Former R.I. governor Frank Licht
| Tracking # |
RD 87812 25-00072 |
| Submitted | Sept. 27, 2024 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Alexa Gagosz
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Records, specifically those unreleased, mentioning or describing Frank Licht, who was the former governor of Rhode Island. He was born on January 7, 1916 and died on May 30, 1987. (Obituary: https://www.nytimes.com/1987/05/31/obituaries/frank-licht-an-ex-governor-led-rhode-island-in-late-60-s.html)
I submitted this same request to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, that informed me records potentially responsive to my request were potentially transferred to the National Archives and Records Administration. They told me to use file number 100-HQ-454565 serials 325 and 491 as a reference. If those records in that file are related to Frank Licht, I would like a copy of the file.
If any potentially responsive records have been destroyed and/or transferred to another agency, then I request copies of the destruction or transfer slips as well as any other documentation relating to, mentioning or describing said transfer or destruction, to include but not be limited to confirmation that the NARA has no other copies of said records. If previously released records are available, then I request a rolling release consisting of those records while additional records are located and processed for release.
I am a member of the news media and request classification as such. I have previously written about the government and its activities, and am currently a reporter of The Boston Globe.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Alexa Gagosz
From:
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Thank you.
From: National Archives And Records Administration – Archival Or Special Access
Dear Alexa Gagosz,
This is in reply to your Freedom of Information Act request, dated
September 27, 2024 for records relating to former Rhode Island governor,
Frank Licht. Your request was received in this office on October 1, 2024
and assigned the case number 25-00072.
Your request has also been referred to our Special Access and FOIA office
for a search of our FBI holdings. They will provide a separate response.
We searched the Department of Justice Criminal Division Internal Security
Index, 1930 - 1979 <https://catalog.archives.gov/id/729763> (Entry A1 1011)
in Record Group 60: General Records of the Department of Justice. We did
not locate any records responsive to your request.
We do not consider this a denial of your FOIA request. However, if you are
not satisfied with our action on this request, your options for appeal and
dispute resolution are outlined in the attachment. If you have any
questions, you may reach us at archives2reference@nara.gov.
This completes the processing of your request.
Sincerely,
David Castillo
Archives Specialist
Textual Reference Archives II Branch (RR2RR)
National Archives at College Park, MD
From: National Archives And Records Administration – Archival Or Special Access
October 8, 2024
Alexa Gogosz
Dear Alexa Gogosz:
I am writing in response to your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request
of September 27, 2024 for records in the custody of the National Archives
and Records Administration. Your request was received in this office on
October 2, 2024 and assigned FOIA tracking number *RD 87812*.
You requested access to case file number *100-HQ-454565*, *Serials 325 *and
*491*, identified by the FBI as potentially responsive to your request for
records relating to *Frank Licht*.
The file is on *Vietnam Moratorium Committee*, created between October 17,
1969 and October 29, 1969. Based on my initial evaluation, this file is
deemed unresponsive to your request because *Frank Licht* is not the
subject of the file though he is mentioned briefly as a speaker at a march
and as endorsing the Vietnam Moratorium. If we do not receive a response
from you within ninety (90) calendar days from the date of this letter to
indicate you believe the records are responsive, we will administratively
close your case.
We also conducted a search of all available indexes of records of the FBI
transferred to the National Archives for *Frank Licht* and were unable to
identify any FBI case files responsive to your request in our holdings.
Because we were unable to identify any case files pertinent to your subject
of interest at the National Archives, we are closing your request
administratively. This concludes the processing of your request.
If you have not done so already, you may wish to submit a FOIA request to
the FBI for a search of their indexes for files relating to your subject.
Information about how to submit a FOIA request with the FBI is available on
their website at:
https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/more-fbi-services-and-information/freedom-of-information-privacy-act/requesting-fbi-records.
You may also reach them at their mailing address:
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Attn: FOI/PA Request
Record/Information Dissemination Section
200 Constitution Drive
Winchester, VA 22602
Fax: (540) 868-4391/4997
If you are not satisfied with our action on this request, you have the
right to file an administrative appeal within ninety (90) calendar days
from the date of this letter. Appeals must be in writing and may be
delivered by regular U.S. mail or by email. By filing an appeal, you
preserve your rights under the Freedom of Information Act and present the
deciding agency with an opportunity to review your request and reconsider
its decision. If you submit your appeal by regular mail, it should be
addressed to the Deputy Archivist of the United States (ND), National
Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, Room 4200, College
Park, Maryland 20740-6001. Both the letter and envelope should be clearly
marked “FOIA Appeal.” If you submit your appeal by email, please send it to
foia@nara.gov, addressed to the Deputy Archivist, with the words “FOIA
Appeal” in the subject line. Please be certain to explain why you believe
this response does not meet the requirements of the Freedom of Information
Act. All communications concerning this request should reference your FOIA
tracking number.
If you would like the opportunity to discuss our response and attempt to
resolve your dispute without initiating the appeals process, you may
contact our FOIA Public Liaison for assistance:
Accessioned Executive Branch Records – Washington, DC Area
FOIA Requester Service Center: 301-837-3190
FOIA Public Liaison: Rebecca Calcagno
8601 Adelphi Road, Room 5500
College Park, MD 20740-6001
301-837-3190
You may also contact the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS),
the Federal FOIA Ombudsman’s office, for assistance. OGIS offers mediation
services to help resolve disputes between FOIA requesters and Federal
agencies. The contact information for OGIS is:
Office of Government Information Services
National Archives and Records Administration
8601 Adelphi Road–OGIS
College Park, MD 20740-6001
Email: ogis@nara.gov
Phone: 202-741-5770 or 1-877-684-6448
This concludes the processing of your request. If you have additional
questions, please contact me directly.
Sincerely,
Lynn Nashorn
Archivist
Special Access and FOIA Program (RF)