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BS 100-35505 i. AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR MARXIST STUDIES, Also Known As AIMS -A source advised on April 9, 1963, that on April 7, 1963, at a meeting of the District Committee of the Communist Party, United States of America (CP, USA) of New England, held in Boston, Massachusetts, HERBERT APTHEKER stated he was developing an organization called American Institute for Marxist Studies (AIMS), which would eventually legalize the CP. He stated AIMS would publish literature on History, Science, Physics, Archeology and other subjects which would be put out quarterly with various suppleménts. -A second source advised on June 30, 1966, that HERBERT APTHEKER was elected to the Natienal Committee, CP, USA, at the 18th National Convention of the CP, USA, held June 22-26, 1966, in New York City. « A third source advised on June 7, 1963, that on June 3, 1963, HERBERT APTHEKER spoke at the CP, USA, New York District Board meeting concerning AIMS. APTHEKER stated that AIMS would unite and strengthen the CP although the CP would not be connected with it. He stated AIMS was being formed to operate within the scope of the . McCarran and Smith Acts and would legally bring Marxist mo material and opinions to the attention of American scholars " and the general public. - A fourth source reported on August 29, 1966, that AIMS was lecated on the fifth floor west of 20 East 30th Street, New York, New York, and issues a’ "Newsletter". every ather month. This source made available the information that AIMS issues publications and holds symposiums concerning Marxism. ~ 12 -