124-90446-10104 RECORD SERIES : AGENCY FILE NUMBER : ORIGINATOR : FROM: TO: TITLE : DATE: '*PAGES: SUBJECTS : DOCUMENT TYPE: CLASSIFICATION : RESTRICTIONS : CURRENT STATUS : DATE OF-LAST REVIEW : OPENING CRITERIA : COMMENTS : v9.1 AGENCY : RECORD NUMBER : JFK Assassination System Identification Form Agency Information FBI 124-90 146-10104 Ho 105-93072-109, 110, IST NR 110 Document Information FBI PA HQ 08/25/1964 12 RICHARD THOMAS GIBSON PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT Secret Not Assassination Related Withhold . 12/09/1998 INDEFINITE INC NEWS ARTICLE, 2 MEMO, LHM HY 50953 Boctd: 32339272 Page 1 . Date: 5/27/2011. »
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re oe be  ¢ ° { . DIRECTOR, FBI (100-434819) our XENTIAN Sanaa C neey, 9-7 y - aed h \ ; : . . . ~- SOC, Mi\vORK (100-1441890) ,.. . Fee Be Sah, ‘ . } Oo Aa re WED PREBNOMAYS\ AgSOCTATES INCORPORAT Ba ava mt ah ea (oormyy 4} ‘of material maintained at \the office of Freedomways Associater i incorporated; 799 Broadway}; NYC. Included were photographs of the following letters; \ . 2. A letter dated \8/28/64 from JOHN HENRIK CLARK Associate Editor “Preedomways magazine addréssed to JULIAN MAYFIELD?; in Accra, Ghana, in which he comments that he ikng that MAYPIELD had met MAX and JEAN BOND, whom he felt coul/ | _ Of assistance to MAYFIELD. = 7 MAYFIELD already knows that RICHARD GIBSON has been exposed as a CIA agent. CLARKE’ said that GIBSON was the one who was > so. "lfirendly' with us" adding "I know now that it was he mho pointed the flinger at me and had the FBT breathing down my neck for over a year. Now where does this Situation put DAN WATTS? In many ways they were peas in the pot", | @. A letter dated 9/15/64, addressed to Mrs. MAX BOND, ¢e/o the Ghana National Construction Corporation, Accra, Ghana. Id this letter CLARKE stated that both he and his wife” were pleased to know that she and MAX are impressed with Ghana |. and that ESTHER (probably ESTHER JACKSON) had written to her Last week, He said that they would be sending her some books Ifo review. —_ : Bureau (RM) (Enels. 11 ye (Bu file 109-93072 ) /{l-New York 97-2208} (JOHN. CLARKE) (42) 9. temits | i-New York (100-150080) (JEAN BOND) (43)*°*" ae 1-New York (100-120145) (JULIAN MAYFIELD) (43) L-New York (105:-42387 RICHARD GIBSON) (43) \1~New: York 166:-40092 AFRICAN ACTIVITIES IN \ii-New York (100-18618) {ESTHER JACKSON) ~ letcuarn GIBSON 1/4 f On 10/18/64. WY, 3246-S* made available photographs _ \ a , ; Later in the letter CLARKE comments that, undoubtedly), 1 ie. INAL FILED PRIGINAL FL tuft 4 &i-New York foo. . 5 A EEN fous 315-1805 TO JFO: far / a ECO Agee 7 \ gor | of \ ota) _ ~. j 7 Y DEC 4 ™ 1964 FSé — CONF ARN TIAL we ‘ meal d — S0955 poctd: 32239272 Page 3 . _ —
s ON, j . aren ; . ; e ee i g saa Neem So vee ~ . w —— creep agene in pyaar a —_ | ny 100-244189 = \, con ENTIAL It\is believed that the MAX and JEAN BOND referred to by CLARKE ‘are FGAN\CAREY BOND, the niece of BENJAMIN J, DAVIL and her husband MAK BOND, the son of J. MAX BOND, whe TS an  \ education advisor with A.I.D., Blantyre, Nyasaland, Africa. It is also noted that investigations have been conducted on \ JANE BOND HOWARD; the daughter of J, MAX BOND and the subject of Bureau Pile 100-#25701,\ NY file 100-130493. This infornation \ has been reported in the investigations of J. MAX BOND, who is the subject of N¥ file 140-7045 and 124-4755. EU) tb A oted further that JEAN is the daughter of | pr. RICHARD M./4¥: HNNIE CAREY, subjectsof NY. files 100-142798 a SS : and 100-125276. WW \ THe information concerning CLARKE's statement “ on RICHARD GIBSON is not peing réported in the LHM because NV has no information concerning the use of GIBSON by the ‘ CIA and it is felt that this information could be given to . a: the CIA by the Bureau mness.@) it. forth for general es distribution in a letterhead, Gg) ~ oS “The source used in the characterization of JOHN CLARKE is NY 4535-S* and the source used in the characterization of JULIAN MAYFIELD is SJ 233-8. NY 1869-S* was used to characterize JEAN CAREY BOND. -yA__ - ; This LHM is classified “confidential” because it ; -gontains information from the sources used, the unauthorized i | digelosure of which could be detrimental 40 the defense 7 al interests of the US and result in the loss of sources of — . value, There is enclosed for the Bureau 4# copies of an LHM containing information set forth in the two . letters from CLARKE as well as copies of the lette-s themse ves. | \ 7 ~2- “ TAN: ° | eee CONFANCN AL HW 50953 Docld:32339272—Page—4
UL. “ED STATES DEPARTMENT OF\,.USTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION af In Reply, Please Refer to New York, New York File No. mee November 4,1964 Burean File 100-434819 | cons tyGavntaL _ Freedomways Associates Incorporated Internal Security ~ A&A conridential source recently furnished information . reflecting tnat in August 1964, John Henrik Clarke, the Associate Editor of "Freedomways" \magazine contacted Julian Mayfield of "The African Review", Post Office Box 2052,- Acora, Ghena, Wess Africa. clarke netified Mayfield that there if a renewed interest in his writing both in the United Stites and other places. '"r said that a group in Japan called ‘rue Association of Newro srudtes" was reprinting one of its articles and that another article he\had written for "Freedomways" would appear in Clarke's poo "Harlem, USA" which would be published in Germany in October 1964, \ . Clarke stated that, andoubtediy, x yield had met Max and Jean Bond, that Jean could be’of great help to him in proofreading and organizing materials, and that Max could: be of assistance in translating French material. He said that | Jean Bond could write well and had written a number of very © _ searching book reviews for "Freedomways". We a Clarke also indicated that Mayfield had been in London, England and said that he knew ail of the writers whom Mayfield met in London. He mentioned specifically that C.L.R. James had written a fine article for their Caribbean tseud. 44) This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to © u your agency; it and its contents are. not to be distributed 4 outside your agency. Bea roam | HW 50953 Daoctd: 32339272 Page 5
cone ran Freedomways Associates Incbrporated iN A characterization of Frecdomways Associates Incorporated appears in the appendix attached hereto. [jp On August 14, 1964, a confidential source tuade available infurmation , reflecting that John Henrik Clarke of "Freadomways" magazine is an "associate" of the Americar {natitute . for Maxrxist Studies (AIMS). “Wy A characterization of AIMS is set. forth in the appendix attached hereto. 4 A confidential source advised on September 20, 1955, that he nad reselved information that three leaders of the Partido Comunista Puertorriqueno (PCP) (Communist Party of Puerto Rico) had visited in . Naranjito, Puerto Rico, where they k fo talked to Mayfield's wife, During i the discussion between the three leaders and Ana Livia Cordero, Mayfield's wife, Julian Mayfield was mentioned as &@ potential recruit for a new PCP club Naranjito, which was to be formed subsequent to instant date, {. A confidential source adviazd on January 3, 1903, thet C.f.B. desea. was presiding Jn London, England. 7 A confidential source advised on August 1, 1958, that Janes was one of the co-founders of the Johnson Fores$ ; Group (JBG) who, in 1953, was deported ms from the United States as an undesirable ; alien. U . . conptS QTE | ; HW 50953 Daoctld: 32339272 Page 6
court NTTAL _Freedomways Asscciates Incorporated The JFG has been designated pursuant. to executive order 10450. 4 The first confidential source also furnished information reflecting that cn September 15; 1964, John Clarke contacted Mrs. Max Bond, care of the Ghana National Construction Corporation, Head Office Anasex, Post Office Box 136, Acera, Ghuna, Wost Africa, Glarke told hey that he and his wife were pleased “o know that she and Mex are impressed with Ghana and that ‘theiv stay there will be a rewarding experience, He told her that he agreed with her evaluation of the Spring 1964 issue of "Presdomways" and said that ne had sent her the Caribbean issue. Clarke told her shat chey missed the both of them hut are happy that "you are serving the cause in the motheriand.", 4 confidential source furnished information on October 26, 1960, reflecting that Jean Carey is the niece of Benjamin J. Davis. JL "The Worker", an Fast Coast Communist newspaper, August 25, 1964, commented on the death of Benjamin J. Davis on August 22, 1964, It states that he held "high offices" in the Communist Party, USA, was re-elected to the Party's National Committee at the Party's i7th National Convention, and was elected to the Executive Board, to the national Secretariat and post of National Secretary by the National Committee. yz4_L Max Bond is the son of J. Max Bond -_ | > an education advisor with U.S. A.I.,D. - In Blantyre, Nvasaland, Africa Uy cout TIAL - ae. i i (HW 50953 Docld:32339272 Page 7
Boclda: 323392372 Page 6 | HW 50953 Freedomways Associates Incorporated le APPENDIX AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR MARXIST STUDIES A source advised on April 9, 1963, that on April 7, 1963, at a meeting of the District Committee of the Communist Party, United States of America (CP, USA) of New England, held in Boston, Massachusetts, HERBERT APTHEKER stated he was developing an organization called American Institute For Marxist Studies (AIMS), which would eventually legalize the CP. He stated AIMS would publish literature on History, Science, Physics, Archeology and other subjectswhich would be put out quarterly with various supplements; a A second source advised in December, 1959, that HERBERT APTHEKER was elected to the National Committee, CP, USA, at the 17th National Convention of the CP, USA, held in December, 1959. A third source advised on June 7, 1963, that on June 3, 1963, HERBERT APTHEKER spoke at the CP, USA, New York District Board meeting concerning-AIMS. APTHEKER stated that AIMS would unite and strengthen the CP ~ . although the CP would not be connected with it. He stated * AIMS. was being formed to operate within the scope of the MC CARRAN and SMITH Acts and would legally bring Marxist material and opinions to the attention of American scholars and the.general public. A fourth source advised on May 15, 1964, that, as of that date, AIMS was located on the fifth floor west - at 20 East 30th Street, New York City, New York.
1. APPENDIX FREEDOMWAYS ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED The records of the New York Secretary of State, Albany, New York, show that the certificate of incorporation eee lad Associates, Incorporated, was filed on March 2, 1961 The Spring, 1964, issue of "Freedomways" is self- described as "A Quarterly Review of the Negro Freedom Move- ment" publ shes by Freedomways Associates, Incorporated, 799 Broadway, New York City. . On May 24, 1961, a source advised that a report was given on "Preedomways" at a meeting of the National Board, Communist Party, USA (CPUSA), held on May 24, 1961. - It was stated that the original p: an called for the publication to be openly Marrist, but thet it was later decidsd it would not be avowedly a Marxist publication. Editorials are in the hands of a mixed group of Marxists and non-Marxists. It was stated that the central purpose of "Freedomways" is to develop a theory and positive criticism of currents in the Negro movement, as well as to raise the level of understanding and discussion taking place in Negro life today and to project a j Soctalist and pro-Soviet orientation. | On May 25, 1961, another source advised that "Preedomways" was set up for the CPUSA by JAMES JACKSON, a member of the National Committee of the CPUSA. Je , Ms (HW 50953 Docld:32339272 Page 3
“= my fo« ‘\ ( Nn Un, “ED STATES DEPARTMENT OF, ,USTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION - In Reply, Please Refer to ~ New York, New York File No. November 4,1964 Bureau File 100-434819 Title Freedomways Associates Incorporated Character Internal Security - C Reference is made to the New York memorandum dase: and captioned es above, All sources (except any listed below) whose identities are concealed in referenced communication have furnished reliable information in the past. rf This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions ~ of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your | agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. . { ‘ | NW 50953 Daocld: 32339272 Page 10
- UNIFED STATES Go’ ‘ERNMENT OZ sess9e _ RICHARD THOMAS GIBSON OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 . . oo ng 5010=104—08 ya oe . , Memorandum = To : Director, FBI (105393072 FROM : Legat, Paris (105-1270) (p.) (it IS - CUBA Re Paris letter 8 25-0, me Captioned matter was further discussed with CIA, Paris, on 10-27-64. He advised that CIA at the present time has no particular interest. ; in GIBSON and has no plan to interview him or to establish contact with him. He stated that in the event the Bureau © desires to interview GIBSON or make contact with him, they | would have no objection and would be interested in knowing the outcome. I told him that we have no plans along these a lines at the present time and that we are mainly interested “ in keeping track of GIBSON's activities wing if and ad when he returns to the United States. stated that . So it is his impression that GIBSON is no Tonger connected af with the pro-Communist Chinese magazine "Revolution" but cS that this may be incorrect f/ Referenced Paris letter indicated that the Direction; mo de la Surveillance du Territoire (DST), French domestic counterespionage service, is now interested in GIBSON, and | they have been requested to furnish us with up-to-date ; information regarding his present employment, residence, . ~ and activities. We are continuing to follow this with the DST and will furnish the Bureau with any information received from that source. (M\. Sb ONS TESTES ETERS LA om (WW 50953 t Boclda: 32339372 Page it
FONT EE oan : , ‘ he . 2 ‘ ( ; Say THE FOREIGN SERVICE | OF THE _ UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - American Embassy Paris 8, France er _ oe, Date: August 25, 1964 To: °° Director, FBI (105-93072). From: Legat, Paris (105-1270) (Pp) . ae () Subject: RICHARD THOMAS Pason | fo : IS - CUBA AC a Re Paris letter 6/17/64. Oy ; Ze is is to advise that I was contacted by | | “Tora, Paris, on August 20, 1964. He advised that et his office received an inquiry from the Direction de la - the Surveillance du Territoire (DST), French domestic counter- , weSpionage service, in July 1964 regarding GIBSON. He advised . that they have very little information in their files other ' than that which has been furnished by this office.:.It was We agreed that we would furnish information directly to the DST: “\ysince all of the» information originated with the Bureau. ks t \, ladvisea 1 that they have ‘thus far taken no - steps to contact GIBSON or to attempt to develop him as a . source of information. ‘He stated that he is contacting his wee is headquarters to determine what. the desires of his headquarters + i. are in this regard. [| statea that it is his impression > that GIBSON is no longer employed by the pro-Communist Chinese ‘ oN, magazine "Revolution" but that he is still residing in Paris. . SS | He stated that he will advise us in the near future as to | a . a | whether or not they still have an interest in the subject — - oe CD Niand as to whether they intend to ta e any action with regard to him, ey ya | asi  MAQGA bce. - Satay 8 fos 01x 3 ~ Bureau CENCE: *1) f fai, eee € _ paris a - Liaison) ae ey UG 91 194 RT gay eT Q Ss “kerestacl t? Cory tc, AWE. ame By poetics slip § for _  eiaiel osu Bim “5 eee ores pak Sad Re eed a ran eaaalaataatanl spon xen naealac eiehavonne (HW 50953 Docld:32339272 Page 12
PUR pe ge te een ttn . - a a = U. ae a a Fy co Paris 105-1270 The summary of information from the Paris file SECRET. was furnished to the DST on August 25, 1964. The DST is - being requested to furnish us with any information in their possession and to ascertain if he is presently employed by "Revolution." There is enclosed for the information of the Bureau a copy of an item which appeared in the "New York Herald Tribune," Paris edition dated June 25, 1964. KX _ ween es page i \ HW S0959 Docld:323392972 Page 13
Pr Sagiesetmpenmmarsay oe - a _ Lo a aces apnea d . Ser fb  fustre’s “s Book To the Herald Triupne: 6 “leaner Diensi.‘t’s interesting veticle. of June 18, cuneernuig Fide iastro’s forthcoming book on. the i ist ten years of the Cuban reyn- otiau, ts quite arcurate in many yints . Bui th is not true that the idea fo tne book origiiated with the Coan embassy bi Rorie, which ou soyroarhned the Ita pi nelor Fetrrmels. Prde: Caetin has hg punbed toderite cich a ovok. tin vecriyed cotstrit encourage inent’) tres) Carlos Foon who . sas then eéitorapeber ab The aiewspaper “Revolucion a Fy vana. Franuit even made ue fs. te df -  gullect Whab gravis 7s Bue. ad j completed—and these vere pr ayted Ms dg Em@listh oto. bate pie ber 1963 double issue of | Re vont tion.” Abermationat sevolunonary ‘ ifanth., om. pislisns.” > Paris. Suurti ter the patie’ rep ong these Otte bora Bingrap. aft LO Fidel Castr. ( C slos Frongu: tite eh oTta sy bad are Arran, ae te) hh BS citeisela fer the rub care , cig FD Ri HARD Gb Ut pen PARE IER | HW 50953 Daocld: 32339272 Page 14