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a Jones to DeLoach memorandum John D. Rockefeller II has been acquainted with the Director since 1938 when Rockefeller wrote Mr. Hoover stating that he enjoyed the discussion on juvenile delinquency at Mr, Chorley's apartment and thought the Director would like to see a book entitled ''youth in the Toils,"' which he enclosed. The Director acknowledged this letter on February 19, 1938, (94-4-1663) The Director congratulated Rockefeller on 6-15-39 on his appoint- ment as Chairman of the Committee for the Study of the Prevention of Crimes by Youth which Rockefeller acknowledged his appreciation by letter of June 20, 1939, In 1940, the Director sent Rockefeller some suggestions on how to protect his new home and a plan of procedure in the event a kidnaping or threatened kidnaping to one of his family occurred. Correspondence with Rockefeller since 194 be very limited but cordial, (94-45303 In 1956, Rockefeller formed the Asia Society to foster understanding between the United States and the Far East. This Society's Board of Trustees con- tained a number of individuals who were members of the Institute of Pacific Relations and who allegedly had Communist Party affiliations, In connection with Rockefellerts presidency of this organization the Director noted, "It certainly has some questionable’ characters in it. It shows how a ‘joinert like Rockefeller can be used, H," Bufiles contain no indication that Rockefeller was other than a figurehead officer in the Society and we have no information concerning his association with the questionable members, (105-55843) There is no indication that Rockefeller has toured our headquarters facilities and if his schedule permits, it is believed he would appreciate the courtesy of a tour, ROCKEFELLER PUBLIC SERVICE AWARDS: These Awards were established in 1952 at Princeton University under a grant from John D, Rockefeller JI and are designed to give special recognition to outstanding public service by civilians in the executive branch of the Government and to establish incentives for the continuance and advancement of those in the service. The Awards are sufficient to enable each recipient at no financial sacrifice to himself to spend no less than six nor more than twelve months in residence at an institution of the individual's choice or in some comparable educational activity,