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FBI files on L Ron Hubbard

FROM THE FILES OF THE FBI 266 O[?]ber 10, 1973 Federal Bureau of Investigation Internal Security Division U.S. Department of Justice 9th & Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, D.C. Scientology, Houston Re: Scientology of Austin (Texas) Church Gentlemen: I would like to to know as soon as possible if your division has any subversive information on the above referenced organization. The only information I have now is through the Houston Better Business Bureau who informed me that this organization sell [sic] courses of study to the public; these courses are written by a science fiction writer, and is a Science of Mental Anatomy. I am most concerned about this as I have a nineteen year old nephew who is attending the University of [BLACKED OUT] at [BLACKED OUT] on a four year scholarship. My nephew came to me two days ago and asked to borrow a large amount of money to attend courses at Scientology of Austin Church. He will have to withdraw from college and lose about $4,000.00 of the funds from his scholarship. I sincerely believe that the people at this so called school have brain washed this young man. They have thoroughly convinced him to give up the only financial assistance he has to finish college: his scholarship from the [BLACKED OUT] in Galveston, Texas. It will be greatly appreciated if you will answer my letter as soon as possible. Sincer[?]
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October 18, 1973

[ADDRESS BLOCK BLACKED OUT]

Dear Mrs. [BLACKED OUT]

I have received your letter of October 10th and certainly understand your
concern in writing.

With respect to your request, this Bureau is strictly an investigative
agency of the Federal Government and, as such, neither makes evaluations
nor draws conclusions as to the character or integrity of any
organization, publication or individual. I regret that we cannot be of
assistance to you in this instance.

Sincerely yours,

[stamped] C.M. Kelley

Clarence M. Kelley

Director

NOTE: Based on available information, correspondent is not identifiable in
Bufiles.  The Academy of Scientology has been the subject of citizen
inquiries in the past.  Ron Hubbard runs this Academy and his theory of
"Scientology" is that this alleged science instills self-confidence and
assists individuals in removing mental problems and obtaining human
ability.  Hubbard has been described by his wife as being "hopelessly
insane."  Bufile (105-55601)

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