"make appears mental card" For example in this file: From the files of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice, Washington, D.C. Please archive. ************ [illegible form information] Office Mem[______]um - UNITED [______] GOVERNMENT TO : Mr. L.V. Boa[__]man DATE: October 11, 1957 FROM: Mr. A.H. Belmont SUBJECT: THE ACADEMY OF SCIENTOLOGY INFORMATION CONCERNING INTERNAL SECURITY On 10-9-57 the Bureau received a letter dated 10-8-57 from Richard F. Steves, organizational secretary, The Academy of Scientology, 1812 19th Street, Northwest, Washington 9, D.C. Steves states on Harvey Jackins is purporting himself as someone knowing the "Science" and doing this work in Seattle, Washington. Steves continues that Jackins has no association with this organization or any other Dianetic or Scientology organization, and it is the Academy's desire that Jackins be investigated as to communist activities. The Academy of Scientology has not been the subject of investigation by the Bureau. It is operated by L. Ron Hubbard. Hubbard has either operated or been connected with organizations pertaining to Scientology and Dianetic [sic] for a number of years. Dianetic [sic] has been described as a modern science of mental health, which may be likened to psychotherapy with certain differences as to method and theory. Scientology has been described as the modern scientific method for instilling self-confidence, assist individuals in removing mental problems and obtaining human ability. Hubbard appeared at the Bureau and was interviewed on 3-1-51. He furnished information regarding alleged communist infiltration into one of his organizations. Thereafter, he corresponded with the Bureau concerning individuals in his organization whom he believed to be communists. Attached to a letter of Hubbard's dated 7-11-55 is a notation "make appears mental card' [BLACKED OUT]" This letter and subsequent letters have not been acknowledged. Numerous inquiries have been made of the Bureau concerning Hubbard's activities. (62-94080) Bufiles contain no record of Steves other than reflecting his position as organizational secretary of The Academy of Scientology. 1 - Mr. Boardman 1 - Mr. Belmont 1 - Mr. Preusse WNP:pw (4) [page 2] Memorandum to Mr. Boardman RE: THE ACADEMY OF SCIENTOLOGY [BLACKED OUT PARAGRAPH] _OBSERVATIONS_ In the past, letters from L. Ron Hubbard, who operates The Academy of Scientology, have not been acknowledged because of his possible mental instability and rambling and incoherent nature of his letters. Contents of Steves' letter reflect probably intent The Academy of Scientology to discredit Jackins in Dianetic and Scientology field and use the Bureau as a steppingstone in doing so. It is believed no purpose would be served by acknowleding Steves' letter. Furthermore, a letter in his possession might be used by him or The Academy of Scientology for self-serving purposes. As letter contains no significant information of value concerning Jackins, Seattle will not be advised of contents of letter. _RECOMMENDATION_ It is recommended Steves' letter not be acknowledged for reasons set forth above. **********

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