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Pseudonym: Darkin, Henry

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Definition:

Henry W. Darkin was an alias for Horace W. Davis, case officer of Edward G. Tichborn (Henry Preston Lopez).

Category:

alias

Status:

Documented

Discussion:

A memo from Horace W. Davis, Acting Chief, Political Action Division, on September 25, 1959, stated that "Tichborn knows me as Mr. Darkin." In addition, a PRQ Part II for Tichborn stated that the "case officer used the alias Henry W. Darkin...Subject can be turned over to any responsible case officer by Horace W. Davis."

Sources:

104-10174-10064: FOLDER ON (ASSET)

09/25/59: Memo for the record from Horace W. Davis, Acting Chief, Political Action Division: Subject: Edward G. Tichborn (P): ..."4. Tichborn (Henry Preston Lopez) knows me as Mr. Darkin. Should there be need for his services, I am sure he will do his best to accommodate us." - - - June 27, 2023 release, page 79: https://www.archives.gov/files/research/jfk/releases/2023/104-10174-10064.pdf

104-10174-10064: FOLDER ON (ASSET)

Page 125: PRQ Part II - Edward G. Tichborn (Henry Preston Lopez): Page 2: ...SECTION III: COVER: 1. COVER USED BY SUBJECT AND CASE OFFICER IN THEIR MEETINGS: Case officer used the alias Henry W. Darkin..." Page 1 stated that "Subject was first contacted by Horace W. Davis in Los Angeles, California, on 14 September 1959...Subject can be turned over to any responsible case officer by Horace W. Davis." The document was signed by "H.W.D." - - - June 27, 2023 release, page 125: https://www.archives.gov/files/research/jfk/releases/2023/104-10174-10064.pdf