“Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 U8 Fi0T Hotey. DATE: 11-14-2017 JFK Assassination System Date: 5/4/2015 Identification Form Agency Information | AGENCY: FBI RECORD NUMBER: — 124-10282-10335 RECORD SERIES: HQ ‘AGENCY FILE NUMBER: — 100-339235-211 Document Information ORIGINATOR: FBI FROM: DIRECTOR, FBI TO: TITLE: DATE: 07/07/1965 PAGES: 37 SUBJECTS : SHF, CORRELATION SUMMARY, SEE REFERENCES, AKA, REL, CP ACT, ASSOC, RES, TESUR, MISUR, FISUR, PLM, TRA, RCF, DESCR DOCUMENT TYPE: PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT CLASSIFICATION : _ Secret RESTRICTIONS: 1B; 1C;4 . CURRENTSTATUS: — Redact DATE OF LASTREVIEW: 08/27/1998 OPENING CRITERIA: INDEFINITE COMMENTS : v9.1 _ 174 Docld: 3230278253 Page 1
‘Released under the John F.. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 TSC 3107 Hotery. DATE: 11-14-2017 \ € t -" . . : NY < SECRE® . ieee | On 4/7/54, BS 698-PS (100-334617) related his activities in and association with the CP. He stated that prior to June, 1941, he -pecame associated with the Stuyvesant Town Section of the CP in NY, at which time Sue Warren was organizer of this section. 100-334617-48 p. ll (50) The "Sunday Worker" of 2/21/43, in referring to the fine work of the Civilian Defense Volunteer Office (CDVO) on East 34th Street near Lexington Ave., NYC, stated that the CDVO welcomed ali patriots in the community in its ranks. The article stated that the CDVO had "recently welcomed the support of the CP, whichws preferred by Miss Sue Warren, Party organizer in the 12th A.D." 100-7660-1229 p. 4 (eae In 1944, information was received from Mrs. Dagny Anderson, superintendent of the apartment building at 110 Christopher St., NYC (protect identity), that Esther Zolott (100-337603) had resided for about six months with Sue Warren at above address. Informant stated that Zolott and Warren had considerable communist literature in their apartment andfrequently entertained individuals of apparent communist tendencies. NDCR-264-S advised that Sue Warren, 110 Christopher St., NYC, was a member of the Sacco-Vanzetti Club, CPA, Manhattan, NY. (Date not given.) a 100-337603-7 p. 6 (63) “SI 100-337603-1 p. 2 (63) 7 “OREN Docld: 3230278253 Page 2?
‘Released under the John F.. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1997 (44 WSC 2107 Hotery. DATE: 11-14-2017 — oo ™ C > seerep ND-107 furnished a letter that he received which was dated 1/23/45, written on the letterhead of the CPA, NY County, and signed by Susan Warren, press and educational secretary. The letter requested that members of “your club" who were members of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union (62-53388) be sent a copy of the attached petition so that they could collect signatures in their shops. The petition pertained to the World Labor Congress to be held soon in London. aa aaa enclosed 92-53 ~32 p. 1l,-encl. p. 1 (553 , A diary prepared by John Huber (61-8381), former ND 391, was made available by Fulton Oursler (protect identity). An entry in the diary under date of 3/30/45 referred to Tillie Goldway, wife of David Goldway, former state educational director of the CPA, and further stated that there were two Tillie Goldways, one of whom was known as Sue Warren, a name she adopted. Sue Warren was identified in the diary as county educational director of the CPA, who had a full time job with the county committee at 50 E. 13th St. She was described as being about thirty years of age, black hair and eyes, with a good command of English. Add. info. Photostat of diary enclosed 61 6361-61 8X p-475,511 4 A trash cover maintained at 333 South Warren St, Syracuse, NY, headquarters of Onondaga County, NY, CPA, made available an undated letter on the letterhead of the Schappes Defense Committee, 13 Astor. Place, NYC, addressed to “Dear Ben" and signed by Sue Warren. The letter stated the writer was sending lists of sponsors of the committee and some background material.. Above informant also furnished other letters which referred to Ben Stein (100-327268) as an official of the Onondaga County CPA. 7 This information was submitted by Syracuse report dated ; 4/7/45. 100-327268-9 p. 7° (62)” [ Docld: 3230278253 Page 3
Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act. of 1997 (44 use 2107 Hotes. DATE: 11514-2017 Cc ES - a, SECRER On 6/7/45, NYT-25 advised that Bert Bakerman (101-6812) attempted to contact Louis Sass at NY State headquarters, CPA. In Sass's absence Bakerman talked to Sue Warren, educational director of NY County CPA, and explained that he wanted to secure from Sass some material on veterans matters. Following a discussion between Warren and Bakerman, it was agreed that the material would be left with Steve (believed to be Alexander Stevens, NY CPA). 100-6812-7 p. 3,4 (52) ia SI 100-6812-1 p. 1 (52)~ On 3/3/46, NYT-324 advised that Grace Granich (100-88434) had conferred with Sue Warren, who wanted her, Granich, to conduct a meeting, not identified, which was to be held at the Greenwich House. Granich refused the offer, stating she had a meeting of her own to conduct, for she was organizing a committee to fight fascism. 100-88434-76 p. 10 (62) ND-388, ND-391 and ND-183 identified Sue Warren as a member of the NY County CP who marched in'the CP section of the May Day parade in NYC on 5/1/46. The identification was made from photographs taken during the parade. ND-368 identified Esther Canter, another marcher, as the individual who had Sue Warren's job as county membership director. The May Day parade was sponsored by the United May Day Committee (100-16912), according to ND-353. 100-16912-41 p. 36,40 (1)? Qk “CPEs B! -9- Docld: 3230278253 Page 4
Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 USC 2107 Hotes. DATE: 11-14-2017 _ . a! NYT 231 advised that in the early part of 1946, Frank Lewis Asher (65-7573), acting as a NY County CP functionary, took over some of the duties of Sue Warren. At that time, Warren was connected with the educational department of the NY County CP and as of June, 1946, was press director of the NY County CP. 65-7573-16 p. 2 (55) NYT-25 advised that in a conversation between Don Amter and Irving Goff, high CP functionaries, it was stated that Howard Johnson (100-72224) was to take over the duties of educational director of NY County CP, which position up until this time had been held by Sue Warren. This information was submitted by NY report dated 7/31/46. 100-72224-13 p. 6 (61) CG-5824-S advised that in 1946 and 1947, Sue Warren was secretary to Frederick V. Field, whom informant knew to be active in the CP in matters pertaining to Far East affairs. Warren handled all details of Field's business, according to informant. ' 100-24628-4144 p. 5 (48) ~ NYT 425% advised that on 9/30/47, Sue Warren of the NY Céunty CP had spoken to Clarina Michelson, section organizer of the Lower West Side CP, and during the conversation the name of Lora Hays was mentioned. | Hays was referred to as a member of one of the clubs in the Lower:West . Side Section, CP. os According to information furnished fr BIS] Lora Hays was married to Louis Spindell (100-406722). 6) 100-406722-1 p. 5 (51) a Docld: 323028253 Page 5
Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 usc 2107 Hotey. DATE: 11-14-2017 os ; : , , Co SECRER = According to NY files, Susan Warren was am official of the Midtown Club of the CP in NY during the period when: Marion Lippett (100-416819) was a member of that club, which was prior to 1948. On 8/9/55, Mrs. Lippett advised that she had no recollection of Susan Warren. | | 100-416819-5 p. 2 (40) NYT-470 advised that on 3/18/48, Mary Jane Keeney (101-467) was invited by Sue Warren to attend a dinner béing given by the ~ National Council of American Soviet Friendship on 3/23/48, as quest of Fred Fields. . 101-467-54 pe. 13 (52) NYT-26 reported that on 3/29/48, Sue Warren conferred with Marion Bachrach (100-3255) and adwised her that several bills, © including the telephone bill, were due. (It was believed that this | related to debts incurred by the Council for Pan American Democracy. )' Bachrach advised Warren that she had no money ani no checking account . Gy’) (No further details) UL) 100-3255-88 p. 8 (60)~ This reference is a booklet put out by the Prudential Insurance: Company of America, dated November, 1948. The foreword in the booklet explained that the contents gave the full story of CP domination of the United Office and Professional Workers of America (CIO). Information included a reprint of the table of contents of the . "Far East Spotlight" for June, 1948, carrying the address of 111 West 42nd St., NYC, and a list ofthe board of directors, with Susan Warren as a member. According tothe booklet, the Joint Fact-Finding Committee to the 1948 Regular California Legislature branded the office at above address as a "Communist Front." 61-7559-2-6444 p.10 (33) SECRET + S -11- Docld: 3230278253 Page 6
Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 USC 3107 Hotes. DATE: 11-14-2017 NS . bo SECREE On 6/16/48, ND-301 furnished a throwaway announcing a special course, entitled "Youth and Society", which was being offered by the American Youth for Democracy (61-7 75 by special arrangement with the Jefferson School of Social Science. The course was to be held from June 22 through June 29, 1948. A list of instructors for the course, who had been identified as CP members, included Sue Warren. 61-777-877 p. 45 (54) On 9/16/48, Olga Field, wife of Philip Morton Field (1000-40377), contacted a woman named Helen, who may have been Helen Hood, and asked her to check on a group of individuals. She also made ' inquiries concerning a number of other individuals, including Sue Warren, 23 West 26th St., NYC. (Source not clear - may be NYT-424.) 100-40377-56 p. 7 (61) ° NYT-411 advised that on 12/3/48, Irving Jerome of the NY County CP had a discussion with Sue Warren concerning a speaker for a meeting which was to be held on 12/9/48. Warren told Jerome that Esther Carroll (100-349831) had already made arrangements for a speaker. 100-349831-6 p. 8 (64) < By letter dated 12/29/52, the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) 7 advised that Charles Lewis Van Haelen (116-329345) stated that he had never heard of Sue Warren but did know a Susan Wilder, a former instructor at Vassar College. It was noted in the letter that an allegation had <- been made of relationship between Mr. and Mrs. Van Haelen and Sue Warren. A request was made for additional information in the matter. By letter dated 1/15/53, AEC was furnished background informa- tion on Sue Warren and was advised there was no indication she was ever associated with Vassar College. The letter also set out information that a neighbor at the same address where Van Haelen and Warren resided in 1948 and 1949 advised that Van Haelen and his wife were frequently - (cont inued) Docld: 3230278253 Page fF
‘Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1997 (44 USC 27107 Hotery. DATE: 11714-2017 7 oo ™ ‘ pe Sw (continued) in the company of Warren and her husband, attended parties in her apartment, and were observed dining out with Warren many times. Add. info. 116-329345-5 p. 1 (23% 27%64,67) ~ SI to paragraph 2: 121-36072-2 p. 6 (65) (Martha L. Lee, 110 Christopher _ St., NYC) (Add. info) By letter dated 10/15/53, the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) requested information regarding alleged association of Charles Lewis Van Haelen (121-36072) with Sue Warren, while both were tenants at 110 Christopher St., NYC, in 1948 and 1949. | 121-36072-22 p. 2 (aye Correlator's Note: By letter dated 11/25/53, AEC was forwarded copies of an investigative report in above matter dated 11/16/53. NYT-26 advised t on 2/4/49, Sam Wiseman (100-18510) was in contact with Sue Warren¥@Informant advised that both individuals were associated with the CP and the promotion of its activities {n) Add. info. | 100-18510-37 p. 4 (61) P ‘NYT-26 reported that, in connection with her CP activities, Betty Gannett (100-8029) had been in frequent contact with Sue Warren, secretary to Frederick V. Field. ¥g@yy\ This information was submitted by NY report dated 1/9/50. 100-8029-164 p. 5 (61) ~ EB CRET -13- Docld: 3230278253 Page &
Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 SC 2107 Hotter. DATE: 11514-2017 C C | On 3/21/51, ND-516 advised that Sue, believed to be Sue Warren, secretary to Frederick V. Field, notified Gus Hall (61-8077) that Field, Director, .Committee for a Democratic Far Eastern Policy, . had been acquitted of the charge of contempt of Congress. (pg)(u) The Committee for a Democratic Far Eastern Policy was designated by the AG as coming within the purview of Executive Order 9835. 61-8077-178 p. 21 | (54) -ND-516' advised that Marion Bachrach (100-3255) sent a friend to see Sue Warren, secretary to Frederick V. Field, to review Field's clipping file -gfpte not given) Frederick V. Field was identified by Louis Budenz as a CP member. . This information was submitted by NY report dated 6/9/51. 100~3255-118 p. 5 (60) -ND-516:advised on 5/23/51 that an individual believed to be Sue Warren made an appointment to meet Joe Roberts (100-88836) on 5/25/51 at the headquarters of the CP, NYC. Informant also advised that Roberts made an appointment to meet:.a person believed to be Sue Warren on 6/11/51 "at the Dickens Room for luncheon". @%(u) 100-88836-68 p. 29 (62) Mrs. Irene Kowalska, who was discharged from her employment as secretary to the former Polish Consul General in NYC, on 10/16/53 made available respond cards received by the Polish Consulate. These respond cards were returned by persons who had received invitations to attend the showing of a Polish film, "Peace Will Win", .on 11/30/51 at the Museum of Modern Art, NYC. One card returned was from Susan Warren, 28 West 26th St., NYC. 100-350264-1183 p. 14 . (39) Docld: 3230278253 Page 93
Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 USC 2107 Hotes. DATE: 11-14-2017 ; —— ~ ML According to a mail cover maintained on the residence of Victor Perlo, 47-37 190th St., Flushing, NY (100-362128), on 6/11/52, Perlo received a letter from Susan Warren, 23 West 26th St., NYC. Add. info. according to NY 301 and duplicate informants. 100-362128-117 p. 31,87 (39) Helen Dolan, Secretary t the President, City College of NY (protect identity), furnished a letter which was addressed to the Dean of City College, NY, and signed "Joe McKinney", with no address, and not further identified. The letter alleged that G. Edwin White, a staff member of the college, wrote speeches for his wife to read at communist meetings, and further stated: "They are active at the present in collecting funds for the Rosenbergs, for the good friend and neighbor Mrs. Susan Breitberg Warren, who is secretary to Frederick Vanderbilt Fields, the money man of the Communist Bail Fund". This information was submitted by NY letter dated 9/29/53. . 116-53731-6 p. 1 (45) Correlator's Note: According to serial 1, Dr. G. Edwin White was listed as a reference by Sherman Greenberg (116-53731) on his Personnél Security Questionnaire. NY 1015-Ss advised on 5/16/54 that Sue Warren contacted Edith Needleman, wife of Isidore Gibby Needleman (100-341652), stated she had to see Gibby about sopething, and asked that Edith arrange to have him contact her. (ul It was noted that Sue Warren lived at 110 Christopher St., NYC, and was employed as a secretary to Frederick Vanderbilt Field at 23 West 26th St., NYC. - 100-341652-228 p. 69 (63) Docld: 323028253 Page 10
Released under the John F. Kenhedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 USC 2107 Hotey. DATE: 11-14-2017 , On 12/20/55, NY 1648-S* supplied documents which indicated that Sue Warren had dental appointments with Gerald EI. Shapiro (100- 380141) on 10/7/55, 11-1,9,16-55, and 12/22/55. Daniel Tucker, CS, 40 Park Ave., NYC (protect identity), advised that Dr. Shapiro's office was located at 37 East 36th St., NYC. 100-380141-41 p. 31 (50) On 3/28/56, NY 1693-S* furnished photographs of information in the possession of Carl Dorfman (100-57090). Included were hand- written notes which appeared to pertain to certain CP schools and classes | as well as the persons who would attend these schools. One page "contained the name of Sue Warren with a notation appearing to mean Manhattan County Educational Director". 100-57090-133 p. 3 (48) NY 1086-S advised that at a Greenwich Village Section, NY County, CP meeting held on 4/11/56, the current CP Fund Drive quotas for members were furnished. Betty Miliard's quota was given.as $50-$75. NY-1086-S reported that a meeting of above section was held on 5/1/56. Sue Warren, identified by this informant as a member of above club, "would contact Betty Millard to attend the next meeting of the CP club on "5/15/56". | L00~51875- -22 p. 4 sr 1 1 90- -406102-40 p. § SI 100- 406102-47 p. 4 (50)” NY 1286-S* advised that on 6/20/56, Sue Warren informed Isidore Gibby Needleman (100-341652) that she would he unable to use | the tickets which she had taken for the Edward Fitzcerald boat ride. , informant reported that this was a project for raising funds for the P Legal defense of Edward Fitzgerald, who was sentenced for contempt of court .(}% A) 100- 341652- S61 p. 20,72 (38550)” SECRET. -17- . Docld: 323028253 Page i1
Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1993 (44 usc 2107 Hotey. DATE: 11-14-2017 \ , . , ‘ . oo may a tt ae YO Ne he On 8/2/56, NY 1537-Ssreported that Susan Warren, who informed Isidore Gibby Needleman (100-241652) that she was acting editor of "The Far Hast Reporter", asked. Needleman if he knew anyone who would be interested in a clerical job. Also, on this occasion Warren gave Needleman some material pertaining to the Julian Schuman case, requesting *-. him to deliver it to Olga Field for distribution among their friends a in Hampton Bays, NY. According to this informant, in early Apgust, 1956, Needleman furnished this material to Irving Kaplan. u) It was noted that Julian Schuman was under indictment for sedition. , On January 24 and 25, 1949, Philip Field and his wife, Olga Field, were observed in contact with Sam Carr, who was identified by a former USSR code clerk as a member of a Russian espionage ring. _ Elizabeth T. Bentley, a confessed former Soviet espionage agent, identified Irving Kaplan as a member of a Soviet espionage group. 100-341652-587 p. 34,42 (38580) NY-1902-S advised that during a casual conversation on 3/26/57, Susan Warren said that she had been given an "honorary desk" by an unidentified newspaper, which informant presumed.to be "New World Review" which was published by S.R.T.%+ Publications, Inc. (61-7374). On 4/4/57 Warren advised informant. that she was moving into NWR space and would have desk space in their offices at 34 West 15th St., NYC, and that she would be able to do personal writing there. 61-7374-1277 p. 5,35 (33546) “Soviet Russia Today Information was received from the RCMP (protect identity) on 10/31/57 that Sue Warren, 23 West 26th St., NYC, was a subscriber to the "Canadian Far Eastern Newsletter" (100-363945). (6) 100-363945-24 encl. p. 16 (39)7 : ~ SECRE® -18- : a Docld: 323028253 Page 12
Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 Us¢ 2107 Hotey. DATE: 11-14-2017 tes ed aoe ed | moa Bw haat NEL RS On 8/11/58, NY 1286-S* reported that Milton Friedman advised Isidore Gibby Needleman (100- 341652) that he had returned to NYC on 8/9/58 and that his trip. to Europe had extended over a period of five weeks. Needleman asked Friedman whether there would be "activity" now that Friedman was back. Friédman assured Needleman that there would be and stated that in this connection he was in need of Sue Warren. Needieman suggested that she could probably be located through Alec Jones at the, American Committee for the Protection of the Foreign Born. (ACPFB) .4@Qu) The ACPFB was designated by the AG in accordance with Executive Order 10450. Friedman confided to Needleman that he had been appointed the official representative of the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and for this reason would have to register as a foreign agent. @&fw 100-341652-767 p. 22,68 (50) SI 100-3107 36-39 De 7,8 (49 On 12/7/60, NY 3083-S made available photographs of material maintained in the apartment of Susan Heiligman Frank and Richard Cyril Frank, which apartment, as of 2/24/61, was occupied by Ann Draper Tompkins. Included in this material was a letter to Tompkins from I. Levine (140-23816). . a Add. info. 140-23816-1 p. 1,2 (4795 21% 24)” wy (2724 S advised that the 22nd anniversary cocktail party . for the "“Chin® Daily News" was held at the headquarters, 20 Elizabeth St., NYC, on 7/8/62. According to informant, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Frank, who had taken a trip to the Chinese mainland a year and a half before, showed slides. The slides showed that they were in Canton, Shanghai, Peiping, the Yellow River Dam area and other industrial areas. The Franks stated they had many interviews with Chinese people. Cai | Add. info. | 1004196148-1256 p. 14 | (12739 ° | SI 100-40-47-239 p. 1 | (2f47)— t SP CRED | , -19- , ne Doclda: 323028253 Page 153
Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 USC 2107 Hotes. DATE: 11-14-2017 : \ . ee Fr 505 & FS jake - « é p 2 SECREY 7 NY 3060-S advised that on 5/8/62, a meeting of the school board of the NY School for Marxist Studies (NYSMS) (100-433932) was held at 853 Broadway, NYC. Following the business meeting, the rest of the evening was spent in listening to a lecture on China by Susan Warren. NY 3060-S reported that at a meeting of above board on 5/23/62, the summer session of the NYSMS was planned, and it was mentioned that Susan Warren had agreed to teach at the NYSHS. NY 2917-S furnished a Summer Term 1962 brochure of the NYSMS, which Listed Susan Warren as an instructor in the August term. . Add. info. . 100-433932-40 p. 6,12,16,34 (40) SI to para. 3 100-433932-A "Phe Worker" 7/8/62 1 By letter dated 2/26/64, the NY office reported investigation reflected that on 5/5/63 a toll call was charged to the telephone sub- scribed to by Susan Heiligman Frank, the call being made to the number subscribed to by Yung Koon-Man (105-128349) of Lake Carmel, NY. Add. info. 105-128349-1 encl. p. 1,2 (4412) Records of the Chemical Bank NY Trust Company, 20th St. and Fifth Ave., NYC (protect identity), reflected that a check for $17.25, a dated 6/27/63, payee Susan Warren, was drawn on the account of Cross-~ currents Press, Inc., which was owned by Myron Emanuel Sharpe (97-4014). . On 6/7/63; Mrs. Ulda Eldred, Clerk of Foreigh Agents Registra+ tion Section, US Department of Justice (protect identity), advised that Crosscurrents Press, Inc., was registered as an agent for a foreign’ principal of Moscow. Add. info. 97-4014-164 p. D,74,75,102 Docld: 323028253 Page 14
Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 use 2107 Hotes. DATE: 11-14-2017 aa v yy ats. NY 4023-S* advised that a meeting of leaders of Progressive Labor (100-437041) was scheduled to be held on 10/20/63 at 224 Riverside Drive, NYC. On above date a woman believed to be Susan Warren was observed leaving above address. Add. info. 100-437041-220--p. 11,12,15,22,46 (391.7440 552)" NY 4047-S advised in July, 1963, that Susan Heiligman Frank and Julius Joseph Joseph (100-214224) discussed plans they had made for a meeting in the near future. Above informant advised in November, 1963, that Morton Stavis had obtained Joseph's address and telephone number from Susan Frank. . ° Robert Ensel (former NK 18114S) (protect identity) believed Stavis to be a member of the Lawyers Club of the New Jersey CP. 100-214224-63 p. 2 (258)” By letter dated 11/20/63, the NY Office furnished a list of names and addresses of particular interest to the NYO in connection with proposed coverage of air mail communications transiting San Francisco for Hong Kong and to the China mainland. Included was the following: Susan Frank, aka Susan Warren, Mrs. Richard Frank, 110 Christopher St., NYC. This information was submitted in connection with investigation pertaining to Chinese Communications Transiting New York (105-121706). 105+121706-4 p. 2 (43 Bade? NY 4047-S# advised that on 12/22/63, Susan Heiligman Frank attempted to contact Newton Meltzer (100-442150), NYC, but Meltzer was not available.{'- Add. info. Docld: 323028253 Page 15