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Paul Robeson — Part 22

137 pages · May 11, 2026 · Document date: Mar 10, 1948 · Broad topic: Public Figures · Topic: Paul Robeson · 136 pages OCR'd
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4 aed ahs F2SSRR RA RRR REDE Tolscs gises, eer be c BAC, ~ DATE 2p PS ih Kew York v RE: : ROBESON. TREEREAL L SROOREEY =-C Dear Sir: New York File §100-25557 A review of the files at the Bureau in connection with this subject has revealed that a report has not been received from your office concerning . the subject gince the report of Special Agent = \, C dated 221=8-L6 at How York . While it is realized that existing in L ructions do not require that a report be submitted periodically on Security Index card subjects unless the subject is also a top functionary, it is felt ie in view of the tense inter- national situation at the present time, a new report should be submitted set- ting forth the extent of the subject’s present activities in connection with the Communist Party and related groups in order that the Bureau will be in pos- session of current information concerning each one of those subjects who are considered a threat to the internal security. ; In submitting the report, the Bureau desires that you incorporate in summary ferm the information contained in your filea not previously reported. Information of substantive nature only should be set forth and repetitious material should be avoided. Where a description of the subject has not beén reported, that, too, should be included in the report and also placed on the reverse side of the Security Index card in accordance with the instructions outlined in SAC Letter No. 57, Series 1948, dated April 10, 1948. In the event the subject = curren i which appears on the Security Index card, you should correct the Security Index card and forward Form FD-119 to the Bureau in order that the Security Index card at the Bureau can be corrected, t'e currant address is not the same as that In order that the Security Index will contain only the names of those “individuals who can be considered to be a threat to the internal security of this .country, the Bureau desires that you carefullly appraise this case and if it appears that the subject, based on his present position and activities or past position and activities, cannot be considered such as threat, then in ad- dition to Bi ou should recommend that the Security Index éeled. ; pe MAILED 9 ALE Ris matte Wann recejve your immediate attention. oo 1949 PM. ! * | Very truly yours, FEGERAL BUREAL OF INVESTIGATION U. #, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE a m., Oda vew - PARTMENT OF f : x i fam . my No Edgar Hoover 4 Director SUPP GRTBASR tter ytler eeom gb Ton en yee meg ee a
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