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WD tion collected by + - ary stated .” that there had been a lapse of one year between the time when : left that office and he undertook its obligations. He =... stated he believed the information was turned over to the Governor — of Tennessee; that if that information were not in the files of .. the American legion of Nashville, his only guess was it had been . turned over to the Governor and that the Governor had never re- turned it. ey He suggested contacting MAP as he would ] Pro- bably remember the information. A lead is. being set out for the: Knoxville Office to consider recontacting Sim . 7 eal also advised that he understood IR. wae LILLIAN JOSNSON, a sponsor of the Highlander Folk School of Mont- | eagle, had returned to that institution after having severed her connections for a short time approximately two years ago. He ad= vised that he did not believe she was Communistically inclined, but was a woman who had been completely deceived by MILES HORTON and other directors of that echool.. “k a tee Q October 10, 3941 the Memphis ‘Field I Division was advised aby letter from the Knoxville Field Division as follows: "On September 24, 1941 the Knoxville Field Division was advised by telephone by the Birmingham office that JOSEPH KELLY STOCKTON, of Allardt, Tennessee, had been reported as one of the founders of the Highlander Folk School and that his wife was an avowed Communist. It was further alleged that the STOCKTON'S dau- ghter, first name unknom, was recently graduated from the National Law School at Washington, D. Ce, was admitted to the District Bar, and is now working for some Government agency in Washingtone Since Allardt, is within the territory covered by the Memphis office and there is a possibility that the daughter may be involved in a violation of the Hatch Act, it is suggested that in-. quiry be conducted at Allardt in this regard. Consideration will ~~ be given to MR. STOCKETON'S affilistion with the Highlender Folk School during the course of investigation in connection with the latter institution.® ne ake tm ae ete er ite ayia CLE Yt eat had never been turned over to hing a ae are 7