“% FFr -2683 (Rev. 9-17-65) FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION REPORTING OFFICE OFFICE OF ORIGIN DATE INVESTIGATIVE PERIOD RICHMOND RICHMOND 1/31/67 4/8/66 - 1/21/67 TITLE OF CASE REPORT MADE BY TYPED BY 1. SA JOSEPH A. MARION, JR. nlh FRANK AUGUST DRAGER, JR. CHARACTER OF C”
“2 • 263 (Rev. 1-7-72) 1 1 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION REPORTING OFFICE ---------- -Hoy OFFICE OF ORIGiLOJO, DATE Ag4 LD -13'1 INVESTIGATIVE PERIOD S7 /: GA Fh 31 NEWARK. NEWARK 8/30/74 9/12/73 8/9/74 TITLE OF CASE REPORT MADE BY TYPED ny 0 NR A 1 FRANK AU”
“RH 157-1558 Source Date Checked Checked By Metropolitan Police November 8, 1966 IC KENNETH SHAFFER . Department, Washington, D. C. The Credit Bureau, Inc. , November 9, 1966 IC HOWARD SCOTT MAYNARD Washington, D. C. U. S. Park Police, November 8, 1966 IC WIILIAM H. LYERLY”
“. DE PUGH, FORMER HEAD OF T HE MINUTEMEN, JAMES EARL TRA Y, RAY, CONVICTED MURDERER OF MARTIN LUTHER KING AND THOMAS ALBERT TARRANTS, III, CONVICTED FOR AN ATTEMPTED BOMBING MURDER. NIX IS CREA WHITE MALE BORN 11/12/45, SIX FEET, ONE INCH, 175 POUNDS, BLOND NW 65990 boeld 3239748”
“/72. FUGITIVE WATTS LAST DETERMINED T O BE IN THE STATE OF (FLORI DA. STSM OUR INVESTIGATION IS CONT INUING IN AN EFFORT TO DETERMINE IF SUCH A CONSPIRACY EXISTS. PER YOUR REQUEST, THIS INFORMATION FLUS THE PHOTOGRAPH OF NIX PREVIOUSLY FURNISHED YOU MAY BE PASSED TO FOREIGN LIAIS”
“FD-233.(Rev. 12-19-67) . . . ’ FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, REPORTING OFFICE OFFICE OF ORIGIN DATE INVESTIGATIVE PERIOD NEWARK NEWARK . 5/9/72 1/27/72 - 5/4/72 TITLE OF CASE REPORT MADE BY TYPED8 DALE SPEERS CUNNINGHAM: ROBERT H. WALLER (A) m 3k SA ROBERT H. WALLER-V”
“available for use by ANP members. K. Special Abilities of Subject, Including Knowledge of Weapons, Explosives, Radio and Electronics -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------”
“acteiee.e*m roshomsomrerueersorietrew. Lham, NK 157-2011 2 JENKINS advised he also observed a .45 caliber automatic handgun in a holster which was shown to him by DRAGER. DRAGER also indicated be was wanted for a comspiracy to blow up something but DRAGER was not more 4 ”
“RH 157-1558 His military occupation was shown as Apprentice Air Policeman, and he was shown as having attended Air Police * onfedenteal source 'Course at Lackland Air Force Base from: September, 1958, to November, 1958. eor—kd..Z«6 The records of the U. S. Selective Servic”
“by the Interstate Klan leaders. Concerning the Interstate Klan, see Appendix. On June 13, 1966, RH T-1 advised that DRAGER did attend a rally given by the Interstate Klan at Camp Springs, Maryland, on June 12, 1966. No incidents or arrests were noted. ■ On October 7, 1966, C”
“NK 157-2011 On March 1, 1974, DRAGER and CARROLL were released on bond from the Sagamon County Jail. The subject’s vehicle, a 1970 Ford pickup truck, with a camper truck unit, was left by DRAGER at the Sheriff’s Impound Lot. - . On March 6, 1974, NK T-2 advised he obtained i”
“1 RH 157-1558 confidential prierce On August 17, 1966, Mr. TOSE.WILLTAMS., Probation Officer, Mercer County Probation Office, Trenton, New Jersey, ■ advised SA NORMAN A. HENDRICKS that subject had been arrested ‘on various burglary charges in Trenton/ New Jersey, during 19”
“and the possibility of the use of his testimony against DRAGER and WILLIAM ERIC CARROLL. AT HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA; Will contact Neil's Jewelry, 15 So. Khrome Ave. (Chrome) , regarding the disposition of a .30 caliber Plainfield Machine Co. carbine, allegedly sold to a FRANK AUG”
“be an underground guerrilla organization made up of "strike teams". These "strike teams" are to be under direct control of DePugh and their existence is to be unknown to everyone, including Minutemen State Coordinators. After leaving Norborne, DRAGER was arrested in Springf”
“marital status, and education set forth. P* - ENCLOSURE: TO: U. S. SECRET SERVICE. 1800 G STREET, N.W., WASHINGTON, D? C. One photograph of FRANK AUGUST DRAGER, JR. / # This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of t”
“1x#H". 1SEW JR 13 7329 258 VidWi - DR aiX. ".VN.mRll % - + w w t w w w : ‘v p v ix ih n e w -e rx wenshe isnorareneroeisin NK 157-2011 Inasmuch as DRAGER and CARROLL have been in possession of identification, i.e., driver’s license, Social Security cards and Selecti”
“NK 157-2011 A I. BACKGROUND A. BIRTH k Records at the Bureau of Vital Statistics, Trenton, N.J., were caused to be searched on July 17, 1974, and revealed FRANK AUGUST DRAGER, JR., was born August.4,. 1940, at Trenton, NJ. B. EMPLOYMENTS Investigation to date has re”
“< site • ( cmeh *vur% UN ED STATES DEPARTMENT OF T ICE GDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Richmond, Virginia In Reply, Please Refer to January 31, 1967 File No. 157-1558 TITLE: FRANK AUGUST DRAGER, JR. CHARACTER: RACIAL MATTERS (ORGANIZATION) REFERENCE: Report of SA JOSEP”
“NK 157-2011 ENCLOSURES CONTINUED , Enclosed for Memphis is one xerox copy of a portion of a map of the Hohenwald (Lewis County), Tennessee, area. Enclosed • for Mobile is a xerox copy of a portion of a map of the Central and Kent, Alabama, area. ADMINISTRATIVE: For all r”
“NK 157-2011 INFORMANTS Identity Location LEADS NK T-1 is PH 811-E 1i NK T-2 is IP 3373-E NK T-3 is PH 1966-PEI 7 "foMWSNK 157-2011-314 NK 157-2011-314 NK 157-2011-342 All receiving offices are requested to contact logical sources in efforts to determine the activit”
“several right wing contacts, they left New Orleans and,-travelled to Springfield, Ill., to meet other right wing sympathizers. On their journey, they had met ROBERT SHELTON of the KKK and ROBERT DE PUGH of the Minutemen.SHELTON and DE PUGH promised full support for the ■NRA,”
“I NK 157-2011 2. The Stoeger .22 caliber Luger automatic, serial number 363, was sold to OLAF WILLIAM AIKEN 1846 West Lake, Famimish Parkway, Bellvue, - Washington. AIKEN was noted to be a white male, born October 17, 1939, at Webster, South Dakota. He is 5’8", 150 pounds”
“‘ 3 11 1 9 NK 157-2011 *‘‘‘?" East Coast. - The subject has twice been arrested for possession ,1 of weapons since September, 1973, and has been in receipt of . * white-hate extremist literature. DRAGER has shown a propensity ■ for violence in the past and has a”
“NK 157-2011 3 DRAGER obtained bail money for them and upon their release from jail they tried to obtain the camper truck back but were advised by the local authorities it was going to be used as evidence in their pending case. Inasmuch as they had 'no transportation, they t”
“talk to him. DRAGER had stated that he was wanted by the FBI and needed phoney identification. JENKINS advised he could not help him and could not supply any information how he might obtain such. aombortonntor-eivedVittxawdonutriownk Mensites JENKINS then advised that aroun”
“RH 157-1558 at the Holiday Inn, Princeton, New Jersey, for three and one-half months; the White Horse Bowling Alley for four weeks (place not shown); and the Hotel Stacey Trent (place not shown), one month, during the period 1964-1966. Specific dates were not job. identifi”
“explosives to "level a one story building". DRAGER stated that at one point he was going to blowup an IRS building, but did not mention any specific location. 4 51 NW 88296 Docld:32989574 Page 605 •”
“was agreeable to this plan and i supplied them with the diagram of the sewer system. FERRIS is further known to be a right wing patriot and supplied names of local patriots to DRAGER. After departing Washington, D.C., they travelled to Florida and visited with an ORVILLE LIP”
“NK 157-2011 It is noted Special Agents of the FBI mentioned above are possibly identical to SAS BURL E. CLONINGER and CHARLES F. MOFFETT, who have worked Ku Klux Klan matters in the Trenton, New Jersey area. FRANKHOUSER stated he accompanied DRAGER and they walked to the vic”
“Minutenen and Nazi Party. Information copies are further being made available inasmuch as DRAGER and CARROLL have been involved in extensive criminal activities throughout these divisions in efforts to support themselves while travelling throughout the U.S. / % ' ' C C”
“RAL BUREAU OF IVESTIG ‘WASHINGTON 25. D.C. (10-11-73 630 ABj ICENTIFICATION DIVISION The following FBI record, NUMBER 405 550 S , is furnished FOX Orr1v1a US. Gntx. CONTelPurON OF ARRTRTED OR FINCE RPRINTS NAME AND NUMBER CHARGE DISPOSITION CEIVED J Co Jail Wrank A Dra”
“7.83 1 SI 157-4275 formerly Grand Dragon of the Ku Klu Jan organisation in . low Jersoy 0 lie further stated that he has nover boon present at any meeting of any right wing organisation nor doos he knot if DNAGS2 has attended, any retings or has contacted any leaders of ”
“they would continue to travel together and expound their right wing philosophy. He stated he felt he had quite a bit to do with FRANK DRAGER re-joining the right wing element.- He stated that they talked a lot about how the right wing could change the country and felt they c”
“Klux Klan. It is recommended DRAGER be continued as a subject cf ADEX, inasmuch as he has since 9/12/73, been traveling the East Coast claiming to be a Grand Dragon of the KKK and overall coordinator for all right-wing organizations located on the -1cc6220 6 ( 2-Bureau (Enc”
“6.. / - • "). AJ 1 DERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 1 2/21/74 Dote of tronscription_ THCAS CF TY - 74TY DALol-wAs interviewed while inca vcoratod in the perron County Jail, Cpringfiold, > Illinois oGES Furnished the identity 02 the intorvieving Agents and tho purpose of ”
“thkw" 10el” „flhiwo rkarazun. a.oou 11 util esrii’d. s 00 anonsgzaqanmyouer-camsaocumoweerinoosems vowwincmentrettisirawaersyormure-havaly 4 NK 157-2011 destruction or killing. Regarding DRAGER’s claim to bomb the city on the Fourth of July, LENTZ advised he never ”
“State of New Jersey. DOERFLER stated that DRAGER was in the company of a young white male known to him by the name JAKE. It was also noted that several weapons were observed in this vehicle. ■ DOERFLER said to DRAGER he could not supply him with any phoney identification, a”
“District of Columbia, Washington, D.C., was interviewed. Mr. COUNTS stated that DES maintains for its own use and the use of a limited number of others having a need for them, 1 inch to 1000 feet scale maps of the overall water and sewer system of the District of Columbia. He”
“ED-204 (Rev. 3-3-59) UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION - i ' Copy to: 1-USA, Newark ■ ATTN; AUSA JOSEPH AUDINO Report of: ROBERT H. WALLER (A) Office: Newark, New Jersey Date: 5/9/72. Field Office File ?: 89-56 Bureau File #: Title: ”
“< RH 157-1558 III. STATEMENTS BY THE SUBJECT CONCERNING VIOLENCE AND ACTIVITY IN RACIAL SITUATIONS h/ Cntolies Ponrcin As noted before, on July 1, 1966, RH T-1 made available an ANP application pertaining to DRAGER dated July 26, 1965. Under a section of this application”
“$10,000 and he was again remanded to the custody of the United States Marshal, On August 30, 1971, Deputy United States Marshal . THOMAS HARKINS, Camden, New Jersey, advised that their records reflect the following: Name DALE SPEERS CUNNINGHAM Address 130 North 4th Street ”
“NK 157-2011 JACKSONVILLE A AT TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA; Will attempt to develop background information re the subject through Florida State Employment Service, inasmuch as subject had in his possession an identification card for Florida State Employment Service, bearing the na”
“about two days prior to DRAGER’s arrest in New Jersey. It is noted the New Jersey State Police made available a xerox copy of a parking ticket in the recovered 1973 Pinto, stolen by DRAGER on March 11, 1974, indicating he was ticketed on June 6, 1974,- at 1:41 pm, in the vic”
“UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF PST1CL RAL BUREAU OF INVESTIG 10-11-73 680 KP WASHINGTON, D.C. 20537 r 1 IDENTIFICATION DIVISION 2 The following FBI record, NUMBER . 405 550 13 , is furnished FOR OFFICIAL uon. URI. CONTRISITOR 0 NAME AND NUMBER ARRESTED OR CHARGE DISPOSITIO”
“1974. He stated that the defense plans for the City of Chicago, Illinois, are available on request from that City Government and that they show the water and sewer systems. FERRIS stated he has maps of Washington, D.C., water and sewer systems which, he uses in his work for t”
“credit record pertaining to DRAGER, which listed his age as of May, 1963, as 22. The record contained no information con cerning him except that' he had been arrested on May 17, 1963, 1 confidential source . as a burglary suspect by the Trenton, New Jersey, Police Department”
“NK 157-2011 D. RELATIVES On July 15, 1974, Detective JOHN REYNOLDS, New Jersey State Police, West Trenton, NJ, advised the records of the Mercer County Jail, Trenton, NJ, revealed the following relatives as noted on the subject’s visitors’ list: MINNIE DRAGER, Mother ----”
“RH 157-1558 DRAGER would have access to a small cache of weapons maintained at the ANP Headquarters and at Spotsylvania, Virginia. L. Associates, Bo£h Business and Social On January 21, 1967, RH T-1 advised that subject, since arriving in Arlington, Virginia, in 1966, has ”
“RH 157-1558 Contributor of Name and Arrested or Fingerprints ,T--------- Number Received / .Charge Disposition .Co Jail Frank A. Drager 1/9/63 armed rob Mt Holly NJ 2nd #8771 2A:151-41 SPol Prince Frank August 1/9/63 material ton NJ Drager II witness #07693 PD Trenton Frank A”
“right wing activities of JAKE and DRAGER and. stated he would help the FBI.in any way possible. NW 882961 Docld:32989574 Page 618 64”