</s>Date : 05/09/98 Page : 1 JFK ASSASSINATION SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION FORM AGENCY INFORMATION AGENCY NUMBER : FBI RECORD NUMBER: 124-10204-10495 RECORDS SERIES : HQ AGENCY FILE NUMBER : 105-95507-1, 2, 3, 4, 5 RECORPS SERIES: HO DOCUMENT INFORMATION ORIGINATOR : FBI FROM : SAC, NK : SAC_, NK : DIRECTOR, FBI TITLE : : DATE : 01/31/61 : 45 : 45 : 05/31 /61 : ASSOCIATION: REL, RES, TRA, BKG, EMP, PRO-CASTRO ACT, ARREST, SUBJECTIONS: ARMS SMUGGLING, ASSOC DOCUMINT TYPE : PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT CLASSIFICATION : SECRET RESTRICTIONS : 1B: 1C CURRENT STATUS : RELEASED WITH DELETONS DATE OF LAST REVIEW : 05 /08/98 : INDUSTRIATE : INDUSTRITE : INDOSTRIATE: INDOSTRITE COMMENTS : INC 3 MEMO, A/T, RPT, 5 S/S : INO 3 MEMo, A /T, 5 5/S N/D Release under the President John F Kennedy Assassination Records Collection: 4/4 of 1992 NW 78318 Docdl:34489792 Page 1

Summary  
The documents detail FBI investigations into Evelyn Eleanore Archer (also known as Ruby Korbin or "IS-CUBA") and her associations with Cuban political figures, including Manuel Arques, Carlos Prio, and Fidel Castro’s regime. Archer was arrested in Texas in 1958 for conspiracy to supply arms to Cuban rebels, receiving a suspended sentence and probation until 1960. She maintained ties to Miami and Havana through toll calls, correspondence, and visits, with links to Cuban exile networks and revolutionary activities. Manuel Arques, a naturalized U.S. citizen of Cuban origin, was identified as a former intelligence agent associated with Juan Orta, who supported Castro. Both individuals were monitored by the FBI and U.S. Customs due to their alleged involvement in arms smuggling and subversive activities. The records include phone call logs, probation supervision details, and references to Archer’s employment at the Cottage Inn in Keyport, New Jersey, as well as her residence in Union Beach, New Jersey.  

Key People  
- **Evelyn Eleanore Archer** (also known as Ruby Korbin, "IS-CUBA"): Cuban revolutionary associate, arrested in Texas 1958 for arms smuggling to rebels; under probation until 1960.  
- **Manuel Arques**: Cuban national, naturalized U.S. citizen, former publicity director for Cuban Tourism Commission; linked to Carlos Prio and Fidel Castro’s regime; alleged intelligence agent for Juan Orta.  
- **Carlos Prio**: Former President of Cuba, supported by Arques; referenced in connection to Cuban political activities.  
- **Juan Orta**: Associated with Fidel Castro; recipient of messages from Arques.  
- **Anna Archer**: Mother of Evelyn Archer, residing in Union Beach, New Jersey.  
- **Walter Korabiak**: Former husband of Evelyn Archer (divorced).  
- **Bernard Holmes Brennan**: FBI informant who provided details on Arques and Archer’s activities.  

Key Locations  
- **Keyport, New Jersey**: Archer’s workplace (Cottage Inn) and residence.  
- **Union Beach, New Jersey**: Archer’s home address on Route 36.  
- **Miami, Florida**: Hub for Cuban exile networks; residences of Archer and Arques; locations of hotels (Hotel America, Commodore Hotel).  
- **Havana, Cuba**: Site of Archer’s visits and interactions with Cuban nationals; referenced in toll calls and correspondence.  
- **Texas**: Location of 1958 arrest and 1959 arms smuggling case.  

Key Events  
- **1958 Arrest**: Archer convicted for conspiracy to supply arms to Cuban rebels, receiving a suspended sentence and probation until 1960.  
- **Probation Supervision**: Transferred between New Jersey and Miami; expired in June 1960.  
- **Correspondence with Arques**: Regular phone calls and messages exchanged between Archer and Arques, involving plans for arms shipments to Castro’s regime.  
- **Travel to Cuba**: Archer visited Havana in April 1960; Arques returned from Cuba during the same period.  
- **FBI Surveillance**: Monitoring of Archer’s communications, movements, and associations with Cuban exile groups.  
- **Customs Monitoring**: U.S. Customs tracked Arques’ return from Cuba and his interactions with suspected revolutionary figures.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted surveillance, interviews, and background checks on Archer and Arques; coordinated investigations across Newark, Miami, and Houston.  
- **U.S. Customs**: Monitored movements of Arques and others, including his return from Cuba.  
- **Cuban Tourism Commission**: Arques previously worked as a publicity director for this organization in Miami.  
- **Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Co.**: Provided phone records linked to Arques’ associates.  
- **United States Probation Office**: Oversaw Archer’s probation terms, including supervision in New Jersey and Texas.

JFK Declassified Files

124-10204-10495.pdf

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