Over the Line: John Edward Lawler and FBI

The FBI is the most recognized law enforcement entity in the world. During its nearly 100-year history, the Bureau has been involved in many controversies, most as a result of straying from its stated mission to investigate violations of federal law. This survey is based on personal papers of the former head of the Richmond Bureau, John Edward Lawler. Fortunately for historians, these files, many of which exist nowhere else in the agency's archives, open a window into the operational methods and investigative techniques of FBI agents. An examination of John Lawler's career provides insight into the conduct of field agents and Agents in Charge of field bureaus during the 1940s.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Arts

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

History

Year dc:date.available

2008

Author dc:creator

• Hershey, Gregory C.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Dr. Timothy Thurber

• communism
• Richmond
• FBI
• field bureau
• John Lawler
• Arts and Humanities
• History

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• © The Author

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https://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/etd/807

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oai:scholarscompass.vcu.edu:etd-1806