Paul Marcinkus., 03/23/1979-01/15/1986

File — Box: 2, Folder: 66

Identifier: 47480

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

(Box 2, Folders 34-90 ) This series consists of correspondence and material relating to notable individuals or frequent correspondents. Arrangement is alphabetical, with papers for each individual in chronological order.

Dates

03/23/1979-01/15/1986

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Extent

From the Collection: 6.5 Linear Feet (5 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

15/01/03

Container Summary

Contains 1 TLS copy, 8 TLS from Archbishop Marcinkus, Vatican City. Primairly concerning implied involvement of Marcinkus in several cases of fraud: the alleged defrauding of the US government by a US corporation which then concealed profits in the Institute of Religious Works; the alleged association of Marcinkus with the Italian financier Michele Sindona; and the alleged association of Marcinkus with the Mafia and other illegal operations. The last was published in a book entitled, "The Vatican Connection" written by Richard Hammer, as told by Joseph J. Coffey.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

MARCINKUS, PAUL - CORRES. TO WILSON, WILLIAM A. 1982-86: Typed Letter Signed

VATICAN - FRAUD, ALLEGED 1979-82: Typed Letter Signed

COFFEY, JOSEPH J. - "THE VATICAN CONNECTION" 1982: Typed Letter Signed

HAMMER, RICHARD - "THE VATICAN CONNECTION" 1982: Typed Letter Signed

SINDONA, MICHELE - REFERENCE: Typed Letter Signed