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U.S. Civil Service Commission Employment Questionnaire, Bern Porter

Security Files

A questionnaire returned to the U.S. Civil Service Commission by a former colleague of Bern Porter offering a very positive assessment of Porter's qualifications for employment.

U.S. Civil Service Commission Questionnaire, Bern Porter

Security Files

A response to the U.S. Civil Service Commission from an official at Brown University describing the circumstances around Bern Porters' leaving the school in 1934.

The Supreme Court - October 1958 Term, Bernard Schwartz

Michigan Law Review

The Supreme Court, reads a famous passage by Bryce, "feels the touch of public opinion. Opinion is stronger in America than anywhere else in the world, and judges are only men. To yield a little may be prudent, for the tree that cannot bend to the blast may be broken."

The history of the highest Court bears constant witness to the truth of Bryce's statement. Supreme Court action which has moved too far in one direction has always ultimately provoked an equivalent reaction in the opposite direction. Even an institution as august as the high tribunal cannot escape the law …

Twelfth Regional Investigations Division Recommended Rating Action, Bern Porter

Security Files

A report on investigations into Bern Porter's previous employment, noting negative testimony against him but stating it is not "sufficiently materially derogatory as to disqualify for Federal employment at this time."

Letter From Bern Porter To The Civil Service Commission, Bern Porter

Security Files

A letter from Porter requesting information about why he was denied employment at the Naval Shipyards in Long Beach, stating that he intends to "protest this all the way to the Supreme Court."

Shipyard Security Screening Board Memorandum, Bern Porter

Security Files

A report on Bern Porter's possible links to Communist-sympathizing organizations.

Fbi Report On Investigations Into Bern Porter, Bern Porter

Security Files

An FBI report on the U.S. Civil Service Commission's investigations into Bern Porter's alleged Communist ties.

Radiogram, Bern Porter

Security Files

Documents reporting on Bern Porter's employment with the Department of the Navy.

Fbi Report On Bern Porter, Bern Porter

Security Files

An FBI report on Bern Porter's employment history.

Fbi Report On Bern Porter, Bern Porter

Security Files

An FBI report on Bern Porter's character and employment background.

Fbi Report, Bern Porter

Security Files

A report on Bern Porter's association with the allegedly Communist-associated Federation of Architects, Engineers, Chemists, and Technicians.

Fbi File, Bern Porter

Security Files

An FBI file pertaining to Bern Porter, including employment history and reports of testimonies from former acquaintances of Porter.

Fbi Report, Bern Porter

Security Files

A report on an investigation into Bern Porter's character, for the purpose of evaluating his loyalty to the United States.

Application For Federal Employment, Bern Porter

Security Files

Bern Porter's application for employment at the U.S. Naval Ship Yard in Long Beach, California.

Fbi Radiogram, Bern Porter

Security Files

A brief document reporting on Bern Porter's resignation from a job.

Fbi Letter On Bern Porter, Bern Porter

Security Files

A letter stating that the FBI will include its investigation into Bern Porter due to his resignation from the job for which he needs security clearance.

Application For Federal Employment, Bern Porter

Security Files

Bern Porter's application for federal employment as an engineer in the Pacific area.

Fbi File Cover Letter, Bern Porter

Security Files

A cover letter accompanying the transfer of Bern Porter's FBI file to the U.S. Civil Service Commission.

Book Review. Freedom To Travel: Report Of The Special Committee To Study Passport Procedures Of The Association Of The Bar Of The City Of New York, Ivan C. Rutledge

Articles by Maurer Faculty

No abstract provided.

Book Review, Donald F. Harrington

Cleveland State Law Review

Reviewing Association of the Bar of the City of New York, Freedom to Travel, Dodd, Mead & Company, 1958

U.S. Government Office Memorandum, Bern Porter

Security Files

A memorandum outlining reasons there is reasonable doubt regarding Bern Porter's loyalty to the United States.

Civil Service Commission Form, Bern Porter

Security Files

A request to Bern Porter from the U.S. Civil Service Commisison for information regarding his employment from 1933 to 1951.

Security Investigation Data For Nonsensitive Position, Bern Porter

Security Files

U.S. Civil Service Commission Report on Bern Porter's residential and marital history.

The Supreme Court And National Security, Osmond K. Fraenkel

Washington Law Review

The framers of the Constitution well understood that fear for the safety of the state might result in tyranny and injustice. In the 17th Century, England had had a spate of treason trials, many of them spurred by the notorious informer Titus Oates. In the 18th, John Wilkes' fight against general warrants had had its echoes in Massachusetts. The speech of James Otis on similar abuses was described by John Adams as the birth of the "child Independence." And France had yielded many instances by its use of the infamous lettres de cachet. No doubt these examples contributed to the …

Constitutional Law - Right To Travel - Authority Of Secretary Of State To Deny Passports, Arnold Henson S.Ed.

Michigan Law Review

Petitioner's application for a passport was denied under §51.135 of the Passport Regulations promulgated by the Secretary of State on the grounds that he was a Communist and that he had a record of consistent and prolonged adherence to the Communist Party line. The letter of denial stated that before a passport would be issued, a non-communist affidavit as provided for in the Regulations would be required. Following petitioner's refusal to file the affidavit the State Department informed him that until one was filed his application would receive no further consideration. Petitioner thereupon brought an action for declaratory relief in …

U.S. Civil Service Commission Report Of Investigation, Bern Porter

Security Files

A response to the U.S. Civil Service Commission from a former colleague of Bern Porter at the Collins Radio Company, expressing that Porter seemed professional and of good character but had a few "minor personality clashes" with others.

U.S. Civil Service Commission Report Of Investigation, Bern Porter

Security Files

A response to the Civil Service Commission from a former colleague of Bern Porter at the Collins Radio Company, expressing a mostly positive impression of Porter.

U.S. Civil Service Commission Report Of Investigation, Bern Porter

Security Files

Responses to the Civil Service Commission from a former landlord and two former co-tenants of Bern Porter, noting that he tended to keep to himself and seemed to be somewhat secretive.

U.S. Civil Service Commission Report Of Investigation, Bern Porter

Security Files

Responses to the Civil Service Commission from two former colleagues of Bern Porter at Convair Astronautics, describing the minor scandal that led to his resignation from the company; and another response from a former neighbor.

U.S. Civil Service Commission Report Of Investigation, Bern Porter

Security Files

A record of investigations of Bern Porter, including testimonies from former acquaintances in San Francisco.