Testimony · 1974
FBI File: Leary's Escape Network
An FBI FD-302 interview (July 1974) in which recaptured Timothy Leary decodes the coded correspondence from his September 1970 prison escape. Leary identifies the Brotherhood of Eternal Love as the Laguna Beach LSD collective 'Group', Michael Randall as 'M', attorney Michael Kennedy, fellow inmate William Bellinger, and the Weathermen as 'Consultants' who staged the escape.
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FD-302: Interview of Timothy Leary, Federal Correctional Institution, 17 July 1974 (Los Angeles field office file 100-76342)
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
i Date of transcription 7/28/74
TIMOTHY FRANCIS LEARY, JR. was interviewed at the office of the California Department of Corrections, 3415 Fletcher Avenue, Suite 201, Also present at the beginning of the interview was a Special Agent of the b6 California Department of Corrections. b7C
The interview commenced at 10:16 a.m. at which time Special Agent R. J. IA JEUNZSSE, JR. presented Mr. LEARY a form entitled, "Interrogation; Advice of Rights". After reading the form LEARY signed the Waiver of Rights section of the form and the interview commenced. z
Interviewing Agent personnel had in their possession considerable papers, documents, correspondence and other memorabilia beldénging to LEARY which had been obtained on July 16, LO74, from personnel of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Los Angeles, California.
One of the items located among the papers in a folder was a letter on blue stationery directed to PTMOTHY LEARY, Le Dauphin Number One, Villers SVR - Orion, Switzerland." It bears the return address of "KENNEDY, 1A Warwick Avenue, London W. 9, Englend." Upon gxamining this letter LEARY identified it as one sent to him in November 1971, from ELEANOR and MICHAEL KENNEDY, The contents of the letter are: as follows:
"Brother Timothy - We are regally ensconced in a cottage on Galway Bay. Ireland is perfect in ail ways, Glorious sights and the best of people.
"We will live here some dey, May be soon. We still plan to come to Switzerland for Christmuas. Let us know C/O Simon whether this is okay or not. Also let-us know what your plans are,
"You may be contacted by friends of one of our
are friends of is Fantastic - bic friends of hers could be good people, You'should find
[Illegible page-break routing stamp and the FBI's standard loan-document disclaimer omitted; the quoted Kennedy letter resumes below.]
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the whole thing interesting. Right. Right.
"Tove, Eleanor and Michael."
zr LEARY identified the author of the letter as ELEANOR KENNEDY, wife of MICHAEL KENREDY , a San Francisco, California attorney, about whom he previously furnished information regarding KENNEDY's assistance in LEARY's escape from prison in 1970.
With respect to the above described letter LEARY explained it was directed to him while he was Living in Switzerland folhowing his escape in the California Prison System in 1970.
As best he can now recall the letter followed a personal visit to him madé by the KENNEDYs when LEARY was living in Villars, V.D., Switzerland, probably in late September or early October 1971.
Another communication located among the LEARY documents is a cablegram bearing a dated stamp of "Central Telegraphique Alger" with the numbers "2-2- 1971." The text of the cablegram went to LEARY under the name of Mr. and Mrs, WILLIAM MC NELLIS CHEZ, Ait Kacimi 6th Etage, Apartment A/B7, Rue Lafayette Algiers (Algeria) is as follows:
"Tf you are in trouble or need help have just heard tape from oer there for anyone waiting wondering watu happen contact us if you need assistance through Michael, *
be b7Cc LEARY identified the cablegram as being directed to him and identified[___Jas a dope dealer from Orange County and San Francisco. The "MICHAEL" mentioned in the cablegram, according to LEARY, is MICHAEL KENNEDY.
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LEARY was questioned concerning his marriage to the former ROSEMARY WOODRUFF, He explained they were married December 12, 1968, at the estate of BILLY HITCHCOCK in Millbrook, Dutchess County, New York. Present as a legal witness to the marriage was HITCHCOCK's sister, MARGARET MELLON HITCHCOCK, Also present at the wedding were numerous other people LEARY stated the marriage was performed by and ordain minister of "some Hindusect" which he recalis was named 'Tid LEARY considers the marriage to have been a legal one and that it should have been recorded in Albany, New York, He stated he recalls getting the license for the marriage in the town hall in Milibrook, New York, The former MARY MELLON HITCHCOCK is now married to WALTER BOWARD and they are living in Tucson, Arizona.
LEARY explained that he and ROSEMARY WOODRUFF was subsequently remarried on several other occasions in different marital rites none of which was legally recorded.
With respect to[__————C J} sabout whom LEARY previously furnished information, the following was set forth by hime
: Subsequentto LEARY's arrival in Switzerland and to the best of hi gledge in September 1971, and his wife » visited with he and ROSEMARY when LEARY was Living in the village of Villars, Switzerland. As best as he could recall thePoe were on vacation and visited LEARY on that trip. LEARY has norecollection of any specific discussions he had with thel__ ]regarding his, LEARY's, escape from prison. He explained, however, that it was a favorite question of his to inquire of people as to their whereabouts on September 12, 1970, the date LEARY effected his escape. LEARY explained, "My memory was that he was extremely friendly and supportive" in a discussion which they probably had regarding LEARY's escape. Further, LEARY has
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no knowledge that [had any knowledge or participation in LEARY's escape prior to the time the bic escape occurred, Likewise, LEARY has no knowledge that a contributed financially to the escape attempt. LEARY could not recall any_specific comments made by him to ox by Pe Ate him in Switzerland in 1971, which would lead LEARY to believe that had any part of his escape from prison.
In addition to aforementioned communications LEARY reviewed all the communications, documents and memoribilia where upon he advised the following items contained information relative to his escape from prison on September 12, 1970. The following list cites letters and communications sent to and from LEARY while he was in prison and reflects the period from April 1970 to August 1970:
#1. Western Union telegram from MICHAEL KENNEDY to TIMOTHY LEARY, dated April 22, 1970.
"California Supreme Court denied petition for Habeas Corpus. No reason given. Filed immediately United States Supreme Court with DOUGLAS. This is our last but best hope. Peace and Love" .
#2. Letter fret ROSEMARY LEARY to TIMOTHY LEARY, dated May 6, 1974.
LEARY advised that his wife, ROSEMARY, indicated she planned to meet with MICHAEL and ELEANOR KENNEDY and JOSEPH RHINE. #3. Letter from ROSEMARY LEARY to TIMOTHY LEARY, dated May 7, 1970.
LEARY advised that his wife, ROSEMARY, described a meeting with MICHAEL KENNEDY and JOSEPH RHINE in their office.
#4. Letter from ROSEMARY LEARY to TIMOTHY LEARY, dated May 13, 1974.
LEARY advised that his wife, ROSEMARY, indicated she had been with the KENNEDYS in New York the previous day.
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LEARY advised that his wife, ROSEMARY, indicated she had met with MICHAEL and ELEANOR KENNEDY on May 25, 1970.
#6. Letter from ROSEMARY LEARY to TIMOTHY LEARY, dated May 28, 1974.
LEARY advised that his wife, ROSEMARY, had spoken to MICHAEL STANDARD that morning and they discussed his visit with him (LEARY). #7, Western Union telegram from JOSEPH RHINE to TIMOTHY LEARY, dated Jume 1, 1970.
#8. Letter from ROSEMARY LEARY to TIMOTHY LEARY, dated June 8, 1970. LEARY advised that his wife, ROSEMARY, indicated she was to meet with MICHAEL KENNEDY and JOSEPH RHINE in San Francisco.
#9. Letter from ROSEMARY LEARY to TIMOTHY LEARY, dated mid Juné 1970.
LEARY advised that his wife, ROSEMARY, related a telephone conversation with ELEANOR KENNEDY. LEARY advised ELEANOR KENNEDY instructed ROSEMARY to come to San Francisco on the following morning that they had some news.
#10. Western Union telegram from ROSEMARY LEARY to TIMOTHY LEARY, dated June 23, 1970. LEARY advised that his wife, ROSEMARY, indicated JOSEPH RHINE would be visiting him in a few days.
#11. Letter from ROSEMARY LEARY to TIMOTHY LEARY, dated June 10, 1970.
LEARY advised that his wife, ROSEMARY, indicated she had met with MICHAEL and ELEANOR KENNEDY at their house the previous day.
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#12. Letter .from ROSEMARY: LEARY: to7TIMOTHY-LEARY, dated. June .15, .1970.
ERARY advised that his wife, ROSEMARY, jindicated she intended to speak with MICHAEL KENNEDY.
#13. 'Letter "from ROSEMARY LEARY "to? TIMOTHY LEARY, dated June 30, "1970.
LEARY 'advised that his' wife,.ROSEMARY, iindicated:she was to meet MICHAEL :and.ELEANOR - KENNEDY -in:San: Francisco that day.
#4. 'Letter "from: ROSEMARY -LEARY -to "TIMOTHY iLEARY, @ated JIuly .1, :I970.
DEARY advised that his:wife, "ROSEMARY, indicated she had spent an 'evening 'with'MICHAEL cand "ELEANOR /KENNEDY. ROSEMARY xeported that 'the news was -all :good:and<disclosed they had called MICHAEL STANDARD -that evening.
#25. iLetter "from "ROSEMARY LEARY <to TEIMOTHY LLEARY, dated july /3, E970.
WEARY cadvised that His-wife, "ROSEMARY, 'ividicated _ she 'mtends to .call .MICHAEL -STANDARD, "JOSEPH RAINE carid /MICHAEL KENNEDY that evening.
#16, 'Letter "from ROSEMARY LEARY <to "TIMOTHY LLEARY, date «umknown.
ZEARY advised this tkerter was rprobably written tin
DEARY cadvissed "that irs wife, ROSEMARY, liridicated She jimtended -vo «call "ELEANOR :KENNEDY creat cday.
4A... 'Letssex "from 7ROSEMARY -LEARY cto "FEMOTHY "LEARY, dated Duly @, 970. WEARY -advissed that His. wife, ROSEMARY, <desctiibed ca brief meeitiimg with 'MICHAEL 'KENNEDY «and JIOSEPHIRHINE. ROSEMARY @iisciosed she -and 'MIKE :RANDALL will saecompany ther
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when she meets with MICHAEL KENNEDY and JOSEPH RHINE the next day in an effort to convince them of the importance of the letter. The letter was fox WILLIAM BELLINGER's parole. LEARY advised BELLINGER who was an inmate of his had been recruited for thé escape plan by him. ROSEMARY disclosed that MICHAEL KENNEDY did not want to handle the letter. ROSEMARY indicated JOSEPH RHINE might be willing to do so but would not know until they met the following day. ROSEMARY directed the following message to BELLINGER "Keep the faith T", LEARY advised "T'' was one of the code names used for BELLINGER in their letters.
#18. Letter from ROSEMARY LEARY to TIMOTHY LEARY, dated July 7, 1970.
LEARY advised that his wife, ROSEMARY, indicated that MICHAEL KENNEDY and JOSEPH RHINE have agreed to do as he xequested. LEARY explained that KENNEDY and RHINE had agreed to help BELLINGER,
#19. Letter from ROSEMARY LEARY to TIMOTHY LEARY, dated July 9, 1970.
LEARY advised that his wife, ROSEMARY, indicated that JOSEPH RHI E has been unable to do anything to date. LEARY explained that RHINE had been unable to secure job for BELLINGER £ or his parole. ROSEMARY further cautioned LEARY about the disclosure of too much information to BELLINGER empha: sizing the necessity of secrecy.
#20, Letter from ROSEMARY LEARY to TIMOTHY LEARY, dated July 9, 1970.
LEARY advised that his wife, ROSEMARY, indicates she would be re ceptive to BELLINGER's help, however, disclosed that MICHAEL RANDALL would not be ameanable to meeting him. ROSEMARY descrii es how she and RANDALL discussed BELLINGER's participation in the escape.
#2l. Letter from ROSEMARY LEARY to TIMOTHY LEARY, dated July 12,-1970.
LEARY advised that his wife, ROSEMARY, indicated she had been in contact with ELEANOR KENNEDY.
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#22, Letter from ROSEMARY LEARY to TIMOTHY LEARY, dated July 13, 1970, LEARY advised that his wife, ROSEMARY, disclosed that she and MICHAEL RANDALL intended to meet with MICHAEL and ELEANOR KENNEDY, time unknown. ROSEMARY further disclosed b7C that she had met with JOSEPH RHINE and MICHAEL KENNEDY and was reassured by them that everything would be alright. She disclosed that JOSEPH RHINE indicated that he would be in touch with CHULA and[> | ROSEMARY also disclosed that BELLINGER would be pleased to hear from MICHAEL STANDARD that week. LEARY explained that this meant BELLINGER would be receiving money from STANDARD.
#23, Letter from ROSEMARY LEARY to TIMOTHY LEARY, dated July 19, 1970.
LEARY advised that his wife, ROSEMARY, indicated ' MICHAEL STANDARD would be in California on the following Monday or Tuesday.
#24. Letter from ROSEMARY LEARY to TIMOTHY LEARY, dated July 21, 1970,
LEARY advised that his wife, ROSEMARY, indicated JOSEPH RHINE has not had any luck securing a job for 'BELLINGER and has met with two refusals. ROSEMARY discloses that the three M's have the situation well in hand and that she has total confidence in them. LEARY explained the three M's were MICHAEL KENNEDY, MICHAEL STANDARD and MECHAEL RHINE.
#25. Letter from ROSEMARY LEARYto TIMOTHY LEARY, dated July 23, 1970.
: LEARY advised that his wife, ROSEMARY, indicated she has heard about BELLINGER's job and that there would be an answer soon. ROSEMARY indicated she had had dinner with MICHAEL and ELEANOR KENNEDY and MICHAEL RHINE in San Francisco the previous evening. ROSEMARY disclosed they discussed using nonviolence in the escape and further the necessity of utilizing BELLINGER.
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#26, Letter from ROSEMARY LEARY to TIMOTHY LEARY, dated Ju y 27, 1970.
LEARY advised that his wife, ROSEMARY, indicated that she would be meeting with MICHAEL KENNEDY that evening. ROSEMARY indicates that MICHAEL RANDALL was in Los Angeles taking care of the 'record contract." LEARY explained MICHAEL RANDALL was in Los Ange es wiring money to BELLINGER in prison. ROSEMARY indicates that it could have been sent earlier to BELLINGER however they had forgotten the titles. LEARY explained the tit les wexe the identities of BELLINGER's correspondents whose names would be used as origin of the money. #27. Letter' from ROSEMARY LEARY to TIMOTHY LEARY, dated Ju ly 28, 1970.
LEARY advised that his wife, ROSEMARY, described a meeting with MICHAEL KENNEDY and reported there would be a few weeks delay. MICHAEL KENNEDY agreed with territorial prerogative. LEARY exp ained the territorial prerogative was the role KENNEDY and RHINE played outside of prison regarding the escape and the role of BELLINGER and himself inside prison regarding the escape and the role of: MICHAEL STANDARD regarding obtaining a passport for LEARY after the escape. LEARY explained that when ROSEMARY refers to the term "land deed", she is talking about the passport. #28. Letter from ROSEMARY LEARY to TIMOTHY LEARY, dated July 29, 1970.
LEARY advised that his wife, ROSEMARY, indicated that MICHAEL RANDALL will not return until tomorrow but when he arrives they both will meet with MICHAEL and ELEANOR RENNEDY.
#29. Letter from ROSEMARY LEARY to TIMOTHY LEARY, date unknown.
LEARY advised he felt this letter was written sometime in the latter part of July.
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LEARY advised that his wife, ROSEMARY, acknowledged that he and BELLINGER are anxiously awaiting for news. ROSEMARY further acknowledged that she is making his desires (LEARY's) known to MICHAEL KENNEDY but that KENNEDY and his people (Weathermen) will delay. ROSEMARY indicated she is reassured by MICHAEL RANDALL that everything would be alright and everything would be perfect and that everyone would have to do everything right, ROSEMARY indicated that MICHAEL and ELEANOR KENNEDY will visit him (LEARY) on the following weekend. #30. Letter from ROSEMARY LEARY to TIMOTHY LEARY, dated July 30, 1970.
LEARY advised that his wife, ROSEMARY, indicated she may meet with MICHAEL and ELEANOR KENNEDY that evening. ROSEMARY also disclosed that MICHAEL KENNEDY had just called "and had agreed with his (LEARY's) time table and that all efforts will be made to accomplish it.
#31. Letter from TIMOTHY LEARY to ROSEMARY LEARY, dated August 1, 1970.
LEARY explained he is tellinger ROSEMARY that BELLINGER flew out to New York from the coast. LEARY describes him as solid and competent and that they are very lucky to have him take over. LEARY states BELLINGER made it very clear that he was available to do anything and if necessary every- thing regarding the escape, however, LEARY stated he prefers that MICHAEL KENNEDY and MICHAEL STANDARD. finish up their part in the escape.
#32. Letter from ROSEMARY LEARY to TIMOTHY LEARY, dated August 3, 1970. LEARY advised that his wife, ROSEMARY, indicated she was called by MICHAEL STANDARD the previous evening and was informed that he would meet MICHAEL RANDALL in New York. ROSEMARY stated STANDARD feels she should be present at this meeting. na i i
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#33. Letter from ROSEMARY LEARY to TIMOTHY LEARY, dated August 6, 1970. LEARY advised that his wife, ROSEMARY, described a meeting with MICHAEL KENNEDY the previous night. ROSEMARY describes how "marvelous" the meeting was and that LEARY would be pleased by MICHAEL KENNEDY's arrangements for handling the appeal. LEARY explained that ROSEMARY was telling him he would be happy with KENNEDY's arrangement for handling the escape.
#34. Letter from ROSEMARY LEARY to TIMOTHY LEARY, dated August 9, 1970.
LEARY advised that his wife, ROSEMARY, indicated she had just been called by MICHAEL KENNEDY and was informed that she should be in his office the following day at 10:30. -ROSEMARY said KENNEDY impressed upon her the importance of the meeting.
#35. Letter from TIMOTHY LEARY to ROSEMARY LEARY, dated August10, 1970. LEARY advised that in this letter he is discussing the roles of ROSEMARY, BELLINGER and himself regarding the escape. LEARY stated he is attempting to allay the fears and suspicions of ROSEMARY as she is soon to meet BELLINGER. LEARY advised that the letter was written in coded form and that real names and identities were not mentioned.
#36. Letter from TIMOTHY LEARY to ROSEMARY LEARY, dated August 11, 1970.
: LEARY advised he is discussing problems arrising over differences between himself and STANDARD and KENNEDY regarding the escape plan and the inclusion of BELLINGER in the plan. LEARY advised he was upset while writing this letter. LEARY advised he requested that ROSEMARY contact MICHAEL KENNEDY and encourage him to cooperate and trust BELLINGER. LEARY points out that KENNEDY must accept his version of the escape. LEARY finally advises ROSEMARY
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that she can trust MICHAEL KENNEDY and MICHAEL STANDARD, that all would work out beautifully. LEARY further stated in the letter to ROSEMARY "the time of separation is near", #37, Letter from ROSEMARY LEARY to TIMOTHY LEARY, dated August 15, 1970.
LEARY advised his wife, ROSEMARY, indicated she is waiting for telephone call from MICHAEL and ELEANOR KENNEDY who were in Big Sur at the time visiting him in prison.
#38. Letter from ROSEMARY LEARY to TIMOTHY LEARY, dated August 18, 1970,
LEARY advised that his wife, ROSEMARY, indicated she had met with MICHAEL and ELEANOR KENNEDY and that they had a good talk. LEARY stated he recalls that that particular conversation was centered around the final plans of escape.
#39. Letter from TIMOTHY LEARY to ROSEMARY LEARY, dated August 25, 1970,
LEARY advised he discussed the escape plan with his wife, ROSEMARY, calling it a masterpiece, LEARY indicated he felt very confident about it.
LEARY furnished the following explanation of terms used in the aforementioned letters:
TL TIMOTHY LEARY TOM LYNN TIMOTHY LEARY Libra . TIMOTHY LEARY WILLIAM MC NELLIS, aka Alias used by TIMOTHY LEARY RL ROSEMARY LEARY WILLIE ROSEMARY LEARY WELLIE MADEM ROSEMARY LEARY TEPPER . WILLIAM BELLINGER T WILLIAM BELLINGER AUTHOR WILLIAM BELLINGER Man-uscript WILLIAM BELLINGER "TOM LYNN WILLIAM BELLINGER (LEARY refers to BELLINGER as TOM LYNN on one occasion in letter #36)
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Taurus WILLIAM BELLINGER Becket. WILLIAM BELLINGER MK MICHAEL KENNEDY Editor : MICHAEL KENNEDY M MICHAEL RANDALL JR JOSEPH RHINE MS MICHAEL STANDARD Consuitants Weathermen Land Deed Passport Planet Prison Appeal Escape Hearing Escape Brief Escape Plan Group . Brotherhood of Eternal Love
The following are additional items taken from letters, commmications and memoribillia.
#40. One photograph of ELEANOR KENNEDY and ROSEMARY LEARY in Port D'Ouchi, Lausamne, Switzerland, dated September/October, 1971. #41. One photograph of MICHAEL and ELEANOR KENNEDY in Villars, Switzerland, September/October, 1971.
#42. One photograph of MICHAEL KENNEDY and TIMOTHY LEARY at Chatau of Thillon, September/October, 1971. #43. One photograph of MICHAEL and ELEANOR KENNEDY and ROSEMARY LEARY at Villars, Switzerland, September/October 1971. #44. One letter to ROSEMARY LEARY from ELEANOR KENNEDY, no date. TIMOTHY LEARY advises that ELEANOR KENNEDY refers to MICHAEL RANDALL. :
#45. One letter from ROSEMARY LEARY to[___} b6é LEARY advised is a dope dealer in Orange County, b7c Galifornia, and was involved in the Brotherhood of Internal Love. It is noted that this letter was address as follows:
c/o KENNEDY RHINE, ET AL b6 bic San Francisco, California USA i
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#46. One letter from ROSEMARY LEARY to the Weatherman fugitives, no date. LEARY advised the letter b6 was written after his escape. LEARY advised the letter bie was written 'C eaeerenes LEARY stated ROSEMARY LEARY thanking the Weathermen for their help in the escape.
#47. Two rough draft copies of a letter from ROSEMARY LEARY directed to the Weathermen fugitiv: b6 epecir sally 6 fee fend bre pS Tetanetng them for their help in the escape.
! #48. One cablegram from Randomhouse, dated January 19, 1971 to WILLIAM MC NELLIS. LEARY advised the cablegram confirms that KENNEDY and STANDARD had censored his book on the escape.
#49. Two letters from MICHAEL KENNEDY and JOSEPH RHINE to TIMOTHY LEARY and ROSEMARY LEARY regarding the sale of LEARY's house, dated September 20, 1971 and October 4, 1971.
#50. One telegram from JOSEPH RHINE to TIMOTHY LEARY, dated July 30, 1971, wherein RHINE indicates he would be arriving the following morning to meet with TIMOTHY LEARY. #51. One Letter from ELEANOR KENNEDY to ROSEMARY LEARY wherein ELEANOR KENNEDY discusses the escape and the misunderstanding between MICHAEL and ELEANOR KENNEDY and TIMOTHY LEARY and ROSEMARY LEARY that arose over the escape plan specifically regarding the people involved in the plan. : ¢ : . a")
Airtel: SAC Los Angeles to SAC Chicago, 12 August 1974, transmitting the FD-302 and evidentiary photographs
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SUBJECT: TIMOTHY FRANCIS LEARY, JR., aka ET AL PASSPORT FRAUD ~ CONSPIRACY 00: Chicago
Re Los Angeles airtel to Chicago, dated 8/6/74, : Enclosed for Chicago are various photographs, documents and.personal memoribilia of TIMOTHY FRANCIS LEARY, JR. Also enclosed for Chicago are two copies of an FD-302 setting forth a brief explanation of each of the enclosed items.
it is noted that during the period from 4/22/70 up toe LEARY's escape numerous Letters were selected by LEARY reflecting meetings between ROSEMARY IZARY with MICHAEL KENNEDY and JOSEPH RHINE, The letters do not reflect any specific conversations regarding the escape, however LEARY felt that they did show the unusual frequency of contact between his wife, ROSEMARY, and his attornies. LEARY explained that as the frequency of the meetings was unusual, he felt the subject matter discussed was primarily devoted to the escape plan and to those areas related thereto.
[The Los Angeles field office file on Leary (100-76342) runs to several hundred more pages, spanning the original Harvard/Millbrook-era investigation through the mid-1970s; only this FD-302 interview and its transmittal airtel are reproduced here.]
About this source
- Creator
- Timothy Leary; R. J. La Jeunesse Jr. (interviewer); Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Date
- 17 July 1974 (interview); 12 August 1974 (transmittal airtel)
- Type
- Testimony
- Held by
- Federal Bureau of Investigation, Los Angeles Field Office file no. 100-76342, "Timothy Francis Leary, Jr., aka, et al.," FD-302 report of interview, July 17, 1974 (transcribed July 28, 1974), and airtel, SAC Los Angeles to SAC Chicago, August 12, 1974, in Timothy Leary FBI file (FOIA release), FBI Records: The Vault.
- Language
- English
- Region
- United States
- Text
- Reading text. Reading text.
- Rights
- US Government work (FBI investigative file released under the Freedom of Information Act). Public domain.
