—_—_—_— OOO eee AGENCY : RECORD NUMBER : RECORD SERIES : AGENCY FILE NUMBER : re eee ‘ - ORIGINATOR : FROM: TO: TITLE: DATE: PAGES: SUBJECTS : DOCUMENT TYPE : CLASSIFICATION : RESTRICTIONS : CURRENT STATUS : DATE OF LAST REVIEW : OPENING CRITERIA : COMMENTS : -_-—— ji‘ nr v9.1 Doclda:32297677T Page 1 JFK Assassination System Identification Form Agency Information FBI 124-10219-10453 HQ 100-30067-70 Document Information FBI BARRETT, WILLIAM A. JR. DIRECTOR, FBI 01/18/1956 61 JOP, RES, EMP, CP ACT, TRA PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT Secret 1B; 1C;4 Redact 02/23/1998 INDEFINITE RPT, TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGES la, 1b
“th euREAU OF- INVESTE: i. AON sind Is Case Ora, (San msi. 20 OQ # bf E N z LAL A 1 Cig pate a : GAIT. eo 5 | PERIOp FOR REPORT MADE B eam WILLIAM A, BARRETT, JR. DATE WHEN MADE 1/18/56 REPORT MADE AT NEW YORK scant PITMAN Searyn 1s uSsaeSteTes © as Sen ar REQ. REC'D awe hk REP £g. ‘FORWe 3-25 po ew ok Se .J OHN PITTMAN esidgs. 1227 19th St. ey San Praneiece, and. is.employed at "Daily People!s World", 81 Clementina St., ?. San Francisco, Calif. Informants, who have furnished | Y  YoeséDs.e iiformation in the past, or who are in a position -to- furnish reliable information, advised that: JOHN PITTMAN visited CP Headquarters, San Prancisco, in 1947 and discussed the method by which the Party operated in - Europe; PITTMAN attended the CP State Secretariat meeting, San Francisco, 1947; . PITPMAN made a special report to the Joint State and County staffs of the CP, San Francisco, . in 1947, concerning his observations of CP operations in Central “and Eastern Europe and his contacts with foreign CP leaders;f{ PITTMAN attended a meeting with JACQUES - psi UCLOS, French CP Leader, and Communists from other . ul | | = fe By acenyl Ah 4 DATE FoR, Cp syn pre ion REQ, How Put countries in France in 1946; |PITTMAN suggested revision a i of "Daily Worker" Photo Library in 1948 to the Editorial” ‘N/_f Board; PITTMAN requested BETI'Y GANNETT to secure approval “~ i for his attendance at a plenum in 1947; PITTMAN was @ieage. S| i to the Press Committee at National Convention of Can 1550; N4 Al there was indication the subject had been issued credengiais y ><] to 1948 CP Convention; PITTMAN was Imown to one infermant (Yai as a. JP member prior to 1942; PITTMAN was an old-tim® CPs , -,.%z member; PITTMAN, in 1953, was in the ascendancy withigs thé Wes O leadership of the CP; PIPTMAN carried a ment x a. fy? He & tn - 6 ye oe ‘ o 2 3° fags APPROVED AND FORWARDED: 7 C ae (ios CL ALT (0 tt HOW FORW. _& I ——DO NOT WRITE “IN THESE SPA THESE SPACES FO - Joo - |200 67 a (fp ‘Re SPECIAL AGENT nC U7 COPIES OF THIS REPORT D- Bureau (100-30067)(R ) Cinemania ee San Francisco (100-1465) (RM 1 - New York (100- 8368) ( dws JAN 20 1956 Day . G3 JAN ON Mdep EW TIA Ta oe = safidential report and jts contents are loaned/to you by the FBI and are not Ciera of agency to which loaned, j {i aoe . S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 16—63783-1 “Docld:32297677 Page 2 - - as __ - eee —— - ~ ee
NY 100-88368 Pennsylvania Worker" The. "Pennsylvania Worker" isthe Pennsylvania edition of "The Worker" whih is published on the weekend. “on People's Voice" "People's Voice" has been cited as being among publications which the Committee found "to be Communist initiated and controlled, or so strongly influenced as to be in the Stalin Solar System",by the California Committee on Un-American Activities, Report 1948, page 225, Telepress A confidential source abroad advised on March 9, 1951, that Telepress was a Communist controlled news agency with headquarters in Prague, Czechoslovakia, and correspondents in many parts of the globe.(s) This source stated that Telepress formed one of the most valuable news agencies at the disposal of the Soviet Union for the dissemination of its doctrines and policies, particularly since it did not use Communistic statements and phrases, Communist control of Telepress was maintained through D the Chief of the Internation of Czechoslovakia) — It is further noted furnished reliable information in October, 1952, that Telepress was that T-4, who has the past, advised in then out of existence. anise Docld: 32297677 Page 3
NY 100-88368 the "Daily Worker" City Editor, was scheduled in the near future for permanent assignment in California on the staff of the "Daily People's World". _ T-11, who has furnished reliable information in the past, furnished on March 3, 1955, a documentaaddressed to WILLIAM SCHNEIDERMAN dated February 21, 1955, who the informant identified as Chairman,Communist Party District 13, indicating . that JOHN PITTMAN would.take over as editor of the "Daily People's World" or would possibly go under- ground when the then present editor of the "Daily People's World" left. T-10, previously mentioned, advised on August 30, 1955, and November 20, 1955, that JOHN PITTMAN is employed at the "Daily People's World", 81 Clementina Street, San Francisco, California. III. AFFILIATION WITH THE COMMUNIST MOVEMENT eS A. Communist Party Membership On January 4, 1947, a confidential source..abroad reported that in the latter part of 1946:severial Communists from different countries had held Conferences with the French Communist Leader, JACQUES DUCLOS.(% / : According to the informant one such meeting was hdd at the headquarters of the central/S ) SECKEL \ ssara:sz097677- “Page 4 oo
NY 100-88368 PT hs Sp tn ct 6 tlhe HF The article continued that "Anyone can see with the naked eye, even from here, that there are no Soviet planes, ships, soldiers, bases and investments. Whots the Imperialist?" The article continued that “wherever we build alliances and rush arms ostensibly to promote "stability and security', there immediately develops tension ---- instability and insecurity of the peoples involved.*® G. Miscellaneous Communist Party Activity On July 21, 194.8, a confidential source . abroad advised that PITTMAN had been a delegate to the International Conference of Aid to Democratic Greece, held in Paris, France, April 10-11, 194.8./s) ' On September 13, 1949, 12, previously mentioned, advised that JOHN PITTMAN was in contact with SAMUEDKSILLEN,. identified by informant as the editor of | the“publication "Masses and Mainstream" in 199. Accordl LO the informant, SILLEN had approached PITTMAN about the publication of a story in "The Worker". ; _ + @-15, previously mentioned, ws previously identified SAMUEL SILLEN eas a member of the Communist "The Worker", issue of February 2, 1950, section one, page ten, colum two, stated that JOHN PITTMAN was to address the HENRY FORBES Section of the Communist Party on that date speaking on the subject . "Significance of Negro History Week". T-2, previously mentioned, advised on August 10, 1950, that JOHN PITTMANN had contributed toward sending CARE packages to aid imprisoned Greek Commnist journalists incarcerated on Makronessos Island. eS - ho. y Docld: 32297677 Page 6 - we ae
pPocTd:32297677. Page 7__ NY 100-88368 On November 10, 1950, T-46, who was ina position to furnishe reliable information, advised that on that date JOHN PITTMAN held a conference with ARNOLD JOHNSON who the informant identified as National Legis- lative Director, Communist Party, USA. On November 21, 1950 T-2, previously mentioned, provided a schedule of section conventions for the New York County Communist Party. This list reflected that PITTMAN was scheduled to attend the convention of the - Lincoln Square Section, Communist Party, November 28, 1950. A confidential. source abroad advised on March 9, 1951, that JOHN PITTMAN had visited Europe in 1947 and had ebhtadtéd Telepress correspondents while in Europe &) On September 4, 1951, T-47, who has furnished reliable information in the past, furnished & program captioned "Negro History Week" reflecting a week's entertainment given by the Prospect Section of the Communist Party. The subject was listed as a guest speaker, The publication"Morning Freiheit" issue of February 21, 1952, page six, columns one through three, contained an article concerning a plenum of the Yiddisher Kultur Farband held at Adelphi Hatb], New York City, on February 9, 1952. According to this article, the plenum was addressed on Sunday, February 10, 1952, by JOHN PITTMAN on "Themes in Jewish and Negro Sufferings and Struggles". In May, 1952, T-48, who has furnished ‘reliable information in the past, advised that | -JOHN PITHMAN had accepted an invitation to attend a reception held at the Czechoslovakian pereeasion, a ~e Wap aoe wre re a ee
i } |S \ | NY 100-88368 INFORMANTS Date of Activity and/or Description Date of Information Identity of Source T-1 NY 367-S Used in Documentation of Freedom W\veea in Documentation (e of Freedom 7/18/47 -2 NY .26-S (former) (Former ND 4.26) Subject on the payroll of Freedom of the Press, Inc. Report by the subject to Editorial Board "pw" 2/12/48 Subject wrote letter to BUGENE DENNIS 5/18/48 7/20/48 Subject listed in winter catalogue JSSS 1948-1919 12/8/48 ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE. - ho = \' _ _ ‘Docld:32297677 Page 8 Received Agent to File Number Whom Where Furnished Located SAS 100 -88368-~ W. W. 2 LYNCH SE J. O' SHAUGNESSY SAE. K. 100 -88368- DEANE 33 SE A. E. A FALLER SA H. P. 100-88368- LARSON 1A-12 SE Ss. W. JENNINGS | SAE. K. 100-51820-5 DEANE 1A 366 MF as Rye
FDocld:32297677—-Page-9 - NY 100-88368 Identity of Source Date of Activity and/or Description of Information Te2 = Continued NY 4.26-s : (former) |x (former | ND 4.26) Subjectts name on list as being recommended for teacher JSSS Subject in contact ‘with SAMUEL SILLEN Subject scheduled to hear report by FRED FINE Sub ject contributed to Greek Communist Journalists Subject!s letter to BETTY GANNETT made available NY county cP Section Convention schedule °- Subject issued credentials CP Convention 1948 ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE Date Received b/7/h9 9/13/49 6/6/50 8/10/5 8/9/50 0 11/21/50 8/6/51 SE a Agent to File Number Whom Where Furnished Located SA E. K. 100-51820- DEANE 18). SE A. E. FALLER SA HERBERT 100-99571- P. LARSON lA 22 SE S.W. JENNINGS SA EF. K. 97-169- - DEANE . 2578 SA HERBERT 97-169- P. LARSON 2716 SE Ss. W. JENNINGS SA DAMON 100 -88368- W. PITCHER 80 SA HERBERT 100-26603- P. LARSON C-2-1298 SES. Wh. JENNINGS SA HERBERT 100-26603- Pi. LARSON 14-6181 S.W. JENNINGS oy Sy ‘ =
' NY 100-88368 INFORMANTS Identity of Source T-3 DTA 3011-58" (i '779-554(6) pDocld:32297677--Page40—— — Date of Activity Agent to and/or Description Date Whom of Information Received Furnished Used in Documentation of Los Angeles May Day Rally Used in Documentation of Telepress Pittman in the 1/22/53 ascendency within leadership of CP Pittman present at 1/22/53 meeting of "Dw" cP members. Second child 10/22/53 born to subject sub ject employed 5/19/5h. as Foreign and Editor "The 11/22/5u. Worker" Subject scheduled . 3/2/55 for assignment on staff "DPW" 7/14/55 7/15/55 © _ ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE - Continued - ue - File Number Where . Located
| abe wa NY 100-88368 = INFORMANTS -~ C6oyitinuea Date of Activity Agent to File Number Identity and/or Description Date Whom Where of Source of Information Received Furnished Located T-5 Used in Documentation D. L. of Mrs, C. B. PITTMAN LAMBERT Postal Inspector -in Charge San Francisco; California - JOHN PITTMAN . 7/10/48 SA JOHN SF 100-2095. SF ay eee for vss] G. HAUCK 6318 (8) er . (Form citizenship Nw) ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE - Continued . . . “Dpocld? 32297677 Paget -=-- --. ee 2
NY 100-88368 INFORMANTS - Continued Identity ‘of Source T-7 ND 183 (Former) (deceased) T-8 CSNY 21-S MR. LANDOW Postal Inspector NYC T-10 SF 1050-Ss T-11 CSSF 21L0-Ss . of Information Date of Activity and/or Description Date Received Sub ject's residence 11/2/17 address Subject employed ae one 8/7/47 Subject!s residence 2/18/),9 address 4 Removal notice 8/16/5k, for subject 8/30/55 8/30/55 and and 11/20/55 11/20/55 3/3/55 3/3/55 John't in contact 4/8/55, with WILLIAM SCHNEIDERMAN Agent to Whom Furnished CHARLES F. HEINER " SA M.E. MURPHY KELLY ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE -. Continued File Number Where Located 62-7956~ 869 62-795 6-~ The 100 -88368- 36 100 -86 368 - 307
wy 100-88368 INFORMANTS - Continued Identity of Source T-12 SF 1125-S# Date of Activity and/or Description Date of Information _ Received 6/2/47 6/2/47 6/3/,7 6/3/47 6/11/17 6/11/17 (iw Sooacyh \sver5 1/12/51 T PAUL CROUCH (deceased) T-15 i (588- S) “ i ra T-16 SFCS 71-X# a:322797677 Page 13 cP Affiliation 9/12 &> of subject prior 17/51 to 1942 Agent to Whom Furnished Pile Number Where Located SA CRAWFORD Photostat W. WILLIAMS 100-4.931- Identified 10/14/52 SA ARBOR PITTMAN as CPwember W. GRAY Used in Documentation of MARGARIF ADLER Used in Documentation of SAMUEL SILLEN 4/15/53 4/15/53 ADMINISTRATIVE P PAGE a= “continued - sl - ~™é Re! 1B 483 (original not available 134.-66- 1B 109-P 7
NY 100-88368 ie, ‘ x, eb al nS? se ah % INFORMANTS - Continued Identity of Source T-21 GORDON KOBERNOT Associate. Warden, US | Penitentiary / Lewisburg, EIFS) T-23 CSNY 301-S (former) T-24 LA 3582-8 Docla: 32297677 Page 14 File # Where Located 100-27539- 416 (Philadelphia) (original Date of Activity Agent and/or Description Date to whom of Information Recdved Furnkhed 1951 Christmas 1/7/52 SA W. JAMES card to CARL wooD WINTER Subject spoke at 2/5/51 SA JAMES meeting of Friends E. HELMER of the Penna Worker Subject spoke at 3/4/52 SA.JAMES E. meeting sponsored HELMER: by Freedom of Press Association, Philadelphia 1952 Subject spoke at 1/19/53 SA JAMES E. meeting sponsored HELMER by Freedom of Press Association, Phila. 1953 Subject keynote 8/20/52 SA R.H. speaker at Queens- BLASSER Nassau Freedom of ‘SE PAUL Press Conference MITCHELL Subject spoke at 5/1/53 SAS ROMMEY - LA May Day Rally . STEWART 1953 W. NATHAN PROVINSE ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE - Sontinued ra Cicemine ; 3 a3 el aM Hs 53 - not avail- able) Philadelphia 66-2137 - Sub A Priiladelphis 66-2137-3- 611 Philadelphié 134-29 SubA 108 100-88368- 196 LA 100-1763- 1A Transcript in NY 100-883 68- 230