Records of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, 1896 - 2008. Headquarters Files from Classification 61 (Treason) Released Under The Nazi War Crimes and Japanese Imperial Government Disclosure Acts, 3/22/1935 - 4/9/1984.

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Records of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, 1896 - 2008. Headquarters Files from Classification 61 (Treason) Released Under The Nazi War Crimes and Japanese Imperial Government Disclosure Acts, 3/22/1935 - 4/9/1984.

1935-1984

https://catalog.archives.gov/id/567567

This series consists of headquarters files. The files may include correspondence, memorandums, pamphlets, photographs, reports, routing slips, and other records. The files relate to topics arising out of World War II. The major topics in this series are the People's Society for Germanism Abroad, Iva Toguri D'Aquino, Tomoya Kawakita, John David Provoo, and Mark Lewis Streeter. The records about the People's Society for Germanism Abroad (Volksbund fur das Deutschtum im Ausland) relate to Nazi propaganda and party organization in the U.S., and the trial of Carl Gunther Orgell. The records about Iva Toguri D'Aquino (A. K. A. Tokyo Rose), Tomoya Kawakita, John David Provoo, and Mark Lewis Streeter relate to collaboration with the Japanese. Charges included making propaganda broadcasts and mistreatment of fellow prisoners-of-war. In the cases of D'Aquino and Provoo, the records also relate to their treason trials. Other topics include Rita Zucca, A.K.A. Axis Sally; Joachim Paffrath; Japanese activities in the Philippines; many individuals accused of collaborating with the Nazis and/or Japanese; and the financial dealings and physical health of Hermann Goering.

22 linear feet, 4 linear inches

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Provoo, John David, 1917-2001

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John David Provoo (August 6, 1917–August 28, 2001) was United States Army staff sergeant and practicing Buddhist who was convicted of treason for his conduct as a Japanese prisoner of war during World War II. His conviction was later overturned and he became a Buddhist priest. As a Buddhist teacher, he went by the name "Nichijo Shaka."...