FROM THE FILES OF THE FBI #32
STANDARD FORM NO. [illegible]
Office Memorandum - UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
TO : Mr. DeLoach
FROM : M.A. Jones
SUBJECT: [BLACKED OUT]
On June 12, 1959, the above captioned individual and [BLACKED
OUT] appeared at the Bureau and were interviewed by SA [BLACKED
OUT] He stated he was in town on vacation and was departing the
following day. He explained that while here he was taking the
opportunity of making inquiries concerning the Academy of
Scientology, 1812 19th Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C., which
was founded and is operated by L. Ron Hubbard.
[BLACKED OUT] related a great volume of literature concerning
this institution is being sent to individuals throughout Alaska
urging attendance at various branches of the Academy or enrollment
in correspondence courses. He stated several individuals have
inquired of the State Police about the Academy. [BLACKED OUT] said
he had contacted the Metropolitan Police Department and had been
advised that the Academy is one of the worst legal frauds ever
known to that Department. [BLACKED OUT] desired to know if the
Bureau had any information regarding the Academy which could be
furnished to him.
He was told that if the Bureau has any data which can be
supplied to him or his Department it will be furnished through our
Anchorage Office since he already had indicated he was departing
from Washington the following day. He indicated this would be most
satisfactory. Arrangement thereafter were made for [BLACKED OUT] to
be conducted on a special tour of the Bureau for which they were
most appreciative.
A review of Bufiles shows we have very good relations with the
Alaska State Police which is headed by [BLACKED OUT] a graduate
of the [BLACKED OUT] of the FBI National Academy. Several other
members of the Department are graduates of the National Academy.
No record identifiable with [BLACKED OUT] was located in Bufiles.
Enclosure
DWB:cr
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Memorandum for Mr. DeLoach
Bufiles reveal we have not conducted an investigation concerning
the Academy of Scientology or Hubbard; however, we have had
numerous inquiries regarding Hubbard and various organizations
which he has headed, and we have furnished in the past public
source data to former Senator Homer Ferguson and Senator Styles
Bridges. This material also has been disseminated in London,
England, where Hubbard has an office, through our Legal Attache.
_RECOMMENDATION_:
That the attached letter be sent to Anchorage authorizing that
office to furnish the information contained therein either to
[BLACKED OUT] or one of his superior officers on a confidential
basis.
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