1148. J. EDGAR HOOVER (1895-1972) Controversial Director of the F.B.I. who built the organization into the world's finest investigative agency. T.L.S. on FBI letterhead, 1p. 4to., Washington, June 2, 1937, to Clarence Steer, thanking him for letting him know that an address delivered by his colleague was well-received. Fine.$50-75