom on Internal Security to question Robert F. Williams on: Excerpts, publication, and distribution of his newsletter, The Crusader, and other writings (p. 184-195); his acquaintance with people and organizations mentioned in correspondence, diaries, and other materials subpoenaed by subcom (p. 197-236); financial activities during exile (p. 237-250)., 1970

Congressional Hearing: Hearings before the Subcom on Internal Security to question black activist Robert F. Williams on his activities during eight years of exile, from 1961 to 1969, mainly in Cuba and China. Testimony covers details on witness’ itinerary and treatment by host governments, including his ideological differences with Cuba; content, publication, and distribution of film and his writings while abroad; and relations with the Provisional Government of the African-American Captive Nation., 1970