Smith, Walter B., 02/04/1953-02/04/1953

File — Box: 1, Folder: 56

Identifier: GAMMS423.2.56

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Correspondence to Richard M. Helms. Arranged alphabetically by correspondent.

Dates

02/04/1953-02/04/1953

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Extent

From the Collection: 2 Linear Feet (4 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

1 Typed Letter Signed dated 2/4/1953 from Walter B. Smith, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, to Richard M. Helms, stating that the service of intelligence to protect national security has emerged into its own profession. Smith says that the CIA organization is sound and cites Helms and his colleagues as the reason why the CIA is performing its duties well. Sent from Washington, D.C. on CIA letterhead.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

SMITH, WALTER B. - CORRESP. TO HELMS, RICHARD M. (1953): Typed Letter Signed

HELMS, RICHARD M. - CORRESP. FROM SMITH,WALTER B. (1953): Typed Letter Signed

CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY - REF. BY SMITH,W.B. RE:EFFECTIVENESS 1953: Typed Letter Signed