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Memorandum to Mr. Nichols . November 28, 1955 We tested the precautions taken in the Manuscript Division by sending one of our employees over to look over the Norris papers. It was found they were considered "Restricted," therefore, the person using then filled out a fora giving full information about employment, name of agency, supervisor or teacher, what use is to be made of the material, whether any portion is to be published, on infinitum. The person must then produce Personal identification and foliow two pages of rules under the eye of a@ guard in the g Toon where the material is u . \,1 OBSERVATIONS? During the time GD =: working with the Library hy on the Walt Whitman manuscripts heft, he pointed out loop-holes in their security system in the Manuscript Division and suggested _. a tightening up of security and a detailed written record of the use of every manuscript by cuery person using or handling ° tt. This has been worked out to perfection by the Library of Congress. We can hardly circumvent the Prescribed rules at present. If we borrow any portion of the Norris Papers it will. become a matter of written record. a RECOMMENDATIONS (1) It is recommended that Acen QE 022 hy Mr. David (. Mearns, Chief, Manuscript Division to ascertain tf there is any way to borrow portions of the Norris Papers on a confidential basis. (2) If the above proves Jruitless, then we will try to get them on loan, a few at a time, knowing a record will be made of such loans a _ _ — Dthin kK we Showtd fab bow wv fhante 1% ee ta. AbLThHe ed Ris K C 4 Re@u hat yee . 9 repens, Uke