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FILE TITLE/NUMBER/VOLUME: DAVIS, THWAS. E. 50-1987

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TOUE NAME DAVIS, Thomas E.

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ECRET Filled 10 REQUEST FOR PRESENT OPERATIONAL STATHS OF SUBJECT 610 15 C1/04 FILE 10.

FROM : Chief, CI/Operational Approval and Support Division

SUBJECT: Thomas E. DAVIS

A review of the files of CI/OA is being made for the purpose of retiring files on covert personnel who:

4 No longer are being used;

(b) Do not satisfy the requirements for operational approval; : (a) Are of no further interest to the office of original request.

CI/OA records indicate the subjest has been of interest to you for: MapPING WORK. since 1952 ☑ operational use...

informational purposes

It is requested that you notify CI/OA of the present operational status of subject, using the bottom of this form for your comment.
If no answer is received from you within 30 days, CI/OA will assume that you are no longer interested in the subject and will retire the file without further notification to you. DAM NO. L JUN 68 700 COMMENTS FROM OFF ICE OF ORIGIN

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FROM: Chief, CI/Operational Approval and Support Division

SUBJECT:

A review of the files of CI/OA is being made for the purpose of retiring files on covert personnel who:

No longer are being used;

(b). Do not satisfy the requirements for operational approval;

(c) Are of no further interest to the office of original request.

CI/OA records indicate the subject has been of interest to you for: since

Operational use

informational purposes

It is requested that you notify CI/OA of the present operational status of subject, using the bottom of this form for your comment.
If no answer is received from you within 30 days, CI/OA will assume that you are no longer interested in the subject and will retire the file without further notification to you. L

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REQUEST FOR PRESENT OPERATIONAL STATUS OF SUBJECT Date 6 Man 156 so 1987 CI/ON FILE NO. TO

FROM : : Chief, CI/Operational Approval and Support Division

SUBJECT: Thomas E. DAVIS

A review of the files of CI/QA is being made for the purpose of retiring files on covert personnel who:

(a) No longer are being used;

(b) Do not satisfy the requirements for operational approval;

(c) Are of no further interest to the office of original request.

CI/OA records indicate the subject has been of interest to you since 1952 operational use informational purposes for: MapPING WORM
It is requested that you notify CI/OA of the present operational status of subject, using the bottom of this form for your comment.
If no answer is received from you within 30 days, CI/OA will assume that you are no longer interested in the subject and will retire the file without further notification to you.

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8 February 1952

The files of G-2, Department of the Army, were checked in Subject's name on 5 February 1952. A file in the name of Thomas Edgar and disclosed the following information: was reviewed

In a letter to the Commanding General, 2nd Army, Fort George G. Meade, Mary- land fron Intelligence Division, General Staff, U. S. Army, Washington, D. C., dated 25 May 1969, the Investigations Section states that information has been received from the Plans and Operations Division, General Staff, U. S. Army, liaison agency with the U. S. Atomic Energy Commission, for the Department of the Army, that, Thomas Edgar was granted "Q" clearance on 2 February 1949. The AEC clearance number if NT 6514.

The above information was predicated upon an L/S from 2nd Arzy, to Director of Intelligence, requesting verification of "Q" clearance regarding above individ- ual.

File further reflects that the FBI conducted investigations on 18 January 1949 at Cincinnati, Ohio and 12 January 1949 at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania regard- ing Subject.

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8 April 1952

SUBJECT presently resides at 2596 Neil Avenue and not at 1596. He is married, has a son, about 25 years of age. SUBJECT attended Ohio State University from 1935 to 1939, receiving a B.S.C. degree. He was formerly employed as a garage mechanic in Hilliard, Chio and is presently Assistant Director of a fie- search Foundation at the Ohio State University. Neighborhood... investigation was extremely favorable, nothing of a derogatory nature was developed. Credit favorable and Police negative. SUBJECT reportedly investigated by the Federal Bureau of In vestigation.

This data is property of lespeoflon and Security Office, to be se turned when sucioct is no longer covertly uand. Its existence of contents must not be disclosed except to CIA Stati room rectly concerned SECRET

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Case No: 67378

BIRTH AND CITIZENSHIP: At Columbus, Ohio:

8 April 1952

According to the records of the Registrars Office, Ohio State University, SUBJECT was born in wellston, Chio during January 1903.

EDUCATION: At Columbus, Ohios

The records of the Registrars Office, Ohio State University on 21 February 1952, revealed that SUBJECT was a student from 1935 to 1939, at which time he graduated with a B.S.C. degree.

EMPLOYMENT: At Columbus, Chios

On 7 February 1952, the records of the Chio Bureau of Credits revealed that SUBJECT is presently the Assistant Direc tor of the Research Foundation of the Ohio State University. Upon graduation from O.S.U., or shortly thereafter in December 1939, SUBJECT was employed by the university as Assistant Fraternity Auditor. He later noved from that position to that of Assistant Director in 1946. Prior to the time, he was employed as a mech anic in Arch Alder's Chevrolet Garage, Hilliards, Ohio.

KIGHBORHOOD: At Columbus, Ohio:

On 2 April 1952, it was determined that SUBJECT resides in an apartment building located at 2596 Neil Anemus, near the uni- versity. Mrs Mac OWEN, Apt. ". 2596 Neil Avenue, stated that she has known the SUBJECT and his wife since the time of their moving in the building, which was about three years ago. She described them as Foot subatsial people and added that SUB- JECT is the Assistant Director of the Research Foundation, Chio State University. He is most capable, likeable and respectable zan and enjoys a fine reputation in the building and in the neighborhood generally. She further stated that the FEI has i vestigated hin several years ago, apparently in connection with •his job at the Foundation. She described SUBJECT and his wife so SECRET

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Supper aiddle class with one son, about twenty-five years of age who is married and resides out of Ohio, although he is presently staying with his folks because his wife is in a hospital in Columbus with their newly arrived baby. Informant stated that she knew nothing but good relative to SUBJECT and his family and that he is truly a patriotic American.

On 2 April 1952, Mrs Thomas REEDER, Apt. "5", 2506 Neil Avenue, stated that she has known SUBJECT and his wife as neigh- bors and that they are fine people, respected in the community and are conservative in their living and habits. They have one son, Ed, who is precntly staying with them. SUBJECT, according to informant, is "homey" and does not drink or have any bad habits to her knowledge. She considere him a one-hungred per- cent American. : On 2 April 1952, Mrs. P.W. HOMSHER, Apt. "C", 2590 Neil Avenue, stated that she has been acquainted with the SUBJECT and his wife for about a year as neighbors. She knew little about than except that they are nice people and well thought of in the neighborhood, They are quiet, do not engage in many social activities. Informant confirmed SUBJECT's employment and added that she knew of nothing of a derogatory nature regarding the SUBJECT or his family.

Mrs John R. SHOWBALL, Apt. "A", 2596 Neil Avenue, stated that she has known SUBJECT and his wife just three years or since the time they moved into the building, three years ago this month.e She stated that she liked than very much and knew of no finer people. They are respected in the community and are quiet and con- servative. SUBJECT neither drinks or carouses and is a "hombody", except that he plays a great deal of golf with her husband. In- formant stated that SUBJECT's son Ed is presently with SUBJECT coming here from West Virginia for the arrival of their newborn youngster. She added that SUBJECT has a fine poistion with the Research Foundation as Assistant Director, and is a thorough American.

REFERENCES: At Columbus, Ohio:

On 3 April 1952, Mrs Harvey BROWER, 2268 Summit Street, stated that she purchased the premises on which she now resides, from SUBJECT about twelve years ago and although she did not know the ----- family except for the real-estate transaction, she had heard many good things about them from neighbors that used to liw SECRET

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in this part of the community. She stated that everyone seemed to have a good word for both SUBEJET and his wife and she knew of nothing derogatory in the regard. She added that yrs John MONROE, 2262 Sumit Street, kaew the SUBJECT and his wife,

On 3 April 1952, Mrs John MONROE, was interviewed and stated that she had known the SUBJECT's wife since they were younsters living in Hilliard, Ohio and that she has known SUBJECT since he and his wife married nearly thirty years ago. The 's vere wonderful people and well thought of by everyone. SUBJECT was for nerly employed by Arch Alder's Chevrolet Gagage in Hilliard, Ohio after which he returned to Ohio State University. He was later en- ployed by O.S.U. in some capatity, becoming Assistant Director of the Research Foundation. Informant suggested another person that was acquainted with the -----18, Mrs Harry MYERS, 6500 Dublin Road, north of Columbus, Ohio.

On 3 April 1952, Mrs Harry MYERS, was interviewed and stated that she had known the ----- and that they were very close friends. She knew of nothing derogatory regarding SUBJECT and stated that she considered the ----- family as the highest type of people. SUBJECT's son, Ed, is engaged in some type of Engin eering work, believed to be in Detroit, Michigan

AGENTS NOTE:

It was determined that Arch Adler, SUBJECT's former employer. and personally known to the writer, is presently confined to a hospital and not available for interview.

Norman ARMENTROUT, Manager, Alder's Garage, Hilliard, Ohio stated that SUBJECT was the best mechanic they had ever had in the garage. Informant stated that he has heard Mr. Adler make this statement many times since SUBJECT left in 1937. He further stated that SUBJECT and his wife had a fine reputation and were patriotic Americans. Informant had attended high school with SUBJECT's son Ed, whom he described as a first rate fellow, who displayed that he came from good people.

CREDIT AND CREDIT REFERENCES At Columbus, Ohios

The records of the Ohio Credit Bureau, 83 S. 4th Street, examined on 7 February 1952, revealed that SUBJECT arried Helen SECRET

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B. in Hilliards, Chios that he has worked for Alder's Garage in Hilliards until about 1927; that te inci been hurt and collected & claim from the Ohio Industrial Commission; further that he went to Ohio State University and graduated with a B.S.C. degree in 1939 and then went on the payroll of O.S.U. in lecember 1939. Presently Assistant Director of the 0.5.0. Research Foundation, and prior to this was Assistant Fraternity Auditer. Further, i 1919 he had financed an automobile through General Motore vith a mortgage of 8949.00 which is prompts that his credit rating is good, nothing against him and most purchases are for cash,

POLICE (CRIMINAL AND SUBVERSIVE) RECOPDS: At Columbus, Ohler

The records of the Columbus Police Department, on 7 February 1952, failed to reveal any information on SUBJECT. The files of the Ohio Un-American Activities Commission were examined on April 1952 and failed to reveal any information on SUBJECT.

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SECRET 10 SECRET Assistant Director for Special Operations ATTENTION: Staff FRON : Chief, Special Security Division SUBJECT: PZ 2359

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for 1. Reference is made to your request dated 27 December 1951 & recommendation as to whether an Operational Clearance should be granted to perait the Subject's use as cover in Burope unter sover of present ployment.

The attached information regarding the subject is furnished to you as an aid in determining whether or not the Subject should be used under the authority of an Operational Clearance in the capacity set forth in your request.
This memorandum pertains chly to the assignment mentioned in Paragraph 1 above. It is requested that this office be informed of your decision as to whether you intend to use the Subject. If the Subject is not used, the attached material should be returned to the writer in a sealed envelope marked "Eyes Only," indicating the reasons for not using the subject. O.C

FOR THE SECURITY OFFICER, CIA: Robert W.

Attachments: MOD 2/19/52 Inv. rpt. 3/8/52 ROBERT H. CUNNINGHAM

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Chief, Special Security Division !ד. Cleyton Atter FROM STC SB 700 SUBJECT: PZ-2359

The follovine bioprential data is available on Subjects 2 as Zapar Davis 159% Nell Avenue Columbus, Ohio

Acting Head of Pesearch, Ohio State University Resmrah Foundation

BSC ta Business Administr tion 1939 Ohio State U.

1939-1942 Assistant Auditor, Dean's Office

Since 1942 has been Assistant to Director Research Foundation.

Date of Birth will be forwarded as soon as received. SECRET

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SECRET COVERT NAME CHECK REPORT

SUBJECT: T.E.D. 67378 OC 050 DATE: 19 February 1952

In accordance with your request, a covert name check was conducted on Subject with results as indicated below: AGENCY

STATE (less Passport) OSI

PASSPORT I&N SA DATE 2/6

201 3 202 2/6 2/5 2/13

• 10/12/50 - Investigation revealed nothing derogatory regarding Subject's character, reputation, employment, neighborhood, and associates.

Thés data to property of Inspection and Security Offioa, to be re turned when subject is no longer covertly usod. Its existence or contents must not be disclosad except to CIA Staff Officets directly concerned SECRET

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The following biographical data is available on Subjects Thomas Edgar Davis 15% Neil Avenco Columbus, Ohio

Acting Hend of Research, Onto State University Research Foundation

B90 in Business Administration 1939 Ohio State U.

1939-1942 Assistant Auditor, Dean's Office

Since 1942 has been Assistant to Director Research Foundation.

Bate of Birth will be forwarded as soon as received. SECRET

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SECRET TO Attn: FROM 8 SUBJECT: Chief, Special Security Division Mr., Clayton STC/SPB Thomas E. Davis ** James D. Ovens, Director, Chio State University Rover chabundation A. DADLINE: (1)(2) Date 27 December 1951 Ρ.Ζ. # 2359 BB-742-AD (3) (4) (5) B. CILARACTER OF CASE: (1)0.C. (2)P.O.C.x (3)C.N.C._ (4)C.S.C. (5)P. C. CLASSIFICATION: Agent Clericai Service Other Cover D. LREM: Europe Middle East Far East Latin America Specific E. SUBJECT'S COVER: U.S. Govt. Commercial Undesignated Religious Other For. Govt. Academic Professional Pres. Empl. * F. ACTION: Investigation, including covert name checks Covert name checks only Development of biographic data Reply as soon as possible re I&S check FBI check Other Special nane checks 6. SUGGESTED COVER FOR INVESTIGATION: General U.S、 Government interest Non-government, commercial interest Special H. The chief of the interested Division has certified that OSO operational files and documents contain no information of investigative or security interest in addition to that set forth in PMQ I and II. (Reviewed by): I. Please return attached PRQ Part I PHS 57's Biog. Data with rosult Blographid Data is contained I-742-AD of your action. 00 has granted a release for subject's use by the Division, **Per telephone conversation Hohen/playon 29 Dec 51

14-00000 7 Tom. Pls make paper changes tnplace This action. became Owens Owens with Doves in veigued his position and Jan's has taken bis place. Show orally Low the with K. Clayton 108. 29 Dee 51. Ott paper should be returned to Ordon of Plans Staff inhan now papas have been initiated.

14-00000 L SECRET SELURIST INFORMATICE CS-1124 (Cabern) Priority 21 December 1951 : MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, STC/BPB FROK: SUBJECT: Chief, PLARS Request for Operational Clearance on James S. Ovens, Director, Ohio State Uniwrsity Research Foundation

Vith reference to the serversation between. Kr. Kaufesa and Mr. Osborn on 20 December 1951, it is requested that action be taken to escure provisional operational clearance on Dr. James S. Ovens,. Directer, Ohio State Uniwrsity Research Foundation.
Subject to successful clearance, it is planned to have a representative of FDV contact Dr. Owens through an appointment arranged by 00 to determine if he would be willing to prepare a letter from the Foundation to the Ameriona-Scandanavian Foundation in New York. The content of this letter would introduce and sponsor financially an and to send to one of the Scandanavian countried cater spensership of the American-Scandinavian Foundation.deny

9.7. sans and his assistant, Thoms B. Davis, already possess a. CIA clearance up to and including "Secret" in connection with classified CIA projees being carried out by the Mapping and Charting 17051 Laboratory of the Foundation. The 0.8.U. Research Foundation has a considerable unclassified progrea, however, and its connection wit CIA is not publicly known. It is understood that br. Harris Lyons, الضمان Zass, has all the details concerning the clearances on Dr. Ovens and your Bal w. Davis.

is extremly anxious to complete thess arrangemente, and it would be appreciated if you would treat this request as a priority matter Got To Darringor 7. SECRET

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INSTRUCTIONS: Officer designations should be used in the "TO" : pumn. Under each comment a line should be drawn across sheet and each comment numbered to correspond with the utiber in the "TO" column. Each officer should initial (check mark insufficient) beicre further routing. This Routing and Record Sheat should be returned to Registry. FROM:

TO 1. STC/SPB 2. 2. 4. 5. 7. 10 11. 12. 13, 14. Chief, PLANS ROOM NO. DATE RECO نعمه Entered 26 Dec 51 OFFLER'S INITIALS DATE 21 Dec 1951 COMMENTS BY HAND ONLY Chayton laking ta line proper 185 Cobronk not ly us

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CS-1124 (Osborn) Friority 21 December 1951

MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, STC/SPB Chief, PLANSH FROM:

SUBJECT: Ju Request for Operational Clearance on Jemes 8. Owens, Director, Ohio State University Research Foundation

With reference to the conversation between Mr. Kaufman and Mr. Osborn on 20 December 1951, it is requested that action be taken to secure provisional operational clearance on Dr. James S. Owens, Director, Ohio State University Research Foundation.
Subject to successful clearance, it is planned to have a representative of FDV contact Dr. Ovens through an appointment arranged by 00 to determine if he would be willing to prepare a letter fron the Foundation to the American-Scandanavian Foundation in New York. The content of this letter would introduce and sponsor financially an agent whon FDI has arranged to send to one of the Scandanavian countries under sponsorship of the American-Scandanavian Foundation.
Dr. Ovens and his assistant, Thomas E. Davis, already possess a CIA clearance up to and including "Secret" in connection with a classified CIA project being carried out by the Mapping and Charting Laboratory of the Foundation. The 0.8.U. Research Foundation has a considerable unclassified program, however, and its connection with CIA is not publicly known. It is understood that Mr. Harris Lyons, IASS, has all the details concerning the clearances on Dr. Ovens and Mr. Davis.
DV is extremely anxious to complete these arrangements, and it would be appreciated if you would treas this request as a priority mattor. SECRET

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