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Memorandum to Mr. Boardman Re: Paul Leroy. Robeson 1090-12304 : the CP National Committee b ——_7 The bock was published by Othelio Associates (apparently ‘a alfiliated with Othello Recording Company, a company controlled by — Robeson in handling of his recordings), and available to date only in Jefferson Book Shop, New York City, which deals in commmnist and front group literature. REVIEW AND ANALYSIS: Robeson emphasizes his dedication to winning freedom of Negro and explains purpose of book to discuss meaning of fight for Negro freedom and means of securing such freedom. In so doing, he seeks to explain his current political viewpoint in an effort to set... the record straight. Robeson claims current controversy eoncerning him originated with "Big White Folks" who he describes as his persecutors and real ‘Un-Americans." He shows contempt for these people and in turn expresse concern for the Negro as well as the common people, i.e. working class, foreign born, nationality groups, Jewish people, middle class progressives, and people in arts and sciences. . Robeson emphasizes his basic views have not changed for years. He claims he voleced friendly sentiment for Soviet Union and Afro-Asian nations several years ago and has seen ne reason to change his views in face of a cold war and "McCarthyism." He alleges his sentiment for Soviet Union and Afro-Asian nations is founded in their support of "colonial liberation movement" as well as their support of the Negro people throughout the world. He claims the Soviet Union in world affair has been an important factor in this regard and cites as an example how the Soviet Union blocked "Western Imperialists" from retaking the Suez Canal from Egypt. Robeson charges that his warm feeling for the Soviet Union has, according to Washington officials, made him a part of an "international conspiracy." He emphatically denies ever having been a part of an "international conspiracy" or knowing anyone who is. (At no time des Robeson deny present or past CP membership). He claims his refusal to testify before legislative committees is based upon the unconstitutional nature of committee inquiries. He describes the House Comittee on Un-American Activities (HCUA) as the "Un-American Comnittee.®