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3 unusual facts about Rae Elson


Rae Elson

Elson seems to have always had direct contacts with Soviet intelligence.

When Bentley sought to remove herself from her position as Vice President of the U.S. Service and Shipping Corporation, a CPUSA and Comintern front organization for Soviet espionage activities, Joseph Katz selected Elson to replace Bentley.

By May 1945, Elizabeth Bentley had several messages with Soviet contacts communicated through Elson.



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