FBI Memo Mattachine Foundation Dissolved, FBI (Record, December 1953)

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The Mattachine Foundation, Inc., established as a "secret" organization dissolved and the MATTACHINE SOCIETY established with the announced aim of education the public to a better understanding of homosexuals and sex variants; education of homosexuals themselves and their better integration in society. The Society proposes to achieve its aims in a law abiding manner, and declares itself opposed to indecent public behavior and acts contributing to the delinquency of minors. The Society claims it especially opposes Communists and Communism, and states it "will not tolerate the use of its name or organization by or for any Communist group or front." The magazine "ONE" continues publication and proclaims it is a non-profit publication formed to publish a magazine dealing primarily with homosexuals from the scientific and historical point of view, and to promote education and research in the general field of homosexuality. The September, 1953 issue of "ONE" contains an article "Are Homosexuals Reds?" It is indicated that some military personnel are interested in "ONE."

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Federal Bureau of Investigation

Report made at: Los Angeles

Date when made: 12/31/53

Period for which made: 12/7-11; 14-16/53

Title: Changed The Mattachine Society; One, Inc.

Character of case: Internal Security - C