Lee Brewster (Federal Bureau of Investigation)
| Tracking # |
DOJ-AP-2019-003045 |
| Multi Request | Lee Brewster |
| Submitted | Jan. 18, 2019 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Mackenzie Farkus
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Any files related to Lee Brewster, founder of the Queen's Liberation Army and the owner of Lee's Mardi Gras Boutique in New York City, who died in 2000 (https://www.nytimes.com/2000/05/24/nyregion/lee-brewster-57-style-guru-for-world-s-cross-dressers.html).
I am a career journalist with work that has appeared in various publications. I am willing to pay any reasonable expenses associated with this request, however, as the purpose of the requested disclosure is in full conformity with the statutory requirements for a waiver of fees, I formally request such a waiver.
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,
Mackenzie Farkus
From: Federal Bureau of Investigation
There are eFOIA files available for you to download.
From: Mackenzie Farkus
Hello,
Lee Brewster worked for the Federal Bureau of Investigation in the early 1960s as a file clerk until he was fired for being a homosexual. (Info: https://www.nytimes.com/2000/05/24/nyregion/lee-brewster-57-style-guru-for-world-s-cross-dressers.html). Are there any personnel files on him?
Thanks,
Mackenzie Farkus
From: Federal Bureau of Investigation
If you would like to provide more information that would warrant a further search, you may submit your request electronically at https://efoia.fbi.gov (available 24 hours a day), fax it to 540-868-4391/4997, or mail it to FBI, Attn: FOIPA Request, 170 Marcel Drive, Winchester, VA 22602-4843. Please be sure to include your contact information, to include complete mailing address, on any correspondence.
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Respectfully,
Public Information Officer
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From: Mackenzie Farkus
Hello,
I am appealing the integrity of this entire search. Lee Brewster worked for the Federal Bureau of Investigation in the early 1960s as a file clerk until he was fired for being a homosexual. (Info: https://www.nytimes.com/2000/05/24/nyregion/lee-brewster-57-style-guru-for-world-s-cross-dressers.html). There should be files on him.
Thanks,
Mackenzie Farkus
From: Federal Bureau of Investigation
This message is to notify you of a new appeal submission to the FOIAonline application. Appeal information is as follows:
* Appeal Tracking Number: DOJ-AP-2019-003045
* Request Tracking Number: FBI-Appeal-3-15-2019
* Requester Name: Mackenzie Farkus
* Date Submitted: 03/15/2019
* Appeal Status: Submitted
* Description: FBI Appeal
From: Federal Bureau of Investigation
DOJ-AP-2019-003045 has been processed with the following final disposition: Affirmed on Appeal
