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Memorandum to Mr. J. B. Adams Re: Surreptitious Entries 66-8160 On March 17, 1976, a representative of the Legal Counsel Division was in the New York Office. From the SWP case Agent there, it was learned that in addition to informati about 93 entries against the SWP, certain "SAC Folders" contained information about entries of the New York Office from the "1940s through 1975." Subsequent review of these “folders,” which were documents maintained outside normal record channels, failed to reflect any entry activity after April, 1973. The period initially stated, i.e., "1940s through 1975," was based on New York's first review of the material, and reflected an assumption that material extended through 1975. Our later review proved this false. On return to Headquarters, the Legal Counsel Division representative immediately reported this discovery to INTD. emmetiabieidabe, ©f this discovery at the New York Office, a 7D telephonicaliy contacted Departmental Attorney William L. Gardner on the same date, March 17, 1976. Mr. Gardner, who was at his residence when contact was made, was advised that in the New York Office a number of documents had been discovered showing entries over an extended period, from the 1940s to 1975. Mr. Gardner was told that at that time the exact material located had not been reviewed and analyzed to determine what, if any, activity fell within the scope of the Department's inquiry (entries since January 1, 1966); however, this would be done and he would be advised as soon as the review was completed. On March 18, 1976, in response to an earlier Civil Rights Division request, a communication was directed to all personnel at the level of SAC and higher in the field, and Section Chief and higher at FBIHQ, asking for their knowledge, however incomplete, concerning entries. Results of the survey were furnished to the Department on May 14, 1976. (Memoranda attached) On March 19, 1976, Legal Counsel Division advised INTD in a memorandum of the discovery of material relating to entries of the New York Office. It was recommended that New York Office be instructed to review the material and report results to FBIHQ. In addition, it was recommended that other field offices be queried as to whether or not similar documents existed there. The Director reviewed this memorandum. (Memorandum attached) ~ © - conrinuED - OVER