180-10105-10060 v9.1 AGENCY : RECORD NUMBER : 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 : HY 50955 Doactid: 322760991 JFK Assassination System Date: 10/2/201 Identification Form Agency Information HSCA 180-10105-10060 NUMBERED FILES 013784 Document Information HSCA LICHTENFELS, BETH ANNE 05/00/1978 m:) CIA DE MOHRENSCHILDT, GEORGE; ASSOCIATION WITH OSWALD OSWALD, MARINA; ASSOCIATES AND RELATIVES OSWALD, LEE; POST-RUSSIAN PERIOD; ASSOCIATES AND RELATIVES DE MOHRENSCHILDT, JEANNE SUMMARY Unclassified 3 Redact 09/27/1996 Box 241. Page 1
St e ; gf Detohrenschildt File Review : pty Beth Anne Lichtenfels gaa dss . we During the last week in May, 1978, I examined the files of George DeMohren- schildt at the request of staff attorney Mickey Goldsmith. The following is a summary of the available files on George DeMohrenschildt. The bulk of the files indicate a cloudy summary of DeM's past, his involvement © with his various wives, his occupations and his relationship with LHO. GER Keg pate Byer S/ RS e+ In February of 1963, DeM asked a Judge Duvall if he could help a young man get his discharge changed. Stated that the young man was from Fort Worth, had defected to Russia and had returned. An attempt was made to reach the young man ~ but failed. The matter was dropped. During a trip to Mexico City, date not given, DeM claims to have met a high: ranking Russian official. (possibly Mikoyan ? C4! Le, fact hof 3 x le of “he 3 DeM attempted to borrow $100,000 from Rai gorodsky to develop a _« corporation which would develop commercial resources in Haiti . The DeMs entered Haiti without a passport, but rather used a tourist card. In an interview with Gary Taylor, DeM claims to have worked for the State Department in the mid 1950's. A Mr. Bunre (spelling 7?) recalled a conversation with DeM in which he (DeM) Stated that he had been forced to join the Communist Party while. Living, in Russia ,a dn the alternative was death had he not complied. A Mr. Tom Sands, manager of Pithin County Commission and owner of Aspen Lumber and Supply Co. said that there never has been any organization known as- the Rangely Supply Co. in Aspen. ~ . i Kee gine Report by James Wood 3/14/78 DA ef karf ow On 1/63 he wrote a letter to an aquaintence stating. that he had been informed by the FBI that LHO was harmless, was interview at Port-au Prince and said that Max Clark told him that LHO was o.k. and was of the impression that Max Clark had been. .with the FBI. 3 Leg. . POS IADY bof ; ; ; SY io d Mh Mr. (aGloted) met LHO in 1962. LHO had arrived at the DeM home in the middle of dinner. LHO, DeMs and (deleted source) went to a house or nearby building in Dallas and showed a film covering the entire trip to Mexico. (deleted source) did , not talk to LHO or see him again. Col Orlov. stated that DeM casually stated that he and some others were trying to arrange for a divorce for Marina from LHO- DeM's resume states that he had special connections in Government circles in Cuba, etc. be In 1963, members of the staff of a large unnamed business firm attended a discussion group and LHO was there. FBI Report 2/28/64- DeM contact with Fedor Alekseevich Garanin, a Soviet Diploma: in D.C. Alekseevich was also a member of the Soviet State Security Force and had: served in Cuba , HW 50955 Docld:32260991 Page 2?
April 7, 1969 - DeM showed (deleted) a card from President Francois Duvalier with which he said he could travel anywhere in the republic without a problem. z April 21, 1964 ~--Letter to (deleted) questioning whether we (CIA?) had a hand in ‘ blackballing DeM. DCD documents-report stating that (source) wanted to deal with U.S. gov't. officials without DeM. Memo- Subject (deleted) May 20, °1963, according to Mrs. Matlack, subject had appointments to see V.P.Johnson, Sen. keating and Congressman Rogers. Security Files on DeM Sept. 28, 1967 - Memo, Subject, Garrison Investigation, p.6, Queries from Justice Department: "Any GIA association with DeM?-No Ex FBI Agent W. Tucker-DeM may have. been LHO's CIA babysitter in Dallas -CIA ‘COnnect ion---- a ; OO disproved for OSS employment~suspected of Nazi agent July 18, 1962 , a August 13, 1958- derogatory information’ furnished | to contact office interested in interrogating him. Jeanne DeM-employed as receptionist by a covert project. NCFE from 1950- 1952 DeM's brother, Dimitri approved for exploitation, April 11, 1950 as contact for forei intelligence on a limited basis-not to receive classified info above confidential XBEEXREXNNERXWAERX | ar - DeM Investigated by the FBI, 1941, 42, 45, 47, 57 1940-42, Considered to be pro- German, suspected of being espionage agent WC Testimony-DeM did not associate with LHO after 4/19/63 when they left for NY, “Phil and D. Cc. Request for information on DeM made by Gale Allen, 4129/6 request made through Anne Panor (DOD). Interesting that Allen's interest in DM coincided with earlier portion of this trip and information would suggest that possibly Allen and DM were possibly in the same environment in D, around April 26/1963 - State department airgram Nol-153 12/22/63 contains results of 2nd interview with DM Also indicates that Marina lived with Mellers (Anna Meller) Ruth Paine is the daughter of Wm Avery Hyde OSC- 157435 who was considered for covert use by 10 division but did not receive security clearance. Message from Port~au-prince, Oct. 19, 1966 - J and G DeM left for Haiti aboard the Mona One- G listed as a sailor on crew and his wife as a cook. G told officer his Oct. 10 plans. Return Dallas had left for Haiti with several months rent unpaid. Memo 3/18/77 from Dallas Field Office (Deleted) and Sirkin meeting-Sirkin advised (deleted) that a Cuban had reported. that he had met with a CIA agent named Morris Bishop and LHO in 505 N Ervay Bldg.. approximately one month before the JFK assassination. Sirkin said that it was common knowledge that the CIA had offices there and that M. Bishop was an alias of (deleted) HY 50955 DocId: 32260991 Page 3
° Marilyn Wilcox, Pan Am employee--stated that she learned from Jean and Suzanne ; Sawel. (spelling ?) that DeM was a good friend of Robert McElhannon a top Pan Am official. . . At 0830 on May 7, 19--, a call was made to a Mrs Matlack to confirm that ' Charles would be in D.C. on that day and that a meeting had been arranged with -an agency representative for 12 noon. Mrs. Matlack retorted that Jeanne and George DeM had called her that previous evening to confirm a lunch appointment for 12 noon.. (alson but not included in this specific report, Mrs. Matlack had been asked by the Dems to reserve rooms for them at a hotel She attempted to do this but had problems because apparently the reservations were to include a black. She finally was able to secure rooms at Alban towers.) Mrs. Matlack was concerned that the Cia and the Army should not be working at cross purposes. She had received authorization from. ACBI to meet Charles at lunch and felt that it would be impolite to withdraw since the Army considered her their point of contact with Charles. WH division then wanted the meeting changed to the late afternoon. Mrs. MAtlack believed that due to conflicting instructions she had been placed in the middle. MATLACK-Domestic Exploitation Sec. ACSI Diary Exerpt 4/4/77 -Dennis Berand planned to call (deleted) in Dallas re the Reader's Digest.Article by J. Epstein. "Sooner or later E will get into out Dallas office, find (deleted) was there and try to make a connection" Dennis just: _ wanted to alert: us. , Another reference to the trip 4/19/63 to NY, Philly, but does not mention D.C... (illegible) mentions ‘that Jeanne DeM saw gun in Apartment in Oakleaf, a Dallas suburbs NY Times article 12/20/63 arrest of Russell McLarry on charges of © threatening JFK. Lived in Oakcliff section of Dallas, a sprawling area where LHO: lived. DeM is said to have signed the Marion Anderson petition-believed to have high percentage of Communists in D.C. area and is said to be on the list for the advancement of blacks. DeM is said to have detailed photos of harbor defenses at Corpus Christi. Division of Operations-Article written for Le Monteur, 3/31/63 states that DeM was awarded $280, 000 plus a 10 year contract for a concession on . DeM claims to have done geological work for Meek Corp., in offshore oil , the Arabian Peninsula and in mentioning this, DeM looked around the room and over his shoulder and said, "my connection with this, is,.of course, confidential". Worked through the Minister of Finance, Herve Boyer, to gain concession. , (deleted) said Charles and DeM were anxious to develop a number of business interests in Haiti including an office in DeM's bank which would enter into car Financing and would buy some of the banks commercial paper. (deleted) said that M. Charles made an unusual statement announcing that the 3rd partner in addition to Charles and DeM-a frenchman was coming into NY on Monday and that a meeting had been ser up for (deleted)to meet him . M. Charles said, "It is not appropriate for a banker to ask for Money.” (deleted) said that DeM sought every available handout in his office. | application for federal employment, May 1, 1964 (7) On May 10, 1964, Irwin B Bornfruend saw Jeanne DeM and Galicki at Kyona Beach 35 miles outside of Port~au-prince AW 50955 Docld:32260991 Page 4.
HY DeM said that he was Memo . 3/18/77, from Dallas Field Office (deleted) and Sirkin meeting-Sirkin advised (deleted) that :a Cuban had reported that he had met with a Cia agent named Morris Bishop and LHO at-505 N.Ervay Street approximately one month before the JFK Assassination. Sirkin said it was common knowledge that the CIA had offices there and that Morris Bishop was an alias ‘for (deleted) State Airgram no A-406 11/4/63 from Port-au-Prince. Subject: US Businessman signs contract with Haitian Gov't and local bank. Arrived at Pert dec. 21 no year luggage not checked DeM discussed residence and activity of citizen Mohammed Fayid without encouragement - Alexandra had been dating him and DeM did not trust him. speculation-DeM's association with Mohammed seemsprofessionally necessary but dangerot May 21, 1963-DeM drops into. (code word) says Charles has returned to haiti and is: seriously being considered as the next president.. FBI Memo from Hoover to Rainkin 3/23/64 "Reference is made to your letter dated 2/12/64 wherein you “requested a full scale intelligence type investigation concerning G. DeM. ; In view of the present residence of the DeMs in Haiti and their previous travels through Mexico and. South America you may want to contact the CIA re DeM. Report #CS 3/449, 717 Infor Report Noforn _ subject: Intelligence Activities of Al-Nasir Trading Co. June/July 1960- -profits of Nasir were being transferred to a special fund of the gov't for financing clandestine operations. UAR Gov't used company for ‘illegal’ transactions . such as trade with France on basis of commission fee. of 10%. Lt. Col. Mohammed Ghanina, director of Company, reported to have inkekiigensze engaged in intelligence operations during previous assignment as Manager of Niel Com. (spelling?) Memo 7/30/42 from Ensign Horrigan to Commander Vanderbilt, oss a .rep.for an Irish film company distributing films taken under the auspices of the Irish government during the Spanins War. His uncle's place was raided after that at the suggestion of a friend of mine and found many films of a pro Nazi nature which are intended to show force and effectiveness of the German. army. ; Office of Strategic Services June 26, 1942 "It is impossible for us to advise you. definately for another week or two. In the meantime, if you decide to. accept the Mexii offer, please advise us where you can to reached." letter to Dem from Vanderbilt June 23, 1942 Letter to Vanderbilt offering services and resume Mentions new and exciting enterprise in Mexico. resume states that DeM was a foreign correspondence of 2 polish newspapers and collaborated with Polish official press. 1941 -collaborated with Department of Economic Info and French Gov't May 19, 1942 From Robert Alcorn to Vanderbilt, "Here is another non-citizen who looks like good material. : , 450955 Doctd:322760991 Page 5
Mohamed Fayid 1/12/64 siad to have connections with Castro represents General Commer and (Navigation Co. of Kuwait FBI “Report 1/3/67 Dallas DeMs close contact with Haiti is Wlodzimierz Galicki- polish commercial rep in Haiti. Subject (deM) has also been | on clos terms with (deleted) DCD Volume May 6, 1963 we had private conversstion with (source) "Gf Duvalier | learned of his contact with US gov't it would cost his wife’ s life. information re: picture taken of (deleted) per request of HSCA investigation. © Charge made on WFAA-TV, LHO was employed by the CIA and (deleted) knew LHO Bob Sirkin-WFAA-TV advised that a Cuban had reported that he met with a. _CIA agent named Morris Bishop and KKAXXENNXNHH LHO in the 505 N. Ervay Building approximately one month before the JFK assassination and at the time the CIA ‘agent offered money to LHO to kill Kennedy. Sirkin said it was common knowledge that CIA had offices in the 505 N. Ervay Building at the time of the Assassination, _ and that Morris Bishop was an alias used for (deleted) . (deleted) service in Dallas as overt employee in 1954 except 1972- 72 when he ‘served at DCD Headquarters. Routing a-d Record Sheet-refers to DeM as a former contact of the dallas office. on. wh ‘there is a headquarters file. Possibility that the NY office wanted a copy of the security check on DeM. DeM had been in D. Cc. re: report stating, DeM acknowledged to the WC that during WWIT he worked in the US on behalf of the French Intelligence, a fact that perhaps was. not known at the time of our contact with him in D.C. and NY. - "Obviously DeM" s acknowledgement of his ‘addiliation with the French Intelligence and his friendship with (deleted) of Haiti indicate the necessity for reviewing our friendship with them. Should we meet with (deleted) in NY if he requests am. interview? What should we do if. (source) shows up in the company of the G DeM couple? Please advise. John Hall was a classmate of DeM. Telegram: From New York April 26, 1965 Vol 5. "Now understand alleged agreement with man called Moski , who small travel agent who depends on others for financing. Most ulikely that he could offer, let alone implement mentioned terms. Please telephone collect. Regards, Manfred . In early 1964-DeM received a postcard marked Ceylon from Erik E. Lehmann- ...Best greetings from other side. Hope all is well with you-Has there been any- progress in our matters? Letter from "Sam"~ Dec. 8, 1964 ...Priscilla Johnson was with Marina the night 20955. . you appeared on CBS and she reports that Marina felt ‘'J' is jealous since George has camel (could be carnal) feelings toward her © _DocId:32260991 Page 6 _. : Ane cert teiinmmtienratnts AIS He PERM ERR te Et can te FENG arent RRB Teng rete Rm eR Fae yt GaN Mm Renn rei Ge
” Vol 2 - DeM had applied for Selective Service in NY on Oct. 16, 1940-classified IV=4- for hypersensitivity. NAVY FILE OF DEM _ Ref. ASD (ISA)Memo of ‘Aug. 5, 77. . DNI Memo of Oct. 31, 1977 - a Copy of. NAVINVSERV Report of Investigation of Jan. 22, 1968 Subject : Mann, Richard Tucker / CCN 01-12-68/08- -0072- 3x (NS)? Enclosure one is maintained on a NAVINVSERV investigation file on Richard Tucker Mann, who was of security interest to the NAVY: during the late 1960'2. It was not pro ‘ided with reference (b) because it was not cro~s- “referenced to the NAVINVSERV file he headings on LHO. City. The balance of the documentation referred by: the FBI consisted of one Navy originated document and 2 FBI document :portions of which contained Navy originated . information. The Navy-originated document is an ONI/District (DIO- Third) 3x5 card. dated Sept. 1, 1942. It indicated that DeM was suspected of possible subversive activity(not defined) while in Mexico and provides and adress. for him in New York _ Review of ONI file related to association with Lila Pardo V. deLarin and. allegations made against him. @nd . FBI Document dated 2/12/78 contains synopsis of information in enclosure one (1}.No record of Lila-in- NAVINVSERV, Richard Mann-— no information pertaining to DeM No ONI file on DeM-preumed destroyed during routine’ purging. ONI-Richard Mann: 1/22/68 By Special Agent NC Hill, Subjects father, Harold 3. Mann (known Communist} pumping two students of the Russian Language at University of Texas-Arlington, Texas regarding Prof. DeMohrenschildt—purpose unknown-implied he represents the ’ Warren Commission in some manner regarding JFK investigation. Interview of Charles McDowell (Col. USA Ret.) Dean of Student Activities University of Texas-Arlington,: Texas. Unusual behavior on part of. student, Harold Mann. Two Russian language students, Barbara Warner, 1519 College apt. 203, Arlington, Texas and Pat Elena Parker, 1024 Linda Lane, Arlington advised that ‘Harold Mann, 4424 E. Laneaster ave, Fort Worth Texas asked numerous unusual - questions about DeM: Questions included: There is a conflict in. the testimony by G. DeM and Jeanne to the Warren Commission . . Does this not seem to be a reflection on his character? --Did DeM tell dirty jokes in his classroom? ~-He's not much of a teacher, is he? NISO NEw Orleans File reveals prior investigation of Subject under CCN 12-20-65] © 11-0163-3a which investigation was conducted to determine the extent of influence over subject by his mother, Betty Jean Mann and Stepfather, Harold J. “Mann both of whom are believed to be Communists. (communist Party has been cited’ - by USAG as a subversive organization pursuant to E.0. 10450. NISO New Orleans DocId:32260991 Page 7 iaeasthieteendinne natenammamaeier emda eieatiommaa: bene kee ee ee
* + . files contain no information pertinent to this investigation George DeMohrenschildt is referenced in the Richard Mann file © HW 50955 Docld: 32260991 Page &
Included in DeM's 201 file is a complete third agency listing which is available from me if you need it for any reason. There is also a list of associates which may or may not be as complete as the one in the paper entitled "George DeMohren—_ schildt". This is also available. It may be advisable to obtain the files on the following people: J.W. Moore-Agency personnel Oo Dorthe Matlack - Army Intelligence G. Bouhe~ctigjcasiens sipaomnriemmenasll ‘W. Galeki - Polish contact of DeM Dabney Austin Jean and Suzanne Saurel -former Pan Am employees C.J. Charles-Haitian Banker -Henry Klepak Col. Orlov-retired Marine ' Sydney Schine J.M. Bunce . Hugh Aynsworth-Dallas reporter knowledgable about: DeM qom Sands~Aspen Supply Jack Horton~dallas reporter ~ - Allen Olmstead Who is Mrs.Finkelstein? Name is mentioned several times in files. All of the above names appear in the DeM files as deletions with the exceptions: of: ~ , Dorothe Matlack Col. Orlov J.M. Bunce Tom Sands W. Galeki Jean and Suzanne Saurel ‘Henry Klepak Sydney Schine- Hugh Aynsworth Jack Horton ; Allen Olmstead State Department has files on DeM. It may be worthwhile to question Jeanne DeM about Mrs. Matlack ‘and C.J. Charles in. particular, and then any of the above mentioned names. Follow-up after that could be in terms of the relationship between C.J. Charles (who is labeled as a source for the CIA) and DeM and his wife. ca Aliso, Any of the above mentioned people could be interesting to. talk ERTEXUNEY to if they are still alive and in the area, either by phone or in person. There are also ten pages of notes at the CIA to be sanitized and should be returned at the committee within a reasonable amount of time. They concern the meeting between matlack and Charles in detail. Mrs.- Matlack is linked with ACST- Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence (army) © BW 50955 Docld: 32260991 Page %