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Correspondence regarding the La Follette Committee

Friday, January 20, 1939

Wednesday, January 25, 1939

A2001-074

AF/162273

First correspondence from H. M. Niles, Chief of Police and Captain John J. Keegan addressed to Mr. Ralph Moody. Keegan wants to know what the position of the department should take if and when the La Follette Committee should ask for the records of the Police Department in Oregon. Second correspondence from Moddy to Keegan telling him that he has included a letter from Mr. Pray, superintendent of the State Police. Mr. Pray's letter provides Keegan with answers to his question. Pray suggests that Keegan communicate with Los Angeles authorities and ascertain on what ground a similar demand was refused there. Organization : Department of State Police ; State of Oregon, Executive Department ; Police Bureau, Portland People : Niles, H. M. ; Keegan, John J. ; Moddy, Ralph ; Pray, Charles P. Key Words : police ; Red Squad ; Police Department

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