</s>FD-302 (Rev. 4-15-64) FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 1 Date 6/18/68 Mrs. HAROLD COFFIN, 1320 North Mentor Avenue, furnished the following information: She has lived at above address since July 1958. She believes the house at 1321 North MentOR Avenue, Pasadena, California, was torn down in 1958. She recalls none of the tenants that resided at the 1321 north Mentor avenue address. 6/12/68 Pasadena, California Los Angeles 56-156 On at File # -445 - SA WILLIAM N. HEARD and SA VINCENT J. HORN, JR. /WIN/HMS 6/16/68 by Date dictated This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency, it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.

The documents consist of multiple FBI records from 1963 to 1968 detailing investigations into individuals associated with the Bishara/Sirhan family in Pasadena, California, and their potential connections to anti-draft activities, political organizations, or the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy (RFK). The FBI sought information on addresses linked to the family, including 1320 North Mentor Avenue, 1321 North Mentor Avenue, 1303 North Mentor Avenue, and 696 East Howard Street. Interviews with family members (e.g., ADEL BISHARA SIRHAN, MUNIR BISHARA SIRHAN, SAIDALLAH BISHARA SIRHAN, SHARIF BISHARA SIRHAN) denied claims of their relatives’ involvement in anti-draft movements or use of specific names. One document notes that ADEL STIRAN (a relative of Sirhan Bishara Sirhan) was employed as a musician at The Fez restaurant in Los Angeles and had interactions with political figures, including connections to the W.E.B. Du Bois Clubs of America (DCA). Another entry describes a belly dancer at The Fez, Elsa Marie Butler, who reported that customers reacted to news of RFK’s assassination, with one individual (Mahmoud Siam/Mike) expressing support for the shooting and referencing Jewish influence.  

The documents also include FBI records from June 1968 detailing interviews and statements regarding individuals associated with the SIRIAN/SIRIHAN family, linked to RFK’s assassination. Key figures include Elsa Marie Butler, who described family members such as SIAM (5'17", blue eyes, brown hair), ADEL SIRIAN (brother of SIAM), and SHARIF SIRIAN. Butler noted their presence at The Fez restaurant in Hollywood, where discussions about politics and violence occurred. SIAM claimed to have known the family since 1967, including interactions with STIRHAN (a brother) at the Santa Anita Race Track. Charles Harb, a shoe repairman, mentioned ADEL and SHARIF SIRIAN’s association with the restaurant but dismissed them as suspects after learning of Sirhan Bishara Sirhan’s arrest. KRADSHEH, an Arabic instructor, noted limited contact with the family in Jordan and stated SHARIF SIRIAN held moderate views on Arab-Israeli issues. Mrs. Jacobs identified a Jordanian woman as the mother of STIRHAN BISHARA SIRHANA, confirming familial ties. RITCHY provided details about the family’s residence in Pasadena, including ADEL’s employment history and SAIDALLAH SIRIAN’s possession of firearms. STAFFORD described the family’s relocation to Pasadena and their children’s education. The documents also mention the Fez restaurant’s closure due to safety concerns following the assassination.  

Additional records from June 1968 detail FBI investigations into individuals associated with SIRHAN BISHARA SIRIHAN, later identified as the assassin of RFK. Key information includes employment records, school attendance, and personal details from 1958–1968. Mrs. Martha Hauk (Pasadena, California) reported that Munir Sirian (also known as Joe) worked at Nash Department Store in 1967, describing him as a polite and non-violent individual. Reverend Warnie Tippet (Idaho) mentioned prior contact with SIRIAN’s family but noted no political affiliations. Don Capurro (Altadena, California) stated that Saidallah Stirhan (also known as Said) worked at Michael Ganguin Inc., expressing no anti-American views during discussions on world affairs. Harry Shaker (Hollywood, California) confirmed ADEL BISHARA SIRHAN’s employment at his restaurant but noted no political conversations. Carlos Nowakowski (Los Angeles) mentioned Sharif Shariff’s absence from work following RFK’s assassination and described him as reclusive. School records from Pasadena Unified School District detail SIRIAN’s attendance at Marshall Jr. High School (1958–1959) and Longfellow Elementary, noting his occasional conflicts with peers over his name and background. Teachers like Samuel Sohogomonian and Marcus Young provided accounts of SIRIAN’s academic performance and behavior, emphasizing his quiet demeanor and lack of disciplinary issues.  

The documents also include entries from the FBI dated June 1968 detailing records related to John Muir High School in Pasadena, California. Mrs. Jean O. More (Records Clerk) provided Senior High Program Cards for a student named Sirihan Sirian Sirishan, including course instructors and enrollment procedures. An unauthorized high school publication called "Opinion" appeared in March 1962 and was linked to student government activities, though its editor could not be identified. Academic records of four students (Keith Philip McCormick, Bryant Meyers, Stephen Joseph White, Patricia Neil Ferguson) are detailed, including graduation dates, grades, and GPA.  

Key People  
- **ADEL BISHARA SIRHAN**: Denied his brother Sirhan’s involvement in anti-draft activities or use of specific names; employed at Shaker’s Oasis Restaurant.  
- **MUNIR BISHARA SIRHAN** (also known as Joe): Worked at Nash Department Store in 1967; described as polite and non-violent.  
- **SAIDALLAH BISHARA SIRHAN**: Reported to own a .38 caliber revolver and a rifle; associated with the family’s residence in Pasadena.  
- **SHARIF BISHARA SIRHAN**: Regular customer at The Fez; described as reclusive and interested in horse racing.  
- **LOUIS G. SHELBLY**: Owner of The Fez restaurant, reported interactions with ADEL STIRAN and details about the STIRAN family’s political views.  
- **Elsa Marie Butler** (stage name "FEIROUZ"): Provided descriptions of SIRIAN/SIRIHAN family members and observed customer reactions to RFK’s assassination.  
- **Mahmoud Siam/Mike**: Customer at The Fez who expressed support for the shooting of RFK, referencing Jewish influence.  
- **KRADSHEH**: Arabic instructor at the Defense Language Institute; had limited contact with the SIRIAN family in Jordan.  
- **Mrs. Jacobs**: Identified the mother of STIRHAN BISHARA SIRHANA through a 1958 encounter at a market store.  
- **RITCHY** and **STAFFORD**: Provided details about the SIRIAN family’s residence in Pasadena and their children’s education.  
- **Teachers/Staff**: Samuel Sohogomonian, Marcus Young, Dr. John Venable (Principal of John Muir High School), Ralph Horneecck, Jody Starbuck, Wilbur Nixon.  

Key Locations  
- **1320 North Mentor Avenue, 1321 North Mentor Avenue, 1303 North Mentor Avenue, Pasadena, California**: Addresses linked to the Bishara/Sirhan family and tenant history.  
- **696 East Howard Street, Pasadena, California**: Address associated with the STIRAN family.  
- **The Fez restaurant, 1508 North Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, California**: Establishment where ADEL STIRAN worked and where customers reacted to RFK’s assassination.  
- **Pasadena, California**: Residences of the SIRIAN family, including 666 East Howard and 1659 North Lake.  
- **Defense Language Institute (DLI)**: Where KRADSHEH worked, providing context on Arabic language and cultural ties to Jordan.  
- **John Muir High School, Pasadena, California**: Site of student records and the unauthorized publication "Opinion."  

Key Events  
- FBI inquiries into the Bishara/Sirhan family’s ties to anti-draft activities and political organizations.  
- Interviews with family members denying allegations of their relatives’ involvement in specific activities.  
- Louis Shelby’s testimony about ADEL STIRAN’s employment, interactions with political groups, and connections to the DCA.  
- Reports from Elsa Marie Butler on customer reactions at The Fez following RFK’s assassination, including Mahmoud Siam/Mike’s statements.  
- Closure of The Fez restaurant due to safety concerns post-assassination.  
- Family relocation and employment history: ADEL SIRIAN’s work at B and L Molding Supply Company (1958–1961) and SAIDALLAH SIRIAN’s residence in Pasadena.  
- Familial ties to Jordan: Confirmation of STIRHAN BISHARA SIRHANA’s mother through Mrs. Jacobs’ 1958 encounter, linking the family to Jordan.  
- Firearm possession: SAIDALLAH SIRIAN reported to own a .38 caliber revolver and a rifle.  
- School records detailing SIRIAN’s attendance at Marshall Jr. High School (1958–1959) and Longfellow Elementary, noting his occasional conflicts with peers over his name and background.  
- Publication of the unauthorized student newspaper "Opinion" in 1962 linked to student government activities.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted interviews and gathered information on SIRIAN and his associates.  
- **W.E.B. Du Bois Clubs of America (DCA)**: Mentioned as an organization linked to anti-draft activities and political movements, with connections to figures like Mike Zagarelli, Jarvis Tyler, and Gus Hall.  
- **Community Party, USA (CPUSA)**: Referenced in context of DCA’s founding and socialist initiatives.  
- **Pasadena Unified School District**: Provided school records and teacher accounts of SIRIAN’s academic behavior.  
- **John Muir High School**: Site of student records and the unauthorized publication "Opinion."

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