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Memorandum D. J. Dalbey to Mr. Felt - Re: J. Edgar Hoover Portrait of 7. Caution - Mr. Stewart suggests that we keep this matter as quiet as possible so that no one will be besieged with offers to paint the portrait. do would be to determine whether theXociety of Former Special Agents will raise the money and make the gift hey are willing to do so, they could take over almost the entire procedure. The Bureau could supply a list of half a dozen of the most outstanding portrait artists for a starter. The Society could ask these artists for samples of their work. The Society could arrange with Miss Gandy, et al. to choose an artist. The Society could contract with the artist. The Society could arrange for either the original committee of Miss Gandy, et al. or a separate committee of their own to pass on the finished product. The Society will then donate the portrait as a gift. 8. Summary - It topos me at this stage that the best thing to f RECOMMENDATION: That I be authorized to discuss this matter confidentially and informally with John J. Grady mentioned above. If so authorized, I will make no decisions and no commitments. The understanding will be that the Society will determine on its own what it wants to do and, if it wishes to act, will then by appropriate delegation present the matter to the Acting Director. ¥ fo ia y Wb BE of” : c i ve cf eA fer " , ° zr 4 ; ay a, fe e/a / . Lf f aan Ae f fc ‘as Me es ( See ADDENDUM -~- NEXT pace