The Boss: J. Edgar Hoover and the Great American Inquisition

Theoharis, Athan G.and Cox, John Stuart

Published by Temple University Press, Philadelphia, 1988

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In 1925, J. Edgar Hoover began to maintain an "Obscene Fille" in the FBI laboratory as well as two other files in his office that were kept separate from the FBI's central records system. They recorded accounts of sexual activities and damaging personal information on dissendent activists, prominent leaders and personalities -- even the presidents and first ladies. Having cracked Hoover's secret filing systems, the authors present with unprecendented accuracy and comprehensive primary evidence the definitive biography of J. Edgar Hoover. Draws on previously unknown and extremely sensitive Bureau files as well as interviews with Hoover's family members, agents, politicians, and "targets." 489 pages including index. B&W photos. Fabulous copy. Seller Inventory # 009115

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Boss: J. Edgar Hoover and the Great ...

Publisher: Temple University Press, Philadelphia

Publication Date: 1988

Binding: Hard Cover

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

Edition: Probable First