Background and identification report on Allen Fairfax Cooper (MP 89-149)

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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 116 pp. 310–315 (DB Cooper-53342–53347), Report, serial 525-82-0330 (as read from the transcript) — cooper.theunsolved.net/documents/Cooper-Part-116%3A310-315

MP 89-149

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The following description was obtained from military records, Albuquerque FBI files, FBI Identification Records and witnesses:

Name ALLEN FAIRFAX COOPER, also known as Allan Fairfax Cooper, Craza A1, Al Cogan. Race White 7/A Date of Birth August 10, 1938 -33 Place of Birth Albuquerque, New Mexico Hair Blond Eyes Blue Height 69 inches (5'9") Weight 175 pounds FBI Number 714 995 E Remarks Red beard and mustache, balding in front Scars and Marks Acne scars on face, scar left knee, scar forehead, scar right elbow, scar middle back Military Service Number 476-80-83; U. S. Navy (Total active service - 1 year, 11 months, 2 days) May 29, 1956, to June 12, 1959; honorable Veterans Administration Regional Office, San Francisco, California, Claim Number C2350-48-63 Education 1944 - 1946 - Longfellow's Grade School, Albuquerque, New Mexico 1946 - 1951 - Trudelles Grade School, Albuquerque, New Mexico 1951 - 1952 - Ernie Pyle Grade School, Albuquerque, New Mexico 1952 - 1954 - San Felipe Junior High School, Albuquerque, New Mexico 1954 - 1957 - Graduated St. Mary's High School, Albuquerque, New Mexico

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SEARCHED.......INDEXED........ SERIALIZED.......FILED........ NOV [guess: 2] 1973 FBI-SEATTLE

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DB COOPER-53342

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Education (continued) 1957 - attended University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico 1966 - 1967 - attended Merritt College, Oakland, California Residence 1951 - 1956 - 920 Rio Vista Circle, Southwest, Albuquerque, New Mexico 1963 - 2124 P Street, North- west, Washington, D. C. 1966 - 1967 - 1531 McGee, Berkeley, California; 2721 Haste Street, Berkeley, California; 2639 Hillegass, Berkeley, California Father WILLIAM T. COOPER (1956), 1104 Marquette Place, Northeast, Albuquerque, New Mexico Mother Mrs. C. E. FOX (1956), 920 Rio Vista Circle, Southwest, Albuquerque, New Mexico Stepfather C. E. FOX, with mother in 1956

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Under date of April 1, 1973, the Identification Division furnished the following Identification Record for ALLEN FAIRFAX COOPER, FBI Number 714 995 E:

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Contributor of Name and Arrested or Fingerprints Number Received Charge Disposition

Baltimore Allen Fairfax 7/7/63 tresp & DC "STARTED" County PD, Cooper 10/30/63 Towson, Md. #50506

PD Albany, Allan Fairfax 12/23/63 DC - fail $102 or 7 das Georgia Cooper to obey off 7 das on chg #10290 of contempt

FO Oakland, Allen Fairfax 10/18/67 372 PC poss Susp California Cooper marij [guess: marijuana] #196977 415 dist the peace 148 resist 15 das Co Jl arr 143 OTC DB COOPER-53343 parking

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Contributor of Name and Arrested or Fingerprints Number Received Charge Disposition

SO Oakland, Allen Fairfax 10/26/67 148 PC (R 15 days California Cooper arr) #67 11173

Navy Allen Fairfax 5/29/56 Cooper #476 80 83

PD Albuquerque, Allen Cooper 5/8/70 State Misd TOT County New Mexico #67-68

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Residence: 1104 Marquette NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico

The Albuquerque Division, by communication dated March 31, 1973, furnished the following data:

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ALLEN FAIRFAX COOPER was born August 10, 1938, at Albuquerque, New Mexico; graduated from St. Mary's High School, Albuquerque, 1957; attended the University of New Mexico (UNM), 1959-1962; attended Merritt College, Oakland, California, 1966- 1967.

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In October, 1968, while a student at UNM, Albuquerque, COOPER was involved in a disruption of a Navy Reserve Officers Training Corps drill on the UNM campus. In February, 1970, as a leader of the Student Organizing Committee, he was involved in the disruption of a UNM - Brigham Young University (BYU) basketball game, which disruption was in protest of alleged racial discrimination by BYU.

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In March, 1970, subject was one of a group that heckled and jeered a speech given by U. S. Senator STROM THURMOND on the UNM campus, causing cancellation of the Senator's speech. Subject was dismissed and expelled from UNM in May, 1970, for this disruption.

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In April, 1966, subject joined the DuBois Club of America at UNM, and in the fall of 1968, attended meetings of the Peace and Freedom Party in Albuquerque.

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In the mid-1960's he was arrested on several occasions for participating in various civil rights demonstrations. In February, 1969, subject admitted he had discovered he was a communist and Marxist in his thinking.

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DB COOPER-53344

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In April, 1972, subject was among a group of demonstrators in Albuquerque, New Mexico, protesting in- creased air war in Indo-China. In February, 1972, he was residing in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and has been observed in Albuquerque since that time. His residence was with Professor ROGER Y. ANDERSON, UNM, who has also participated in several riots and antiwar demonstrations at 4014 Guadalupe Trail, Northwest, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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Albuquerque, by communication dated March 19, 1973, advised individuals in New Mexico reported that COOPER will kill as many as possible in a suicidal action before he, himself, is killed.

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The Baltimore Division, by communication dated April 11, 1973, furnished the following data:

Arrest records of the Baltimore County Police Bureau, Towson, Maryland, were reviewed on April 3, 1973, by SA [REDACTED] for ALLEN FAIRFAX COOPER, Baltimore County Police Department Number 30506; born August 10, 1938, Albuquerque, New Mexico; home address, 2124 P Street, Northwest, Washington, D. C.; employed at Parking Management, Inc., 1700 De Sales Street, Northwest, Washington, D. C.

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COOPER was arrested July 7, 1963, on a charge of trespassing and disorderly conduct. The disposition is listed as stetted.

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The Atlanta Division, by communication dated April 5, 1973, furnished the following data:

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Records of the Albany, Georgia, Police Department, Identification Division Number 10290, disclosed ALLEN FAIRFAX COOPER, 2124 P S[t]reet, Northwest, Washington, D. C., born August 10, 1938, was arrested December 23, 1963, for disorderly conduct, failure to follow assigned parade route and failure to obey officers' command. COOPER was sentenced to seven days or $102.00 fine. On December 31, 1963, COOPER was arrested for contempt of court for failure to appear on charge made December 23, 1963, and sentenced to seven days. COOPER was also arrested January 23, 1964, for reckless driving and posted $12.00 bond. COOPER was arrested February 3, 1964, for parading or demonstrating without a permit and fined $102.00 or 30 days.

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DB COOPER-53345

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The San Francisco Division, by communication dated April 10, 1973, advised as follows:

On April 6, 1973, Alameda County Sheriff's Office files disclosed ALAN FAIRFAX COOPER was arrested at Oakland, California, on October 26, 1967, in connection with the demonstrations at the U. S. Army Induction Center, 1515 Clay Street, Oakland, California. COOPER was charged with resisting arrest (148 Penal Code) and was sentenced to 15 days in the County Jail.

COOPER furnished an address of 2626 Hillegass Street, Berkeley, California, and has fingerprint classification as follows:

21 M 1 U 000 18 L 1 U 000 18

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On April 6, 1973, a review of the Oakland Police Department files determined that COOPER was born August 10, 1938, in New Mexico and has been a student at Merritt College, Oakland, California. COOPER was arrested on October 18, 1967, in connection with the aforementioned demonstrations and was charged with disturbing the peace (1415 Penal Code); maintaining a nuisance (372 Penal Code); and public administrator's neglect of duty (143 Penal Code) and was sentenced to 15 days in the County Jail on a charge of resisting arrest (148 Penal Code); all other charges were dismissed.

COOPER furnished an address of 1531 McGee Street, Berkeley, California.

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On April 10, 1973, information was received that at 9:30 p.m. a 1968 Volkswagen Square Back bearing 1972 New Mexico License AKK 969 drove out of Wounded Knee, South Dakota. The auto was driven out by Attorney KENNETH TILSEN. The car was determined to be registered to ALLEN FAIRFAX COOPER. Following are some of the items believed to belong to COOPER which were found in the car:

One backpack with frame Three white parachutes from flares One round .20 gauge "Peters" shotgun shell One fired 20 millimeter cartridge case Social Security Card Number 525-82-0330 for COOPER New Mexico Operator's License for COOPER

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DB COOPER-53346

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Certificate of birth, New Mexico, for COOPER Medical card, Bernalillo County, for COOPER New Mexico vehicle registration certificate for 1962 Volkswagen in name of COOPER Application for Ohio Chauffeur's License for COOPER Seven check receipts from ALBERT E. WARD, INC., for COOPER

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One Guerrilla Warfare "Yank" Bert Levy, introduction by FRANKLIN MARK OSANKA, Panther Publications, Boulder, Colorado, copyright 1964. This book had the following "Table of Contents":

"Introduction. Franklin Mark Osanka . . . . .

Editor's Notes. Robert K. Brown . . . . .

CHAPTER I. A Definition of Guerrilla Warfare .

CHAPTER II. History of Guerrilla Warfare . . .

CHAPTER III. Twentieth Century Guerrilla Warfare

CHAPTER IV. Preparations for Guerrilla Warfare

CHAPTER V. Essential Qualities of Guerrilla Fighting: Caution, invisibility, surprise .

CHAPTER VI. The Guerrilla's Bivouacs and Headquarters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CHAPTER VII. Techniques of Guerrilla Movement: Invisibility and silence. Scouting, stalking, woodcraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CHAPTER VIII. The Ambush . . . . . . . . . .

CHAPTER IX. Destruction and Sabotage . . . . .

CHAPTER X. Techniques of Guerrilla Fighting .

CHAPTER XI. Street Fighting . . . . . . . . .

CHAPTER XII. The City Guerrilla: Sniping, Propaganda, Civic Dislocation. Conclusion ."

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DB COOPER-53347

Serials: 525-82-0330, MP 89-149