Request to National Archives for all communications between the FBI and author Thomas Harris
| Tracking # |
RD 87639 |
| Submitted | Aug. 22, 2024 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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Communications
From: Brett Carollo
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
All communications between the FBI and Thomas Harris (born William Thomas Harris III, on September 22, 1940, in Jackson, Tennessee), author of "Silence of the Lambs." Such communications may include, but should not be limited to, emails, correspondence, memos, and transcriptions of telephone calls.
I am the Director of Research Operations at a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization called The Decoding Culture Foundation. These documents will be used for public education and research purposes. I therefore request a waiver of all fees that may otherwise apply. Attached is a document with organization letterhead confirming my position, as well as the organization's 501(c)(3) application and approval form.
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,
Brett Carollo
From:
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We have received your request and you will receive a response within 20 working days. Please note that submitting duplicate requests will increase wait times.
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Thank you.
From: National Archives And Records Administration – Archival Or Special Access
August 29, 2024
Brett Carollo
Dear Brett Carollo:
I am writing in response to your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request
of August 22, 2024 for records in the custody of the National Archives and
Records Administration. Your request was received in this office on August
23, 2024 and assigned FOIA tracking number *RD 87639*.
You requested FBI case files related to *Thomas Harris (William Thomas
Harris III)*. We conducted a search of all available indexes of records of
the FBI transferred to the National Archives for *Thomas Harris (William
Thomas Harris III)* 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)