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} \ 4 } x ae i Assoc. Dir! ~—_— Dep. AD Adm. _ Dey. AD Inv, __ Agat. Dir. Admin, Comp. Syst. __ Ext. Affeles Files & Cam, Gen, mv. ident. fra pection tatall. Loeboratory —— Pion. & Eval. Spec.-bee, _ Trsiming egt] Coon, lelephane Ra. 2m Go den Gata. Avenue ft * Novgyher 18, 1974 Co 244 fay. Francisco, California 94102, nee on Lo 3 " a < Dear Mr. Caughlan: , Piensa) —_ In connection with our tnvostigatiol concerning Patricia hearst and Imily and William Harris, the FBI is attempting to reach as many citizens as possible in ordar to solicit their cooperation in locating these fugitives. _ -_ We are considering the use of the television mediwn in our: | efforts and are interested in reviewing fiin footage per~. 7 \ taining to this matter. Charles W. Bates, Special Agent in Charge of our ~ " San Francisco Offica, has advised that you have a consider- able anount of excellent film coverage of events both preceding and following the kidnaping of Patricia Hearst. We would be very appreciative 4£ you would permit us to review this film: at FBI Neadquarters in Washington, D. C., so that a decision can be made with regard to using television publicity in thia matter. We wovld make no further use of the film, of course, without your full knowledge and permission, and would return the film to you promptly following our review. 714 REC-8F 5° [S20 a As a follow-up to this letter, I ‘am asking Hr. Bates to contact you so that if you are agreeabie to wir rchuest, appropriate arrangements may be made to ship thé Filmite EBI - Keadguarters, I intend, of course, that the h dia eF this. -£ilm be at no expense and minimal inconvenience to oe> — —_— 7 Please accept my sincere appreciation fori NOV “221974 consideration in this matter. . —_ comme ‘ Sincer 2 / qty TRE nie 4 Ba Kelley . AG a Claredi bd. Kelley ala ly Director 21 - SAC, San Pranclaco NOTE: You should dmmediately contact 7 Sekt Caughian so that if he is agreeable to ourirequest, the film: may be shipped to FPBIHQ through Bureau facilities. For your information, FBIHQ has the capability of reviewing ‘Hoth - 1/2" and 1" video fpe- If available, 1/2° vigeo tape is preferabla., Details of handlin ng, ‘and shipping the figm and any problems concerning its ‘review:at! FDINC should rdinated with the Research Section, External Affairs ‘Divij ion. 1 vir. McDermott - moat, . 1 sate. Gebhardt “'°'%tc! i (- ; * i - Mr. White . (SEE NOTE conmuno. NEXT PAGE) A\psy:lad Un . Bas! ee Rea spon an (9) errE unit [_} va WY .