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we ™ . = eo Office Memorandum * UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT - : Mr. Tolson "A pate: §~-31-~ : L. B. Nichols SUBJECT: HOUSE UN-AMERICAN ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE scammed” INTO PASSPORT MATTERS eines PAUL ROBESON 4. ee LO lof the House Un-American ‘Activities’ 4 Committee staff called Wick at 2:00 p.m, 5-29-56,/ He stated the wa Committee is having difficulty with Pa uPRobeson ‘who was served with a fi subpoena by United States Marshal on May ZI 6¥ 22 to appear before the Confmftiee §-29-56 In Washington. Ti . act? ve . ( = pointed out that Just prior to §-29-56 the Committee/rdceived ; | two letters from Robeson's attorney, Milion’Friedman, 342 Madison Avenue, New York City, which made reference to an operation Robeson underwent in November, 1955, Enclosed with the letters from Friedman were communications from 2 > ee doctors who attested to Robeson's inability to appear in Washington on subpoena ‘ b/c for the reason that (1) he cannot travel and (2) he cannot make public appearances # because of the adveree effects such activity might have on the condition of his heart,© He is also, one doctor stated, afflicted with a urinary disorder. One of the doctors; said Robeson was confined to his home because of the above. — z ) _ ae oes out that in view of the letters from Friedman and thet | vd doctors’ statements, the Committee had decided to postpone Robeson's appearance. . * { until June 12, 1956, . ‘3 It occurred to the staff of the Committee, stated QP that if it 4.5 . ean be shown that Robeson engaged in any travel outside his home between May 29 ae (the date he could not appear before the Committee under subpoena) and June 12, 195 {the date he ts now scheduled to appear) it will be possible for the Committee to cite him for contempt, asked whether the FBI could be of any asgistance in this — regard since possi @ FBI might have an investigative interest in Robeson and | C- could confidentially advise the Committee whether oe Lk oy" during j the pertinent period, RECORDED - 9 AB SEE + igang stated he personally did not kmawRert Riieson resided at thi: ARES time but he believed he wae staying part of the time at the home of his son at 166 ae West 32nd Street, Apartment 20, New York City. Communicatwwnes ftom the Committee addressed to the senior Robeson at this address have been delivered to i him, INDEXED - ea Loe = aa ad ee ~ Mr. Boa er We | “a ive ore ores ee ‘atl a a EY