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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
WILLIAM J. DONOVAN
PART 1 OF 2
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- inter-vicrad, and states OSS raid on A!£k1.11.SIA ;
offices ocrnduotad. after USS clerk found idon1:i- 1
I oal report in A!-nR>_ASIA magazine on Sim: pt1IJ- I
liahed. Ten to twvlve ezdzihits seized. in OBS .92
raid. D;=lIC=VAH personally informed Secretary of -Q
I State szrmwnsnrs of raid and fixlding of sum ;=Department papers. DUEIGYAEJ believes STEITIIIIUS
-- telephoned Proaidont BO0$%LT regarding the
::2.*:'.=er. DQHQYM! late: in£o@r3. by F1-.£~2D L!-3:-2 of
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"._I. General RILLIAIII J. DUHOVAII, fc>1'm0r head of 0.8 .S., wan I {Q
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General DOB-DVAN related. that in oonnonticn with tho ALEEQJLSIA
case 1*: was his impression that he hail juit raturned from G.-broari on the day
Iol1o:':ir1_~; the raid by £.;;anto of 0.8.8. at the New Yo:-1: 01£!.c~,z of 5515115313,
However, IHHOVAIY stated ho did not come into his office until the evening oi I
5 the day hi retumo. from tfbroad. Aooordinj to I:h'ln s'L.-1-.¢rrren"!.-, I.=!I4'<T»'-JJ"£: ro'I7u:".:
vs:-uld have bee.-1 on 3-:21-ch 1.2, lifi,-,j]; I'I<.:-r"::Tt1!, ho. ~:::.: =.1~.--J--Io to recall the ma-ac" Adate in March :.r.'[' 1:~3b5. U
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informed oi the MERASIA raid. of the previous wooing aw Er. M11 BLUFEI-1, 1=z'.-1o
was at the. time Security Officer for 0.S.S. DOIEOVAH stated ho was informed
at that time that the raid had been oonductod by ?R.A1II-C BIELASKI e.1:92.:1 other
0.5 .8. Agents and as he rooolle it was not until 1:270 1133.. that the 0.9.-S.
Agents were able to get into the offices of AIEERASIA..
Gonnaing, Gunre]. DONOVAN related that the Agents seized,
Ibout ton or twelve exhibits from two suitoaoeo as ovidonoo; however, ho
stated he has no recollection as to tho contents oi the exhibits. Mfter _
being informed by VAN BFUBEI! oi tho details of the raid and of tho fact that
official State Department papers wt-:ro found in tho AI U-1{A.";I.. oiffiooe as well
as 0.3 .3. papers, DOE? N?9211 than tolophoncd Sr.-c:"o"=:o.r';.' oi Stat-:; EDWMD R.
9'iLTTIl~!IUS ab hie oportent oi: the Werdrascl Fork lZo'7;:l in §Tz1s".1i:1{*,ts:1, D. C.
General DI>!3O'sI£I recalls that it was quite lotto when no mime the telephone
08-11 and it was necessary to awaken |lr..8TE1TINIUS, and he infomod him that
' ho was on bio way over to Bee him on the mt-l:e:' and sugggaatod. that Aaoistant
,3ooroto.ry' of fitata JULIUS no there to heir the facts in uoeo.
. Follcndngg this ooll, DO!.IOVA'F, bnge'!'.heI' with VAN .T..IL?L?3I
and J. J. ?Z.'>1.Y1f.-'.;.?.I¬, l2!:o.T_L legal counsel for 0.8.13. , pr-oceodozi 12:» tile 15::r¬..-nu-.11
1a_~}: n.-1+,-=1 to :;-cc LE:-. STL'1TI3-EIUS.
Upon o.1~riv:1l there, Assistant -¥ec:'-rtrwy oz? State ';='2I;E-.9
no there and I.:OE.S'92-Hi prooeedod to inform. Hr. STETTINIUS of tho nose. D'2I.RJV;'.iI
recalls that he stated to Hr. STETTIBIIUS, Thin is your responsibility - we
tori ortor our etaz pifrf in this office end. found some of youri. E331?-.'A.¥
stated that the ooze was generally discussed and ho was lator infomod by Mr.
MC-F.IGJJZ that while he, DGHQVAN. was talking with Yr. 1l92.JI..[.[B3' Secretory
ST:-.1"II:92*IUS left the room for e. period of time, presumably for the purpose of
telephoning President ROQSEVELT. DOHOVA.-I stated that ho has no personal
lmowldga that thio 00.11 was node, but ho ooliovos 4.;M~.». I.-'1'. f2T1".T1IITI?:'I am
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G-overall I703"'JV1Ul stated that ho wns inionlorl that J-5.55.
iirot booorzo oi 1-'15 or:-.1_=o 1r:!;o:1 e "ooiiolorly olorl-;' .11.: kl-.5; .55., mil;
ing an issue of the .M='FILU.SI..'. magazine observed on or--biolo tho:-oiu on Siam
which was ide;"tio&l to o rep-art vzzioh he had p19'92fio921s1y pro1-oz-ed on tho subject.
' nemvzm etato mt in April oi 1-j-J15, while 'b0.1l;5:;.g to :'r:.»".1:>
LIG?I,-Seourity Officer of the Ileportanont of Stato, he ntatecl "someone in yrr
Do orb" " st b iblo 1 the 0 n o "m ~~ 1.01011 orb owi vo {st p --Q11» mil 0 rospono or s p pox" x ..1-U --: 1 t. _ '.:.::»'
' have some suspects -- whom do you suspect? At this poin ' >3NO'-H33 oo-1. 110%:
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Consuming first-hand knowledge cf the aub;]£=0'l=s in this
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China while on official business and saw him thereafter on sevsrnl Occaniozia.
Whilo Ln China, PATRICK HURLI-Y informed. him that BL'R~IC!i was lbtcmr-tin; ii
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General DOIIZWAI1 was interviewed in Dayton, "hie, r1 J a 2;, 195.1,
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IRECTOR AND SAC URGENT
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WILLIAM JOSEPH DONOVAN, SI. REBUTEL JUNE FIFTEEN. GENERAL DONOVAN
IS BEING CONSIDERED FOR APPOINTMENT AS A CHIEF OF MISSION. CONDUCT
THOROUGH INVESTIGATION AS TO CHARACTER, LOYALTY, REPUTATION, ASSOCIA
AND QUALIFICATIONS OF DONOVAN. BUREAU DESIRES THIS CASE FE ASSIGNED
A MATURE, EXPERIENCED AND WELL QUALIFIED AGENT AND AFFORD CONTINUOUS
ATTENTION TO INSURE THAT THE DEADLINE OF JUNE TWENTYEECOND IS MET.
SET OUT NECESSARY LEADS BY TELETYPE. ASCFRTAIN CURRENT ADDRESS OF
CH CKS CONCERNING EACH. SUREP INVESTIGATIVE DIVIDION SI SECTION.
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FOR LT. GOV. NY NINETEEN TUENTYTWO AND CANDIDATE FOR GOV. NINETEEN
THIRTYTWO. COUNSEL TO COMMISSION FOR REVISION NY STATE PUBLIC SERVI
COMMISSION LAWS NINETEEN TWENTYNINE. SERVED NY STATIIVMTICNAL GUARD- :5| . . . _ _ 1 I
I/As CAPTAIN H1'BUFFALO DIVISION ..... IQ?,_ _ ,_.__'1-. .
DONOVAN BORN JAN. FIRST, EIGHTEEN EIGHTYTHREF IN BUFFALO, PARENTS
TIMOTHY P. AND ANNA LENNON DONOVAN. BEGAN LEGAL PRACTICE AT BUFFALO
NINETEEN SEVEN. SERVED AS_ US DA WESTERN DISTRICT NY NINETEEN TWENTY___ .. ' ' ~-~""- -"--- ~ - 4~'~-'-- -' ---_.,_______
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of mission General .1':il_liam J ;'Dono'!Ia.n. The Foreign Heletiorls ,' I-_.. -.- . --n-----..-an ~...-Committee of the Senatehas requesl-,e7d"that such nominations be
submitted with my assurance that a full field investigation by
the Federal Bureau of Investigation has been concluded.It is requested, therefore, that the Federal Bureau oi /Investigation conduct a full field investigation oi General ,, ~ '
Donovan and transmit the findings to I519 through the Office of .
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lawyer; b. at Buffalo, N.Y., Jan. 1, 1853; s. Timothy P. and Anna Lennon!
D.j A.B., Columbia, 1905, LL-B., 1907; LL.D., Niagara U., 1919, U- Of Notre
Dame, 1929, Syracuse Univ., 1931.
m. Ruth Rumsey July lb, l9lh; children - David Rumsey, Patricia dec.!.
Began practice at Buffalo, 1907; counsel for N.Y. State Fuel Adinistration,
l92h; Republican candidate for lieut. gov. of New York, 1922; U.S. dist.
atty., Western District of N.Y., 1922-2h; mem. U.S. delegation to customs
regulations conf. between U.S. ar.Can., l923; asst. atty. gen. of U.S., 192k-25;
the asst. to the attyu gen., Mar. 192$-29; U.S. commr. and chmn, Rio Grands
River Compact Comn., 1928-29; U.S. conmr., chmn. Colo. River Commn. since
1929; mem. Donovan, Leisure, Newton, Lhmbard & Irvine; counsel for Assn. Bar
City New York and New York and Bronx County bar assns. in bankruptcy inv¬Sti
gation, 1929; counsel to com. for revision New York state pub. service connut
laws, 1929. Fem. Bd. Arbitration, under Nat. Fediation Bd., controversy
between Am. Train Dispatchers Assn., and B. & M. RR. Rep. candidate for
Governor of N.Y., 1932. Served as capt. Troop I, lst Cav., N.Y. Nat. Guard;
Asst Chief of Staff, 27th Div., A.E.F., worms War; maj., brigade, adj.,
Slat Brigade; maj., 165 Inf. old 69th N.Y.! advancing to rank of col.,
wounded three times; unofficial observer for sec. o£.navy, Great Britain,
July-Aug. l9hO, southeastern Europe, Dec. l9hO-Ear. l9h1; apptd. coordinator
of Information, July l9hl; dir., Office of Strategic Services, June l9b2;
rank of maj. Een., U.S. Army.
Decorated World War I! Congressional Medal of Honor for conduct in action
near Landres and St. Georges, France, Oct. lh-15, 1918; D.S.C. for conduct
in crossing River Ourcq, July 28-31, l918, D.S.H. for services in Bacarat
sector, July 28-31, and Meuse-Argonne Offensive, Oct. 1916 U.S.!, Legion -
of Honor, Croix de Guerra with pahm and silver star France!, Croci di
Guerra Italy!; World War II! Oak leaf cluster on D.S.M. for services as
dir. of strategic services u.s.!, Order of Crowd Italy!, Knight Comdr.
Order of British Empire Great Britain!, Conr. Legion of Honor France!,
Grand officer Order of Leopold with plam Belgium!, Papal Lateran medal,
Order St. Sylvester Papal!, Comdr.'s Cross with star of Polonia Restituta
Poland!, lst Class of Most Exalted Order of White Elephant, Santi Mala
medal Siam!, Comdr. Cross with star Royal Order of St. Olav Norway!;
Alexander Hamilton medal Assn. , Alumni Columbia Coll. Men. Assn. Bar City
New York exec. com. 1931!, Phi Kappa Psi, Phi Delta Phi. Republican.
Catholic.
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Home: l Sutton Pl. S., New York, N.Y.; also Chapel Hill Farm, Eerryville, Va.
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- . PERSONAL rm PHHFIDFNTIRLREC0RPF" BY MEseENoER
The Honorable
The Secretary of otate
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My dear Fr. Secretary:
I wish to acknowledge receipt of your
letter dated June 12, 1953, in which you requested
investigation o§_§enenai William J. Donovan, whom
the.Preeident is coneiHefing'for appointment as a g
chief of mission. "
Ploasc be advised that this investirotion
has boon ordered and upon completion a summary of
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with your request.
with expressions of my highest esteem and
best regards,
Sincerely yours,
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D.! A.B., Columbia, 1905, LL.B., 1907 D., Niagara U., 1919, U. of Hobr
Dame, 1929, Syracuse Univ. , 1931...._-en. 1...-I
m. Ruth Ramsey July lb, 19lh; children - David Ramsey, Patricia eec.!.
Eoyan practice at Buffalo, 19073 counsel for N.Y. Ftapc Fuel Administration,
l92h; Republican candidate for liott. gov. of Wow York, 1922; U-5. dit-
atty., estern District of N.Y., 1922-ZL; men. U.S. delegation to customs
regulations conf. bet.-ween Inn. one Cam, 3.923; asst. atty. gen. of 11.3., 1;
the east. to the atty. 3cn., Ear. 1925-29; U.S. ccmr. and chmn. Rio Orande
River Compact Cemmn., 1928-29;*U.S. conlr., chnn. Colo. River COMJH. since
1929; mom. Donovan, Leisure, Newton, Lombard & Irvine; counsel for Assn. Yer
Cit," -Ion forlt lnci cw fork ;_»r~.-1 Bronx. Co antj, bar >92sn11=-1. in :-~oniu'921§.tcy i1'nr.sti
gution, 1?29; counsel to cow. for revision How York state pub. service co an.
laws, 1929. Yen. Dd. Arbitration, under Nat. Todiation Hd., controversy
bctnocn An. Train Dispatchers Assn., and B. H. RR. op. candidate for
Governor of N.Y., 1932. Served as capt. Troop I, lst Cav., N.Y. Hat. Guard;
A551; hinf hf $1.+laff. 9'7-hh TH-ur-_ A_Ff-1|-_ ;£n1r-"Id ".1':u~- r'1ni,_ hr-i rr:-1a_ .'-151%-- I ldll In-L vi. uavs.-awn-, |vla liq-1" ILII-IIJIII Irvouvnn H-- an-J ' ---1--,----; --uu
Slat Brigade; mnj., 165 Inf. old 69th N.I.! advancing to rank of co1.,
wounded three times; unofficial observer for sec. of navy, Great Britain,
July-Aug. l9hO, southeastern Europe, Dec. l9h0-Ear. l9hl; apptd. coordinator
of Informction, July 19hl; dir., Office of Ftr1Lv7ic Pervices, Juno l9h2;
rank of maj, gen., U.S. Anny.
Decoroted Zorld Jar I! Congressional Medal of Honor for conduct i» action
near Landres and St. Georges, Franco, Oct. lb-15, 1313; D.5.C. for conduct
in crossing River Ourcq, July 28-31, 1918, D.S.H. for services in Eacarat
sector, July 23-31, and House-Argonne Offensive, Oct. 1918 U.S.!, Legion
of Honor, Croix do Guerra with palm and silver star France!, Croci di
Guerra Italy!; World War II! Oak leaf cluster on L.S.M. for services as
dir. of strategic services U..!, Order of Crowa ltaly!, Knight Comdr.
Order of British Empire Great Britain!, Comdr. Legion of Honor France!,
Grand officer Order of Leopold With plam Belium!, Papal Laternn model,
Order St. hylvestcr Papal!, Goudr.s Cross with star of rolonia Hcstitnta
Poland!, lot Clans of Hoot Exalted Order of White Elephant, Snnti Mala
medal Siwn!, Comdr. Cro:s with star Toyal Order of Gt. Olav Barney!;
Alexander Hanilton nodal Assn. , nlumni Columbia fell. em. Assn. Bar City
Hct"Iork exec. con. 1931!, Phi Kappa isi, Yhi nclta Phi. cepublican.
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Clubs: Buffalo Buffalo!; University, Metropolitan, Chevy Chase _eshiniton!;
River, University, Cedar Crook How York!,
Home: 1 Sutton Pl. 8., New York, N.Y.i also Chapel Hill Perm, Borryville, Va
Office: 2 wall Street, New York City, S.
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DONOVAN Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor, New York
State, 1922; Republican candidate for Governor, New York State,
1932. Served as counsel to Commission for aevision of New York
State Public Service Commission Laws, 1929. New York State
Department of Audit and Control records reflect DONOVAN Chief
Counsel to New York State Fuel Commission, 1922. Records,
_ New York State Board of Law
DONOVAN applied to take New
190?. Graduate of Columbia
Law School two years. Took
passed and certified to Fourth Judicial Department, Ho
New York, N vember, 1907. Records, New York State Cou
Appeals, reflect WILLIAM J. DONOVAN admitted New York
Court, Fourth Judicial Department, Rochester, New ".
1907. Filed oath to practice as attorney in New Yor;
December, 1907. Membership in New York State National
and New York State Bar Association verified. Record clear. '
DONOVAN was granted honorary LL.D. degree by Syracuse University
in 1930. Lr. FINLA G, canwroan, Syracuse University, highly .
recommends applicant as to character, loyalty and associateYork State bar examination
University, 1905. Attende
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REFERENCES: Bureau teletype dated 61553.
New York City telotype dated 6-17-53.
Albany teletype dated 6-18-53.
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Hrs. G. RYAN, Principal File Clerk» New York State_Public
Service Commission, advised tha
Personnel Department of General
to the Commission to Revise the
Commission Laws. She suggested
Legal Division might be of help
Mn. BL§EQKER H. BAKER
Public Servicem@oMmis§i6nX*ade
'Commission's work in 1929. The
DONOVAN'haC served_as Counsel t
Revise the Laws of New York_$ta/,
and WILTIWT J. HICREY also Of .1 1 ;
Research Staff Q1 this_Commission was FINLAt there would be no record in their
DONOVAN having served as Counsel
New York State Public Service e
that Mr.
in this matter.
, Legal_Division, New Y.rk State
available the report of this
report reflected that NlLLIAM J.
o the_Legislative Commission to
te Public Service Commission. This
report further reflected thatnassociated with DONOVAN gm this _. .%o_;@mi,..ssion were Dr. JAMES C. BOI92I}5:<IGHT, Economics
ew York University, Senator JOHN KNIGHT ofProfessor at?
Buffalo,_New York,
York. Listed on the Buffalo, New
H. CYANFORD, presentlg
vice~ohadEeil§r'6T 5yracnse_Univer%ity.
HP. £ARL FRANCIS, Direct r, Election Board, New York
State Department of state, advised that his records.reflected that
wILLIAELj_pDONQyAN was the_Bepublican candidate for Lieutenant
/ ' by LUi11i .
DONOVAN was_the c6ve?hor of Newj$ork;stateuin.the election of 1922, but was defeate.
ml The reoofdsnfprther reflected jhat.NILLIAM J.
Rep§blican.candidate for Governor in 1932 and was
aereetecfby_HEaBsRE;H;ILEHMAm.t Mr. FRANCIS advised that he oid
not know General DONOVAN personally, but knew of his tremendously
fine reputation. He further stated that he did not recall that
AGeneral DONOVAN ever resided in Albany. iyr. EBANCIS suggested that
the writer contact Mr. WILLIAM KING, SecrPtary'of the New York star
Senate, for information concerning General DONOVAN.
Ln, NILLIAN KING, Secretary of the New York State
1/Senate, advised that he had met General DONOVAN on only one occasi
in'Buffalo and could not say that he knew him personally. He
advised, however, that his reputation speaks well for him and thathe knew that General DONOVAN had made a great name for himself
both in New York State and in the service of his country.
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ir. WILLl£M E. DOUQHERTY,4Execu§}vq Deputy Comptrollar,
New York State Department of Audit and Control, advised tat his
records showed WILLIAM J. DONOVAN as Chief Counsel for the New
' York State Fuel KHmInistration3'?The records further indicated,// that"this"capaclty was served from September 7, 1922 to December31,*192§; "ThérécordS indicated that Mr. DONOVAN received a flatreerer 0.00:" .""C " ' " -~- -
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The following investigation was conducted by SA RITE?
L5. ROTH.
Records of the Begistrar_of Syracuse University reflect
that applicant was awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws=- _ _ .¢ -~ ~ 92 ' . "_---~- n - :-- - ._. 7' 92 .. /..//
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Clerk, New York State Board of Law
Examiners, advised that her records reflected NILLIAM J. DONOVAN,
New York City and Buffalo, New_Y0rk, applied to tats the New York
State"BarfEXamination'on"March 23, 1907. Education background at
that time consisted of graduate from Columbia University 1905 and
h/two years attendance at Columbia Law School, No other information
was available. He took the New York State Bar Examination October
22, 1907, passed and was certified to the Fourth Judicial Depart-
ment, Rochester, New York, November 7, 1907., ,__ ' _ ---. -1., ._ _-.|_...921=.- -»-' 'oss BETTY corneas,
l// Mr. FLOYD MELIUS, Clerk, New York State Court of Appeals, ad-
¢»vised that his records reflected WIEEIAN J[ DONOVAN'wasfadmitted92% to the Supreme Court, Fourth Judicia1TDepartment, Rochester, New
it York, during the November Term 1907 and that he filed oath to
practice as an attorney in New York State on December 24, 190?.
Colonel EQNIN C, GORE, New York State Adjutant General's Offi»-,
advised that his records reflected NILLIAM J. DONCVAN was born
¢ January 1, 1883; that he enlisted in the New York State National//Q Guard as Private, Troop I, First Cavalry, on May 7, 1912; and that
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{Niqn 0¢tober'11,'1912 he was made a Captain in the same unit. The
I records further'indicated that WILLIAM J. DONOVAN was a Captain,
Hf Troop 1, First Cavalry, Mexican Border, June BO, 1916 through March
; 30, 1917. On May 15, 1917, while holding the rank of Captain, he
I was likewise appointed Assistant Chief of Staff of the New York
Division. On July 7, 1917, he was made Major in the Adjutant
Goneral's Department, First Brigade. DONOVAN was transferred to the
69th Infantry Branch of the First Brigade The Fighting Irish! on
August 15, 1917, This organization was redesignated the 165th
Infantry on the same date. DONOVAN was appointed a Lt. Colonel on
_ September 3, 1918 and a Colonel on March 3, 1919 and served in the
_ American Expeditionary Forces from March 26, 1917 through April 22,
1919, he was wounded twice in action on July 31, 1918 and October
s15, L918.// Miss 1stssLLE TaaowaRiccsy-secqgaay, New York State Bar
_ Association, advised that_w1LLlAM J, _ONOVAN, 2 wall Street, NewC-//York City, has been a member of the New York State Bar Association
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since 191% and has continued his membership to the present timeand is in good standing. ' O ' t"' i
There was no derogatory information contained in the files// of the New Y0rk"State'Board of Law Examiners, New York State ~
Adjutant'Genera1s Office and/or the New York State Bar Associa-
tion regarding wILLIAM_J. DONOVAN. '
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The following investigation was conducted by SA WILLIAM c, PIPER,
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DI. FINIA G . CPA}-.FORD, Vice-Clianccllor ijyracuse University,
advised that in 1929 he and other members of Syracuse University'served
1 on a comittee appointed by the then Governor, FRANKLIN D. BQOSEVELT, tQ_/// revise the New York State Public Service Commission laws. hr. CRAWFORD
said that the applicant was the legal representative for the gomittee
' and had his headquarters in New York City at that time. Dr. CRAWFORD
. said he was well acquainted with the applicant at that time and has had rf_}+1& occasional contact with him since then. He described the applicant as a
< person of the highest character, reputation, and habits, and one who was
highly regarded by his friends and associates. H0 stated the applicant
was completely dependable and trustworthy. Dr. cnawrnno stated further
that during world war II, the applicant headed the Office of Strategic
Services in Washington, D. C. He also said that during the time he has
been acquainted with the applicant, he has never heard him say anything
nor has he ever heard anyone say anything about the applicant which would
indicate that he was not a loyal or patriotic citizen. Dr. DQAwFORn stated
that he would highly recomend the applicant for a position of trust and
COnfidCRCe. He also stated that to his knowledge there was no one presentlg
at Syracuse University who was acquainted with the applicant..92 .
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SYNOPSIS or FACTS: * .
92 Background from "who's who" set forth. Education
» and association with Columbia University verified. No terogatoryll infonnation. Appointee not admitted to Bar in First Judicial
; Uonartment. No rccord of action by Ber of City of New "ork or92 Committee on Grievances. Association with own law Cirm verifiei.|
1 Anoointec highlv recommended. No record at Heonhlican Ltete ,
92 Committee. Actiné Secretary recommends. No record at o9th .
3 - Regiment Armory. Neighborhood favorable. Associates recommend. x
-. ELIZJBETH RENTLEY, admitted Soviet agent, advises OES inFiltrated'
t_;' by individuals aiding USSR. No derogatory credit information
NYC. No criminal record for apnointee and family.
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Albany teletype to New York,
U; _ DETAILS: The title of this case is being marked changed to
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} "MILD BILL" DONOVAN, as noted during the course of the interview
J with United States Attorney J. EDWARD LUMBARD.
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DONOVAN, WILLIAM JOSEPH, lawyer; born at
York, January 1, 1893; eon oi TIROTHY P. ard At
OCNOVAT; A, B. Degree, Columbia University, 190$; LLL Dhrce,
190?; LL? Degree, Niagara University, 191 ; uivcrrity of
Notre Dame, l92@; Svrccuce University, 1931; m&PPiCd RUTH
HANShY, July ln, leln; Children DAVID RAMLJY, FnTHICie Deceased
Began practice at Buffalo, 1907; Counsel for New York btste
Fuel Administrat on, 192A; Republican candidate for Lieutenant
Governor of New York, 1922; United.States District Attorney,
__ Western District of New York, 1922 - 19235 Member United States
Delegation to Customs Regulations Conference between lmited
Status and Cnnadr, 1923; assistant nttorney eeneral of United
States, 193% 192i; the Assistant to the Attorney General,
March 192* - 192 ; United states ConwirP*oner and Chsi'm@n,
Hio Yrande River Compact Commission, 1928 - 1929; Vnlted Stet~c
Commissioner, Chairman, Colorado liver Commission service, 1929;
M¬mbwP, Donovan, Leisure, Newton, Lumbcrd and Irvine; Lounsel
for Par Association, City of New York and New York and Bronx
County Bar Associations in bankruptcy,investigations, 1929;
Counsel.to Commission for Revision New York State Publi
Service Commission Laws, 1929; Member poard of grhftrcti
ational Ldistion Board, cortrovrrsv betwv»n nmeric.
rs ,sncciation, and Boston 6 Main 92i1PO&d;
heouhlicsn candidate for dovernor of low York, laj; r92rTed ..
Captain, Troop I, First Cavalry, New York tational uuaro;
Assistant Chief of Ltaff, 2?th Division, ALF, world war,
Major, Brigade, Adjutant, Slst Brigade; Major, lo¬th Infantry
' Old 69th New York!, advancing-to rank of Colonel; wounded
three times; unofficial observer for Secretary of Wavy, oreatBritsin,|July - August, 19b0, toutheastern Europe, December, 1996
I-larch 1011 .Buffalo, New
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Mr. DONOVAN was appointed to-ordinate? cf lYO?nQiCn, Culy,
Director, Office of btrategic Services, June, l9nK; rank
fajor Jcntral, United States Army. Becorntvd borld $9? I!
1 bonressional Medal of Honor for conduct in motion near ienron
/ and St. Georges, France, October ln 1-, 1913; bistinguisned
~J Lervice Cross for conduct in crossing hiver OHPCQ, July 2? - 31,
- 1919; D..M. for services in Bacarat rector, July 2H - 31,
and Meuse Argonne Oifensive, October, 1918 United states!;
Order of Crown Italy!; Knight Commander, Order of British
Lmpire Great Britain!, Commander, Legion of Honor Frniue!;
Grand Officer, Order of Leopold with Palm Belgium!, Pepsl
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Lateran Medal, Order St. Sylvester, Papal!; Commander's
Cross with Star of Polonia Bestituta Poland!, First Class I
of most exalted order of White Elephant; Santi Mala Medal
iem!; Commander Cross with Star, Royal Order of St. Olav
Norway!; Alexander Hamilton Medal Association nlumni;
Columbia College Nomorial nssociaticn; Bar, City of New York
Executive Committee, 1931!; Phi Yappa Psi; Phi Delta Pti;
Republican, Catholic Clubs: Buffalo Buffalo!; University
'.Metropolitan, Chevy Chase Washington!; River University,
Creek New ?ork!. Home: 1 Sutton Place, South, New York,
New York; also, Chapel Hill Farm, Berryville, Virginia.
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Columbia University
116 Street and Broadway
New York, New York
'_ The following investigation was conducted by 3A
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Vin: MAR Eli, Clerc, Professional bohools, 8i lL6i ;
the appointee entered Columbia.Law School on teptember 2% '
m1dd£Q§gjV¬_Tn_LLB_Degree~o~Ney ??,_lQOS. Therg was nothing
Br": dero ator nature_not;Q,ig,the appqintey§Msobolnsiie record. __ L;_______;{____~_______,.,.,,. -....,_ ..., we-. Il'u~¢I .... _5-
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, receivegwen AB Degree in June, 1905. The appointee's resieee
92 .17that time was Buffa1o] NéWmYorEI a5"his Cato of birth was5 // listed as January l, 1883 at Buffalo. bers wa;_nothin5_of e
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and none of his former professors were available for into-vict.
gssotiatio_@lth_CO1umbio University
Alumni Federation of Columbia University, Incorporated
Morningside Heights, New york City
' ' MP5, D 192' +_L"I92.' J!O'1LF., C1e} lvi:-ed that the 1~e-deration
- record: reflected that the appointee is a resident of h Sutton Pluu,
l , South, and has been a member of the Columbia College Alumni
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Council On The Committee Of Development
And Research Of Columbia University
Morning ide Heights, New York City
*mr.~@#toen2e eueetes, Assistant Lireotor, advited
that the eopointee prenently the Chairman Oi the 8bOVn-
entioned council. He stated that the epeointee had been e
lyy 55§§i5IT§a?i3t?%Pf?§§§£§5h@T3i$eRP9V¬?JVhen h@*w 5§Pe51da3t' 5T'CoIm§ie UnivQRiL¥~_.Nr. RU@QL§§_§tetedQtheiItheliépointec
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aetive ih the above'touhci1Hnd hesjbeen lergely responsible fir
ite succese"and effectiveneseT 'He stated that on ocnaslrn he
" ' t n the functionin; cf na§tt&téa closely with the appoin ee 1
thic organization and has found that the appointee is an
outstending administrator, posseesin; excellent character and
reputatfonr Mr. RUGLcS recommended the app0intee_m08t highlg
and stated thet~heis"a'loyal'Ameriean_cit1Een when he would
'~' recommend for £ip5§1tI5nL5£;;gQet.
Admis_-_gioQ_j1q _1l1j;_q:*~1ew $01115 etiggiggtr
First Judicial Pe>ertment A>nellatc Division I 1 .
New Ywfk ttett Supreme Court
25 Street and Madison Avenue
ation was conducted by SA %AM£S F. The following investig
~'O'CONwELL. .
_j HARM STA TOW, Assistant Clerk, advised their records
-'* rePlected that the erneintee wsPfnot_aamitted te the New York
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" ' act tun tn en egainst idle . further there was no reccrc oi enj 1 t
-L .%§Q anpointee by that wcpertmcnt.
.i§§§ Association Of The EaP, Cit? of New York
E51} Q? West hh Ytrcet$§ ff A St t Per throuwh the First Department. Hr. mi __ ' ~ ' . V. :e / T.
tee that the egfcintee was elected to the m6mbQPSL_J l_ Jé" e_o_. .., .,".- .-_....___--up 92--"!.,.,,, bl M ,,__, .,--. . V .¢ _. _ _ In" organization on February L, 192?.Pj _, _ ,.., V, ., _ -.....i--.. m92;r:92'92-92.>.,+--¢.92._ Mi.-»--: eeoeem ME ' , clerk, Treasurer 1; Office, :1-192:i:~"ed
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Mr. QERALD B'cDOWA= i 'l:6 the bccretury, ujvieed
bgnmi *4 , q gf? fl . a § PH, Oft Oi 1 ;
xhat the qwpointce held the following offices in the_a ovo
l association:_ l93l to 193k/on the Executive Committee; 193i O11
_ the omineting_§ommittee. Mr. NacuONAGH also edvisedfthnt the
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'%r: PETHUEL WEBSTER, President o£_the_3§§9ci§tign of the i
of tne Uit§ ET NE'YUFFT d"msenior partner in the firmu-Q4BarQi tebster, Sheffield and Chrystie, 17 PTCQJ tveet, adviserthet he hes T/'1o'»Jn inc, eppointeev since _].93'Z. .~'=.t that trI~_ci@ie w;.:
the eppointeu's personal assistant in the Anti-Trust Division
of the Department of Justice, the eppo71tce at that time being
an Assistant to the Attorney General. Hr. Uyhwn stated that
HOOVER became President and ie Epvintee returned to New York
i to found his law firm. In 1930 Mr. HTBSTER came to New Yor
and joined the appointee's firm and remained until l93U- Mr.
WEBSTER advised that since 193M he has seen the appointee
inteimittently. Ir. wEBhT5R stated that the appointee has a
wonderful record as e soldigr, public official n e in yer.
Hr. WEBSTER recommended the appointee most highly as to nis
character, reputation Hid loyalty to the Unittf btdtes Jovernntnt.
He knows nothing derogatory concerning him and recommended
him for s position of trustiX HT // the appointee remained in that po.tion until 1939 when Hdhbni
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[7 nrecently e sustaining member in eood_£t5nding.4|
Committee on Biscipline
lh Vesey Street .
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advised that theilpossessednd3I5eeorHeoL~any.actien kenhggdlnnt
the epegintee,
Committee On Grievances Of The Association
Q1 ""}1o Per '=c*_" "Wu." City Of New York
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~*=, committee, advised they_possessed,no record of any action ten,»u / ' -7,§/ atH1nSP.FQ9 §PR2isE5siio
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Donovan, Leisure, Lumbard, Newton and Irvine
2 Wall Street
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'RALSTON R. IRVINE, Senior Partner, advised that he has vi
' .been associated with the appointee since 1926 when both were in;the Departnent of Justice, The appointeefounded.thc_finn,.
which bears his_name, in_apprBiihately 1929, when he returned
from Ha§hington. Hr. IRVTNE advised that he has been associated
both orofessiorally ah socially with the appointee and
recommended him most highly as to his character, reputation,
loyalty to the United States Government and his associates.
Mr. IRVINE stated that the appointee is one of thgwgreatest
11vin5WAmericans.£ro_the-pointHo£wseauiceathatihe.hasirendred
to the United States, Mr. IRVINE advised that_he knows nothing
derogatory'concerning the appointee and recommended him most
highly for aupoiition of trust,
' y The following partners in the ¬inn who have been associated.// with the appointee since 1927 and 1929 respectively, both4/- professionally ani socially furnished substantially the same
i_k remarks as Mr. IRVINE and recommended the anpointce and his
family moat highly: snscr-<P". Mcm.LIs'n;11, OTTO c. DI:;1°.lN r, JR.
Republican htate CommitteeG whl cast hc'btP@Lt - .
The following investigation was conducted by the reporting
agent,
COLONEL WALTER BLIGH, Acting Secretary, advised h&L.LRE£?,§'!is nc_record maintained of the appointep's connection with the' LL Republican Party at the above address. Colonel BLIGH Stated that
' he has known the appointee professional1y since World Ear I.X Colcnel PTIJU stated that the appointce.has a record of loyalty
* Tor the United States which cannot he surpas ed by any other0 v// individual in this country; He stated that during both Forld
- Wars and in the interim between them he her handled all typos
of classified and confidential material. stated thvt the
appointee is not only a patriotic and loyal American citizen
but-he"is an outstanding attorney as well, Cclmnel BL1¢H Sttc
that the appointee has both a high civilian and sirttaev record.
' Vs knows nothing Qorogatorynconcorning him and recommends him
most hihly for a position of trust with the United States Governmo
69th Regiment Armory
2¬th and Lexington Avaiue
BIAJIO NUCCYO, Clerk, advised the above Armory possessed ¥;]Q_
no record of the appointee's association with the lbth Regiment.
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mh¢ following investigation was conducted by A§hnV OD S.
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~ Win. HARRV HOPKINS, Doorman, advised that tho appointee and
-his wife leased an apartment at the above address during the _
summer months approximately two or three years ago. Mr. HOPKINS
advised that they were excellent tenants and recommendeo them
most highly as to their character, reputation and loyalty to tho
United Ltntes Government. He knows nothin§ derogatory concerning
them and recommends the apnointee forI1 I
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his wife leased an apartment during the summer months from 19hb
that thev were excellenti HARE? SMITH, Superintendent, advised that the mn.ointee and
3e .to aoproximately l9h9. He stated ,
tenants who caused no trouble in the aparnnent house and he J
recommended them most highly as to their character, reputation
. end loyalty to the United States Government. N". SNTTE knew
nothing derogatory concerning them and stated toe appointee is
U man well on ljfied for a position cf truct with thu iitwd
States Government. ./,
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New York CitySouth _
HnH;XoROBf1PS, Rental Agent for the HLNR? PHIPPS nstato,
advised thu aopointee and his wife have resided at the
above advress since hay of iota. He stated that his a:LoCi&tivn
has been of a professional nature anu tLut frcu
ho would recommend them most hiqhly as to their
this association
character, reputation and loyalty to the United ntates oovernront,
He stated that the appointee's son Penic at berryvilln, Virginia,
at the appointee's country estate.
Mr. ROBBINS advised that he knew nothing derogatory
cbncerning the appointee or his fnnily and recommended him
mogt highly for a position of trust.
. Mr. hdFRV DL¢FORE£T ALKXANBBR, a tenant, and Gapéain PathV/// HAHMQED, 230 Park Avenue, who suhleaeed the above-agnrtmont '
. to the appointee, both furnished substant*dIly the same remarksconcerning the appointee and his family background as didghr.
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Company, 100 nntt h2 Street, advised SA IHORGM N. LULCVQVROPF
that he had been acquainted with the sppointet for approximately
ten to twelve years. He stated that he bed worked closelyq/ with the appointee while in Washington during the war and
. - had visited with him both in Germany and New York on numerous
- occasions. He st5ted_th§t he hed_the highest regard for the
appointeesmgharactei,_ren¢at$on,ias§56iatesindconsiders
him to be on outstanding citizen of the United States, whose
loyalty is beyond question. He stated that duo to the appointee:
many successful associations with tho United Ltnter Government
he wou1d'high1y recommend_him for any top Uovcrmnent position.
The following investigation was conducted by the
event.LJ 'reporting
- . J.7§Ks-1: LUMBARD, United,_;it;Q,1;es Attorney for the ,5,-,ou'thern
Distqigt 9, Lgw "qgk, and a law panther of the fppointee, sivised
that ho joined the aopoinfeo's firm on Novtmhtr ll, 19f , and
has been both professionally and socially related to hi~ sincethat time, qua ipinwh stated that the a$~ointee is the grvctzst
patriot in t1e United States, and the most decorated RmvPiC&
civilian. Quring his association with the United htatos Govern-_//P ment, the ap5ointee"hasheenfentrpsted with responsible and' ctnrraant1aI*t6§1tibs B§e¥e£y President since wconnow wILso:. -
Hr. LGHBA?D'steted"thét thefE§hointée would be the best represen-
tatine that the UnitedrStates could send abroad as he has better
obntacts in foreign countries than any oerson in the'United btaLes
with the ncssible exception of due President himself. Hr;
LUHPAWD stated thvt the apoointee has great qualities of imngihatlth
and resourcefulness, He stated further that the appointee has
an'enormous amount of energy for a men seventy years old. fir,
_EQU?£B recommended the appointee unquelifiedly as to his ~*
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he stated that the appointee is known to his intimates an
"wild Pill" DONOVAN. He stated that his son DAVID Pesides
. at'their country estate in Virginia and his wife resides with
the enpointee here in New York.
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advised that he had been associated with the apnointee's law////firm since 19hT. He stated that he has knowr tUC appointee
v * since that tine in a professional relationship, Hm recommended
the appointee unqualifiedly as to his character, reputation and
loyvlty to the United States Government. Ho knows nothing
derogatory ccnc=rning him and recommends him for a position or Lrust.
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University, advised that'he first met
DONOVAN! was serving as a Counsel to
in the zevision pf the Public service
New York smte. Bossniosr statedthe appointee when he
the Committee Engaged
Commission Laws for
that his association
s with the appointee has not been a close one and he last sm¥ ,
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high public record, He recommended him as to his character,
ahility, reputation and loyalty to the
He knows nothing derogatory concerning
for a resnonsible government position.
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L53 through his intimate aseociationrwit
C53, nod ieerneu of a pfopose1§by:Gcners
NKYD;rspre- ntatives c He"§o'the UnitcdEn =S.$__mi¬E%n[§{to 1ins's$_.' 'fI 1'£'is proposal- Id¬onab1y _1 the President and Fleet Adm
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fir-ro1.ew* advised further that L313, while 0:1 duty mm 02:;
inWe _ln5ton,_gndnfunnishidihéf confidential data, knew her
t?7EE*e Cmemunist and lutenwsuspeeted her or being a Soviet a;@nt.
§EEiQlno'oeid her Communist Part membership duos; -7' _-_--V ~ -- H ..' J 7 Li W i
In_an inturgiew with'the Federal Bureau of Investigationin l9h?, in a hearing before a New ?ork m@aeFwi1G§;ne Jun¥,ih'§h§, and in testimony before the House committee onU5Americ¬
Activities in 191;", Li11£;_d.enie_d...Lt1-?~i;.J}? had ever F}21"1i;l._¢[email protected]:r
confidential data to BENTLEY or any o¬Hef dtorizedwindividuals
d? fHHt'he'HEd*ever en@§¬E"i ény CommunistUPerty activities.
i fh testimony b§fqre_the House Cqmnittee on n-Amczican
pt1v1t1es on Jiy 31, 19th, BENTLEY atetod that L55, a legal
visor togenerel QONOVAN in O53, was*h@r;Firqt contac J1 that5oncy, our there were, however, a number of.indiiiduals dmplcjcdfCSS who were supplying information to her which she turned 01?» '1; O heij_"_E92i§.::i ad'ii'£i.o'nI "HE; 135, _B:?;l~1TLz;.1j,ai SOop Ft¬d §e e courier for ot r employees of xhe 9&5 who wereebEFetT§_opereting,gndepeidently of each othoril Che zuch"
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Tl, an infonnant of unknown reliability, who has access Q
to information concerning the activities and individuals connected
' with the cpnointoe*s law firm, advised in the early part of 19$} '
that he was well acquainted with DUNCAN Lon when LLE we. employed
with the anoointee's law firm. Tl statod'that Luwnn an
extremely nervous and timid individual who'he,holioved lacked
the onrscnal courage to have been a CommuniLt_or to hove enyo1;o
w in-esoionege-activities? T-1'St&ted;thgtLQ;_hq~ been In e _ tivo 92. M. _ Tr: 0? iuerian war ielfoi-btcwtn: he hon lwci @s> ;2~C
' + . -Y ~-~¢7q hf5, i» 1wP"n fqi i by Kc City to or i;t an ha corposato o._-.i.e.'on 0; ah
; Whit essignn nt cuxo otor because o£ the interest of WILLIEH
K DONOVAN end other; in the law firr in the establishment of Huegien
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LE? E.@i&s~ of hie connection with Hurolun der helicf. oxovvr,
T-1 stated that they did not attribute hie connection M131 this
particular interest in Gommnnism_or hpviet_ I
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Russia. T-1 stated that he did not recall any instance in'whicl
he and LEE had ever engagtd in the disoostion~0f*po1itics during!
his oseoci;.tion with him at the Donovan Ii»! !in'n.' ' -
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In regard to Russian war Relief the following is to be
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UnAm¬PiC3 Lctivitiee, talifornia State Legislature, lists the
Russian J5? Helie, 1nc., as t Cemmunieu front organization
and states on pa5e BSE as fellows: "while it is undoultnily
true that many well-intentioned loyal Americans were tricked
into believing that the Russian War Relief was a hone tide
American agency, the hard core of Communist influence and
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wntma JOSEPH nouomr born at Buffalo, New York, 1/1/83.
Aditted to practice in U.S. District Court, WBNY, Buffalo;
I b/22/13. Served as u.s. Attorney, worn, 1922-19211. Record satisfactory.
Engaged in general practice of law in Buffalo until 1929. Thereafter, practice
confined to New York City. Maintained residence in Buffalo until l9h1 but was
rarely in city subsequent to 1929. Status in Erie County Bar Association,
Buffalo, excellent. Former partner and associate, Federal and state judges
.and acquaintances recomend DONOVAN's appointment describing him as highly
patriotic citizen and capable lawyer of unimpeachable character, reputation and
-;_associations. Credit rating satisfactory. No record in files of local law
enforcement agencies. Nothing derogatory concerning any member of imediate
family developed.SYNOPSIS OF FACTS:
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Albany teletype dated 6/18/53.
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WILLIAM JOSEPH DQNQVAN was born at Buffalo, New Ibrk, on
January 1, 1883, the son of TIMOTHY P. and mm LANNON! nomomz. On .Iuly._1h,
191b, he married FUTH_RUMSEYL§pq_tw9 children, DAYID RUHSEI and EAIEIQIA DONOVAN
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New York from 1922 to 192M. He is presently a member of the Buffalo Club.
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Hrs. IRENE TATU, Assistant Secretary of Erie County Bar __,.-
Association, advised from records of the Association that WILLIAM J.
DONOVAN has been continually a member in good standing since September of1?1Q.%~..ll°_£f.i9_925Lé92139§?E1.h.?3._?_.EI.°r P992.15199.§aa.iw=r Mr-O .PQI:I<MN-
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_-11;_sA,3;*y, who h85§_,l26.¢.Il..n. attorney an Buffalo since 1915,
stated_that she has known Mr. DONOVAN only by reputation as a highly capable
attorney of exceI1ént'éharacter and associates. He is generally regarded as
an outstanding patriot.
Mr. DONOVAN's former partners, BRADLEY GOODYEAR, G H DEFBF,
Jr., JULE5 RANDALL and FRANK G. RAICHLE, were known casually to . TATU '
as highly regarded lawyers of excellent character and reputation. She has
heard nothing which might reflect unfavorably upon their loyalty to the
United States. 'v//.
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City Directories disclose that Mr. DONOVAN was a member of the
following legal firms:
191? to 1919 -
1 1920 9' I -
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1926 1-.0 1931 -
193'3"""d -O'Brian, Donovan and Goodyear
Donovan and Goodyear
Donovan, Raichle and Depew
Donovan and Raichle
ponovan,.Raichle and Randalle
Don Raichlev 1931: to 191.10 -1" , ovan and _ _
~ Mr. FRANK G. RAIGHLE, Jr., Genesee Euilding, stated that he
g, made the acquaintance of Mr. DONOVAN shortly_a£ter World War I and_that
M/ aeveral_years"1atEr they formed a partnership which continued uptil_l9h1
when'Hrq_PONQVAN_became Director of the Office of Strategic Services.
.' oever, from 1929 until the termination of the partnership;"Mr}'DONOVAN
t5bk"piaes1ta11g;g§fps;z in firm affairs, his only interest_heingfin_§eesoH'§¬Hd§§§:@atters of niorlcharaéter. " ' '
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United States Attorney for the Western Oistrict_of New_Iork. fMr. RAICHLE
i§guély'recallsrnhoweuer,'that"prior'to'the expiration of his term, Mr.
DONOVAN became Assistant Attorney General of the United States. The last
several years were spent by Mr. DONOVAN in Washington, D.C., and thereafter,
he was almost continually a resident of New York City although maintaining
a residence at the home of his mother-inlaw in Buffalo at Th? Delaware
Avenue.
Continuing, Mr. RAICHLE advised that Mr. DONOVAN's present
firm, DONOVAN, LEISURE, nswron and IRVINE, 2 Wall Street, New York City,
was formed in 1929. The firm has a very large and lucrative practice
representing a number of large corporations. Mr. NEWTON was formerly
President of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad while EDWARD LO£EARD, a former
member of this firm, is now United States Attorney for the Southern District
of New York. Previously, Mr. L I92-FBARD was a justice of the New York State
Supreme Court. Mr. DONOVAN'e firm occupies a high status in legal circles
and has an irreproachable reputation.
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been in partnership with BRADLEY GOODYEAR and GANSON DEPEW, Jr., the latter
of whom pas been deceased since 192h.Wir:-coonntm; now retired, is a' "
resident o£_Oooperstown, New York. One JULES RANDKEL was an associate of
1;-1_e.T':<:i1-oitor. a few ycoro 'in'"the l930's, but died in New Yorfcitjpcboot
ten years ago while associated with.0ne.UNTEHMEYER. Another fonmer partner
oi Mr. DOIj_O_llAN, _E'_OB¥ _'§U__§}i_l°~,,_ during,_the period of__1ir._DONOJAII,'s_in,acti92:e¢°£1i@'¢'iiéP..?r.iih..ihe .fira.._d.ie .¢.LeP.21i§.._e.is.ar_aso- ' '
All of these former partners were described by Mr. RAICHLE
as reputable attorneys and loyal citizens of good character and associates.
/ With regard to Mr. 'DOHOVAN's family, RAICHLE stated that
his parents have been dead since at least the early 1920's. His father was
a laborer and althoughimr. HAICHLE does not know for certain, he h35 heard i
that the family was in the lower income levels.
Further, Mr. RAICHLE advised that Mr. DONOVAN's wife,
RUTH RUMSEY DONOVAN, was a member of__a wealt_hy_and s0cia_lly_pr_o1_pinent
family. Her brother, DEXTER RUMSEY, is President of e Erie CountyIn-nil-
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fréquent contacts at various times over a period of approximately 3O years.
Hé cpnsiders her a loyal citizen of excellent character, reputation andassociates. ' '
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DAVID nunssr DONOVAN _ age 35 who is believed to cc the- operator of a '-.. _ i . .- 3 l . ... , . . _. - .-. . -. .. .- . , _,___,_,___ __ mu L
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in an autno;nobi]:e___acvo_ide_1;1|t '_é.b_<_Sutt ll years a_go_while attending college.V// IJr:*§AlCHLE had little contact with the children but, to the best of his {-
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There was no indication of disloyalty to the United States on the part of
either.
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_/i {-- ago, 'l@§__an ontgtanding B11.ffR].__C!_C1l3i§_B_I1. M,r.,92_RA1_CHLE _said__._ ,__His other'd Erither,__l_LILNOEN'l_,__is__a,;CI'Ehol'ic'fPriest"attachedvto an__<_>;_'_der who, for many xg
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that she later moved to the far iiést'."' Mr."l?AIT -h'LE~; has a faint recollectic-n
that LOE?ETTA"sfirst husband died slid" that she I'ema1"1'ied.
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Nothing derogatory is known to lfr. li@.~l~"-Zll.~E concerning the .
loyalty, reputation, character or associates of Mr. DOr-fOVAt"s ixamediatefamily. _Ii!
- Mr. PAICHLE recommends Mr. DONOVAN's appointment in the most
laudatoryterms. He said it is difficult tq_,find words to adequately describe
the eggcellent character o_f192Ir. DONOVAN. Inlér. halCH'I.FI's opinion, DONOVAN
is a man of "impeccable honesty in his professional and personal relations.K Hishabits are exemplary and he is a true patriot in fact as well as by
_ " reputation. with regard to specific traits of character, P-11-. 1+A] "I;-. -'*H
' described DONOVAN as "in_domitable,', aggressive and intelligent," hr.
DONOVAl*I's personality is "charming and magnetic" and he is an exceedingly
capable attorney".="' In the latter regard, Mr. I=.'.AI "-FILE pointed out that while .
- the"United States|__Atto_rr_iey i__or __the_We_stern District of New York, Mr. D01.-OJ.*'~,192§
successfiilly tried a mnnberof highly publicized cases and has been out-
standing in appellate work. Further, Mr. RAICHIE stated that Mr. DOIJOVAN
is versatile in all phases of legal practice.
KQ -7 - W ,.,_, ypr. casios qawsm, Dean eme1§.___t_u§!q 9" -.1-s -;nivs1;,=,_s.+;.~ ofBuffalo School o Law who for several years in the _'>"§O's':-.-as counsel for
the firm of DONOVTiN and RAIOHLE, said that at the time of this association ,.Mr. DOOOVAH agent practically all of his time in New York City;and as a *
Consequence, . ALDEN had little contact with him. However, Dr. ALDEGN
has known Mr. DONOVAN as an acquaintance over a period of time dating back
to approximately 1920./,
¢ In Dr. ALDI-lN's opinion, Mr. DONOVAN is an outstanding
American of respectable associations, honest, reliable and capable.
As United States Attorney in Buffalo, Mr. DONOVAN rarely engaged in the
trial of cases presumably because he had no liking for this phase of the-I
law.
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However, he was an excellent administrator and his devotion to duty was
unquestionable. In connection with the latter, Dr. ALDEN referred to the
fact that DONOVAN, while United States Attorney, had sanctioned a raid
upon the Saturn Club of which DONOVAN was then a member. A number of
members were charged with violation of the Federal Prohibition Act and -
as a consequence, DONOVAN lost the friendship of many wealthy and
influential men who were members of the club. However, Mr. DONOVANs
action in making no distinction between the various clubs,which at that
time were being raided by the Alcohol Tax Unit, was generally applauded
by Buffalo citizens. InDr. ALDEN's opinion, notwithstanding criticism
to the contrary, Hr. DONOVAN was perfectly justified in sponsoring the
raid.{I 1
Speaking of Mr. DONOVAN's former legal associates and
partners, Dr. ALDEN described BRADLEY GOODYEAR and GANSON DEPEN, Jr.
as respectable citizens who were known to him to be attorneys of aoog_ .1;,character, reputation and associates. Similar comments were made by Dr.
ALDEN relative to EMORY TUCKER, now deceased. JULES RANDALL, former associate
of DONOVAN and.RAICHLE, was known to Dr. ALDEN only casually as a loyal
citizen of good reputation. '
ACQUAINTANCES
'-. Hi- i-I;.-i.'.!-an-»_,-. . _ ._ , ' .' - '. .' Mr. uA;hs H. rnnsuns, ulliciai nererce in nankruptcy,
Western District of New York, for more than 30 years, Stated thatiie has
known Mr. DONOVAN through frequent contacts as a lawyer until apprcximatelv
20 years ago when DONOVAN became inactive in his Buffalo practice. Accordmv
to Mr. PERSONS, DONOVAN is a man of "great integrity" whose word is his
bond and who has a high sense of responsibility as evidenced from the fact
that while United States Attorney, he has caused a raid to be made upon
lockers of fellow members of the Saturn Club. As a_result,"DONOVAN was
bitterly criticized by a number of prominent citizens and their animosity
has_continued.to the present date. In Fr. PERSONS opinion, DONOVANs
character is unimpeachable and his associates of the very best. At no
time has there ever been any suspicion that Mr. DONOVAN is not the true
patriot that he is generally reported to be. Further,'H§. PERSONS stated
that Mr. DONOVAN, while practicing in Buffalo, 1'-es regarded as a very
capable attorney and a very likeable personality. No menbers of r.
DONOVAN's immediate family are known to Mr. PEESCN5, but with_reyard to
his former partners, BRADLEY GOODYEAR and GANSON DEPEW, Jr., Hr. Tb?SON$
said that thse attorneys were men of high repute, excellent character
and reputation. hr. GOODYEAR, a resident of Cooperstown, New York, is RU?
retired and GANSON DEPEW, Jr. has been dead for many years. The latter Pub
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very happy to recommend Mr. DONOVAN's appointment to any position in the
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is of prime importance.
~ '.- 92_ i -.. honorable CARLTON A. FISHER, Justice of New York suite
Supreme Court Eighth Judicial Division, stated that Mr. DONOVAN prior 'to leaving Dgffalo was very well known to him through professional contacts.
DOOV N t United States Attorney eve§é} asions during , J A s enure as - ,|§E!§E F H§§?a:homwa£'§hen a practicing attorney, was in frequent contact
with nr. DONOVAN in tne handling of cases involving the New York Central
Railroad. These contacts with Mr. DONOVAN were highly satisfactory and
*Dudge FISHER had observed that Mr. DONOVAN was undoubtedly a very capable
attorney. At that time, DONOVAN was not considered an outstanding trial
attorney but in all other respects, his professional status was excellent.
In Judge FISHER's opinion, Mr. DONOVAN is a "go getter", ambitious,
absolutely trustworthy and exceptionally personable. There is every reason
to believe that DONOVAN merited the various honors accorded him by reason
of his brilliant war record,Judge FISHER added.
Little is known to Judge FISHER about Mr. DONO$ANs wife
other than the fact that her family was socially well established, wealthy
and very respectable.
Other members of Mr. DONOVAN's immediate fegily, excepting
his deceased brother, Dr. TIMOTHY DONOVAN, were unknown to;gudge *lS"EP.
Concerning Dr. TIMOTHY DONOVAN, Judge FISHER recalled that his brother
was an outstanding surgeon of excellent reputation.
As to Mr. DONOVAN's former partners, Judge FISHER said
that BRADLEY GOODYEAR and OANSON DEPEW, Jr. were loyal citizens of
excellent families, reputable and considered capable. JULES RANDALL,
a former associate of the firm DONOVAN and RAICHLE, was unknown to Judge
FISHER.
With regard to the Saturn Club incident, Judge FISHER
expressed the opinion that Mr. DONOVAN's raid upon this club while
United States Attorney was indicative of strong regard for his oath.
There was a violation of the law and DONOVAN was willing to risk the
possibility that influential members of the Club would resent his action
notwithstanding that they had been warned before hand to discontinue the
practice of having liquor in the Club.
_ DONOVAN's appointment was enthusiastically endorsed byJudge Fismca. "
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_ Honorable JOHN KNIGHT, U.S. District Court Judge, Western
i'District of New York, stated that while serving as Republican leader of
the N.Y. State Assembly at Albany in the l92O'3, he had appointed Mr. .
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of the law and, in addition,
several cases with Mr. DONOVAN while
h regard for Mr. DONOVAN as an
attorney and as a man." He described DONOVAN as an outstanding patriot
of high principles, dependable and of
Reference was made by Judge KNIGHT toexcellent associates and reputation.
the Saturn Club incident and he
expressed approval of the action taken by Mr. DONOVAN.
Concerning Nr. DONOVAN
DEPEW, Judge KNIGHT stated that these's former partners, GOODYEAR and
attorneys were known to him in a
casual way as respectable attorneys of good character and reputation.
Nothing which might reflect unfavorably upon their patriotism could be
recalled by Judge KNIGHT.
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Hr. DAVID N. SONEB5, Caapanile Atartmnnts, who has been a
member of the Buffalo Club for approximately 3G}ears, stated that he
has known DONOVAN as a fellow member of this club and also throuzh socialb//// SOWEHS has rarely seen Mr. DONOVAN bycontacts since DONOVAN's youth. However, during the past 20 years,§Nr.
reason of the fact that the latter
has been a resident of Washington, D.C., and New York City. Mr. SOWERS M .
is also well acquainted with the family of Mr. DONOVAN's wife and with his
fonmrr partner, BRADLEY GOODYEAR. GANSON DEPEW, Jr., now deceased, was
known to Mr. SOWERS in only a casual way.
In r. SOWERS' opinion, Mr. DONOVAN is very ambitious"
and a "go getter." his reputation in
practicing here, he was regarded as aBuffalo is excellent and while
leading attorney. DONOVANs
patriotism was never subject to question and he fraternized with the
best citizens of Buffalo.
Reference was made by Nr. SOWENS to the Saturn Club incident
as an indication of DONOVAN's respectability. His action in this case -
was very unpopular with a large segment of important people in Buffalo
- because of their belief that Mr. DONOVAN had betrayed their friendship.
The belief was expressed by Hr. SONERS that Mr. DONOVAN
-is well qualified for any position involving complete loyalty to the
' United States, character and ability.
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Concerning DONOVAN's former partners, GOODYEAR and DEPEW,
1'Mr. SOWEPS stated that these men were unquestionably lo 1 citizens ofya
excellent character, reputation and associates. Similar comments were 1
made tnrhr. SOWEHS with regard to DONOVAN's wife who has
Mr. SOWEF5 since she was a young girl. According to Mr.
DONOVANs family was very wealthy and leaders in Buffalobeen known to
SOWERS, Mrs.
society. No
other members of Mr. DONOVAN's immediate family are known to Mr. SOWEPS.
NEIGHBORHOOD
City Directories list Mr. DOOVAN as a resident of the
following addresses:
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to 1926
1927 to l928
and 1939
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Mr. DONOVAN has not been listed in City Directories since
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Avenne is now occupied by the University Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars
and that all former residences in the immediate vicinity have been
occupied for the past several years by business establishments.
Attention is called to the statement of Hr. DONOVAN's for*er
partner, FRANK G. RAICHLQ, Jr. that Mr. DONOVAN was rarely in Buffalo
during the years 1929 to l9hO and that he has not maintained.a residence
in this city since
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CREDIT AND CHHYINAL
followiny investigation was conducted by SE
records of the Buffalo Retail Merchants Credit
gssociation reflect that Mr. DONOVAN has always maintained a satisfactory
credit rating and. further, that on September 6, l9hl, following his
appointment as United States Coordinator of Information, he withdrew
from his gertnership with FRANK G. RAICHLE, Jr.
According to th above records, the credit ratingscf
' Hr. DONOVAN's Wife and son were also satisfactory.
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teletype dated June 18, 1953, to interview Mr. WILLIE! J. HICKEY. retirei
justice of the New York State Supreme Court, who was referred to in repor
of the New York State Committee for the Revision of the Public Service
Commission as an associate of WILLIAM JOSEPH DONOVAN, it is stated that
the various persons whose interviews are related in the details of this
report, have advised that to their personal knowledge, Mr. DONOVA? was rot
closely associated with Hr. HICKEY. They explained that HICKEY prior to
becoming a Supreme Court Judge was a member of the New York State Assembly
and thereafter, Erie County Chairman of the Republican Party, and that
DONOVANs relations with HICKEY were casual and political only in character.
,By reason of this information, no effort was made to interview r. HICKEY
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WILLIAM JOSEPH DONOVAN SPECIAL INQUIRY
5YNOPSH5OFFACT5= Neighbors at Berryville, Va. report that Gen. DONOVAN has
owned Chapel Hill Farm for about 15 years but has never lived
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. Mr. T. M. HOOKER, Mr. arms PINE andmr. c1ua1.192.:vn M. CP.;-.".L1-JR,
all residing near Berryville and businessmen in the community, informed K
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_ but has never personally lived there to their knowledge, although he
visits his wife, son DAVID, and his daughter-in-law, MARY GRANDIN DONOVAN,
who do live on the farm, occasionally on weekends. They reported that the
reputation, character and loyalty of Mrs. DONOVAN and Mr. and Mrs. DAVID
DONOVAN are above question so far as they know. They also disclosed that
DAVID is the owner and operator of the Battletown Transfer §ompany of
'BéYryv1l1é and at the same time operates his father's farm known as Chapel
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B0s'1'0N 6/23/53 6/23/53 nnmls M GORDON
'|"lTI..E CHARACTFR DP CASE
WILLIAM JOSEPH DONOVAN SPECIAL IIWUIRI
SYNOPSIS OF FACTS
! 5,141. SAMUEL E MILIER, 25 Dyer Avenue, Melrose, Massachusetts, acivlses
J / he 1s not well enough acquainted wlth WILLIAM JOQFPI1 DPPJOVPN to
comment upon i1tness for responszble government posltlon
REFEREN C E
Washlnton Fleld teletype to Boston dated June 22, 1953
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he mét WILLIAI3 JOSEPH DONOVAN on two OCC&SlOI1S WI'1l1¬ COI'Id1.1CI'-1.1'I["
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on h1s tness for a posltlon of responslblllty 1-nth tne U S
Cevcrnment He added that DONOVAN lmpressed hm as a person of
good character and he personally llked hm.
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WILLIAM JCSETH DOFOVAU SPQUIAL IF°QIRY
SYNOPSIS OF FACTS:
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DETAILS:Records Notre Dame University, South Bond,
Indiana, indicate WILLIAM JOSEPH DONOVAN
never attended the University. PCNOVAN, at
the 8§th Annual COmMCnGGmGnt 6/2/29 at Retro
Dmne, received tne honorary decree of Doctor
of Lows. Recors, Prefect of Iiscirline,
TOtre Dame and credit ;.11ecri1'-nintml, ijoutli
Bend, Indiana, negative.
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after searching their active and inactive
records, bulletins, and micro-film, t§§§_Lheg;hed_n9,record
_of WILLIAM JO§EQH_DQ0VAN attending the University. The
Univercit& tu11ctins,did reflect, however, that UTLLIAH JOSEPH
BQEQXAHI£&lIhBIB5tn»AnnuaL Commencement on June 2, 1929 at
Notre Dame University did receive the honorary degree of Doctor
of Laws. The citetion"read'ee fo11cneE A
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UILTJLH JOQEPH DCIUVAN.
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JAMEE ARMSTRONG, Secretary, Alumni Association, Notre Dane
University, advised there would be no additional available
information concerning WILLIAM JOSEPH DONOVAN at Notre Dame,
He added that Reverend CH£RLiS O'DONHBLL was the president
of Uotre Dame during this neriod and is now deceased. e
could recall no one at the University that could furnish any
ncrtincnt information concerning DONCVAU.
CREDIT AND CRIMINAL
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SPECIAL INQUIRY WILLIAM JOSEPH DONOVAN
SYNOPSIS OF FACTS: .Records FRO GSA, SLMO indicate WILLIAM J. DONOXTAN a'np1o1.='edI
by Dept. of Justice, Office of the Atty. Gen. from 8-ll»-21+I to 3-2-29 as Asst. Atty. Gen. and Asst. to the Atty. Gen.
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Reference is made to Washington Field Office teletgpe dated
June 25, l953, wherein it was suggested that Allen Dulles of the CIA
be interviewed concerning the captioned individual. This interview
was conducted by Liaison Agent Papich on June 26, 1903.
Dulles aauised that he was not in p0SSG3SiOn of any
dirogatory information concerning the morals and character of
Donovan.
during Jorld tar II and he found him to be a uery aggressive,
industrious and capable individual. Dulles admitted that from He stated that he was closely associated with Donovan
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to time he has had dijjerences ojopinion with Donovan but as for
as he was concerned, these differences certainly would not have any
- bearing in connection with any position the Government might have in
mind for him. He emphasised that Donovan was intensvly patriotic
and there was no doubt in his mind avnoerning Donov¢ns absolute
loyalty to the U. S. Government. _
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intelligence, and ahility toDulles stated that it was his undcrntinli.; that yOUi
position of U. S. mhassaior to Thailand.
Donovan has the H¬C8SSury hacharouna,
handle the job in a very capnbl¬ manner.
With regard to individuals who have known Donovan over
the years, Dulles suggested the following persons, pointing out that
he was Suqg¬Sting these names because he felt they would give Ueru
objective accounts concerning Donovan.
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APTIGN:Charles Steele Cheston
Residence: Lothiam Farm, Hhitemarsh, Pennsylvania
Business Address: National Hank Suilcing, Phil? elrhia, Pd.
Qobert Jvchson
Supreme Cturt Justice, Washington, D. C.
General J=hn McGradcr, retired
Residence: Thomas Jefferson Strcst nuwvcr unknown!
Jashington, D. C.
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d with enforcement oi Antitrust Laws. Held in _ DeC. on B/1h:2h. Charge _ _
high esteem by former associates=uho comment regarding his exceptional
administrative ability, well directed energies and sound judgment.
Reportedly participated in conferences concerning customs reguiations
between Canada and the United $tates in 1923. Served as United States
Comwissioncr and Chairman, Rio Grande River Compact Comnission, 1923- _
1929; also as United States Resresentative and Chairman, Colorado River
Commission, 1929-30. was "neutral" member of Arbitration Board which
mediated dispute between American Train Lispatchers Association and h
Boston & Maine Rrilroad in 1935. Served as observer for Secretary of l
Navy W-'1; in ]9L'92-.!-ll}. his "Coordinator of In.f0r'nBtiOn" and Director, '
O, urlf 19ml-l?L5. ti:itary history and passport data set forth-
Held 11 rank of Mljor General. Awarded Congressionil Hedal of Honor
and others. No orcdit or arrest record. No record at Investigations
Division, "SC. Ho unfavorable information in security files of the
Central Intelligence Agency. No cdditional pertinent information at
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The Thirtieth Edition of the "Register of the
Deparhnent of Justice and the Courts of the United States",
an official publication compiled under the direction of
the Attorney General and released April 25, 192b, reflects
'£'JILLIAM__J_.i,DONQVAN.!'!=l$_ appeinted United States Attorney,
Western District.o£ New York, Buffalo, on February T, 1922.
Assistant to the Attorney Ceneral,_ashington, D. C.
The Thirtyfirst edition of the above publication
released September l, l92é, reflects WILLIAN Ji DONOVAN
was appointed Assistant to the Attorney General, Washington
D. C., on August lh, l92h. The Senate confirmed the
appointment on March 18, 1925. WILLIAM J. DONOVAN was
charged with the enforcement of the Anti-Trust laws.
Thirty-fourth edition of the "Register" 92?! lists J
LORD O'EhIAN as the Assistant to the Attorney General
charged with the enforcement of Anti-Trust laws. His
appointment was confirmed on June 3, 1929.
WILLIAM D. MITCHELL, whose current address is
20 Exchange Place, New York City, and CHARLES D. LAWRENCE,
now Judge of the United States Customs Court, New York
City, served as Solicitor General and Assistant Attorney
General respectively during this period.
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and 19h5. Judge HOLTZOFF recalled he was a Special Assistant
to the Attorney General in l92h when Attorney General HARLAN
F. STONE brought DONOVAN into the Department. DONOVAN had
been a student under STONE at Columbia University. DONOVAN
was made Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Anti~
Trust Division not too long after coming to the Department.
In commenting that DONOVAN was and still is a very
dynamic person possessed of'an abundance of wellcontrol1ed
and well directed ener8Y, Judge HOLTZOF§_noted DONOVAN has
a fine mind and is known as a very capable organizer."Judge
HOLTZOFF related he has followed DONOVAN'S career and is of
the opinion that DONOVAN is a very outstanding American
citizen. There is not the slightest doubt as to DONOVAN'S
loyalty or patriotism. Judge HOLTZOFF summed up his comments
by stating he would highly recommend DONOVAN for any position
for which the United States Governent might consider him.
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Mr. UGO CARUBI, Representative of the United
Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in the United States,
maintains his offices at No. 1025 Vermont Avenue, N.W., Suite
802. CARUSI advised SA JAMES D. HUPPERT he was with the
Justice Department between 1925 and l9h5. He recalled
DONOVAN was with the Department between l92h and 1929.
Orginially he was assigned to the Criminal Division but
later was appointed Assistant Attorney General to head the
AntiTrust Division. This was under Attorney General
SARGENT. CARUSI, at this time, was Attorney General
SARGENT'S personal secretary, and, for this reason, he
states he was in a good position to observe what type of
person DONOVAN Was.
CARIEI states DONOVAN impressed everyone in those
days as being a "live wire". He was unusually energetic
and showed remarkably good judgment in administering the
affairs of his Division. He was never, to MR. CARUSI'S
knowledge, swayed by the elements of personal friendships
and would, in fact, "bend over backwards" to place per-
formance of duty before any other consideration. He
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Based upon his contact and knowledge of DONOVAN, Mr. CARUBI
stated he recommended him wholeheartedly as a 100% American
and completely suited for any position of trust in which the
government might desire to use him.
Mr. CARUSI recalled that in 1929 President HERB"HT
HOOVER knew DONOVAN well and held him in high esteem. Mr.
CARUBI believes President HOOVER strongly considered appoint~
ing DONOVAN as Attorney General in 1929.
Attorney RUSEDL'HARDY, 1820 Jefferson Place, N.N.,
advised SA JAMES D. HUPBERT he was in the Anti~Trust Division
of the Department of Justice between l9lh and 1938. He re-
called DONOVAN Was first assigned to the Criminal Division
when coming into the Department of Justice at Washington, D.C
in l92h, but later became Assistant Attorney General in charg
of the Anti~Trust Division. HARDY noted he was DONOVAN'S
immediate assistant during the last three years of DONOVAN
stay in the AntiTrust Division. He has had only slight
business contact with DONOVAN since DONOVAN left the De-
partnent.
- Mr. HARD! advised he has the highest possible
opinion of DONOVAN. Describing him as a man of extraordinary
ability, HARDY emphasizes that DONOVAN Was the best adminis~
trator in the Anti~Trust Division during the time HARDY was
employed there. DONOVAN'S executive ability was almost be-
yond compare and his other qualifications were on a very high
level. HARDY said that DONOVAN was totally devoid of
"bureaucratic jealousy" and never stood in the way of those
employed under him. Neither did he try to gain credit which
belonged to others. He thus developed strong loyalties and
personal affection for himself among those in his Division,
all of which was completely deserved.
MR. HARDY was positive there is no one more loyal
to this country than DONOVAN and he said DONOVAN will dis-
tinguish himself in any position to which he might be appointed.
Attorney NORMAN J. MORRISSON, 1632 K Street, N.w.,
advised SA JAMES D. HUPPERT he was in the Department Of JuStiCe
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he was acquainted with DONOVAN while DONOVAN was head of the
AntiTrust Division but has had no intimate professional
contact with him. MORRISSON recalled DONOVAN had been United
States Attorney in Buffalo, New York, before joining the
Department in Washington, D. C. and was one of the best in
the country. MOHRISSON stated he has never heard anything
unfavorable with regard to DONOVAN'S goverment service and
his reputation was of the highest caliber. MORRISSON stated
that from his knowledge of DONOVAN'S subsequent activity,
after leaving the Department, he feels DONOVAN is a very good
American and is well qualified to fill a position of trust
with the federal government.
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TheHl952-§;_editipn_of "Nh01s_hp" indicates DONOVAN
was a member 0f_the,United_$tates_Delegati0n_to the cue£eme"
Regulatine Conference Between Uniteg,5tates and Canada in
1923.
- AIDREI EDMUNDS, Personnel Office, Bureau of Customs,
was unable to locate any specific official record of these
conferences. She noted there is no index to their files for
the 1902-38 period.and any information concerning the con-
ferences would be filed in the general activity files. Miss
EDMUNDS made appropriate inquiry among others in the Bureau
without locating anyone who recalled the conferences.
JOSEPH ODONNELL, a File_Searcher in the Bureau of
Customs, Section of National Archives, was also unable to
locate any records.
The "Annual Report of the Secretary of Treasury"
for the fiscal year ending June 30, 192b, has one section de-
voted to "Customs Relations with Canada", under the caption
"Customs Service". A pertinent reference reads "Conferences
held between officers of the Deparhnent and Canadian custmns
authorities during the year resulted in mutual benefit and the
general facilitation of the customs business between the two
countries".
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In the late 1920's, according to the official record"
now maintained at National Archives, the States of Colorado,
New Mexico and Texas resolved to conclude a compact which wou_o
remove all causes of controversy among these states and be-
tween citizens of one and citizens of another over the use
of Rio Grande waters above Fort Quitman, Texas. To this end
the respective governors named commissioners; DELPH E.
1 CARPENTER Colorado!, FRANCIS C. WILSON New Mexico!,
T. H. McGREGOB Texas!. On December 5, I928, WILLIAE
DONOVAN was gppointed by President CALVIN COOLIDCE to
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' l9?8, at the original three day meeting, was elected Chairman
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1929, and subsequently reached an agreement which was
as a compact on February 12: l929. _ _,signed
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Again, according to official records maintained at
National Archives, DONOVAN was appQinted United States
Representative by President COOLIDGE on February T, 1929,
and was to participate in_negotiations contemplated between
the States of Arizona,_California, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah
Canyon Project Act" approved December_2l, l92B.,gr
Footnotes appearing in House Document #7l?,and'Wyoming under as'i¢t of Congress known as the "Boulder
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publication of the 80th Congress, 2nd Session, entitled "The
Hoover Dam Documents" by RAY LYMAN NELBUR and NCRTHCUTT ELY,
19b8, disclose a formal conference was held at Santa Fe,
New Mexico, February lb - March 5, 1929, between the repre-
sentatives of the "lower-basin" states.
Colonel WILLIAM J. DONOVAN, as representative of
the Federal Government, presided. Representatives of the
"u uer-basin" states were attached as observers. Uurin thePL
' period, AprilJuly 1929, informal conferences between
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California and Arizona were held at Los Angeles. Representatives
of Arizona, California, Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and
Wyoming met on August 28, 1929, at Salt Lake City with primary
reference to power matters.
On January 21, 1930, the "lower basin" commissioners
resumed formal conferences at Reno, Nevada, under the Chair-
manship of DQNOVAN. At the suggestion of the Secretary of
the Interior, advisers were added by each State; Senator CARL
HAYDEN for Arizona, Senator PITEHAN and THOMAS COLE for
Nevada, and W. J. CARR for California. Having recessed at
Reno, the Commission met at Phoenix, February 6-9, 1930,
but failed to reach an agreement.
Reference to a report of WILLIAM J. DLNOVAK, Federal
Representative in tri5tate negotiations, to Secretary of the
Interior WILBUR dated February lh, 1930, is made in one foot-
note but appropriate searches by Bureau of Reclamation Chief
File Room Clerk, HUGO Dtmn, Department of Interior Chief File
Room Clerk, MERLE OWENS, National Archive searchers, CHARLES
E. DEWING and JULIA CARROLL, and Deparbnent of State file
searchers, CHARLES PATTERSON and ALICE COLLINS, failed to
locate this report.
' It is noted the Colorado River Compact became an
actuality in November 1922 and the "Boulder Canyon Project
Act" was an outgrowth of it.
GUY W. NUMBERS, head of the Personnel Section, De- _
parunent of Interior, was unable to locate any record of
DONOVAN having been a Department employee.
T. W; MERMEL, Assistant to Commissioner - Engineers,
Bureau of Reclamation, made available House Document #717 re-
ferred to above. He could add no further pertinent infor-
mation.
National E-ifation Board edi
: The "Second Annual Report of the National Mediation
{J Board for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1936" reflects1» /
1,{ ,j,between the American Train Dispatchers' Association and the
Boston and Maine Railroad over the question "Shall train
directors handle centralized traffic control system from AR
tower or shall such system be handled by train disnatchers?".arbitration hearings began August 12, 1935, in the dispute
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was ::. --....~."1i::*_aJ. obsen'or_1'.0r_.the Secretary of--the Navy in
_£re:.". iri azdr. daring July ond August 191.0, and in south out
'|:in:'u;_..=, 1Jece:..bcr LSJLLI - liarch 1914.1. ' '
11:. J. S. DAVII'T, Administrative Officer, A<hini.$-
Offic-: <-1" the Navy Department, advise-d SA D¬£il£CI*&D J.
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officials of the Department of uévfwiuaom. locating anyone
who specicaliy recalled ,or_ y-'a_s_,c1o;e1.y ogsociatod with
WAR during this period.I ta-ative
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Files of ape Department of Stote contain a telogrn
at-ac July 11, W540, directed by tho Bérpif-ti.or.t of Stiti to
the M"-bassador at London informing his that Colonol DR! H1-It
soc:-eta:-3: of the navy! desired to sa_nd__c_o_1,ono1_ IILLIAI J._
l_}<_IIiC_?AN to England for a trio! cu:-icy and roport on certain
gopocts _o,£_the kitish dlfenae lituation. DONOVAN intondll .
to depart New York via clipper on Joly lh, and was to rwort
to the bnbassndor uppn arrival in London. '
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anean .6IA1i"£o 1:'92'i3{e an o]>§lgrva+_o1i9_13_*t.:-ip thro92§g!'§ $.11: lediarr.-md'1i_'oi~t.h Li:'iozi._*1.-£:I¬0»IAH Ias to fig" to Lisbon at mm,-5' date one was to be net there by a. British officer, "ommodore SLESSER-» Thereafter, he I88 $0 be flown toGibraltar and Malta and ea for east. as Alexandria and Cairo.upon his return journey colonel DCNOVAH was to travel byccmzercial or suoh other transportation available as 1representative of the "Chicago Daily Hens" andjae to visit
lloruc and test. African ports as far south as Dakar»
Files of the Special Investigations Squad Metro-politan Police Department_,- Washington, B. 6., contain:notation that the "Washington Daily lieu" carried e seriesof articles in August. 19h0l~on " Nazi Germany Fifth ColmanActivities in ':l":.;la;:;i". The authors of this series were
colonel WILLIAH J. DOIJWLH and $D'3iH ANGEL IGREII, veteranforeign correspor.cient..- The articles reported ColonelD640-.;.K had gone to London at the request. of Secretary ofthe |;;
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