Arthur Callahan's role in U.S. Middle East Policy 1945-1975 (U.S. Department of State)
| Multi Request | Arthur Callahan's role in U.S. Middle East Policy 1945-1975 |
| Submitted | Aug. 27, 2018 |
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From: John Arthur Cisternino
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
All correspondence, documents, and memoranda involving Arthur Edward Callahan, born September 17, 1919, died May 1, 2012.
I am interested in all documents sent to Arthur Callahan, and from him, as well as those that mention him by name. He worked in the OSS and CIA, primarily in the middle east, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Iran.
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,
John Arthur Cisternino
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 27, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of State
Dear Mr. Cisternino,
This is in reference to your inquiry regarding the status of your Freedom of Information Act (FOA) case control number F-2018-06572. The Office of Information Programs and Services (IPS) electronic records system indicates that your request is pending processing. You will be notified of the Department's search and review effort in response to this request as soon as it becomes available.
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Sincerely,
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
(202) 261-8484
foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 27, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of State
Dear Mr. Cisternino,
This is in reference to your e-mail below regarding the status of your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) case control number 2018-06572. The Office of Information Programs and Services (IPS) electronic records system indicates that your request continues to be processed. Please be assured that you will be notified of the Department's search and review effort in response to this request as soon as it becomes available. Your continued patience is appreciated.
If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at (202) 261-8484, or fax us at (202) 261-8579 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.
Sincerely,
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
(202) 261-8484
foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>
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From: U.S. Department of State
Please disregard this email.
FOIA Requester Service Center
Official - Transitory
UNCLASSIFIED
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From: U.S. Department of State
Dear Mr. Cisternino,
This is in reference to your email below. The Office of Information Programs and Services will soon provide you with a status update on your FOIA case control number F-2018-06572.
If you have further concerns or any questions regarding any FOIA-related matter, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) at (202) 261-8484, or fax us at (202) 261-8579 or send an e-mail to foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>.
Sincerely,
U.S. Department of State
FOIA Requester Service Center
(202) 261-8484
foiastatus@state.gov<mailto:foiastatus@state.gov>
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From: U.S. Department of State
**THIS EMAIL BOX IS NOT MONITORED, PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL.** Mr.Cisternino: This email responds to yourAugust 27, 2018, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. § 552) request received by the U.S. Department of State,Office of Information Programs and Services on August 28, 2018, regarding correspondence, documents and memoranda involving Arthur Edward Callahan. This Office assigned your request the subject reference number. ThisOffice denies your request because no connection exists between the informationrequested and the U.S. Department of State. Please be advised that most of the records maintained by the Departmentpertain to the formulation and execution of U.S. foreign policy. See 22 CFR § 171.2. Sincerely, /s/ R. Yousef, for NicholasJ. Cormier Chief,Requester Communications Branch Officeof Information Programs and Services **THIS EMAIL BOX IS NOT MONITORED, PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL.**