Cryptonym: VALINK-6
104-10422-10346: CABLE: SUBJECT STAYED AT TORNI HOTEL IN HELS
Re Oct. 1959: Cable HELS 2299 from Helsinki to Director: "VALINK-6 reports subject stayed in Torni Hotel in Helsinki from 10 to 11 Oct 59 and then moved to Klaus Kurki Hotel where he stayed until 15 October apparently waiting for visa to be issued (to) him by Soviet consulate in Helsinki. He traveled to USSR via train crossing at Vainikkala on 15 October 1959. Since HQS has record of all travelers between Finland and USSR (VATRIP lists) suggest you scan these for subjects return travel." Cable 11/27/63.
104-10169-10332: DISPATCH-MEETING OF SUNDVIK AND KLIMOV IN LENINGRAD.
04/01/61: Dispatch from COS, Helsinki to Chief, WE (Info: Chief, SR): ..."3. VALINK/6 is being kept informed of the details of this case. He agrees with Roodine (Frank Friberg) that there is a good deal more than has been revealed so far. (By the way, we might mention that this is another case in which VALINK/6 and the help of the VALINK organization have been invaluable. They have provided full background reports on all concerned, and have been surveilling Sundvik off and on ever since our interest in him)...7. One last point: we are at present translating a long report from the VALINKs on Harry Sundvik's fiancée...and her family. This will be transmitted next week..."
104-10169-10129: REQUEST FOR HANDWRITING SAMPLES, ASK TO PROVIDE US WITH COPIES OF THE HOTEL CARDS.
03/19/62: Dispatch from Chief, SR via Chief, WE to COS, Helsinki: Subject: REDWOOD/LCIMPROVE - Request for Handwriting Supplies AELADLE: "We would appreciate your asking VALINK/6 to provide us with copies of the hotel cards quoted in reference providing they were filled out by the individuals concerned. We have found that analysis and comparison of handwriting samples is useful in establishing the identities of illegals or suspected illegals. While there is no immediate need for these, please tell VALINK/6 to bear this requirement in mind and furnish us with samples whenever possible. Mary B. Laxton. Preston T. Cargould." Originating Officer: A. D. Dickinson, SR/CI/P. Coordinating Officer: (Signature), C/SR/CI. (Unintelligible), WE/1.
104-10215-10093: CABLE: SUBJ REF HAS NOT ARRIVED HELS FROM SOV BLOC
Re 7/1/62: Cable HELS 1494 from Helsinki to Director: "(Rolando Cubela/AMLASH-1) has not arrived (in Helsinki) from Soviet bloc according (to) check of VATRIP travel lists through June 24. He also not listed on festival committee. Will make discreet check through VALINK-6 when he returns from vacation 2 July."