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FD-36 (Rev. 12-13-56) A +”: , 2 oe - @ . FBI Date: iType in piain text or code} {Priority or Method of Mailing} i NY 100-25857 "There is a possibility that the performer also will appea at the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre in Stratford-on-Avon, Last February Mr. ROBESON had sought a ?limited' passport to appear at the celebrated theatre as Gower in !Pericles.! "However, the State Department refused to process Mr. ROBESON's application. A recent Supreme Court decision voided State Department regulations denying passports to persons of @llegedly doubtful loyalty. On Tuesday the State Department announced that the performer, among other rejected applicants, | would shortly receive his passport." ef | js advised on \o| A ormant stated that BIC f the cP ng was identified as a CP member,’ Pp Informant further stated that he 8 kno o have been associated with Communist fronts, techniques of the NYO have furnished no additional information concerning forbign travel by ROBESON other than that reported sg gga g oo | informants and other highly confidential investigative in re airtel. Bureau will be advised of developments. Approved: ___t—<“‘«‘~“S et NN TFTFFSCOOMOCéPerre Special Agent in Charge e