J. Edgar Hoover: Memo on Abbie Hoffman

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To: SAC, San Francisco

From: Director, FBI (100-449923)

ABBOTT HOWARD HOFFMAN

SM—ANA (KEY ACTIVIST)

On 4/24/70 information was received from Secret Service indicating a Mrs. Grace W. Slick, 2400 Fulton Street, San Francisco, California (born Evanston, Illinois), was to attend a tea at the White House on the afternoon of that date. Secret Service also received a rumor that Mrs. Slick might possibly try to smuggle Hoffman (one of the “Chicago 7”) into the White House with her. Secret Service later reported that Mrs. Slick, accompanied by Hoffman, appeared at the White House gate and Mrs. Slick’s invitation was withdrawn and neither Slick nor Hoffman was allowed to enter the White House grounds.

In view of the above, San Francisco is instructed to conduct appropriate investigation to fully identify Mrs. Slick and to determine, if possible, what her past connection have been with Hoffman.

Bufiles are negative on Mrs. Slick.