Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1997 (44 Ist 2107 Hofey .~ DATE: 11-14-2017 | Stephen James Fallis Richard A. Sprague, Attorney at Law, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, advised at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that he first became acquainted with Mr. Fallis in December of 1976, when he interviewed him for a position on the House Select Committee on Assassinations. Mr. Sprague stated that his association with Mr. Fallis was a strictly professional relationship as that of an employer and employee. He further added that he had absolutely no social contact with Mr. Fallis. Mr. Sprague stated that he was somewhat disappointed with Mr. Fallis' lack of interest or initiative in pursuing the work of the committee and that Mr. Fallis was strictly a “"nine-to-five" employee. Mr. Sprague further added that he had “heard" from various individuals, whose identity he could not recall, that Mr. Fallis who is a married man, had a girlfriend in the Washington, D. C., area. He further added that he had a "feeling" that Mr. Fallis was "boozing" and spending his time "running around" the Washington, D. C., area. Mr. Sprague stated that he had no reason to question Mr. Fallis' loyalty to the United States but he would not recommend him for a position of trust and confidence with the United States Government due to the stories he had heard concerning Mr. Fallis' personal life in Washington, D. C. Thirty-six additional persons, consisting of current and former supervisors and co-workers, present and former neighbors, references, professional associates, and social acquaintances of Mr. Fallis', were interviewed. They advised he is a loyal American whose character, reputation, and associates are above reproach. He was described as dedicated, honest, hardworking, conscientious, enthusiastic, and responsible. They highly recommended him for a position of trust and responsibility. Close Relatives Mr. Fallis' father, Daniel Fallis, is deceased, In addition to his wife and child, mentioned previously, Mr. Fallis has the following living close relatives: Mother . Mildred Fallis Hollywood, Florida Sister Cornelia Fallis Blumenthal New York, New York -~3- Docld: 32319660 Page 115
Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 199? (44 USC 2107 Hote}. DATE: i a ea 11-14-2017 © 1 = Mr. Fehl 1 ~ Mr. Hurst CD- Mr. pected l - Mr. Daty * 1 - Mr. Davis May 24, 1977 Y BY LIAISON Honorable Louis Stokes Chairman Select Committee on Assassinations United States Hause of Representatives Washington, Pp. Cc) Near Mr. Chairman: In accordante with a request received from you en April 25, 1977, an investigatioh has been conducted concerning Miss Claire Louise Brown. Transmitted here- with are twe copies of a sumP4ry memorandun containing the results of this investY¥qation. SifAcerely yours, Clarence M. Kell Director Enclosures { RMD : amo (IX) (7) SEE NOTE, PAGE TWO. Me GA fae fy thegreree fest, Fas fare bangaldeg mind. tothe Jyle HSCA. Docld:32319660 Page 116
"Released tinder the John F. Eennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 19923 (44 Usc 2107 Hote). DATE: 11-14-2017 6 Ltr Honorable Louis Stokes NOTE: Brown, a researcher with the House Select Committee r on Assassinations since 12/76. One present co-worker dees not recommend if she is to deal with classified | documents. Another comments on her verbosity and need for | confidentiality concerning her work, but recommends her. A former supervisor recommends, but would not rehire due - to a personality conflict. She has one speeding violation in Virginia. Investigation otherwise complete and favorable. -~ 2 - SQV AA \, wall fi Docld: 32319660 Page 117
Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 USC 27107 Hote). DATE: 11-14-7017 oe f UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION | WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535 May 24, 1977 CLAIRE LOUISE BROWN THE INVESTIGATION OF MISS BROWN COVERED INQUIRIES IN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES AS TO HER CHARACTER, LOYALTY, AND GENERAL STANDING, BUT NO INQUIRIES WERE MADE AS TO THE SOURCES OF HER INCOME, Birth Miss Brown was born on November 11, 1947, in Atlanta, Georgia. Education Miss Brown attended Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, from September, 1965, to March, 1969, receiving a B.S. degree. During the period from January, . 1967, to March, 1967, she attended the University of the ‘Americas, Puebla, Mexico, receiving credit from Ohio State University for her attendance. She attended Georgia State College, Atlanta, Georgia, during the summer of 1966, receiving no degree, but satisfactorily completing her course of study. She also attended Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, from August, 1969, to August, 1970, receiving sn M.Ed. degree, Employment -Miss Brown was employed by the Board of Education, Columbus, Ohio, as a teacher in the Eleventh Avenue Elementary School from March, 1969, to June, 1969. During the period from July, 1969, to August, 1969, Miss Brown was unemployed and engaged in. moving to Boston, Massachusetts. FBI/DOU Docld:32319660 Page 116
‘Released under the DATE: 11-14-2017 Claire Louise Brown ohn F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1997 (44 sc 2107 Hoter=™ Marital Status Miss Brown is single and resides in Apartment 1104 at 5021 Seminary Road, Alexandria, Virginia. Interviews Charles Lee, Executive Director, Committee for Full Funding of Education Programs, Washington, D. C., advised he has known Miss Brown since February, 1975, when she became his Administrative Assistant. He said Miss Brown's character, associates, reputation, and loyalty are excellent and he recommended her for a position of trust and responsibility. He said, however, he would not rehire Miss Brown due to a “personality conflict" between them. He attributed this conflict to the fact that Miss Brown is "overly conscientious” to the point that she got on his nerves. He noted she is very interested in the activities of Congress and is an astute, politically conscious person. ; An individual who requested confidentiality advised in Washington, D. C., that he has been professionally associated with Miss Brown since December, 1976. He said he would not recommend her for a position of trust and confidence if the position requires that she deal with classified documents. He said he bases his remarks on the grounds that Miss Brown does not appear to fully comprehend the need for being security conscious regarding her work. He said, simply put, Miss Brown talks too freely about her work among other co-workers. He said he is sure she means well, but she cannot keep her mouth shut. He declined to furnish any further comments concerning Miss Brown. A second individual who requested confidentiality advised in Washington, D. C., that she has known Miss Brown since December, 1976, as a professional associate. She said she has no reason to question Miss Brown's character, associates, reputation, or loyalty to the United States. She recommended Miss Brown for a position of trust with the United States Government. She noted, however, Miss Brown has - 3 - Docld: 32319660 Page 119
Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 USC 2107 Hoter— DATE: 11-14-2017 Claire Louise Brown difficulty in keeping sensitive material to herself and talks too freely about her work with other fellow employees. She said Miss Brown needs to be impressed with the necessity of keeping her work more confidential. This person said Miss Brown works very hard and always trfs to do a good job, but seems not to understand the need for keeping the nature of her work to herself. She declined to furnish any further comments concerning Miss Brown. Twenty-three additional persons, consisting of current and former supervisors and co-workers, present. and former neighbors, references, associates, and social acquaintances of Miss Brown's, were interviewed and they } advised she is a loyal American whose character, reputation, and associates are above reproach. She was described as intelligent, hardworking, discerning, very conscientious, cooperative, and dedicated. They highly recommended her for a position of trust and responsibility. . Close Relatives - Miss Brown's father, Melvin A. Brown, is deceased. She has the following living close relatives, all of whom reside in Atlanta, Georgia: Mother | Hannah B. Brown Brother Donald E. Brown Brother Larry G. Brown Persons interviewed during this inquiry who are acquainted with Miss Brown's close relatives advised they are reputable individuals. Credit and Arrest Checks Information has been received from appropriate credit reporting agencies indicating their files contain either no record or no additional pertinent information concerning Miss Brown. Docld: 32319660 Page 1270
Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1997 (44 Isc 207 Hoter= DATE: 11-14-2017 ‘| Claire Louise Brown Information has been received from appropriate law enforcement agencies indicating their files contain no record concerning Miss Brown or her close relatives, except the following: The files of the Division of Motor Vehicles, Richmond, Virginia, reveal Miss Brown received a traffic citation for speeding on October 5, 1976, in Arlington County, Virginia. She paid a fine and court costs totaling $33 concerning this violation. Agency Checks Information has been received from the following governmental agencies indicating their files contain either no record or no additional pertinent information concerning Miss Brown: ; Bureau of Personnel Investigations, Civil Service Commission; Central Intelligence Agency; Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office, Columbus, Ohio; and the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. The central files of the FBI, including the files of the Identification Division, contain no additional pertinent information concerning Miss Brown. ~ 5 - an Doclda: 32319660 Page 171